Armstrong Creek Public Acquisition Overlay Update

Compulsory Acquisition: 01 September 2020

In May 2020, the City of Greater Geelong decided to prepare and exhibit a proposed amendment (Amendment C410ggee) to the Planning Scheme in the Armstrong Creek growth area.

The proposed Amendment seeks to apply a Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO) for the future compulsorily acquisition of 18 properties across Charlemont, Mount Duneed and Armstrong Creek.

The proposed amendment is currently on public exhibition, allowing landowners, stakeholders and the community to make submissions in respect of the Armstrong Creek PAOs. The Amendment documents are available at the following website: https://geelongaustralia.com.au/amendments/item/8d8393ee0b242a6.aspx

Submissions concerning the compulsory acquisition of land required by the Project are open to the public until Monday 14 September 2020.

If you would like a greater understanding of the planning scheme amendment process, the submission process, or you would like to make a submission, please feel free to contact us to arrange a mutually convenient time to discuss your queries.

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If you are impacted (or believe you may be impacted) by the Armstrong Creek PAO, it is imperative you engage lawyers experienced in compulsory acquisition and voluntary negotiation matters to assist you in obtaining advice on appropriate compensation.

Please note: The information in this article is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is not intended to be comprehensive or to apply to any specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information contained in this article.