6 Meninya Street, Moama – Redevelopment Opportunity

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Murray River Council is seeking proposals for the future purchase and redevelopment of the former Murray Shire Office site located at 6 Meninya Street, Moama.

About

This is a highly prominent site at the gateway to Moama. The opportunity relates to a vacant site, with the old office building scheduled for demolition.

Purpose

Council is looking to attract a high-quality development that delivers strong community, economic and visitor outcomes for the region. The two-stage process has been designed to be fair and transparent, competitive, and focused on achieving the best overall outcome for the community.

Objectives

Council is seeking proposals that are:

• High-quality and well-designed
• Distinctive and suited to the location
• Capable of delivering long-term benefits for Moama and the region

Instructions to Respondents

Council is inviting developers and investors to participate in a two-stage Expression of Interest (EOI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Stage 1, Expression of Interest (EOI)

Respondents submit a high-level proposal outlining:

• Their experience and capability
• A concept for the site
• Expected community and economic benefits
• Financial capacity

EOIs will be assessed to shortlist a small number of respondents to proceed to Stage 2.

Stage 2, Request for Proposal (RFP)

Shortlisted respondents will be invited to submit a detailed development proposal, including a price offer. Proposals will be assessed against clear criteria, including:

• Design quality
• Economic and tourism impact
• Community benefit
• Deliverability

Submitting your Expression of Interest

To participate in Stage 1:

• Read the Information for Respondents document available via the 'key documents' tab on this page
• Prepare your EOI submission in accordance with the requirements outlined
• Complete the required fields (and upload any supporting documents) via the submissions tab on this page

All submissions must be received by the stated closing time.

Important information for respondents

• All relevant documents, including the Information for Respondents, must be read carefully before preparing a submission
• Council will evaluate submissions only on the information provided
• Any questions must be submitted to the email address listed in the contact tab, and responses will be shared (where appropriate) to the Q&A tab to ensure all respondents have equal access to information
• Respondents must complete any required declarations, including conflict of interest

Project timelines

Please refer to the timeline tab on this page for indicative milestone timing and dates. Council may amend the timetable at any time. Respondents must rely on this page for updates and addenda.

Project updates

Council will provide updates at key stages of the process via this page, including EOI closure, shortlisting outcomes, and progression to Stage 2.

Further information

All project documents are available via the 'key documents' tab on this page, providing detailed information on the site, Council's objectives, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and process and timeline.

Information Requested

Prior to commencing your EOI, please ensure you have read the Information for Respondents document. Submissions will be assessed against the following criteria.

Criterion 1 (30%), Demonstrated Experience and Capability

Demonstrate your experience delivering at least one comparable project (commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, accommodation or similar) and identify the delivery team/resources relevant to this proposal. Response recommended max 2 pages.

Minimum evidence to attach:

• Two project examples (each including: location, year, approximate value, type of development, and your role)
• Key personnel summary (names, roles and relevant experience)

Criterion 2 (25%), Vision and Concept, Level of Alignment to Site Objectives

State intended land uses and outline your concept-level vision. Explain how your concept aligns with Council's Site Objectives and community aspirations for the Site (high level only). Response recommended max 2 pages.

Minimum evidence to attach:

• Vision statement (what you propose and why)
• Concept sketch/diagram or other concept material (if available)
• Short mapping of your concept to the Site Objectives (high level)

Criterion 3 (25%), Community and Economic Benefit Potential (High Level)

Describe the likely scale of community and economic benefits if the proposal is delivered. Use indicative and measurable terms where possible (e.g. jobs, activation, visitation outcomes) and include any key assumptions. Response recommended max 2 pages.

Minimum evidence to attach:

• High-level benefit statement with indicative quantified outputs (where possible)
• Local engagement intent (e.g. local procurement, local employment, partnerships)

Criterion 4 (20%), Financial Capacity and Credibility

Demonstrate your capacity to fund land acquisition (if applicable) and deliver a project of appropriate scale and ambition. Response recommended max 1 to 2 pages.

Minimum evidence to attach (provide at least one):

• Proof of funds, or
• Letter of support from a financier, or
• Audited financial statements (or equivalent), or
• Parent company support/guarantee statement

Enquiries

Beck Hayward, Manager Economic Development and Tourism

Email: admin@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au

Location

• Address: 6 Meninya Street, Moama
• Map: View on Google Maps