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Mary ValleyEconomic Development StrategyProspectusIncluding economic development opportunities and registration of interest.
Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning leads a coordinated Queensland Government approach to planning, infrastructure and development across the state. © State of Queensland. Published by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, August 2012, 100 George Street, Brisbane Qld 4000. The Queensland Government supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of information. However, copyright protects this publication. The State of Queensland has no objection to this material being reproduced, made available online or electronically but only if it is recognised as the owner of the copyright and this material remains unaltered. Copyright inquiries about this publication should be directed to the department’s Legal Services division via email copyright@dlgp.qld.gov.au or in writing to PO Box 15009, City East, Queensland 4002. The Queensland Government is committed to providing accessible services to Queenslanders of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. If you have difficulty understanding this publication and need a translator, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask them to telephone the Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning on 07 3227 8548. Disclaimer: While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained within. To the best of our nowledge, the content was correct at the time of publishing. k
Contents Summary .................................................................................................................4
1. The strategy and its objectives ...............................................................................5
2. Mary Valley: existing environment ..........................................................................6
3. Development opportunities .....................................................................................7 3.1 Dairy .................................................................................................................9 3.2 Tree cropping (pecans).......................................................................................11 3.3 Ginger farming ....................................................................................................12 3.4 Intensive livestock...............................................................................................14 3.5 Other economic and agricultural uses and opportunities....................................15 3.6 Town and small business development and urban expansion ...........................17 3.7 Tourism and recreation.......................................................................................19 3.8 Rural residential, lifestyle properties and other non-economic properties ..........20
4.I’m interested. What next? .....................................................................................21 4.1 Economic development opportunities and interest .............................................21 4.2 Indicative criteria.................................................................................................22 4.2.1 Terms of sale ...................................................................................................23 4.2.2 Development plans and planning approvals ....................................................24 4.3 Existing tenants ..................................................................................................24 4.4 Other interest and open market sales.................................................................24
Contact ...............................................................................................................25
Schedule 1 Map of Mary Valley Landholdings and Economic Development Opportunities ............................................................................................................26
Schedule 2 Registration of interest/requirement.......................................................28
Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 3
Summary On 18 July 2012, the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, the Honourable Jeff Seeney MP released the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy. A core element of the strategy is leveraging the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning’s significant land holdings in the Mary Valley to stimulate economic development. On 27 July 2012, the department began advertising for parties interested in working with the government to develop their projects on government land across the Mary Valley. These properties are suitable for large animal enterprises, poultry, horticulture, tourism and a range of other projects. The department also owns town lots suitable for residential and commercial development and uses that will improve services to residents or create employment. This document provides advice to interested parties regarding:
the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy and its objectives the existing Mary Valley environment the potential development opportunities and activities that could be
undertaken in the Mary Valley specific properties suitable for a range of economic activities information on how to register interest and progress a proposal.
This document should be read in conjunction with: the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy, including maps
identifying government land holdings and economic development opportunities
the Mary Economic Region: Agribusiness Resource Guide.
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1. The strategy and its objectives The economic development, land and property management objectives identified below seek to respond to the issues currently facing the Mary Valley community. They also reflect the outcomes sought by the government and the community in their respective efforts to revitalise the Mary Valley. The economic development objectives that drive the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy include:
bringing agricultural land back to full production supporting economic activity, development and sustainability of the Mary
Valley, building upon its existing strengths and attributes supporting future investment and employment across the Valley ensuring valuable economic elements, such as water licenses are best
utilised encouraging community stability and vitality, including a permanent
residential population providing transparency and certainty for all stakeholders—public, private and
the community encouraging timely and coordinated development.
It is clear that providing certainty about the government’s future intentions regarding the management of its property portfolio in the Mary Valley is required in order to:
improve economic outcomes enable credible decision-making create the conditions for future investment encourage a vibrant and dynamic community achieve economic development objectives.
