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22 May, 2022

Land Sales Provide Opportunity For New Homes

Construction is underway at a number of locations across the Cassowary Coast following the sale of all eighteen properties previously owned by Council in a Tully residential subdivision.


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Cassowary Coast Regional Council successfully sold the properties which had been assessed as not providing return or community benefit, while Council was owning the properties. Councillor Nick Pervan said it is exciting to see construction taking place across Tully and surrounds. 

“Over the past two years, we have seen a huge uptake in individuals and families who want to take advantage of the relaxed lifestyle and beautiful environment we have on offer and with an influx of new residents, many people have struggled to find appropriate housing.

“Council offering these vacant lots for sale provides a number of benefits. Income generated can then be used by Council to support future projects and the vacant lots provide an opportunity for homes to be built and new residents to call the Cassowary Coast home. 

“The 18 lots have successfully been sold, with already some buyers already well into the construction phase on these blocks which is a great outcome for the community. Another lot is currently under contract and is due for settlement in May. The sale of the eighteen (18) lots sold by Council have generated $682,500,” said Councillor Pervan. 

As a part of the 2020/2021 budget, Cassowary Coast Regional Council began a significant review of its assets. This process identified a number of lots for disposal and in 2020 Council resolved to commence a tender process on a subdivision of eighteen (18) vacant residential lots located in Tully. 

A House and Land package at Quarry Road, Stoters Hill was sold at auction and Council has now endorsed recommendations to release for public tender Ranch Road, Munro Plains, and will hold on disposing of 41 Owen Street, Innisfail and land at Scullen Avenue, Mighell. 

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