Hepburn Shire Council has resolved to dispose of seven Council-owned properties that have been identified as surplus to operational requirements. Proceeds from the sale of the properties will be allocated to a new fund to support future capital works across the Shire.

The decision was made at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 29 July 2025, following the completion of Council’s Surplus Land and Affordable Housing Projects, which assessed the entire Council property portfolio.

Three of the sites have been identified as having potential for affordable housing and will be offered via an Expression of Interest process targeting housing providers. The remaining four sites will be offered for sale on the open market.

The properties identified as surplus are:

Potential affordable housing sites:

  • 79A Raglan Street, Daylesford
  • 26 Raglan Street, Creswick
  • 10 Camp Street, Clunes (Camp Hill site)

Surplus sites to be sold on the open market:

  • 1 Armstrong Street, Daylesford
  • 10 Semmens Avenue, Creswick
  • 313 Clunes Road, Creswick
  • 2 Creswick Road, Clunes

The sites proposed for affordable housing were assessed based on lot size, zoning, and development context. While two of the lots are below the minimum lot size typically suitable for residential development, both adjoin Victorian Government land, potentially enhancing development opportunities.

79A Raglan Street, Daylesford, is currently used by the Good Grub Club which has a short-term lease on the property. An amendment to the initial motion put by Cr Lesley Hewitt and approved by Councillors, requires that the CEO “actively collaborates with the Good Grub Club Daylesford… to identify suitable properties and assist in their relocation.”

Council will commence the disposal process in accordance with Council’s Asset Disposal Policy and obligations under the Local Government Act 2020 which require a period of community consultation prior to the sale of the properties.

A further report will be brought back to Council once valuations, engagement outcomes, and disposal plans are finalised. Community engagement is expected to take place in late 2025.