Bowling Club Site for Sale

Dunedin (Monday, 20 April 2015) – The Caledonian Bowling Club site in Andersons Bay Road is now formally for sale.

Dunedin City Council Manager City Property Kevin Taylor says the 2565m2 site is being sold as is, with the now vacated bowling club buildings still in place.

“The land sits on a main arterial route in an area that is now almost exclusively commercial, so we expect there to be good interest in the site.

“Rather than using an external agent to market the property, the sale will be handled by City Property by way of a deadline private treaty. We believe this method will provide the best opportunity to maximise the return on the property.”

As well as marketing the property through national print media, City Property will also advertise the property online to widen its exposure.

The decision to sell the Caledonian Bowling Club site was made last year after a period of public consultation.

Over the years the number of active bowlers in the club had fallen, leaving its main focus as a social venue.

The DCC decided that because it is a high-value site, its retention as a largely social venue could not be justified, especially when revenue from the sale could be used to reduce debt and also be invested in other areas of community activity.

The property is on sale until 4pm on 14 May (unless sold prior). Further details are available at www.dunedin.govt.nz/bowlingclub.

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