ACTION 2 – PROPERTY REVIEW
This forms part of the Central Highlands Workforce Development and Accommodation Strategy.
CHDC to partner with major property portfolio holders (both public and private sector) to actively review housing stock and seek opportunities to release surplus supply, encourage redevelopment and/or commitment to new development.
Initial priority on available stock that could be used to house key workers such as childcare, education and health workers in Blackwater.
◼ TIMEFRAME: Review to commence 1 April 2024. Opportunities to support Blackwater to be identified by 30 May 2024.
PROGRESS REPORT
Major property owners (those with 40 or more properties identified across the region and correspondence issued encouraging active review of property portfolios. Check back soon for more details.
Meetings with these major portfolio holders have begun to discuss their current utilisation and explore potential opportunities for optimisation and development.
A meeting with CHRC on July 18, 2024, reached an agreement to advance Action 2 of the WDAS. CHRC will provide property asset data to CHDC and Infinitum Partners in digital mapping format. Transparency of property portfolio data will enable CHDC and Infinitum Partners to facilitate the review of council landholdings and the development of innovative solutions. CHDC and Infinitum Partners will provide a comprehensive report to the Council on September 18, 2024.
CHDC and Infinitum Partners, has commenced a thorough review of Council-Owned Properties and land aimed to assess the potential of these properties for future development and strategic use. The findings from this review will provide valuable insights and recommendations, which will be shared with the Council on 18 September 2024.
