EOI for 90A McLeod Street, Upper Hutt

Closes in 16 daysSubmission deadline: 05 October 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

Tender Overview

Reference625944
Issued byUpper Hutt City Council
LocationAddress: 90A McLeod Street, Upper Hutt (legal description: Part Lot 79 DP 13831, red outline) Facility: Existing building previously used for martial arts activities and originally as Bowling Clubrooms Site context: Local Purpose Reserve Condition: Provided "as-is" (subject to Council confirmation). Possible Council contributions towards minor upgrades may be negotiated Area and facility: Total site area of approximately 3,000 m², including a 440 m² building and surrounding garden areas. The building comprises a kitchen, toilet facilities, a large open-plan activity room, and a storage room Map: View on Google Maps Contract Terms and Conditions Lease term: Up to 5 years Rental: Payments will be discussed with potential lessees, as a guide up to $2,000 per annum Rates and water: Tenants are responsible for the payment of relevant rates, water and utilities. These charges are normally applied to Council as land/building owner and then on-charged to the lessee Key tenant obligations: Building (excluding structural) and ground maintenance and upkeep, and public liability insurance The tenant must comply with all applicable legislation, regulations, Council bylaws, consents, licences and standards, including reserve, building, planning, health and safety, fire safety and accessibility requirements. All necessary approvals must be obtained before undertaking activities, alterations or improvements Final terms will be formalised through a Deed of Lease Instructions to Respondents All EOI submissions must be emailed to Melissa Sims: melissa.sims@uhcc.govt.nz Download the full EOI conditions including assessment criteria (PDF, 513KB) Go to Source Location New Zealand : Wellington

About this tender

Overview Upper Hutt City Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations or individuals interested in leasing the building located at 90A McLeod Street, Upper Hutt. The Council is seeking tenant(s) whose proposed use of the facility supports Upper Hutt's community outcomes. Purpose The Council is looking for ideas that will bring this space to life and deliver clear benefits for the Upper Hutt community. This could include activities, services, or programmes that support local people, create opportunities to connect and participate, celebrate culture and creativity, encourage recreation and wellbeing, care for the environment, or help build skills, employment, and local economic activity.

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