Submissions Open
Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 2:00pm, Friday 19 September 2025.
An unmissable CBD development opportunity
Wagga Wagga City Council (WWCC) is excited to present 36-40 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga for sale by Expressions of Interest, closing Friday 19 September 2025 at 2pm (AEST).
This rare opportunity presents a prominent development site of approximately 3,500m², featuring a current building footprint of 2,230m² with onsite parking. The site offers approximately 43m of frontage onto Gurwood Street for maximum exposure.
This precinct thrives as a vibrant hub of retail and commercial activity, neighbouring Woolworths and professional services including solicitors and accountants, pharmacies, and just a short walk to Fitzmaurice Street—home to boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants.
The site is currently tenanted by two charitable / not-for-profit entities - offering an enterprising developer an immediate income stream whilst planning the future of the site.
WWCC is seeking expressions of interest from developers and investors to take this unique opportunity to unlock the site’s commercial potential. We are looking for mixed-use development that supports retail and commercial growth whilst addressing the city’s housing and/or accommodation needs.
Expression of interest prospectus
For the full sale terms and complete information regarding the Expression of Interest, please download the below prospectus:
Key highlights
- Approx. 3,500sqm landholding
- Approx. 2,230sqm floor space
- 43m of street frontage
- E2 Commercial Core zoning
- 33 designated car spaces
- Prime CBD location
- Close proximity to boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.
Property snapshot
Located within Wagga Wagga’s CBD, this strategically positioned site offers high visibility and easy access. The block features an expansive Gurwood Street frontage, and a large carparking area which can currently be accessed via both Trail Street and Johnston Street.
The site is surrounded by a diverse range of commercial operators including a supermarket, licensed venues, pharmacies, health and wellness facilities, government offices, cafes and boutique retail shops. Notably, the area provides residents with convenient, immediate access to services and lifestyle options within walking distance of the wider CBD.
Land area
Approx. 3,500sqm
Total floor area
Approx. 2,230sqm
Zoning
E2 Commercial Core
Current configuration
Two tenancies
On-site parking
Approx. 33 designated spaces
Street frontage
Approx. 43 metres
Council's vision for the site
As the city continues to expand as a regional centre, this site offers a unique opportunity to provide well-located and designed residential solutions that make the CBD more liveable and vibrant.
The property is located within the E2 Commercial Core zone under the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010. This zoning supports a dynamic, accessible, and economically driven city centre.
The key objectives of the E2 zone include:
- Strengthening the role of the city’s commercial core as the centre for business, retail, community, and cultural activity
- Encouraging investment in commercial development that drives employment and economic growth
- Promoting high levels of accessibility and amenity, particularly for pedestrians and active transport
- Allowing residential development where it aligns with Council’s strategic planning for housing in the precinct
- Ensuring new development contributes to diverse, vibrant street frontages that attract foot traffic and enhance the public realm
- Protecting and enhancing the historic, architectural, and aesthetic character of the commercial centre
In line with these objectives, Wagga Wagga City Council is focused on facilitating development that not only supports commercial and economic outcomes but also responds to growing housing and/or other accommodation needs.
Inspections & Contact Information
Council officers will conduct all inspections of the premises during the EOI campaign. Due to current tenant arrangements, all inspections will be scheduled outside of business hours by appointment only.
To arrange an inspection or for more information regarding the EOI, please contact:
Matt Dombrovski - Property Coordinator
dombrovski.matthew@wagga.nsw.gov.au | 1300 292 442
Steph Wilson - Senior Property Officer
wilson.stephanie@wagga.nsw.gov.au | 1300 292 442
Questions and answers noted during inspections that offer additional or alternative information to the details in this document will be shared with all parties who have registered interest . However, questions and answers relating to an individual applicant’s specific circumstances or EOI submission will remain confidential and will not be publicly disclosed.
Register for Updates
Fill out the Register for Updates - 36-40 Gurwood Street EOI form via the link below to sign up to receive any updates throughout the EOI period:
Submission process & evaluation
EOIs must be submitted by 2:00pm, Friday 19 September 2025.
Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to present their products to a selection panel. Proposals will be assessed based on:
- Product quality
- Additional offerings
- Capability and compliance
- Price and value
To be considered, applicants must
- Complete the EOI Submission Form
- Address all selection criteria in detail
- Include all relevant supporting documents
For more information, download the Prospectus.
Expression of Interest submissions must be lodged via the online submission form:
Online Submission Form
Please note: All submissions become the property of Wagga Wagga City Council and will be managed in accordance with relevant legislation. Information provided will be used for the purpose of evaluating applications and progressing lease negotiations with the preferred applicant.
*All areas, maps and figures are approximate only. All precautions have been taken to establish the accuracy of the above information but does not constitute any representation by Wagga Wagga City Council.
All of the information contained here and in this document is from sources the Wagga Wagga City Council believes to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations