Proposed Disposition of Property – Lease of Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun Medical Centres

Published on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 8:09:36 AM

PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY – LEASE OF RAVENSTHORPE AND HOPETOUN MEDICAL CENTRES

Section 3.58(3) and (4) – Local Government Act 1995 

Notice is hereby given under section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995 that the Shire of Ravensthorpe proposes to dispose of interests in two properties by way of lease to Livingston Medical, for the purpose of providing medical services to the communities of Ravensthorpe, Hopetoun and the surrounding district. 

The proposed leases are intended to support the ongoing availability of essential primary healthcare and general practitioner services within the Shire.

Details of the proposed disposition

 

  1. Hopetoun Medical Centre
  • Property: Medical Centre, Portion of Lot 727, 46 Veal Street, Hopetoun WA 6348.
  • Land description: Portion of Lot 727 on Deposited Plan 36118, Crown Land Title Volume LR3130 Folio 631.
  • Premises: Medical centre comprising approximately 189 m² of lettable area.
  • Consideration to be received by the Shire: Nil monetary rental consideration ($0 per annum), with the premises to be used for the provision of medical services.
  • Independent market rental valuation: $31,185 per annum excluding GST.

 

  1. Ravensthorpe Medical Centre
  • Property: Medical Centre, 75–77 Martin Street, Ravensthorpe WA 6346.
  • Land description: Portion of Lots 52 and 53 on Deposited Plan 223075, Certificates of Title Volume 1803 Folio 617 and Volume 1208 Folio 308 respectively.
  • Premises: Medical centre comprising approximately 168 m² of lettable area.
  • Proposed lessee: Livingston Medical.
  • Consideration to be received by the Shire: Nil monetary rental consideration ($0 per annum), with the premises to be used for the provision of medical services.
  • Independent market rental valuation: $23,520 per annum excluding GST.

 

The Shire proposes to enter into lease arrangements with Livingston Medical for the continued operation of medical services from both facilities. 

The proposed lease arrangements are as follows: 

  • Proposed lessee: Livingston Medical
  • Lease term: 5 year with a 5 year option.
  • Proposed commencement date: 1 December 2026.
  • Annual monetary rental: $0 for each property.
  • Total independent market rental value: $54,705 per annum excluding GST for both facilities.
  • Purpose: Provision of medical and primary healthcare services to the communities of Ravensthorpe, Hopetoun and surrounding areas.

 

The proposed nil-rent arrangements recognise the importance of retaining accessible medical services within the Shire and represent an annual rental concession equivalent to the independently assessed market rental value of the two facilities.

The proposed disposition is subject to consideration of public submissions, final approval by the Shire and any other necessary statutory approvals. 

In accordance with section 3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire invites written submissions from members of the public regarding the proposed disposition of the two medical centres.

Submissions must be received by 4 pm Wednesday 25 November 2026.

Submissions may be lodged by:

Email: shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au

Post:

Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Ravensthorpe
PO Box 43
RAVENSTHORPE WA 6346

Nicole O’Neill JP

Chief Executive Officer

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