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2. Mary Valley: existing environment Landscape and climate The Mary Valley landscape ranges from Mary River flood plains, which provide rich farming land used for pasture and intensive agriculture though to rainforest and rocky outcrops into the escarpment of the nearby mountain ranges. The climate in the Gympie region is sub-tropical, with rainfall and humidity peaks from November through to March. Industry and agriculture Agribusiness and intensive agriculture development in the Mary Valley is well suited with good quality soils, high rainfall and proximity to major markets. The Mary Valley is ideally located within South East Queensland to service key markets in Gympie, the Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland and beyond.
About the Mary Valley located in hinterlands of Gympie
and Sunshine Coast approximately 130 km north of
Brisbane 2-2.5 hours drive from Brisbane name given to the section of the
Mary River from Gympie upstream to Kenilworth
includes the communities of Kybong, Dagun, Amamoor, Kandanga, Imbil, Brooloo and Kenilworth
The largest employing industry in the Wide Bay Burnett region is agriculture, forestry and fishing. Agricultural production in the middle Mary Valley area was valued at approximately $150M per annum in 2005-2006 (latest reliable statistics available relating to agriculture), and involved approximately 430 000 hectares of farmland. Livestock activities are valued at approximately $100M, while cropping is valued at $50M. Detailed additional information on the attributes of, and opportunities in, the Mary Valley can also be found on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Mary Economic Region: Agribusiness Guide, which includes detailed information about:
the region agribusiness and opportunities natural resources, including
land and water supporting infrastructure.
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3. Development opportunities The government’s landholding is some 13 000 hectares comprising grazing, cropping, intensive agriculture, retail, residential, industrial and small numbers of other land uses. Land use Land use within the Mary Valley is predominantly rural with the river providing an opportunity to create intensive agricultural industries to support economic development of the region. Interest has been shown by some agricultural industries to expand or establish in the Mary Valley. Those industries include production of pecans, ginger, citrus and poultry. The relatively small land parcels in the Mary Valley and its natural environment make it well suited to niche and/or intensive agribusiness development. This is dependent on water rights being available, and providing the land use planning environment supports on-farm value adding. Water allocations and leases The department holds approximate 44 water allocations and 60 water licences. Water allocations have recently been separated legislatively from the land in which they were attached, allowing water allocations to be transacted separately. The strategy allows for water allocations to be bundled together and sold with a property. Water licences still attach to a parcel of land, and are not tradeable separately. Additional irrigation (potentially over 3000 ML/year) may be made available from Borumba Dam upon application. Some properties are encumbered by long-term leases and may need to be dealt with prior to sale. Lots and leases shaded grey below are existing Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases (or other long-term leases), which may require alternative management and/or divestment arrangements, particularly where these relate to operating economic units. A small number of properties are subject to pre-emptive rights to purchase/first right of refusal. These rights will be addressed prior to considering any interest in these properties. Opportunities A detailed investigation of the Mary Valley landholdings has been undertaken and areas suitable for economic and agricultural development have been identified (Schedule —Map of Mary Valley landholdings and economic development opportunities). Some 20-30 properties have been identified as suitable for economic, agriculture and other uses. A detailed assessment of properties within the landholdings has identified key opportunities for targeted economic development based on an analysis of land suitability for agricultural industries and current land uses. Opportunities and activity are broadly categorised in the following areas:
agricultural economic development opportunities Kandanga township—business and town development tourism and recreation.
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A nominal schedule of properties and their allocations is provided below. Although described below as suitable for a single industry, the properties are offered to the market and open for sale to all industries and may be suitable for a number of different uses. Package
Sub-package
Approx number of properties
Timing
Vacant properties
n/a 27 Progressive
Sales to existing tenants (where approved)
n/a Up to 180 subject to scheme participation
Commencing September 2012
Dairy
11
Tree cropping (pecan)
4
Ginger farming 8 Intensive livestock 3 Mixed use 1 Perennial horticulture
2
Forestry 3 Extractive industry 1
Economic development and agricultural opportunities
Small crops 6 Business development
6 Kandanga township
Operating businesses
8
Staged over 24 months. Initially September 2012– September 2013 then to be reviewed.
