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Re sale of 69 McLachlan St

Dear Supporters

After much lobbying and numerous meetings, we are very pleased to share the result of this evening's Colac Otway Shire Council meeting. The Councillors voted 5:2 in favour of gifting the site to the Apollo Bay community. 

The wording of the exact motion is below FYI and you can listen to the discussion of this item here from 23.30 to 55.09.

That Council:

1. Notes that the community submissions have raised potential uses for the property at 69 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay if it is retained by Council for a future community use. 

2. Thanks those who made a submission to Council regarding this matter

3. Determines not to sell the property located at 69 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay

4. Provides in-principle support to transfer the land without consideration to an entity that can facilitate future use for the local community.

5. Invites expressions of interest from entities that may facilitate future use for the local community in time for Council to consider submissions before the end of April 2024.

6. Notes that this decision does not authorise any Council Officer to enter any contracts on behalf of Council in relation to the sale or transfer of 69 McLachlan Street Apollo Bay.

7. Notes that this decision does not infer nor represent a commitment that any further financial contribution will be provided to the future community use beyond the transfer of the property

We are most grateful to everyone who supported us to achieve this historic outcome. From community members who signed the petition, helped with lobbying and protesting, to our Councillors, in particular Chris Potter and Graham Costin who worked hard to achieve this outcome for our community. We look forward to the next stage in ensuring the community can make the best use of the building and the site.

What a wonderful Xmas present for the community! All the best for the season and a Happy New Year to all.

Regards

Jane Gross
President

Apollo Bay Community Voice
PO Box 155, Apollo Bay VIC 3233

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