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Launceston's Mayor Albert van Zetten, paraphrased, can it seems, "only remember one expression one expression of interest in this land' and it seems they wanted it for nothing. It seems that 'ffer' was rejected.
Well maybe but there was a proposal for a shopping Mall on one plots that was rejected and it seems there must have been money on the table.
BUT the FOR SALE sign has never been put up on either of these plots of land. Albeit that the Valuer General has attributed valuations but question is, have these values been tested in the real world?
In anyone's understanding this land is a valuable community asset that already returns to its community tangible and intangible dividends. This land is an asset that can deliver a greater dividend – fiscal, social, cultural, etc. What might those dividends be?
The wider community that deserves the benefits asset/resource must be included in the decision making. It appears as if the intent is that meaningful public consultation is not on council's agenda.
Furthermore, under the Local Govt Act 1993 there is a process for the disposal/sale of public land. Is the intent here to circumvent the normal process? This and other emerging questions need to be tested out in the open and in the bright light of day.
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