Tourism
n/a 3 Immediate
Nature refuge (Department of Environment and Heritage Protection)
10 Progressive Government and environmental
Bruce Highway Realignment (Department of Transport and Main Roads)
64 Currently Finalising negotiations
Rural residential/open market packages
n/a All remaining properties
Progressive, based on market appetite.
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3.1 Dairy The Queensland dairy industry is geared toward domestic fresh milk supply. Ongoing intensity in retail competition, disruptions caused by changes in private label supply contracts and uncertainty surrounding processor milk requirements have undermined farmer confidence and stifled production growth. The dairy industry is tightly controlled by the limitations of existing milk quotas. No new milk contracts are being issued by the milk processors and, in some cases, the current quota and price have been negotiated downwards. The department is keen to work with interested parties to explore opportunities to re-establish a stable dairy industry in the Mary Valley, either through the enhancement of existing operations and/or developing opportunities for new entrants where possible. Notwithstanding the above, a number of properties have been identified as being commercially viable for expansion of dairy farming if properties are reconfigured to suit those particular needs. The typical minimum area required for a commercially viable dairy operation is about 100 hectares, with a trend toward increasing farm size. ID Real Property
Description Address Area Current
land use
Water
4044 6RP23245 and 5SP142383
8 Goomong Road, Kandanga
142 ha
Dairy Water allocation 650 ML
3007 1SP147467 Lot 1 Suttons Lane, Moy Pocket
60 ha
Dairy Licence to take water40 ML
3009 3RP851902 Suttons Lane, Moy Pocket
65 ha
Dairy Licence to take water60 ML
3008 2RP12419 3 Suttons Lane, Moy Pocket
61.61 ha
Dairy Licence to take water32 ML
3023.2
5SP205392 33 Walker Road, Moy Pocket
4.52 ha
Dairy Nil
2085 1,3RP204177 8RP44285 9RP44285 16RP44285
397 Moy Pocket Road, Moy Pocket
57.62 ha
Dairy Licence to take water45 ML
2086 6RP44285 Lot 6 Walker Road, Moy Pocket
16.98 ha
Rural Licence to take water13 ML
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4042 5RP23249 264 Goomong Road, Kandanga
71.04 ha
Rural Water allocation 410 ML
4050 10RP23248 Goomong Road, Kandanga
63 ha
Rural Water allocation 656 ML
4048 1RP55410 Goomong Road, Kandanga
21 ha
Rural Water allocation 80 ML
4046 86LX2320 3RP55410 84LX2320
Goomong Road, Kandanga
104 ha
Rural Water allocation 144 ML
NB. Rows shaded grey indicates lots where Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases or other long-term leases are currently in place. Special provisions may apply to the sale, lease or development of these lots.
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3.2 Tree cropping (pecans)
There has been no history of tree cropping in the Mary Valley. A possible reason is that the land was originally settled to expand a flourishing dairy industry in the early 1900s and individual lots were not large enough for tree crop cultivation.
Flooding may be a concern for certain large-scale tree crop investment to take place and further investigation would be required by the proponent for an intensive tree crop operation like pecans.
Other tree cropping and forestry opportunities may also be available within the current portfolio other than those listed below. Interested parties should register their interest and requirements with the department in order to investigate the opportunities available.
ID Real Property
Description Address Area Current land
use Water allocation
3034.4 110LX2242 2LX2242 1RP122390
Tuncul North and School Paddocks 287 Tuchekoi Road, Kandanga
299.57 ha
Cattle grazing/stud
250 ML
3042
3LX2352 2960 Mary Valley Road
48.5 ha Grazing Nil
3043.1 4RP12402 1RP188192 6LX1891
3030-3105 Mary Valley Road
131.73 ha
Dairy 140 ML
NB. Rows shaded grey indicates lots where Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases or other long-term leases are currently in place. Special provisions may apply to the sale, lease or development of these lots.
