City of Townsville tender Building Lease – Corcoran Park

Closes in 31 daysSubmission deadline: 23 November 2026, 04:00 PM Australia/Brisbane

About this tender

Townsville City Council invites submissions from community and sporting organisations, incorporated associations, charities and not-for-profit entities to lease and operate the community facility at 95-111 Queens Road, Hermit Park QLD 4812. The successful applicant will occupy and manage the building for club, community and charitable activities that contribute to social, recreational and community wellbeing. A five-year lease term is offered with nominal rent of $1.00 per annum (excluding GST), recognising the not-for-profit community purpose. The premises are on land dedicated for Park and Recreation purposes and may only be used for activities consistent with the Reserve purpose and approved use outlined in the Trustee Lease. The lessee must meet all outgoings and obligations under the lease.

Frequently asked questions

Community and sporting organisations, incorporated associations, charities and not-for-profit entities are eligible to submit applications for this lease opportunity.
Council intends to offer a five-year lease term to the successful applicant.
A nominal rent of $1.00 per annum (excluding GST) will apply if demanded. This peppercorn rent recognises the not-for-profit community purpose of the lease.
The facility may be used for club, community and charitable activities that contribute to social, recreational and community wellbeing and are consistent with the Park and Recreation purpose of the Reserve and approved use outlined in the Trustee Lease.
The lessee must occupy and manage the facility for approved community purposes and must meet all outgoings and obligations under the lease.
The submission deadline is 23 November 2026 at 04:00 PM Australia/Brisbane.

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