Proposed sale of Crown land at Griffith by direct negotiation

The Department recently sought community feedback on the proposed sale of part Crown land adjoining 54–56 Merrigal Street, Griffith, through direct negotiation with the owner of the adjoining property. The purpose of the sale is to facilitate the development of 16 Specialist Disability Accommodation units. No submissions were received during the public consultation and the Department has now approved the sale to proceed.

Location: Lot 2086 in Deposited Plan 1203492

Area: 200 m²

Intended recipient/lessee: Brass Allied Holdings Pty Ltd.

Current use/zoning: The land is currently tenured by the adjoining landowner for access, carport, water drainage, and electricity supply.

Reason for proposal: The adjoining landholder approached the Department with a proposal to purchase part of the Crown land to enable the development of specialist disability accommodation.

• The land is a long, narrow strip in the middle of freehold land. It is currently occupied under a Crown Lands tenure held by the adjoining landholder for the purpose of access, carport, water drainage, and electricity supply.
• The owner of the adjoining property approached the Department with a proposal to buy the Crown land to enable development of 16 DA approved Specialist Disability Accommodation Units.
• An assessment determined that the land provides no current community benefit and has no functional community use. Given its location and current use, a direct sale is considered as the most appropriate option, in line with Crown land management policies.
• The land will be sold at current market value determined by an independent valuer.

• The public consultation period closed at 5 pm 30 January 2026.

• No submissions were received.

• Completion of the sale process.