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3.3 Ginger farming Ginger has been grown in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for a number of years, but not typically in the Mary Valley. Disease-infected land within the Sunshine Coast growing area has resulted in declining crop yields and a requirement for additional imported product. The combination of Buderim Ginger requirements for up to 3000 tonnes of ginger a year and opportunities for import replacement may support the development of viable ginger production industry in the Mary Valley. There are several properties within the Mary Valley portfolio suitable for ginger production. ID Real
Property Description
Address Area Enterprise Water
3034.3 16366LX22 Part of Tuncul North and School Paddocks, 287 Tuchekoi Road, Kandanga
63.348 ha
Cattle grazing/stud
Water allocation 250 ML
3034.3 1637L37954 Part of Tuncul North and School Paddocks, 287 Tuchekoi Road, Kandanga
64.75 ha Cattle grazing/stud
Nil
3034.2 15L311029 Part of Parkholme and Park Lane, 287 Tuchekoi Road, Kandanga
93.88 ha Cattle grazing/stud
Nil
3039 17SP169565 Part of Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road, Tuchekoi
31.53 ha Cattle grazing/stud
Licence to take water 20 ML
4031 2SP202497 3 Bergins Pocket Road, Kandanga
65 ha Cattle grazing
Water allocation 45 ML
4029 2RP23255 111 Bergins Pocket Road, Kandanga
59.71 ha Horse stud and cattle grazing
Water allocation 110 ML
4028 2RP69334 Lot 2 Bergins Pocket Road, Kandanga
30.47 ha Agistment Nil
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4024 4,5RP23250 2RP151688
Bergins Pocket Road, Kandanga
148 ha Grazing Water allocation 120 ML
NB. Rows shaded grey indicates lots where Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases or other long-term leases are currently in place. Special provisions may apply to the sale, lease or development of these lots.
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3.4 Intensive livestock Several properties have been identified that may satisfy requirement for intensive animal industries, including poultry production. Interest has been received for the development of a chicken farm in the Mary Valley. Current local government planning scheme provisions require reasonable buffer zones where there may be local noise, visual, odour or other impacts and sensitive receptors. For example, the distance to a residential dwelling from a broiler farm is typically at least one kilometre. A commercially viable broiler farm could exist on 50 hectares of more, providing sufficient buffers are provided, ideally through other complementary activities. Broiler farms also require access to roads that allow B-double trucks for transporting, access to quality water and flood free land. Although poultry production is discussed above, other intensive livestock industry could be developed on these sites. ID Real
Property Description
Address Area Enterprise Water allocation
3034.1 2LX1891 137LX378 7LX378
2 Tuchekoi Road
189.27 ha Cattle grazing/stud
Nil
1527 1RP203496 Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road
111.74 ha Possible poultry farm site
192 ML
1522 2W37118 1W37120 2RP55927 3RP55927 1RP223860
Skyring Creek Road, Tuchekoi
158.70 ha Primary production
100 ML
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3.5 Other economic and agricultural uses and opportunities A range of other economic and agricultural uses could be developed on a number of properties across the Mary Valley. The table below identifies key opportunities for economic development activity, however this is not exhaustive.
ID Real Property Description
Address Area Current land use
Type status
Mixed use 3041.2 1LX1527 Lot 1
Tuchekoi Road, Imbil
65.82 ha Rural residential and cattle grazing
Water allocation 42 ML
Perennial horticulture 2078 Lots 113 and
114 crown plan M 371287
300 Belli Oak Tree Road, Belli Park
117 ha Rural residential and grazing
Licence to take water 40 ML
2076 Lot 2 registered plan 25201
Eumundi-Kenilworth Road, Belli Park
83.36 ha Grazing Nil
Forestry 1579 Lot 1
registered plan 67088 and lot 35 crown plan MCH 257
172 Ironstone Creek Road, Tuchekoi
102.5 ha Grazing Nil
1578 Lots 31–33 MCH 257
175 Ironstone Creek Road, Tuchekoi
198.94 ha Rural residential
Nil
1000.2 Lot 3 survey plan 186078
153 Traveston Crossing Road, Kybong
42.75 ha Rural Water allocation 24 ML
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Extractive industry 4040 1RP100526,
and 13–14SP208626
132 Riversdale Road, Kandanga
164.3 ha Extractive industry
Water allocation 413 ML
Small crops 4067 2RP177666,
1,2,9RP860429
Hasthorpe Road, Kandanga
40.5476 ha Cattle grazing
Nil
4066 4RP23243 & 1 RL8164
158 Knobby Glen Road, Kandanga
16 ha Residential/ horse and cattle grazing
Nil
4075 7RP159240 129 Knobby Glen Road, Kandanga
12.0 ha Rural residential
Nil
4060 3RP187455 72 Knobby Glen Road, Kandanga
12 ha Rural residential
Nil
4061 4RP187455 46 Knobby Glen Road, Kandanga
12 ha Rural residential
Nil
4062 5RP187456
40 Knobby Glen Road, Kandanga
12 ha Rural residential
Nil
NB. Rows shaded grey indicates lots where Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases or other long-term leases are currently in place. Special provisions may apply to the sale, lease or development of these lots.
