1. Acquisition
In accordance with the Lands Acquisition Act 1989, I am considering the acquisition of the interests in land specified in paragraph 3 for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.
The Commonwealth of Australia is the acquiring authority.
2. The Land
This declaration relates to approximately 209.30 hectares of land in the Parish of Panyule in the State of Victoria, known as Volume 09872 Folio 952 (Crown Allotment 11A), Volume 08147 Folio 769 (Crown Allotment 12A), Part Volume 09062 Folio 949 (Part Lots 2 & 3 on Title Plan 128553F), Volume 10941 Folio 146 (Lot 1 on Title Plan 863361N) and Volume 10941 Folio 147 (Lot 2 on Title Plan 863361N).
The location of the land is shown in the attached Location Plan.
3. The Interests in Land
This declaration relates to a freehold interest in land.
4. Public Purpose
The public purpose of the acquisition is defence.
5. Suitability for use for a public purpose
The land appears to be suitable for use by the Commonwealth of Australia for the public purpose described in paragraph 4.
6. Particulars of Proposed Use
The land is to be used by the Department of Defence in relation to the operations of the Puckapunyal Military Training Area.
7. Reasons why the Land appears to be Suitable for the Proposed Use
The reason why the land appears to be suitable for the use described in paragraph 6 is because it adjoins the Puckapunyal Military Training Area. The acquisition of the land will enable the expansion of the training area and will enhance the overall capability of the training area.
DATED this Twentieth day of July 2017.
SIGNED
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Meagan Wilson
Delegate of the Minister for Finance
A/g Director
Property Legislation and Advice Branch
Department of Finance
Note: This Pre-Acquisition Declaration signifies that the Commonwealth is considering acquisition of the interest in land specified in paragraph 3. It does NOT mean that the interests in land have been acquired.
Schedule of the land with freehold interest: the land in the Parish of Panyule in the State of Victoria, known as Volume 09872 Folio 952 (Crown Allotment 11A), Volume 08147 Folio 769 (Crown Allotment 12A), Part Volume 09062 Folio 949 (Part Lots 2 & 3 on Title Plan 128553F), Volume 10941 Folio 146 (Lot 1 on Title Plan 863361N) and Volume 10941 Folio 147 (Lot 2 on Title Plan 863361N)