Hume City Council is preparing to sell what it claims are underused public assets as part of its draft Strategic Property Management Framework aimed at raising revenue for community services.
The framework sets out how council will manage nearly 2,000 parcels of land and property it owns across more than 1,000 hectares. While many sites are used for libraries, parks, offices and community centres, council says some land is sitting idle and costing money to maintain.
Under the draft plan, properties will be assessed to determine whether they should be kept, improved, repurposed or sold. Proceeds from any sales, states council, would be directed back into community priorities, including facilities and public spaces – such as fencing play areas.
Council says decisions will take into account community needs, alignment with long-term strategies and future risks, but stressed that residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback before any property sales go ahead.
Hume City Council states it is “committed to transparency” and that community engagement is a vital part of decision-making for individual properties.
The consultation period opened Thursday 11 September and will close 12 October. A list of under-used council-owned properties has not been published.
Download the property framework PDF here. Council video below.
