Expressions of Interest – Lease of 132m² Building, Western Ave

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is calling for expressions of interest from interested sporting/recreation groups with regards to the use of the old (refurbished) pavilion building on Ōmokoroa Sports Ground, Western Avenue.

A questionnaire is required to be completed by each interested group to enable a fair assessment of each group’s application for use of the building. The closing date for the return of these questionnaires is 5pm, Friday, 30 August 2024.

The Community Board and staff will review the applications and then make a recommendation to Council in late September 2024. Please note, there may be a requirement for a verbal presentation for clarification purposes to Councillors and Community Board Members before a decision can be made

Pursuant to section 54 (1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977 the Western Bay of Plenty District Council proposes to grant a lease of a 132m² building to a recreation based organisation situated on Ōmokoroa Sports Ground for a term of up to 10 years. The proposed lease requires the building lease to be subject to section 54 of the Reserves Act 1977.

The reserve is comprised of approximately 5.8933 ha and is located on Western Avenue, the area on which the building is located is registered under certificate of title SA26A/795 and described as Lot 1 DPS 27322. The land is owned and administered by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council as a Recreation Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977.

Anyone wishing to make a submission or objection may do so in writing or by email, to be received no later than 5pm, Friday, 30 August 2024. Please state in your submission if you wish to be heard in person.

Address all correspondence to:

Legal Property Officer

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Private Bag 12803

Tauranga Mail Centre 3143 or email reserves@westernbay.govt.nz

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