Mary Valley Prospectus

Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy Prospectus

Including economic development opportunities and registration of interest.

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Contents

Summary ...... 4

1. The strategy and its objectives ...... 5

2. Mary Valley: existing environment ...... 6

3. Development opportunities ...... 7

3.1 Dairy ...... 9 3.2 Tree cropping (pecans)...... 11 3.3 Ginger farming ...... 12 3.4 Intensive livestock...... 14 3.5 Other economic and agricultural uses and opportunities...... 15 3.6 Town and small business development and urban expansion ...... 17 3.7 Tourism and recreation...... 19 3.8 Rural residential, lifestyle properties and other non-economic properties ...... 20

4.I’m interested. What next? ...... 21

4.1 Economic development opportunities and interest ...... 21 4.2 Indicative criteria...... 22 4.2.1 Terms of sale ...... 23 4.2.2 Development plans and planning approvals...... 24 4.3 Existing tenants ...... 24 4.4 Other interest and open market sales...... 24

Contact ...... 25

Schedule 1 Map of Mary Valley Landholdings and Economic Development Opportunities ...... 26 Schedule 2 Registration of interest/requirement...... 28

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 3 Summary On 18 July 2012, the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, the Honourable Jeff Seeney MP released the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy.

A core element of the strategy is leveraging the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning’s significant land holdings in the Mary Valley to stimulate economic development.

On 27 July 2012, the department began advertising for parties interested in working with the government to develop their projects on government land across the Mary Valley. These properties are suitable for large animal enterprises, poultry, horticulture, tourism and a range of other projects. The department also owns town lots suitable for residential and commercial development and uses that will improve services to residents or create employment.

This document provides advice to interested parties regarding:  the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy and its objectives  the existing Mary Valley environment  the potential development opportunities and activities that could be undertaken in the Mary Valley  specific properties suitable for a range of economic activities  information on how to register interest and progress a proposal.

This document should be read in conjunction with:  the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy, including maps identifying government land holdings and economic development opportunities  the Mary Economic Region: Agribusiness Resource Guide.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 4 1. The strategy and its objectives The economic development, land and property management objectives identified below seek to respond to the issues currently facing the Mary Valley community. They also reflect the outcomes sought by the government and the community in their respective efforts to revitalise the Mary Valley.

The economic development objectives that drive the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy include:  bringing agricultural land back to full production  supporting economic activity, development and sustainability of the Mary Valley, building upon its existing strengths and attributes  supporting future investment and employment across the Valley  ensuring valuable economic elements, such as water licenses are best utilised  encouraging community stability and vitality, including a permanent residential population  providing transparency and certainty for all stakeholders—public, private and the community  encouraging timely and coordinated development.

It is clear that providing certainty about the government’s future intentions regarding the management of its property portfolio in the Mary Valley is required in order to:  improve economic outcomes  enable credible decision-making  create the conditions for future investment  encourage a vibrant and dynamic community  achieve economic development objectives.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 5 2. Mary Valley: existing environment Landscape and climate The Mary Valley landscape ranges from About the Mary Valley Mary River flood plains, which provide  located in hinterlands of Gympie rich farming land used for pasture and and Sunshine Coast intensive agriculture though to rainforest  approximately 130 km north of and rocky outcrops into the escarpment of Brisbane the nearby mountain ranges. The climate  2-2.5 hours drive from Brisbane in the Gympie region is sub-tropical, with  name given to the section of the rainfall and humidity peaks from Mary River from Gympie upstream November through to March. to Kenilworth  includes the communities of Industry and agriculture Kybong, Dagun, Amamoor, Agribusiness and intensive agriculture Kandanga, Imbil, Brooloo and development in the Mary Valley is well Kenilworth suited with good quality soils, high rainfall and proximity to major markets. The Mary Valley is ideally located within South East Queensland to service key markets in Gympie, the Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland and beyond.

The largest employing industry in the Wide Bay Burnett region is agriculture, forestry and fishing. Agricultural production in the middle Mary Valley area was valued at approximately $150M per annum in 2005-2006 (latest reliable statistics available relating to agriculture), and involved approximately 430 000 hectares of farmland. Livestock activities are valued at approximately $100M, while cropping is valued at $50M.

Detailed additional information on the attributes of, and opportunities in, the Mary Valley can also be found on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Mary Economic Region: Agribusiness Guide, which includes detailed information about:  the region  agribusiness and opportunities  natural resources, including land and water  supporting infrastructure.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 6 3. Development opportunities The government’s landholding is some 13 000 hectares comprising grazing, cropping, intensive agriculture, retail, residential, industrial and small numbers of other land uses.

