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 8.30 hectares of land in the Parish of Panyule, Shire of Mitchell in the State of Victoria, being
- unused road south-west of allotment 12A, section A and subject to licence no 06/09733; and
- unused road north of allotment 12A, section A and subject to licence no. 06/08854.
The location of the land is shown in the attached Location Plan.
3. The Interests in Land
This declaration relates to contractual rights over the Land, granted pursuant to agricultural licences.
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 leasehold interest: the unused road south-west of allotment 12A, section A and subject to licence no 06/09733; the unused road north of allotment 12A, section A and subject to licence no. 06/08854