Kiama Council has declined an offer to sell the old Barney Street quarry to the leaseholders, Burnetts on Barney (Farbreburn Pty Ltd).
According to the council’s media release, it received an offer from Farbreburn Pty Ltd, to purchase the site, which was formerly a quarry before being rehabilitated at 80 Barney Street, in September 2022.
Previously, councillors resolved at a meeting in October 2022 to enter into negotiations over the offer from Farbreburn Pty Ltd.
However, the council has now confirmed those negotiations have now concluded, with the council respectfully declining the offer.
It also confirmed the current lease will continue till the end of the contract.