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3.6 Town and small business development and urban expansion There is a range of development opportunities to strengthen the role of towns and villages in the Valley. The government owns most properties in and around the township of Kandanga. Accordingly there is a range of development opportunities to re-establish and plan for the future development of Kandanga. Properties have been identified within the Kandanga township as suitable for small business operation, and will be marketed and presented for sale to promote economic development within the township. Other town development and urban expansion opportunities will be determined as the strategy is progressed. ID Real Property
Description Address Enterprise
Business development 4073 7RP187935 93 Main Street, Kandanga
town
Vacant
4126 2SP128937 65 Main Street, Kandanga town
Vacant
4238 11RP112976 53 Main Street, Kandanga town
Vacant
4243.2
2RP71515 39 Main Street, Kandanga town
Vacant
4131 1RP91040 46 Main Street, Kandanga town
Currently residential, possible small business, service orientated
4248 4RP66067 22-30 Main Street, Kandanga
Vacant
Operating businesses 4127 1RP45396 61 Main Street, Kandanga
Butcher
4129 28SP164817 and 29SP164817
50 Main Street, Kandanga
Takeaway/corner store
4240 RP23273 and 5RP71515
47-49 Main Street, Kandanga
Café
2023 2RP186636 Carters Ridge, 8 Jubilee Road, Kandanga
Corner store
4241 4RP71515 45 Main Street, Kandanga
Post office
4240 RP23273 and 5RP71515
47-49 Main Street, Kandanga
Information centre
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4248 4RP66067 Main Street, Kandanga
Community garden
4011.4
3SP186066 and 4SP186066
719 Imbil-Kandanga Road, Imbil “Cabins by the Creek”
Short-term accommodation
NB. Rows shaded grey indicates lots where Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases or other long-term leases are currently in place. Special provisions may apply to the sale, lease or development of these lots.
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3.7 Tourism and recreation There is a number of existing outdoor recreation facilities within the current government portfolio. There may also be opportunities for various commercial recreational and sporting uses with specific location requirements. There are also a number of other properties within the portfolio that may be suitable for smaller scale tourism development opportunities, including bed and breakfast operations. These and other properties present an opportunity to support economic development by targeted marketing for sale to ensure these commercial uses are realised. ID Real
Property Description
Address Area Enterprise Water allocation
1001 11RP837925 Mountain View Road, Kybong
74.29 ha Outdoor education centre
Nil
1529 1RP49943 and 6RP802735
Tuchekoi Outdoor Centre, Lot 1 Kress Road, Tuchekoi
73 ha Outdoor education centre
Nil
4011 3-4 on survey plan 186066
719-721 Kandanga-Imbil Road, Imbil
6.61 ha Cabins by the Creek—short-term holiday accommodation
12 ML
NB. Rows shaded grey indicates lots where Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases or other long-term leases are currently in place. Special provisions may apply to the sale, lease or development of these lots.
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3.8 Rural residential, lifestyle properties and other non-economic properties At the time of transfer of the Mary Valley properties to the Coordinator-General, the predominant land use was ‘other rural’ and ‘rural residential’. There is somewhat limited scope for the development and/or alternative use of these properties. While the economic development program will seek to maximise opportunities to encourage economic activity and development on these properties where appropriate, it is likely that the majority of these properties will be disposed via open market sales, including to existing tenants where appropriate. These sales will be closely monitored and controlled with sale rates and progress largely determined by market appetite and interest.
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4.I’m interested. What next? The opportunities noted should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of all options available within the portfolio or the type and extent of economic opportunities and activities that could be developed in the Mary Valley. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the department to discuss their specific proposal and requirements to determine whether suitable properties are available and steps required to submit a proposal. The department will adopt an individual management approach to proposals in the first instance, noting the type and nature of interest that may be expressed in either specific properties or the government’s landholdings in the Mary Valley more generally. Interest can generally be categorised and will be dealt with as:
economic development opportunities and interest existing tenants other opportunities and open market sales.
4.1 Economic development opportunities and interest Step 1 Interested parties are requested to complete the ‘Registration of interest/requirement’ form attached at Schedule 2. The department will acknowledge receipt of the form within one week. Step 2 The department will then review the contents of the form and allocate a proposal manager where acceptable. The department may provide early advice regarding the suitability of the proposal and alternative options that may be considered. Step 3 The proposal manager will contact the proponent that registered interest, assist them to flesh out the proposal if necessary and outline next steps and indicative timeframes where applicable. Subject to the proposal manager being satisfied that the proposal is sufficiently advanced, the manager may assist in site/proposal matching activities to identify a site/s that may be suitable. The proposal manager will also work with interested parties to develop their respective proposal, including arranging access to other government experts and advice, including the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which may assist in developing a comprehensive proposal and business case.
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Step 4 Depending on the nature of the proposal and divestment schedule, proponents may then be invited to submit further details as part of a formal expression of interest/tender process. The department will provide advice to each party regarding the process through which proposals will be considered. Where appropriate, the proposal manager will confirm the assessment process and next steps, particularly where this may relate to either:
submitting a detailed proposal and formal expression of interest (EOI)/tender for consideration
where the land is subject to a later open market campaign, and its details and timing.
Notwithstanding the above, proponents should be aware that certain key economic development opportunities, and properties in which a number of parties have expressed an interest, may be the subject of specific marketing and sales campaigns. Accordingly, interested parties should contact the department to register their interest as early as possible regarding specific properties in order to be notified when these properties are progressed for sale. Subject to progressing further detailed discussions with individual parties, each party will be provided with relevant documentation that will cover relevant policy, probity, contractual and procedural matters. This will include the Mary Valley property policy and evaluation criteria and methodology applicable to relevant economic development opportunities and/or general sales.
4.2 Indicative criteria Proponents that are eligible for purchasing land under the auspices of the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy will generally have the potential to provide long-term economic growth to the Mary Valley and region more broadly. They are expected to be new and expanding industries involved in a range of agricultural industries and ancillary activities. The department has prepared a Mary Valley property policy, which covers all aspects of sales, leasing and interaction with existing government land policies. Proposals will be assessed for conformance with the Mary Valley property policy and the overall strategy objectives. Purchasers of economic development units are likely to be selected on the basis of capability, financial depth, track record and appropriateness of the proposed enterprise, in addition to the purchase price tendered. Each proposal will be assessed on an individual merit basis against the following indicative criteria:
merits of the proposed project development (and intended onsite activity), particularly in terms of conformance with the strategy objectives and Mary Valley property policy
technical capability, expertise and experience of the applicant the financial offer and conditions financial backing and capability of the applicant
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the proponent’s intentions/commitment to proceed with the proposed development
the proposed use of the land and preferred development of the site existing land use designations local government planning requirements, for example, conditions of approval consistency and/or compatibility with other adjacent industries and activity.
In addition, some expression of interest/sales campaigns may apply specific eligibility or assessment criteria, which will be provided to proponents upon application. Additional information may also be sought from the applicant via an interview. All proposals should be discussed with the department before lodging a formal application.
