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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NUMBER 903

Weston Creek Property - Lease Transfer

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning - In relation to block 664, Weston Creek

(1) Did the lease of this block change hands earlier this year.

(2) If this lease did change hands did any other block adjacent to block 664 also

change hands at the same time and if so, what are the details.

(3) What (a) was the length of the lease granted to the new tenant; (b) type of

lease was granted and (c) are the terms of the purpose clause and the

withdrawal clause.

(4) Who is the new lessee and what use has been approved for the block.

(5) Is the land classified as Designated Land under the National Capital Plan.

(6) What is the average period of a lease granted to National Capital Plan

Designated Land.

(7) Does such land usually carry with it any restrictions as to its usage.

Mr Wood -the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) No. Consent to transfer the lease of Block 664 Weston Creek was given in

September 1991.

(2) No. Blocks 1163, 677 and 1172, all of which are adjacent to Block 664, are

designated Public Land and are unleased.

(3)(a) During negotiations around the purchase of the lease, the prospective

purchasers sought advice from the Department of Environment, Land and

Planning on extending the term of the lease. The prospective vendor, as well

as the prospective purchaser, were advised of the support of both the National

Capital Planning Authority and the Department of the Environment, Land and

Planning for a 25 year term. After purchase of the lease by the new lessee, the

existing lease was surrendered and a new lease issued for 25 years,

commencing on 13 January 1992.

(b) The lease, which is classified as rural with a commercial component, was

granted under the Leases Act 1918.