Land use Land use within the Mary Valley is predominantly rural with the river providing an opportunity to create intensive agricultural industries to support economic development of the region. Interest has been shown by some agricultural industries to expand or establish in the Mary Valley. Those industries include production of pecans, ginger, citrus and poultry.

The relatively small land parcels in the Mary Valley and its natural environment make it well suited to niche and/or intensive agribusiness development. This is dependent on water rights being available, and providing the land use planning environment supports on-farm value adding.

Water allocations and leases The department holds approximate 44 water allocations and 60 water licences. Water allocations have recently been separated legislatively from the land in which they were attached, allowing water allocations to be transacted separately. The strategy allows for water allocations to be bundled together and sold with a property. Water licences still attach to a parcel of land, and are not tradeable separately. Additional irrigation (potentially over 3000 ML/year) may be made available from Borumba Dam upon application.

Some properties are encumbered by long-term leases and may need to be dealt with prior to sale. Lots and leases shaded grey below are existing Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases (or other long-term leases), which may require alternative management and/or divestment arrangements, particularly where these relate to operating economic units.

A small number of properties are subject to pre-emptive rights to purchase/first right of refusal. These rights will be addressed prior to considering any interest in these properties.

Opportunities A detailed investigation of the Mary Valley landholdings has been undertaken and areas suitable for economic and agricultural development have been identified (Schedule —Map of Mary Valley landholdings and economic development opportunities). Some 20-30 properties have been identified as suitable for economic, agriculture and other uses. A detailed assessment of properties within the landholdings has identified key opportunities for targeted economic development based on an analysis of land suitability for agricultural industries and current land uses.

Opportunities and activity are broadly categorised in the following areas:  agricultural economic development opportunities  Kandanga township—business and town development  tourism and recreation.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 7 A nominal schedule of properties and their allocations is provided below. Although described below as suitable for a single industry, the properties are offered to the market and open for sale to all industries and may be suitable for a number of different uses.

Package Sub-package Approx number Timing of properties

Vacant properties n/a 27 Progressive

Sales to existing n/a Up to 180 Commencing tenants (where subject to scheme September 2012 approved) participation Economic Dairy 11 Staged over 24 development and months. Initially agricultural Tree cropping 4 September 2012– opportunities (pecan) September 2013 Ginger farming 8 then to be Intensive livestock 3 reviewed. Mixed use 1 Perennial 2 horticulture Forestry 3 Extractive industry 1 Small crops 6 Kandanga Business 6 township development Operating 8 businesses Tourism n/a 3 Immediate

Government and Nature refuge 10 Progressive environmental (Department of Environment and Heritage Protection) Bruce Highway 64 Currently Realignment Finalising (Department of negotiations Transport and Main Roads) Rural n/a All remaining Progressive, residential/open properties based on market market packages appetite.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 8 3.1 Dairy

The Queensland dairy industry is geared toward domestic fresh milk supply. Ongoing intensity in retail competition, disruptions caused by changes in private label supply contracts and uncertainty surrounding processor milk requirements have undermined farmer confidence and stifled production growth.

The dairy industry is tightly controlled by the limitations of existing milk quotas. No new milk contracts are being issued by the milk processors and, in some cases, the current quota and price have been negotiated downwards. The department is keen to work with interested parties to explore opportunities to re-establish a stable dairy industry in the Mary Valley, either through the enhancement of existing operations and/or developing opportunities for new entrants where possible.

Notwithstanding the above, a number of properties have been identified as being commercially viable for expansion of dairy farming if properties are reconfigured to suit those particular needs. The typical minimum area required for a commercially viable dairy operation is about 100 hectares, with a trend toward increasing farm size.

