Modbury Bowling Club 10+10 Years Proposed Lease

Council decisions/outcomes

During the consultation period, a total of 12 responses were received. Of these responses 12 people were in support of the proposal.

At its meeting on Tuesday 27 May 2025, Council considered the feedback received from the community and made the decision to grant a 10 year lease (as well as an option for a 10 year renewal extension at the sole discretion of Council) to the Modbury Bowling Club providing them with continued exclusive use of the building and bowling greens at Jack High Lane, Ridgehaven, which is currently home to the Modbury Bowling Club.

The lease terms and conditions include:

• the lease fees shall be initial $1.00 with annual CPI increases on the yearly anniversary date
• any other terms and conditions as set out in accordance with Council’s Leases and Licences to Sporting and Community Organisations Policy and
• any other terms and conditions as deemed necessary by Council’s Chief Executive Officer or their nominated delegate which are required for this specific lease and site.

Read the community engagement outcomes report

Read the Council report (Council Meeting - Notice, Agenda & Reports - 27 May 2025 - see pages 290-342)

Read the Council Meeting minutes - 27 May 2025

Background

Council is seeking feedback from the community about a proposed new 10+10 years lease for the Modbury Bowling Club. The Modbury Bowling Club is located at 50-97 Jack High Lane, Ridgehaven and features two grass and two synthetic bowling greens, and a community club room building.

The Modbury Bowling Club has over 600 members consisting of full pennant, social, and night owl bowlers. During Winter they offer members and the community indoor bowls and social opportunities.

If approved, the proposal would mean that the Modbury Bowling Club will be granted a 10-year lease (as well as an option for a 10-year renewal extension at the sole discretion of Council). This would allow the Modbury Bowling Club continued exclusive use of the building and bowling greens on Jack High Lane (see map to the right). There are no changes to the leased area.

The proposed lease tenure of 10+10 years is designed to provide the Modbury Bowling Club with longer term stability, encourage investment in facilities and promote their ongoing sustainability. It is envisaged a peppercorn lease will apply providing the club meets the criteria in the City of Tea Tree Gully’s Leases and Licences to Sporting and Community Organisations Policy

For more information please refer to the Information Sheet and aerial map showing the location of the proposed lease area for Modbury Bowling Club.

To get involved and have your say:

• Register here (if you haven't already, otherwise you can sign in when prompted)
• Provide feedback by completing the online feedback form
• Have a question? Ask us here

All feedback received will be presented to Council for consideration before any further decisions are made about this proposal.

If you need assistance to participate in this consultation, please call us on 8397 7444 or send us a message