Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 - SECT 29A

Lease of mineral spring reserves

29A. Lease of mineral spring reserves



(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act the committee of management of a
mineral springs reserve or, where there is no committee of management of a
mineral springs reserve, the Governor in Council may grant leases to persons
for the purposes of-

   (a)  the collection preparation sale and removal of mineral water; or

   (b)  the operation of mineral water baths spa therapy centres kiosks or
        other amenities.

(2) A lease under this section-

   (a)  may be granted for a term not exceeding 21 years or in a case where a
        certificate has been obtained from the Minister under subsection (4)
        for a period not exceeding 99 years;

   (b)  shall be subject to such covenants conditions reservations
        restrictions and exceptions as the committee of management or the
        Governor in Council (as the case may be) thinks fit;

   (c)  shall, if granted by a committee of management provide for the payment
        of such consideration as the Minister approves; and

   (d)  shall if granted by a committee of management be subject to the prior
        approval of the Governor in Council given on the recommendation of the
        Minister.

(3) In fixing the term of a lease regard shall be had to the expenditure to be
incurred by a lessee under the terms of the lease.

(4) The Minister may certify that in his opinion any buildings erected or to
be erected under the covenants of a lease in a particular case are of such
substantial nature and high value as to justify a lease for a term exceeding
21 years.