Council-owned units at Quambatook open for inspection

Published on 03 June 2026

Community groups, organisations and private parties interested in the future of three Gannawarra Shire Council-owned units at Quambatook are encouraged to attend an inspection of the site occurring next week.

In the next step of its engagement process regarding the future of the units located at 9-11 Guthrie Street, Quambatook, an inspection of the units will occur on Friday, 12 June at 11am.

The inspection forms part of the Expression of Interest (EoI) process to determine the future of the site, which Council acquired to supplement home and community-based services offered by its Community Care Services team prior to Council’s decision to cease providing these services in late 2023.

“Providing an inspection of these units will enable those interested in the future of the building the chance to see how the site is currently being used, as well as ask questions to staff about the EoI process,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“Residents have previously let Council know that these units play an important role in supporting local housing, particularly for older residents, and have allowed people to remain within the community.”

People interested in attending the inspection need to contact Council before 12 noon Thursday, 11 June by emailing council@gsc.vic.gov.au or phoning (03) 5450 9333.

Expressions of Interest for the site are being accepted up to 5pm Friday, 24 July, which will allow Council to consider a broad range of future opportunities for the site.

Details regarding how to submit an EoI are available online by clicking on the “Future of Quambatook units” heading at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay and from Council’s Kerang Customer Service Centre. Submissions may include proposals involving purchase, lease, community use, transfer or other future use opportunities for the site.

“The EoI process is enabling community groups, organisations and private parties to provide Council with practical proposals for the future use of the units,” Mr Rollinson said.

“This process will also not predetermine the final outcome regarding the future of these units, ensuring that Council retains the ability to consider all options once submissions have been received.”

Any future proposal involving disposal of the property would be subject to the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020, including public notice, community engagement and valuation requirements.