Old Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre - EOI (1 Cumbria Court)

November 2022 - Update

Requests for expressions of interest have now closed for the old Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre.

Council are currently assessing the submissions received against the criteria issued for applicants.

We will keep you up to date as this process within council progresses.

City of Marion seeking expressions of interest for the lease, license, or purchase of the former Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre

Having listened to the feedback received from the community through a consultation process on the potential revocation of community land classification and sale of the former Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre at 1 Cumbria Court, Council has now resolved to retain the open space portion of the premises and to defer any decisions in relation to the building and carpark pending an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the Lease, Licence or Purchase of the building from Community Organisations, Not for Profit Organisations (with a community focus), and Non-Government Organisations (NGO’s) with a community focus.

Interested organisations should submit an EOI to the City of Marion through the Making Marion website. The EOI’s should include details in relation to:

• An outline of the organisation and the services that they offer.
• Details of whether they wish to Lease, Licence, or purchase the building.
• How its occupation will benefit the City of Marion community.
• How it’s occupation will be funded.
• If upgrades to the building are required due to change of use, how will this be funded, and will any contribution be required from Council.
• Proposed hours of operation.
• Potential impacts on the community and how these will be mitigated.
• Documentation detailing funding availability, if an Incorporated Association copies of the constitution and minutes from previous AGM and copy of current certificate of currency for public liability insurance.

EOI’s received will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:

• Community Benefit.
• Compatibility with the Kindergarten and other neighbouring premises.
• Any traffic or parking implications.
• Any cost or other financial implications for Council.
• Local community amenity impact.
• Evidenced financial capacity.

Council will make a decision on whether to proceed with one or more EOI proposals following consideration of proposals submitted.

It should be noted that Council does not have a pre-determined position, and that it wishes to further explore options for the building, and it reserves the right to not proceed with any of the EOI’s received.

All EOI’s should be received by Council before 5pm on Friday 28 October 2022.

An opportunity for interested parties to view the building internally will provided between 5.00pm and 6.00pm on Wednesday 12 October, and between 1.00pm and 2.00pm on Thursday 13 October. Please indicate your interest in a viewing by emailing communityengagement@marion.sa.gov.au

For further information, please contact Michael Collins on 0427 839 309