Milang Environmental Centre Incorporated - Draft Community Ground Lease
Milang Environmental Centre Incorporated, request for new 10 year lease
Who are the Milang Environmental Centre Incorporated?
The Milang Environmental Centre Incorporated (MEC) is a community environmental organisation, run by a group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who operate a recycling centre located at 1355 Milang Road, Milang. They have held a Lease with Council since 2003 for a term of 21 years and in that time have operated successfully, providing a number of recycling services to the community.
Some of the services offered by the Centre include recycling of bottles, cans, glassware, scrap metal, white goods, some furniture and various household items, including a pick-up service from several locations around Milang. They also recycle green waste to make mulch, which is supplied to the Community Gardens in Milang, Clayton Bay and the wider community.
The MEC plays an important role by contributing to the community and protecting the local environment. Funds raised by the Centre are used to sponsor and support several local community and environmental projects, including helping to fund new engines for the Milang Regatta Club rescue boat, as well as donating garden mulch, sponsorships and other donations to local community groups and organisations.
Due to the expiry of their 21 year Lease, the MEC have requested to enter into a new 10 year (5+5) Lease with Council so they can continue to operate and service the community as they have done so for many years.
Where is it located?
The Group have requested a new lease to continue to occupy a portion of the land parcel located at 1355 Milang Road, Milang, which can be viewed on the map here.
Proposal
The Milang Environmental Centre Incorporated have provided a proposal to support their request which can be viewed here.
The lease would be a ‘community ground lease’ whereby all improvements on the land would remain the ownership and responsibility of the Milang Environmental Centre Incorporated.
Fee
The proposed annual rental fee for the lease is peppercorn ($1.00) per annum. The Group would remain responsible for all building and maintenance costs, insurance, rates, service connections and outgoings.
How to submit feedback:
- By Mail - please direct written submission to alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au or
by post to Att: CEO, Alexandrina Council, PO Box 21, Goolwa SA 5214, or - In Person - where you can complete a hard copy survey at the Strathalbyn or Goolwa offices.
Submissions regarding the proposal will be accepted by Council until 5 pm Friday 10 May 2024.
Who's Listening
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Phone 8555 7000 Email Property.Officers@alexandrina.sa.gov.au