Latrobe City Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from social enterprises for a café and catering service at Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG), located at 138 Commercial Road Morwell.
Council wants to hear from social enterprises as this is in alignment with the objectives of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, so that we can help provide more employment opportunities for people who may not otherwise have this chance.
LRG is a premiere cultural institution in the heart of Morwell CBD. It’s located on a busy civic corner between the Latrobe City Council headquarters and the Latrobe Valley Magistrate’s Court, with the beautiful Morwell Centenary Rose Garden a short stroll away.
Interested parties should arrange a site inspection prior to making a submission.
Floor plans and site inspections are available until Friday 28 February 2025. All site inspections queries or questions about the venue and the EOI process can be directed to:
Latrobe City’s Property Operations Team
Ph: 1300 367 700
Email: property@latrobe.vic.gov.au
Proposed Terms
| Licensee | Not-for-profit or social enterprise focused organisation |
| Initial term | 3 Years |
| Licence fee | $520 + GST (per annum) |
| Outgoings | $2,000 + GST per annum |
| Options | To be negotiated |
| Insurance | $20 million Public Liability coverage |
| Fit-out | Licensee to complete fit out at their own expense, plans to be submitted to Council for approval prior and subject to Council and any other relevant statutory authority approvals. |
| Repair and maintenance | Council responsibility for the floors, ceiling, walls and locks. All other maintenance and repairs are the responsibility of the Licensee including the rangehood, grease trap and outdoor awning. |
Evaluation criteria
- Social enterprise
- Local benefit
- Brand protection and elevation protection
- Quality of food and beverage
- Point of difference
- Operating model
Expression of Interest Process
| Invitations welcomed | 13 January, 2025 |
| Expression of interest closes | 28 February, 2025 |
| Shortlisted applicants notified | Early March, 2025 |
| Successful applicant selected | Late March, 2025 |
| Documentation finalised | End of March, 2025 |
| Site handover | April, 2025 |
| Anticipated trading to commence | July, 2025 |
Further Information
The process is being managed by Latrobe City’s Property Operations team.
To discuss the opportunity, space or process further please reach out on 1300 367 700 or property@latrobe.vic.gov.au
If you wish to view the space prior to submitting an application, please make a time with the Property Operations team.