The Former Geelong Post Office is a recognised property within Geelong CBD and is exceptionally located on the corner Gheringhap and Ryrie Streets. The building is a public feature, accentuated by the corner clock tower and French Second Empire style that was built in 1889-90.

The two-storey rendered brick structure originally included postal and telegraph services on the ground floor, with government offices on the first floor. Residential accommodation for the postmaster was provided to the west side of the building over both levels.

Over the years the building has had many alterations and while the exterior appears relatively intact, its interior has suffered by a loss of its original character in areas.

The total building area is approximately 1,695 square metres and is situated on 1,300 square metres of Activity Centre Zone land.

Expression of Interest

The Council is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase or lease of the Property.

The EOI process will be carried out in 2 Parts. Part 1 will assess all submissions using the criteria described in 5(b) of the EOI document. Following that assessment a short list of proponents will be selected to lodge a Tender.

Council's purposes in undertaking this expression of interest are:

• to provide sufficient details to enable purchasers or lessees to make a preliminary assessment of the Property and prepare an informed submission;
• to enable Council to identify potential purchasers or lessees which meet Council's objectives and develop a shortlist of potential purchasers to lodge a Tender; and
• to permit Council to consider and assess any other pertinent issues in relation to any proposed sale or lease of the Property.

Submissions

Each submission must be made in writing and must include:

• a completed, signed and dated registration form in the form contained in Annexure A;
• a completed, signed and dated Acknowledgement Declaration in the form contained in Annexure Bof the EOI document;
• a completed, signed and dated Information to be Provided in the form described in Annexure C of the EOI document.

Further Information

All requests for further information regarding this EOI, should be directed to Council’s Real Estate Agent, Colliers International. Contact: Ben Young, Senior Executive on +61 407 296 679.

Refer to the EOI documentation for full details.