Notice of Intention to sell a portion of Geelong Road, Torquay

During the final stages of planning for construction of a new pathway on the western side of Geelong Road, Torquay between Surf City and Bristol Road, it was identified that fencing, vegetation and business signage from the adjoining property had unintentionally encroached onto Council land. 

Discussions have been undertaken between council staff and the adjoining landowner, who expressed interest in purchasing part of the land at market value.

The land has been deemed surplus to Council's needs and the pathway construction has continued with no impact to the works.

Subject to Council endorsement of the sale, the landowner has committed to fund the costs associated with the subdivision and transfer of land.

The land is 68.75m long and 2.51m wide, tapering to 2.25m wide.

The land has been independently valued at $61,500.

All submissions will be considered and a report will be prepared for Council to consider at a future meeting. Council will then vote to either endorse or not endorse the sale.

The land would be consolidated into the adjoining parcels of 55 Geelong Road, Torquay (BIG4 Ingenia Holiday Park).

Revenue from the sale would be allocated to Council’s cash reserve to be put towards a future project providing benefit to the community.