DISCUSSIONS are in motion around the future of three Wangaratta buildings: the airport terminal, the former visitor information centre, and the former home of the Wangaratta Digital Hub.
Following a call in mid-2024 for expressions of interest in leasing the Wangaratta airport terminal, located at the Brian Higgins Drive aerodrome, the Rural City of Wangaratta is now working on contract details with an interested party.
In the past, the terminal building - comprising a 453 square metre display area, 101 square metre office space, toilets and shared foyer area - has been utilised as office space, a coach terminal interchange, and as a venue for aviation functions.
Council, which owns and operates the terminal, sought EOIs last year with the belief there could be potential to expand the use of the building on a more permanent basis.
Future developments for the precinct would complement the vision of the Aerodrome Master Plan adopted by council in 2018.
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Meanwhile, another EOI search later in 2024, this one related to the city's former visitor information centre at 100-104 Murphy Street, did not find a suitable outcome from its numerous enquiries.
The EOI for the building, which was originally Wangaratta's library, outlined the fact any tenant would need to provide a service which supported the community.
As a result of a suitable outcome not being found, council is currently exploring future options with the State Government, which owns the property.
Finally, following the closure of the Wangaratta Digital Hub, the former hub space to the left of the Wangaratta Library entrance is being assessed by council for future use.
This space formerly housed the High Country Library Corporation headquarters, and expressions of interest were sought following its departure, with the hub opening in the offices in 2019.
Council said it would share details related to its assessment of the space's future use as they became available.