4.2.1 Terms of sale While the sale of land by the department is typically transacted on a cash basis, development leases for periods of up to five years may be considered. Opportunities for sales and development leases will be at the department’s discretion, however will be positively considered on the basis that a satisfactory business case supports such a request. Sales are typically expected to be executed on a standard contract of sale. Special conditions or considerations may apply where there is a demonstrable case for such, including potential development leases where activities are subject to significant upfront capital investment and development prior to operation. Other incentives such as early access arrangements and rent-free periods may also be considered where a satisfactory business case exists. Proponents are required to provide evidence of their intentions, and may be required to provide security to guarantee performance. It is anticipated that proponents should be willing to provide sufficient deposit or other security, or enter into development leases where required prior to settlement. In certain circumstances the department will make land available in the Mary Valley on a priority basis or via an open market tender/EOI campaign. Proponents are advised that land will be made available for purchase at market value. Prospective purchasers should ensure they have sufficient funds available, by discussing the proposal with their relevant lending institution, prior to making an detailed application or submitting formal EOIs/tender. Proposal managers will also provide advice regarding other applicable conditions of sale. The detail of these arrangements will be determined as part of each assessment process and may vary on a case by case basis. All proposals should be discussed with the proposal manager before lodging a formal application. Any additional information that will assist in processing the proposal should be included with the application.
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4.2.2 Development plans and planning approvals All proponents must comply with requirements of the relevant local government for issues, such as town planning, building construction, and site works. Accordingly, once an application is approved, all local government approved plans must then be submitted prior to settlement. The requirements of the relevant government departments, including the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, and any other relevant authorities must also be met to ensure adverse impacts in surrounding areas are minimised, especially in relation to air, water and noise emissions.
4.3 Existing tenants Existing tenants will receive separate advice regarding the operation of the strategy. However, tenants are also invited to express their interest in purchasing the properties they current lease and/or other properties within the current government portfolio, particularly where it relates to the re-establishment and/or expansion of existing industries. Existing tenants should also complete the attached Registration of interest form.
4.4 Other interest and open market sales Please contact the department to discuss your requirements or to register your interest in open market sales of non-economic development properties. Alternatively, visit the department’s website regularly for updates. These sales will be progressed in a controlled manner, where these do not impact on other economic development opportunities or significantly adversely impact the local property market. Details of these opportunities will be released progressively as these properties are brought to the market.
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Contact Contact For further information about the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy or to express your interest in economic development opportunities and activities, please contact:
For further information about the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy or to express your interest in economic development opportunities and activities, please contact: Mary Valley Economic Development Team Mary Valley Economic Development Team Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Phone: 13 QGOV Phone: 13 QGOV Email: maryvalley@dsdip.qld.gov Email: maryvalley@dsdip.qld.gov Web: www.dsdip.qld.gov.auWeb:
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www.dsdip.qld.gov.au
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Schedule 1 Map of Mary Valley Landholdings and Economic Development Opportunities
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Schedule 2 Registration of interest/requirement Interested party: Company name or full name of individual/s
Trading as: Include ACN / ABN if applicable
Contact person name:
Business street address:
Postal address:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Proposed activity, including: nature of business/activity capital
expenditure/investment (excluding land purchase costs)
employment (FTEs) timeframe for development other key project issues
Reason for application: New, existing, expanding, relocation.
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Property requirements, including: size/area location accessibility / transport water Please also note and provide details if your interest relates to a specific property.
Key commercial terms/special conditions/ other requirements:
Privacy Act: In order to consider and respond to this Registration of interest, the interested party named above consents to DSDIP providing relevant personal information about the interested party and details contained in this document to: its professional advisers, including consultants and agents other state government departments and agencies. All information will be treated as commercial-in-confidence. Signed:
Full name (please print):
Date:
Return completed form to: Post: Email:
Mary Valley Economic Development Team, Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning PO Box 15517, City East, Qld, 4002 maryvalley@dsdip.qld.gov.au
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