Inverell Shire Council considered a proposal relating to a portion of land adjacent to 35 Glen Innes Road, Inverell, currently used as a carpark associated with the Inverell Sporties Club.
The land, comprising approximately 4,000 square metres and identified as Part Lot 7 DP 1152029, is owned by Council and is presently classified as Community Land and zoned RE1 Public Recreation under the Inverell Local Environmental Plan 2012.
Council has received a formal request from Inverell Sporties Ltd seeking to purchase the land to provide long-term certainty for its ongoing operations.
The site has been used as a dedicated carpark for the club for more than 30 years and forms an integral part of the existing facility.
At its April Ordinary Meeting, Council considered a report outlining the request and the processes required should it choose to explore the potential sale of the land.
Council was asked to consider a series of preliminary steps, including:
• Entering into negotiations with Inverell Sporties based on an independent market valuation.
• Receiving a further report to determine an appropriate sale price.
• And, if appropriate, commencing the statutory planning process required to enable any future sale.
Any potential sale would be subject to a comprehensive planning and governance process.
Mayor Cr. Kate Dight said Council is committed to ensuring transparency and community input throughout the process.
“This is a preliminary stage in considering a request from a long-standing local organisation. The land has been used as a carpark for decades, but any potential change requires a thorough and legislated process, including opportunities for community feedback.”
Council noted that the land represents a small portion of the broader Northey Park reserve and does not currently function as public recreation space.
If Council ultimately decides to proceed following all required assessments and community consultation, any sale would be based on an independent valuation.
Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback should the proposal progress to the public exhibition stage.
Media Release: Inverell Shire Council