ID Real Property Address Area Current Water Description land use 4044 6RP23245 and 8 Goomong Road, 142 Dairy Water 5SP142383 Kandanga ha allocation 650 ML

3007 1SP147467 Lot 1 Suttons Lane, 60 Dairy Licence to Moy Pocket ha take water 40 ML

3009 3RP851902 Suttons Lane, Moy 65 Dairy Licence to Pocket ha take water 60 ML

3008 2RP12419 3 Suttons Lane, Moy 61.6 Dairy Licence to Pocket 1 ha take water 32 ML

3023 5SP205392 33 Walker Road, Moy 4.52 Dairy Nil .2 Pocket ha

2085 1,3RP204177 397 Moy Pocket Road, 57.6 Dairy Licence to 8RP44285 Moy Pocket 2 ha take water 9RP44285 45 ML 16RP44285

2086 6RP44285 Lot 6 Walker Road, 16.9 Rural Licence to Moy Pocket 8 ha take water 13 ML

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 9 4042 5RP23249 264 Goomong Road, 71.0 Rural Water Kandanga 4 ha allocation 410 ML 4050 10RP23248 Goomong Road, 63 Rural Water Kandanga ha allocation 656 ML 4048 1RP55410 Goomong Road, 21 Rural Water Kandanga ha allocation 80 ML 4046 86LX2320 Goomong Road, 104 Rural Water 3RP55410 Kandanga ha allocation 84LX2320 144 ML

NB. Rows shaded grey indicates lots where Queensland Water Infrastructure (QWI) leases or other long-term leases are currently in place. Special provisions may apply to the sale, lease or development of these lots.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 10 3.2 Tree cropping (pecans)

There has been no history of tree cropping in the Mary Valley. A possible reason is that the land was originally settled to expand a flourishing dairy industry in the early 1900s and individual lots were not large enough for tree crop cultivation.

Flooding may be a concern for certain large-scale tree crop investment to take place and further investigation would be required by the proponent for an intensive tree crop operation like pecans.

Other tree cropping and forestry opportunities may also be available within the current portfolio other than those listed below. Interested parties should register their interest and requirements with the department in order to investigate the opportunities available.

ID Real Property Address Area Current land Water Description use allocati on 3034.4 110LX2242 Tuncul North and 299.57 Cattle 250 ML 2LX2242 School Paddocks ha grazing/stud 1RP122390 287 Tuchekoi Road, Kandanga

3042 3LX2352 2960 Mary Valley 48.5 ha Grazing Nil Road

3043.1 4RP12402 3030-3105 Mary 131.73 Dairy 140 ML 1RP188192 Valley Road ha 6LX1891

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 11 3.3 Ginger farming

Ginger has been grown in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for a number of years, but not typically in the Mary Valley. Disease-infected land within the Sunshine Coast growing area has resulted in declining crop yields and a requirement for additional imported product.

The combination of Buderim Ginger requirements for up to 3000 tonnes of ginger a year and opportunities for import replacement may support the development of viable ginger production industry in the Mary Valley. There are several properties within the Mary Valley portfolio suitable for ginger production.

ID Real Address Area Enterprise Water Property Description 3034.3 16366LX22 Part of Tuncul 63.348 Cattle Water North and ha grazing/stud allocation School 250 ML Paddocks, 287 Tuchekoi Road, Kandanga

3034.3 1637L37954 Part of Tuncul 64.75 ha Cattle Nil North and grazing/stud School Paddocks, 287 Tuchekoi Road, Kandanga

3034.2 15L311029 Part of 93.88 ha Cattle Nil Parkholme and grazing/stud Park Lane, 287 Tuchekoi Road, Kandanga

3039 17SP169565 Part of 31.53 ha Cattle Licence to Kenilworth grazing/stud take water Skyring Creek 20 ML Road, Tuchekoi

4031 2SP202497 3 Bergins 65 ha Cattle Water Pocket Road, grazing allocation Kandanga 45 ML

4029 2RP23255 111 Bergins 59.71 ha Horse stud Water Pocket Road, and cattle allocation Kandanga grazing 110 ML

4028 2RP69334 Lot 2 Bergins 30.47 ha Agistment Nil Pocket Road, Kandanga

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 12 4024 4,5RP23250 Bergins Pocket 148 ha Grazing Water 2RP151688 Road, Kandanga allocation 120 ML

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 13 3.4 Intensive livestock

Several properties have been identified that may satisfy requirement for intensive animal industries, including poultry production.

Interest has been received for the development of a chicken farm in the Mary Valley. Current local government planning scheme provisions require reasonable buffer zones where there may be local noise, visual, odour or other impacts and sensitive receptors. For example, the distance to a residential dwelling from a broiler farm is typically at least one kilometre.

A commercially viable broiler farm could exist on 50 hectares of more, providing sufficient buffers are provided, ideally through other complementary activities. Broiler farms also require access to roads that allow B-double trucks for transporting, access to quality water and flood free land.

Although poultry production is discussed above, other intensive livestock industry could be developed on these sites.

