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statement of proposal property review - Palmerston North City Council

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PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL<br />

Option One: Sell the land as shown on the map<br />

Costs: Subdivision and sale $116,000<br />

Impacts neighbours views.<br />

Less visible walkway<br />

Risk geotech and/or soil testing finds land unsuitable<br />

Benefits: Estimated value $340,000 for use on other parks or reserves.<br />

Minor saving in mowing costs<br />

Option Two: Sell a portion <strong>of</strong> the land<br />

<strong>Council</strong> could sell a part <strong>of</strong> the area shown rather than all <strong>of</strong> it. The costs and benefits would depend on the area proposed.<br />

Costs: Range from $30,00 to $100,000<br />

Impacts neighbours views.<br />

Less visible walkway<br />

Risk geotech and/or soil testing finds land unsuitable<br />

Benefits: Range from $85,000 to $255,000<br />

Option Three: Retain the land as is<br />

Costs: Opportunity cost for use <strong>of</strong> net proceeds $116,000<br />

Minor mowing costs not saved.<br />

Benefits: Retains neighbours views and existing open space amenity.<br />

DMS# 969036

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