Slipway redevelopment option
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Slipway redevelopment option

One of the most prominent sites along the Lakes Entrance Esplanade will soon be available for commercial redevelopment, following representations from Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull.

The news follows a question in State Parliament where Mr Bull asked the Environment Minister about progressing the redevelopment of the location.

Mr Bull told Parliament: “Going back a number of years it was announced this site was to be developed for the community after a new slipway was built at nearby Bullock Island.”

“A subsequent government foreshore management plan recommended transferring the site to the ownership of East Gippsland Shire Council, referring to the site as a potential major tourist attraction,” Parliament was told.

“In her recent response, the Minister advised the plan outlined the community’s direction for the site and recommendations for its development, which included an economic analysis study and contaminated sediment testing, completed in 2016.

“East Gippsland Shire Council will be conducting a public expression of interest process for redevelopment, allowing the commercial market to present concept designs for any future development proposal, in keeping with the historic use as a commercial and recreational port and directions of the plan.

“The Minister advises the ground work for redevelopment has been completed and the next step will be for innovative commercial redevelopment of the site.

“It is pleasing to know the wheels are now in motion for a discussion in having this prime site in the heart of town better utilised,” Mr Bull said.

Caption: Having asked the question in State Parliament, Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, has been advised the former Lakes Entrance slipway site will be open to commercial redevelopment options.

Tuesday, August 8, 2017