Expression of Interest – Community Market at Yarrambat Park

⁠⁠⁠Invitation for Expression of Interest for the management and operation of a community market at Yarrambat Park carpark under a Licence Agreement

Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking an operator of a weekly community market at Yarrambat Park carpark, under a licence agreement which includes the following terms and conditions:

1. The Licensed Area: That part of the land thereon known as Yarrambat Park carpark at 649 and 657 Yan Yean Road, Plenty as depicted in Annexure B of the Licence Agreement and Attachment A – Plan of Land below.
2. Permitted Days and Hours of Operation: 8:30am to 2.00pm on Saturdays
3. Licence Fee: Proposed Licence rental fee to Council. (This forms part of the Proponents proposal).
4. Licence Term: 3 years.
5. Other Special Conditions:

i. That a Traffic Management Plan will need to be prepared and implemented by the successful Proponent. Council’s Traffic Management Officers will assist with preparation of the Plan;

ii. The proposed community market cannot operate on days that conflict with the Yarrambat Horse and Pony Club and the Yarrambat Adult Riders Club “Competition Days”.

The successful proponent may require a planning permit to operate the market at Yarrambat Park

Council has seven tenants that utilise various parts of the Park for sporting and cultural purposes, including golf, fly fishing, heritage museum, archery, horse riding and flying model aeroplanes. Other areas are open for passive public use.

The community market is proposed to help activate the Park, help small local enterprises sell produce and products, and provide an opportunity for the sporting and cultural clubs using the Park to attract new members.

As part of the Licence agreement, the successful proponent will be required to allow existing clubs at Yarrambat Park the opportunity to hold a promotional market stall free of charge if they wish to do so.

The Licensed Area shown in Attachment A is the general area of the market. The exact area (Licensed Area) will be discussed with the successful proponent.

This invitation is issued on Friday 12 August 2022 and all Proposals must be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 11 September 2022.

All questions or requests for clarification are to be emailed to Natalie Campion, Coordinator Property at natalie.campion@nillumbik.vic.gov.au by 2pm on Wednesday 7 September 2022.