Kingston City Council (Council) gives notice under Section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020 (Act) of its intention to grant a lease to Parkdale Beach Café Simmi Pty Ltd for the premises shown on the plan located at 151 Bay Trail, Parkdale (subject to the following principal terms and conditions (the Proposal):
- Term: 7 years plus two further terms of 7 years (21 years)
- Rent: $277 per square metre, per annum plus GST ($104,706 per annum subject to final lease plan).
- Rent Reviews: Fixed 3% annual increases during the term and market reviews at the option (year 7 and year 14).
- Turnover rent: 6% of gross annual sales less market rental at the commencement of the beginning of the second term in year 8.
- Capital Expenditure: Council’s contribution to qualifying capital works will be repaid predominately as an annual rent rebate over the term of 21 years applying 4% increase in the rebate each year until qualifying capital is repaid. Capital works will only include structural works and will not include fit out such as kitchen and furnishings. (contribution capped $200,000)
- Rent Free Period: During construction and while trade is suspended.
For further particulars, please contact Council’s Property Coordinator, Michelle Hawker (03) 9581 4389.
In accordance with the Kingston City Council’s Community Engagement Policy as required by Section 115 of the Act, a person may make a submission on the proposal. A person proposing to make a submission must do so by the close of business 27 November 2025.
A person making a submission may request to be heard in support of their submission. Any person requesting to be heard is entitled to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf before a meeting of Council or Committee.
Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and can be:
- Hand delivered to the Kingston City Council offices at 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham 3192
- Posted to Kingston City Council at PO Box 1000, Mentone 3194
- Emailed to info@kingston.vic.gov.au
Peter Bean
Chief Executive Officer