How do I submit an expression of interest?
Expressions of interest should be submitted online using this form by 5.00pm, Friday 10 December.
You can also download the Community Facilities EOI and post the completed form to:
Manningham Council
Community Facilities Project Officer
Community Programs
PO BOX 1,
Doncaster Vic 3108
During the EOI process, applicants will be able to contact the Community Facilities Project Officer, Sharon Peters on 9840 9333 or email sharon.peters@manningham.vic.gov.au to further discuss their application.
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What information will I need to provide?
The application should clearly indicate:
- Type of organisation
- The intended purpose
- Expected client/customer numbers
- The catchment area from where the clients/customers are expected to come
- Facts and figures establishing a need for the proposed service within the community including future trends
- Why Council should allocate the requested facility to the group or entity over others.
What documents do I need to submit?
The application must include:
- A certificate of currency if your organisation has public liability insurance cover
- A copy of the Associations Rules and Statement of Purposes if you are an Incorporated Association
- A copy of your latest audited annual financial statement (this information is required to ascertain if the organisation has the financial capacity to meet lease commitments - rental, outgoings and maintenance expenses)
- Any necessary permits or licences.
Selection process
Submissions will be evaluated against criteria including:
- How the proposal improves the health and wellbeing of the community
- The way the proposal offers services that meet an identified community need and are not currently being provided within the area, or expands an existing service to meet community demand
- The intended use makes good use of the space and offers good opportunity for the community to access the services offered
- The intended use is a good fit for the neighbourhood and neighbouring services/facilities
- Locally based groups and services intended for local people have priority over external groups or services for people outside the municipality
- The proposal promotes community participation, inclusiveness, connectedness and partnerships.
Site inspections
Site inspections will be available at the following times:
Warrandyte Community Centre (Evelyn Room), 168 Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte
- Wednesday 1 December at 9.30am - 10.15am
Warrandyte Community Hall (meeting room), 8-10 Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte
- Thursday 2 December at 9.30am - 10.15am