ID Real Address Area Enterprise Water Property allocation Description 3034.1 2LX1891 2 Tuchekoi 189.27 ha Cattle Nil 137LX378 Road grazing/stud 7LX378

1527 1RP203496 Kenilworth 111.74 ha Possible 192 ML Skyring poultry farm Creek Road site

1522 2W37118 Skyring 158.70 ha Primary 100 ML 1W37120 Creek Road, production 2RP55927 Tuchekoi 3RP55927 1RP223860

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 14 3.5 Other economic and agricultural uses and opportunities

A range of other economic and agricultural uses could be developed on a number of properties across the Mary Valley. The table below identifies key opportunities for economic development activity, however this is not exhaustive.

ID Real Address Area Current Type Property land use status Description Mixed use 3041.2 1LX1527 Lot 1 65.82 ha Rural Water Tuchekoi residential allocation Road, Imbil and cattle 42 ML grazing Perennial horticulture 2078 Lots 113 and 300 Belli 117 ha Rural Licence to 114 crown Oak Tree residential take water plan M Road, Belli and grazing 40 ML 371287 Park

2076 Lot 2 Eumundi- 83.36 ha Grazing Nil registered Kenilworth plan 25201 Road, Belli Park

Forestry 1579 Lot 1 172 102.5 ha Grazing Nil registered Ironstone plan 67088 Creek Road, and lot 35 Tuchekoi crown plan MCH 257

1578 Lots 31–33 175 198.94 ha Rural Nil MCH 257 Ironstone residential Creek Road, Tuchekoi

1000.2 Lot 3 survey 153 42.75 ha Rural Water plan 186078 Traveston allocation Crossing 24 ML Road, Kybong

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 15 Extractive industry 4040 1RP100526, 132 164.3 ha Extractive Water and 13– Riversdale industry allocation 14SP208626 Road, 413 ML Kandanga

Small crops 4067 2RP177666, Hasthorpe 40.5476 ha Cattle Nil 1,2,9RP8604 Road, grazing 29 Kandanga

4066 4RP23243 & 158 Knobby 16 ha Residential/ Nil 1 RL8164 Glen Road, horse and Kandanga cattle grazing 4075 7RP159240 129 Knobby 12.0 ha Rural Nil Glen Road, residential Kandanga

4060 3RP187455 72 Knobby 12 ha Rural Nil Glen Road, residential Kandanga

4061 4RP187455 46 Knobby 12 ha Rural Nil Glen Road, residential Kandanga

4062 5RP187456 40 Knobby 12 ha Rural Nil Glen Road, residential Kandanga

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 16 3.6 Town and small business development and urban expansion

There is a range of development opportunities to strengthen the role of towns and villages in the Valley.

The government owns most properties in and around the township of Kandanga. Accordingly there is a range of development opportunities to re-establish and plan for the future development of Kandanga.

Properties have been identified within the Kandanga township as suitable for small business operation, and will be marketed and presented for sale to promote economic development within the township. Other town development and urban expansion opportunities will be determined as the strategy is progressed.

ID Real Property Address Enterprise Description Business development 4073 7RP187935 93 Main Street, Kandanga Vacant town

4126 2SP128937 65 Main Street, Kandanga Vacant town

4238 11RP112976 53 Main Street, Kandanga Vacant town

4243. 2RP71515 39 Main Street, Kandanga Vacant 2 town

4131 1RP91040 46 Main Street, Kandanga Currently residential, town possible small business, service orientated

4248 4RP66067 22-30 Main Street, Vacant Kandanga Operating businesses 4127 1RP45396 61 Main Street, Kandanga Butcher

4129 28SP164817 50 Main Street, Kandanga Takeaway/corner store and 29SP164817 4240 RP23273 and 47-49 Main Street, Café 5RP71515 Kandanga

2023 2RP186636 Carters Ridge, 8 Jubilee Corner store Road, Kandanga

4241 4RP71515 45 Main Street, Kandanga Post office

4240 RP23273 and 47-49 Main Street, Information centre 5RP71515 Kandanga

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4248 4RP66067 Main Street, Kandanga Community garden

4011. 3SP186066 719 Imbil-Kandanga Road, Short-term 4 and Imbil “Cabins by the Creek” accommodation 4SP186066

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 18 3.7 Tourism and recreation

There is a number of existing outdoor recreation facilities within the current government portfolio. There may also be opportunities for various commercial recreational and sporting uses with specific location requirements. There are also a number of other properties within the portfolio that may be suitable for smaller scale tourism development opportunities, including bed and breakfast operations.

