Alpine Shire Council’s current licence for land located between Frasers Lane and Canyon Walk, Bright will expire at the end of February 2026. In accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy, Council is seeking expressions of interest to licence this land, which is approximately 3.5ha of Crown land.
The parcel of land is prominently located at the entrance to Bright on the Great Alpine Road, behind the Bright Sports Centre. The land is zoned Public Park and Recreation Zone, and is currently licensed for grazing, which is the preferred use for this site.
All submissions should include a proposed annual rent (excluding GST). The rent will be subject to annual Consumer Price Index reviews. A maximum letting period is set at 2+2 years; however, shorter lease terms will be considered and should be detailed in the submission. Licence commencement date is from 1 March 2026.
Site inspections will be held for interested parties with details provided upon registration. To register, please email Sascha Russell, Property and Contracts Coordinator, at sascha@alpineshire.vic.gov.au.
All submissions must be received by close of business on Friday, 31 October 2025 to be eligible for consideration.
Applicants should outline their proposal and include the following:
Proposed use
Size of business including staff levels (if applicable)
Proposed rent
Current experience
Letting period
Social impact (e.g., demonstrated contribution to the community)
Environmental impact
References
Clearly detail any relevant history and ties to this parcel, or the immediate area
Alignment to Council plan - Council Plan 2025-29
Applicants should be prepared to further discuss in detail the high-level plan they have outlined here.
Applicants should outline any requirements they may have of Council as part of their proposal. There is no need to detail items required by law of rental providers.
