Yarriambiack Shire Council has conducted a comprehensive review of its Long-Term Financial Plan, which was endorsed by Councillors on 29 October 2025 and subsequently released for community consultation.
As part of this review and financial health assessment, it was determined that Council must reduce expenditure and, where feasible, divest surplus assets.
Two former depot sites in Hopetoun have been identified as excess to requirements and are proposed for consideration for sale.
In accordance with Council's Asset Lifecycle Policy, proceeds from such asset sales may be allocated to asset renewal projects and upgrades prioritised by the community, with particular attention to needs within Hopetoun
In accordance with Section 114 of the Local Government Act 2020, Yarriambiack Shire Council endorsed to commence the community engagement process in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy and Procedure, to sell the land known as:
i. 92 Cummings Street Hopetoun (lot 9 LP26623, Lot 10 LP26623 and Lot 11 LP26623) total areas 3036 square metres; and
ii. 74-76 Cummings Street Hopetoun (lot 2 LP 147375) total area 1543 square metres.
Once the community engagement process has concluded, the Chief Executive Officer (or her delegate) will present the outcome of that consultation back to Councillors, with a final recommendation to sell or not to sell the land being subject of a Council decision.
Community Feedback: How to Have Your Say
Council is inviting public feedback on the proposal to sell the former depot sites located on Cummings Street, Hopetoun.
Community members may submit feedback in support of or opposition to the proposal.
Submissions
Feedback is to be received by the close of business, 5pm Friday 09 January 2026.
Have your say via our online form here
or make a submission in writing to:
Chief Executive Officer
Yarriambiack Shire Council
PO Box 243, Warracknabeal VIC 3393
or emailed to info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au with the subject line “Submission – Have Your Say, Proposal to Sell Land – Former Depot Sites in Hopetoun”.
92 Cummings Street Hopetoun
This site was the former Council depot yard for the Hopetoun operations team, before a new depot was built at 78 Hopetoun-Aerodrome Road, Hopetoun in 2014.
Image 1: Image identifying the location of 92 Cummings Street, Hopetoun
Image 2: Image identifying location of 74 – 76 Cummings Street, Hopetoun.
