Expression of Interest Opportunity

The City of Greater Geelong (the City) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the opportunity to lease the former Whittington Senior Citizens building and land at 50 Westmoreland Street, Whittington.

The Site

The former Whittington Senior Citizens Hall, built circa 1910, sits on a rectangular-shaped allotment spanning approximately 1,602m², which includes an existing pocket park. The site offers frontage to Westmoreland Street and rear access to St James Street, Whittington.

Although the building is dated, it remains functional and includes:

• Two small offices at the front of the hall
• Large 85.5m² timber-floor hall
• 42.5m² activity space
• Refurbished toilet facilities (meeting contemporary Disability Discrimination Act compliance)
• Kitchen amenities
• Open concrete driveway
• Storage shed

Proposals

The City invites proposals from community organisations for the use of this site.

Respondents will need to undertake any required renewal or redevelopment works to ensure the site is suitable for their proposed purpose.

Please note that this EOI does not include financial or operational support from the City. Respondents will be fully responsible for the fit out, redevelopment, set up, ongoing operations, and maintenance of their project. The City is seeking proposals from financially secure applicants with the capacity to deliver successful outcomes.

Through this EOI process, we invite interested parties to present their vision for the site. Proposals should detail how the property will meet their operational needs while demonstrating their ability to effectively activate the site.

Site Details

Building Classification

• Class 9b (further details of building class can be found here)

Occupancy details

• Existing Occupancy Permit - Max capacity 100 people

Building area

• 228.8 square metres

Land area

• 1602 square metres

Planning

• General Residential Zone 1 - (GRZ1)
• No permits have been issued for the use or development of the site

Services

The subject property has the following services available:

The objectives of this EOI are:

• Identify the most appropriate use(s) for the site.
• Maximise community benefit from the site.
• Optimise usage of community facilities.
• Expand the range of services available to the community.
• Support Council's strategic priorities as detailed in Our Community Plan 2021-2025.

Establish a sustainable future use and management of the site for the purpose of providing a service to the community that achieves the following outcomes:

• Creates a well-utilised and managed facility that positively contributes to the municipality.
• Delivers outcomes that offer opportunities and positive impacts for the local community.
• Alignment with the social and environmental context of the site and its surroundings.