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Options for the former quarry precinct

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Manningham is growing, and so is the need for services and facilities. The Strategic Property Portfolio (SPP) initiative is part of our planning for long-term financial sustainability. By generating additional income streams, we can respond to the needs of our community, enhancing services and improving infrastructure.

We’re currently exploring options for our first site, the former Doncaster Quarry.


Where is it?

This site is located at 620-628 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East.

Interest parties have the option of incorporating the larger Manningham Depot-Quarry precinct. This will expand our options to find the best use for the land, ensuring continued service delivery through a well-planned and beneficial development for our community.


When is it happening?

Expressions of interest for the development have been extended and will be open until 11.00am on 15 May 2024.

The assessment period will take around a month, and if there is a viable option, we will proceed to a request for proposal.

The ultimate development is not expected for around five years.

We will keep you informed along the way and where possible, we’ll provide opportunities to hear from the community.


Why is it needed?

Our community is growing and so is the need for services and facilities. At the moment, rates are our main source of income.

By generating an additional income stream, we aim to enhance our financial sustainability so we can continue delivering and enhancing our services and infrastructure in a rate-capped environment with an increasing cost of living.


Questions?

For more information or questions, contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

Manningham is growing, and so is the need for services and facilities. The Strategic Property Portfolio (SPP) initiative is part of our planning for long-term financial sustainability. By generating additional income streams, we can respond to the needs of our community, enhancing services and improving infrastructure.

We’re currently exploring options for our first site, the former Doncaster Quarry.


Where is it?

This site is located at 620-628 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East.

Interest parties have the option of incorporating the larger Manningham Depot-Quarry precinct. This will expand our options to find the best use for the land, ensuring continued service delivery through a well-planned and beneficial development for our community.


When is it happening?

Expressions of interest for the development have been extended and will be open until 11.00am on 15 May 2024.

The assessment period will take around a month, and if there is a viable option, we will proceed to a request for proposal.

The ultimate development is not expected for around five years.

We will keep you informed along the way and where possible, we’ll provide opportunities to hear from the community.


Why is it needed?

Our community is growing and so is the need for services and facilities. At the moment, rates are our main source of income.

By generating an additional income stream, we aim to enhance our financial sustainability so we can continue delivering and enhancing our services and infrastructure in a rate-capped environment with an increasing cost of living.


Questions?

For more information or questions, contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

  • Expressions of interest open

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    At their meeting last week, Councillors voted to proceed with the expression of interest process for the potential development of the former Doncaster quarry.

    Our Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said the project reflects our community-centric approach.

    “We regularly hear from residents about the challenges they’re facing due to the increasing cost of living, and this is always at the front of our minds. This project is a measured way of ensuring we’re financially sustainable by exploring other revenue opportunities to ensure we are delivering the best for our community.

    “Interested parties will also have the option of incorporating the larger Manningham Depot-Quarry precinct. This will expand our options to find the best use for the land, ensuring continued service delivery through a well-planned and beneficial development for our community.

    “We’re optimistic that this opportunity will not only provide funding to benefit services and infrastructure, but also flow on to enhance economic growth and improve infrastructure, paving the way for a brighter future for our community,” Cr Lange added.

    Expressions of interest are open until 11.00am on 1 May 2024.

Page last updated: 01 May 2024, 04:17 PM