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NLIS 2 July 25, 2003 (Government Services and Lands) Minister announces draw for Crown Land Cottage Leases George Sweeney, Minister of Government Services and Lands announced today that government will hold a public draw at 2:00 p.m. on September 3, 2003 at the Eastern Regional Crown Lands Office, 5 Mews Place, St. John�s, for 18 Crown Land cottage lots located at Grandy�s Pond on the Burin Peninsula. "The Crown Lands Division of Government Services and Lands is committed to identifying lots in available areas for the purpose of cottage developments. I am pleased to make this second announcement for a cottage draw this summer," said Minister Sweeney. Eleven lots will be issued as Crown Land Leases. These are surveyed with direct road access and a waste disposal system design approved by the Department of Government Services and Lands. Lot prices range from $3,600- $4,000. Information on individual lot prices can be obtained from the Eastern Regional Crown Lands Office at the address shown. The lots that are available as leases will pay this fee over a five year period. A non-refundable document fee of $200 is required at the time the lot is selected. This fee will be credited towards the cost of preparing the lease document. Upon receipt of the final payment, provided the applicant has met the development conditions (cabin constructed), a Crown Grant will be issued subject only to administration fees. The remaining seven lots are available as Licenses to Occupy for a remote cottage with an annual rental of $ 75. These lots are not accessible by road. A non- refundable document fee of $100 is required at the time the lot is selected. Applications must be received at the Eastern Regional Crown Lands Office, 5 Mews Place, St. John�s, on or before the deadline of 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2003. Applications not received at the above address on or before the deadline will not be eligible for the draw. Application forms can be obtained from the office listed below. Please note - an application fee of $115 is required with each application submitted, however this fee will be credited towards the cost of processing the successful applications. This application fee is ONLY refundable to applicants unsuccessful in the draw. Successful applicants will be contacted by certified mail with information on the lot selection committee meeting. Any lots remaining after the selection meeting will be made available to the public on a first come, first serve basis. Submit application forms by mail or in person to: Department of Government Services and Lands Envelopes must be clearly marked APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC DRAW , SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2003 For further information please call (709) 729-2654 or visit our website at www.gov.nl.ca/gsl/lm Media contact: Jeff Mackey, Communications, (709) 729-4860. 2003 07 25 1:00 p.m. |
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