Expression of Interest to Lease Land

Contained within LotRes7 PS337182

20 Ocean Park Dr, Marengo VIC

Expressions of interest are invited for the lease of land (approx 11.52 ha) for the purposes of grazing and / or to grow fodder situated at 20 Ocean Park Drive, Marengo, also known as Heathfield Estate Reserve.

Term

The successful applicant will be permitted to graze stock and / or grow fodder for a period of 3 years. Commencing 1 December 2016 (or earlier by mutual agreement) and terminating 30 November 2019.

Rental

The amount payable by the successful applicant will be that accepted by Council and will be payable annually in advance and inclusive of GST.

Rates and Other Charges Payable

Council will remain responsible for any rates payable on the land. The successful applicant will be responsible for the payment of water charges and usage.

Fencing

Applicants should submit their expression of interest on the basis of the property in its present state. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that the fencing is maintained and kept in a stock-proof condition.

Stock/Fodder

  • The stock must be looked after and kept in a healthy condition.
  • Fencing must be maintained to prevent access to the river frontage revegetation area.
  • Stock densities and movements must be managed to prevent degradation (specifically pugging).
  • Two separate rounds of weed control management in Spring and Autumn is required.
  • All present weeds listed under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 must receive either mechanical or chemical control, in line with legislative requirements. Evidence must be provided within one month of completing the works (photographs or contractor invoices).
  • The successful applicant will need to seek Council approval before any pastures are sown on the property.
  • Demonstrate how this will be managed on application.

Public Liability Insurance

The successful applicant will be required to effect Public Liability Insurance for an amount not less than Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000.00) in the joint names of the parties and provide Council with a copy of their Certificate of Currency.

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest should be submitted on the attached form and forwarded to reach Council by 12.00pm on Friday 30 September 2016 in a sealed envelope marked “Expressions of Interest to Lease Grazing and / or Fodder Land – Marengo”.

Expressions of interest should be based on the annual rent to be offered for the right to graze stock and / or grow fodder on the land.

The highest or any expression of interest will not necessarily be accepted.

Generally

This expression of interest pertains to the lease from Council of approximately 11.52 hectares of land described as Lot Res7 PS337182, 20 Ocean Park Drive, Marengo, also known as Heathfield Estate Reserve

Closing Date for Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest must be in writing, on the form below and close at the Colac Otway Shire Office, 2-6 Rae Street, COLAC (PO Box 283, Colac VIC 3250) at 12.00pm on Friday 7 October 2016 and should be marked “Expression of Interest to Lease Land – Marengo”. Expressions of Interest may be emailed to .

Highest or any Expression of Interest is not necessarily accepted.

For further details please contact Council’s Strategic Property Coordinator, Jade Thomas, on 03 9232 9547 during normal office hours.

Expression of Interest

Interest

Name:

Street Address:

Postcode:

Postal Address:

Postcode:

Tel: Fax: Mobile:

Email:

ABN: Registered for GST: Yes / No

Reference 1 Name: Mobile:Relationship:

Reference 2 Name: Mobile:Relationship:

I wish to submit my Expression of Interest to Lease the above land on the terms and conditions as provided:

Proposed Lease Amount $ annually Inclusive of GST

Declaration

In making this submission, I understand the terms and conditions of the proposed lease and confirm I have the ability to fulfil my obligations.

Signature Print Name Date

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