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Council offers unique commercial opportunity
Ever wanted to operate a zoo? Or have you got an exciting business idea that requires land and established facilities? This might be your opportunity!
Whyalla City Council is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, groups or companies interested in leasing land and facilities at the former fauna park site to establish and operate their unique project or commercial venture.
The former Whyalla Fauna Park in located at the southern entrance to Whyalla, adjacent the tourism information bay situated on the Lincoln Highway.
The site contains a range of improvements, including a reception and kiosk building, a three-bedroom caretaker’s residence, various structures including animal enclosures/fauna display units, pathways, fencing, toilet facilities and a barbecue area.
Expressions of interest are open to any person or organisation who registers their interest and details with the council and obtains a copy of the relevant documents.
Whyalla Mayor Lyn Breuer said “Council is looking for someone that can provide some forward thinking, and present us with an exciting and engaging proposal to make the best use of this site for the benefit of the entire community.
“The former fauna park site has enormous potential to be a wonderful asset to this community, and provides an exciting opportunity for energetic operators to develop an exciting operation,” Ms Breuer said.
Requests for expressions of interest close at 5pm on Thursday, August 10, 2017.
Information about the site, the EOI process and the set opportunities to inspect the facility is available on the council’s website, www.whyalla.sa.gov.au/tenders or by contacting Council on 8640 3444 or via email to council@whyalla.sa.gov.au