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Bendigo council to sell former Doherty's Garage property - Bendigo, VIC
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The City of Greater Bendigo has voted to sell the former Doherty's Garage site on St Andrews Avenue, saying the surplus property is no longer needed for council operations and the proceeds will support future communit...
The City of Greater Bendigo has approved the sale of the former Doherty's Garage property at 7–9 St Andrews Avenue in central Bendigo. Councillors agreed that the site is surplus to council requirements and should be placed on the market as part of the municipality's ongoing asset management strategy.
Council representatives said the property is no longer required for operational purposes and that selling it will allow the land to be put to productive private use while generating funds for future community priorities. The proceeds from the sale will be returned to the council's land reserve, where they can be used to support future land purchases and strategic infrastructure projects across Greater Bendigo.
The former garage has been a familiar site in Bendigo for many years. However, maintaining properties that are no longer required can create ongoing costs for local governments, including maintenance, insurance and security. By disposing of surplus assets, councils aim to reduce these expenses while ensuring public resources are used efficiently.
Councillors discussed the proposal during a recent council meeting before voting in favour of the sale. They noted that the decision aligns with the council's broader property management strategy, which involves reviewing land and buildings that are no longer essential for delivering public services.
Once sold, the property could provide opportunities for redevelopment or new commercial uses, subject to planning approvals and local regulations. Given its location close to Bendigo's city centre, the site may attract interest from developers, investors or local businesses seeking to expand their presence in the growing regional city.
The City of Greater Bendigo has experienced steady population growth in recent years, increasing demand for housing, commercial space and community infrastructure. Council leaders say careful management of publicly owned land is important to ensure resources are directed toward projects that provide long-term benefits for residents.
The sale process is expected to proceed in accordance with Victorian local government requirements, with the property to be marketed publicly. Final details, including the sale price and purchaser, will become available once the transaction has been completed.
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The City of Greater Bendigo has approved the sale of the former Doherty's Garage property at 7–9 St Andrews Avenue in central Bendigo. Councillors agreed that the site is surplus to council requirements and should be placed on the market as part of the municipality's ongoing asset management strategy.
Council representatives said the property is no longer required for operational purposes and that selling it will allow the land to be put to productive private use while generating funds for future community priorities. The proceeds from the sale will be returned to the council's land reserve, where they can be used to support future land purchases and strategic infrastructure projects across Greater Bendigo.
The former garage has been a familiar site in Bendigo for many years. However, maintaining properties that are no longer required can create ongoing costs for local governments, including maintenance, insurance and security. By disposing of surplus assets, councils aim to reduce these expenses while ensuring public resources are used efficiently.
Councillors discussed the proposal during a recent council meeting before voting in favour of the sale. They noted that the decision aligns with the council's broader property management strategy, which involves reviewing land and buildings that are no longer essential for delivering public services.
Once sold, the property could provide opportunities for redevelopment or new commercial uses, subject to planning approvals and local regulations. Given its location close to Bendigo's city centre, the site may attract interest from developers, investors or local businesses seeking to expand their presence in the growing regional city.
The City of Greater Bendigo has experienced steady population growth in recent years, increasing demand for housing, commercial space and community infrastructure. Council leaders say careful management of publicly owned land is important to ensure resources are directed toward projects that provide long-term benefits for residents.
The sale process is expected to proceed in accordance with Victorian local government requirements, with the property to be marketed publicly. Final details, including the sale price and purchaser, will become available once the transaction has been completed.
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