These and other properties present an opportunity to support economic development by targeted marketing for sale to ensure these commercial uses are realised.

ID Real Address Area Enterprise Water Property allocation Description 1001 11RP837925 Mountain 74.29 ha Outdoor Nil View Road, education Kybong centre

1529 1RP49943 Tuchekoi 73 ha Outdoor Nil and Outdoor education 6RP802735 Centre, centre Lot 1 Kress Road, Tuchekoi

4011 3-4 on 719-721 6.61 ha Cabins by the 12 ML survey plan Kandanga- Creek—short- 186066 Imbil Road, term holiday Imbil accommodatio n

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus 19 3.8 Rural residential, lifestyle properties and other non-economic properties

At the time of transfer of the Mary Valley properties to the Coordinator-General, the predominant land use was ‘other rural’ and ‘rural residential’.

There is somewhat limited scope for the development and/or alternative use of these properties. While the economic development program will seek to maximise opportunities to encourage economic activity and development on these properties where appropriate, it is likely that the majority of these properties will be disposed via open market sales, including to existing tenants where appropriate. These sales will be closely monitored and controlled with sale rates and progress largely determined by market appetite and interest.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus - 20 - 4.I’m interested. What next? The opportunities noted should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of all options available within the portfolio or the type and extent of economic opportunities and activities that could be developed in the Mary Valley.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact the department to discuss their specific proposal and requirements to determine whether suitable properties are available and steps required to submit a proposal.

The department will adopt an individual management approach to proposals in the first instance, noting the type and nature of interest that may be expressed in either specific properties or the government’s landholdings in the Mary Valley more generally.

Interest can generally be categorised and will be dealt with as:  economic development opportunities and interest  existing tenants  other opportunities and open market sales.

4.1 Economic development opportunities and interest

Step 1 Interested parties are requested to complete the ‘Registration of interest/requirement’ form attached at Schedule 2. The department will acknowledge receipt of the form within one week.

Step 2 The department will then review the contents of the form and allocate a proposal manager where acceptable. The department may provide early advice regarding the suitability of the proposal and alternative options that may be considered.

Step 3 The proposal manager will contact the proponent that registered interest, assist them to flesh out the proposal if necessary and outline next steps and indicative timeframes where applicable.

Subject to the proposal manager being satisfied that the proposal is sufficiently advanced, the manager may assist in site/proposal matching activities to identify a site/s that may be suitable.

The proposal manager will also work with interested parties to develop their respective proposal, including arranging access to other government experts and advice, including the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which may assist in developing a comprehensive proposal and business case.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus - 21 - Step 4 Depending on the nature of the proposal and divestment schedule, proponents may then be invited to submit further details as part of a formal expression of interest/tender process. The department will provide advice to each party regarding the process through which proposals will be considered.

Where appropriate, the proposal manager will confirm the assessment process and next steps, particularly where this may relate to either:  submitting a detailed proposal and formal expression of interest (EOI)/tender for consideration  where the land is subject to a later open market campaign, and its details and timing.

Notwithstanding the above, proponents should be aware that certain key economic development opportunities, and properties in which a number of parties have expressed an interest, may be the subject of specific marketing and sales campaigns. Accordingly, interested parties should contact the department to register their interest as early as possible regarding specific properties in order to be notified when these properties are progressed for sale.

Subject to progressing further detailed discussions with individual parties, each party will be provided with relevant documentation that will cover relevant policy, probity, contractual and procedural matters. This will include the Mary Valley property policy and evaluation criteria and methodology applicable to relevant economic development opportunities and/or general sales.

4.2 Indicative criteria

Proponents that are eligible for purchasing land under the auspices of the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy will generally have the potential to provide long-term economic growth to the Mary Valley and region more broadly. They are expected to be new and expanding industries involved in a range of agricultural industries and ancillary activities.

The department has prepared a Mary Valley property policy, which covers all aspects of sales, leasing and interaction with existing government land policies. Proposals will be assessed for conformance with the Mary Valley property policy and the overall strategy objectives.

Purchasers of economic development units are likely to be selected on the basis of capability, financial depth, track record and appropriateness of the proposed enterprise, in addition to the purchase price tendered.

Each proposal will be assessed on an individual merit basis against the following indicative criteria:  merits of the proposed project development (and intended onsite activity), particularly in terms of conformance with the strategy objectives and Mary Valley property policy  technical capability, expertise and experience of the applicant  the financial offer and conditions  financial backing and capability of the applicant

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus - 22 -  the proponent’s intentions/commitment to proceed with the proposed development  the proposed use of the land and preferred development of the site  existing land use designations  local government planning requirements, for example, conditions of approval  consistency and/or compatibility with other adjacent industries and activity.

In addition, some expression of interest/sales campaigns may apply specific eligibility or assessment criteria, which will be provided to proponents upon application. Additional information may also be sought from the applicant via an interview.

All proposals should be discussed with the department before lodging a formal application.

4.2.1 Terms of sale

While the sale of land by the department is typically transacted on a cash basis, development leases for periods of up to five years may be considered. Opportunities for sales and development leases will be at the department’s discretion, however will be positively considered on the basis that a satisfactory business case supports such a request.

Sales are typically expected to be executed on a standard contract of sale. Special conditions or considerations may apply where there is a demonstrable case for such, including potential development leases where activities are subject to significant upfront capital investment and development prior to operation. Other incentives such as early access arrangements and rent-free periods may also be considered where a satisfactory business case exists.

Proponents are required to provide evidence of their intentions, and may be required to provide security to guarantee performance. It is anticipated that proponents should be willing to provide sufficient deposit or other security, or enter into development leases where required prior to settlement.

In certain circumstances the department will make land available in the Mary Valley on a priority basis or via an open market tender/EOI campaign. Proponents are advised that land will be made available for purchase at market value.

Prospective purchasers should ensure they have sufficient funds available, by discussing the proposal with their relevant lending institution, prior to making an detailed application or submitting formal EOIs/tender. Proposal managers will also provide advice regarding other applicable conditions of sale.

The detail of these arrangements will be determined as part of each assessment process and may vary on a case by case basis.

All proposals should be discussed with the proposal manager before lodging a formal application. Any additional information that will assist in processing the proposal should be included with the application.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus - 23 - 4.2.2 Development plans and planning approvals

All proponents must comply with requirements of the relevant local government for issues, such as town planning, building construction, and site works. Accordingly, once an application is approved, all local government approved plans must then be submitted prior to settlement.

The requirements of the relevant government departments, including the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, and any other relevant authorities must also be met to ensure adverse impacts in surrounding areas are minimised, especially in relation to air, water and noise emissions.

4.3 Existing tenants

Existing tenants will receive separate advice regarding the operation of the strategy. However, tenants are also invited to express their interest in purchasing the properties they current lease and/or other properties within the current government portfolio, particularly where it relates to the re-establishment and/or expansion of existing industries. Existing tenants should also complete the attached Registration of interest form.

4.4 Other interest and open market sales

Please contact the department to discuss your requirements or to register your interest in open market sales of non-economic development properties. Alternatively, visit the department’s website regularly for updates.

These sales will be progressed in a controlled manner, where these do not impact on other economic development opportunities or significantly adversely impact the local property market. Details of these opportunities will be released progressively as these properties are brought to the market.

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus - 24 - C o n ta c t Contact For further information about the Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy or to express your interest in economic development opportunities and activities, please contact:

Mary Valley Economic Development Team Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Phone: 13 QGOV Email: [email protected] Web: www.dsdip.qld.gov.au

Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus - 25 - Schedule 1 Map of Mary Valley Landholdings and Economic Development Opportunities

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Mary Valley Economic Development Strategy—Prospectus - 27 - Schedule 2 Registration of interest/requirement

Interested party: Company name or full name of individual/s

Trading as: Include ACN / ABN if applicable

Contact person name:

Business street address:

Postal address:

Telephone number:

Email address:

Proposed activity, including:  nature of business/activity  capital expenditure/investment (excluding land purchase costs)  employment (FTEs)  timeframe for development  other key project issues

Reason for application: New, existing, expanding, relocation.

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Property requirements, including:  size/area  location  accessibility / transport  water

Please also note and provide details if your interest relates to a specific property.

Key commercial terms/special conditions/ other requirements:

Privacy Act:

In order to consider and respond to this Registration of interest, the interested party named above consents to DSDIP providing relevant personal information about the interested party and details contained in this document to:  its professional advisers, including consultants and agents  other state government departments and agencies.

All information will be treated as commercial-in-confidence.

Signed:

Full name (please print):

Date:

Return completed form to: Mary Valley Economic Development Team, Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Post: PO Box 15517, City East, Qld, 4002 Email: [email protected]

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