The company that leased an iconic homestead southwest of melbourne has collapsed, leaving locals concerned about the heritage-listed property and at least one bride-to-be having to scramble to find a new wedding venue.
Cumming Enterprises Melbourne, which leased the Point Cook Homestead from Parks Victoria, entered voluntary liquidation on July 7.
The business facilitated weddings and other functions at the historical homestead.
David Quin and Clyde White from PCI Partners have been appointed liquidators and a creditors meeting was held on July 24.
Quin confirmed to SmartCompany that it was the business that was leasing the Point Cook Homestead that has entered voluntary liquidation rather than the homestead itself.
“The business has shut down,” Quin says.
“My role now is to investment the company’s affairs. I have to do my investigation and then I will lodge a report with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. I will look to see if there are any assets to be realised. The company leases the property from Parks Victoria.”
Asked whether there will be any return to creditors, Quin said at this stage it appeared unlikely.
The liquidator did not comment on the reasons why the business collapsed.
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