Expression of Interest - Old Southern Cross Grounds, Dysart
THE OPPORTUNITY
Isaac Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for an Incorporated Association to lease the old Southern Cross grounds, Pony Club Road, Dysart, for community recreational purposes.
THE LOCATION
The land is legally described as Lease A, being part of Lot 10 on SP237952 and is located at 27 Pony Club Road, Dysart.
The former Southern Cross facility is located on the land.
There are three main structures on the land including the bar / clubhouse, music stage and men's and women's amenities block. Power and water are in place with an assessment being undertaken to identify if any non-compliance issues and gain an understanding of what would be required to meet any appropriate codes and standards. The findings will be shared upon request and the site and structures will be offered as and where is.
This tenure is being offered As Is/Where Is with the successful respondent being responsible for:
a) Refurbishment to code and/or standards of the facility at their own cost, or
b) Demolition of the structure, and construction of a new facility at their own cost.
The land is owned by Queensland State Government, represented by the Department of Resources; and managed by Isaac Regional Council as Trustee.
The land has been dedicated as a Reserve by the Department of Resources.
The successful respondent will be responsible for the day-to-day running, operation, management and promotion of the facility and associated costs.
IMPORTANT
This facility is being offered for tenure on an as is/where is basis with no guarantee it is fit-for-purpose and no funding for improvements to be provided by Council.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CHARGES
Item | Requirement |
Term | By negotiation |
Facility hours of operation | In consultation with Council, it is the responsibility of the tenure holder to determine and regulate the facility hours of operation. |
Permitted use | As per Expression of Interest Guidelines |
Lease Fees | By negotiation |
Reasonable outgoings | All outgoings will be paid by the tenant Rates, electricity, telephone/internet, water, cleaning, garbage/waste, etc. * Not for profit organisations are eligible to apply for a Rates Concession. |
Insurance | The tenure holder must hold Public Liability Insurance of $20M for the duration of the tenure and is responsible for contents insurance and a damage policy covering buildings and fixtures to full replacement value. |
Maintenance and fit out | All proposed demolition, construction and or refurbishments must be submitted to Council for approval prior to commencing and will be at the cost of the successful tenure holder. All demolition, construction and or refurbishment will be subject to standard building and planning approvals. At its own cost, the tenure holder must keep the facility clean and maintained in good and substantial repair and condition. Including but not limited to all amenities, gutter cleaning, smoke alarms, pest control, plumbing/electrical, floor surfaces, air conditioning servicing, carpark area, grounds, fixtures and fittings and fire services. Important: All electrical must meet current standards before the power is connected. |
Cleanliness | All areas of the facility must be cleaned regularly and rubbish removed weekly. |
INSPECTION
An inspection of the facility can be arranged by contacting John Erickson, Overseer, via email on john.erickson@isaac.qld.gov.au.
EOI ASSESMENT CRITERIA
An assessment panel will be evaluating the submissions against the following key selection criteria:
- Operational and financial ability to construct, manage and operate the facility long-term (30%)
- Facility Management (30%)
- Meet regulatory framework and requirements (20%)
- Understanding of the local community (20%)
The Assessment Panel will not redress errors in applications. If an application is deemed ineligible, it may not be assessed.
Expressions of Interest are due by midnight on Sunday, 16 February 2025 and can be completed online using the Respondent's Submission Document - Expression of Interest below, or by downloading the same document from the Important Information and submitting by email to cl.eoi@isaac.qld.gov.au.
