August 16th, 2025Feedback sought on surplus properties

Hepburn Shire Council has declared an intent to dispose of seven properties around the shire, with three suitable for affordable housing.
These properties have been deemed surplus to the council’s needs but community engagement is required prior to deciding whether to proceed with the sale of the properties.
The seven properties are: 79A Raglan Street, Daylesford (currently housing the Good Grub Club); 26 Raglan Street, Creswick; 10 Camp Street, Clunes – “Camp Hill Site”; 1 Armstrong Street, Daylesford; 10 Semmens Avenue, Creswick; 313 Clunes Road, Creswick; and 2 Creswick Road, Clunes.
The properties at 79A Raglan Street, Daylesford, 26 Raglan Street, Creswick and 10 Camp Street, Clunes – “Camp Hill Site” will be sold as Expressions of Interest with the possibility of them being used for affordable housing.
The other four properties will be sold on the open market.
It is proposed that the proceeds of the potential sales, less the costs of disposal, will be invested in the establishment of a financial reserve to support grant co-contributions to help meet co-contribution requirements associated with external funding opportunities.
Community feedback can be provided until Friday, August 29 on Participate Hepburn.
The decision whether to proceed with the disposal of the properties will be considered at the October council meeting.
Words: Donna Kelly