Proposed lease for McCorquindale Park community land

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Have your say on Council's intention to issue a ground lease to the McCorquindale Park Management Committee for occupation of portion of 'McCorquindale Park', Penola.

What's being decided?

Council intends to issue a ground lease agreement for a term of ten years with a right of renewal for a further ten years, to the McCorquindale Park Management Committee over a portion of community land located at 'McCorquindale Park', within Allotment 30 in DP66422, Cameron Street, Penola.

Background

Pursuant to Section 202 of the Local Government Act, 1999 Council may grant a lease or licence over community land subject to carrying out the relevant steps set out in its Community Engagement Policy.

Council is intending to issue a ground lease for a term of ten years with a right of renewal for a further ten years, to the McCorquindale Park Management Committee over a portion of community land located at 'McCorquindale Park', within Allotment 30 in DP66422, Cameron Street, Penola.

It is proposed that the McCorquindale Park Management Committee will continue to be responsible for the portion of Allotment 30 in DP66422, Cameron Street, Penola in accordance with the lease conditions. The permitted use of the land is for sporting, cultural and community events and functions.

The proposed lease is in line with Council's Community Land Management Plan for Active Recreation Reserves (Council Land).

The proposed lease area for the McCorquindale Park Management Committee is outlined in 'yellow' below.



Invitation for public comment

Public comment is invited concerning the proposals to lease in the form of a written submission.

Written submissions marked "LEASE OF COMMUNITY LAND" can be addressed to Wattle Range Council and can be:

Feedback will be received until 5:00 pm, Friday 12 September 2025.

Further information can be obtained by visiting Council’s Millicent Service Centre, 12 North Terrace, Millicent or by calling 8733 0900.

Next Steps

Council staff will consider all the feedback received and decide whether to proceed with issuing the lease.


Have your say on Council's intention to issue a ground lease to the McCorquindale Park Management Committee for occupation of portion of 'McCorquindale Park', Penola.

What's being decided?

Council intends to issue a ground lease agreement for a term of ten years with a right of renewal for a further ten years, to the McCorquindale Park Management Committee over a portion of community land located at 'McCorquindale Park', within Allotment 30 in DP66422, Cameron Street, Penola.

Background

Pursuant to Section 202 of the Local Government Act, 1999 Council may grant a lease or licence over community land subject to carrying out the relevant steps set out in its Community Engagement Policy.

Council is intending to issue a ground lease for a term of ten years with a right of renewal for a further ten years, to the McCorquindale Park Management Committee over a portion of community land located at 'McCorquindale Park', within Allotment 30 in DP66422, Cameron Street, Penola.

It is proposed that the McCorquindale Park Management Committee will continue to be responsible for the portion of Allotment 30 in DP66422, Cameron Street, Penola in accordance with the lease conditions. The permitted use of the land is for sporting, cultural and community events and functions.

The proposed lease is in line with Council's Community Land Management Plan for Active Recreation Reserves (Council Land).

The proposed lease area for the McCorquindale Park Management Committee is outlined in 'yellow' below.



Invitation for public comment

Public comment is invited concerning the proposals to lease in the form of a written submission.

Written submissions marked "LEASE OF COMMUNITY LAND" can be addressed to Wattle Range Council and can be:

Feedback will be received until 5:00 pm, Friday 12 September 2025.

Further information can be obtained by visiting Council’s Millicent Service Centre, 12 North Terrace, Millicent or by calling 8733 0900.

Next Steps

Council staff will consider all the feedback received and decide whether to proceed with issuing the lease.


  • CLOSED: This consultation has concluded.

    Submission | Comment on proposed renewal of lease for McCorquindale Park community land

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