Plan of Management Review – Crown Lands

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Crown Reserves Management

Crown Reserves, where Council is the designated Crown Land Manager, are managed similarly to public land under the Local Government Act 1993. This means that Council is responsible for the upkeep, development, and regulation of these lands, ensuring they serve the community’s needs effectively.

Land Categorisation and Reserve Purpose

All Crown Land classified as “Community” land under the Local Government Act, must be categorised based on its designated Reserve Purpose. This categorisation guides how the land will be used and developed, in line with community needs and environmental sustainability. Plans of Management must be adopted for all Council-owned and managed land.

What are Plans of Management?

Plans of Management are required by legislation to enforce what developments and usages are permissible according to a land’s categorisation. These plans also outline specific objectives and performance targets and guide the provision of lease and licence agreements. They promote active land management and use, which includes issuing tenures over the land for various purposes such as events, markets, or recreational activities.

Current Initiatives

The Council is currently in the process of drafting Plans of Management for the Crown Reserves under its management. These plans will provide a structured approach to managing these lands, ensuring they are used in a way that maximises community benefit while preserving their natural and cultural values.

To stay updated on these projects and other related initiatives, please subscribe through the ‘Stay Informed’ widget at the top right corner of this page.

Crown Reserves Management

Crown Reserves, where Council is the designated Crown Land Manager, are managed similarly to public land under the Local Government Act 1993. This means that Council is responsible for the upkeep, development, and regulation of these lands, ensuring they serve the community’s needs effectively.

Land Categorisation and Reserve Purpose

All Crown Land classified as “Community” land under the Local Government Act, must be categorised based on its designated Reserve Purpose. This categorisation guides how the land will be used and developed, in line with community needs and environmental sustainability. Plans of Management must be adopted for all Council-owned and managed land.

What are Plans of Management?

Plans of Management are required by legislation to enforce what developments and usages are permissible according to a land’s categorisation. These plans also outline specific objectives and performance targets and guide the provision of lease and licence agreements. They promote active land management and use, which includes issuing tenures over the land for various purposes such as events, markets, or recreational activities.

Current Initiatives

The Council is currently in the process of drafting Plans of Management for the Crown Reserves under its management. These plans will provide a structured approach to managing these lands, ensuring they are used in a way that maximises community benefit while preserving their natural and cultural values.

To stay updated on these projects and other related initiatives, please subscribe through the ‘Stay Informed’ widget at the top right corner of this page.

  • Plans of Management - Consultation

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    Council are currently in the process of revising three Plans of Management as a result of the legislation changes to the Crown Land Management Act 2016.

    The purpose of the consultation is to seek feedback from the community on how they value relevant crown land in Shoalhaven, any issues or challenges experienced or identified and what they would like to see as the future direction the land specified in the three categories of General Community Use, Parks and sportsground reserves in the Shoalhaven. There is a survey available for each type of reserve.

    Reserves that have been given a 'General Community Use' category includes land that may be made available for use for any purpose for which community land may be used, whether by the public at large or by specific sections of the public, for example, community gardens, child care centres, tennis courts.

    View the General Community Use Plan of Management List published in the "Document Library' on this web page.

    Reserves that have been given a 'Parks' category includes land that is or is proposed to be, improved by landscaping, gardens or the provision of non-sporting equipment and facilities. The use of these spaces and facilities must be mainly for passive or active recreational, social, educational and cultural pursuits that do not unduly intrude on the peaceful enjoyment of the land by others.

    View the Parks Plan of Management Category List published in the "Document Library' on this web page.

    Reserves that have been given a 'Sportsgrounds' category includes land that is provided for structured or unstructured active recreation. This includes training and competition, which may be undertaken either individually or as a team, as well as social active recreational pursuits. Sports facilities range from large regional facilities that support a range of activities to smaller sports facilities that have a more local appeal.

    View the Sportsground Plan of Management Category List published in the "Document Library' on this web page.

    Thank you for your input the consultation period has now closed.

  • Ulladulla Site-Specific Plans of Management

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    Have your say on three Ulladulla sites to help Council better prepare Site-Specific Plans of Management before feedback closes on Friday 13 November 2020.

    Complete the survey via this link or the Survey tab on this page.

    1. How do you value these three sites?
    2. Are there any issues or challenges experienced or identified at the sites?
    3. What would you like to see as the future direction of the sites?


    • Ulladulla Cemetery (Old), the Graves located on the Princes Highway, Ulladulla
    • War Memorial located in Rotary Park Ulladulla
    • 275 Green Street, Ulladulla. The cottage is known as Ulladulla’s Oldest House, Workingman’s Cottage, