East Gippsland Shire Council gives public notice in accordance with Section 190 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) that it intends to grant a lease over an area of approximately 1.5 hectares at 345 Bengworden Road, Bairnsdale, to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for the purpose of an airbase for fire fighting activities.

The term of the proposed lease is for a period of 21 years.

Written submissions about the proposed lease will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Act and must be received at Council’s Corporate Centre, 273 Main Street, Bairnsdale 3875, by 4.00 pm on Wednesday 16 June 2021.

Anyone making a submission should indicate whether they wish to be heard in support of their written submission. Anyone wishing to be heard is entitled to appear in person, or by a person acting on their behalf, at a meeting comprising the whole of Council with a quorum being five Councillors which will take place on Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 1.30 pm at Council’s Corporate Centre, 273 Main Street, Bairnsdale.

Any submissions received are open for public inspection.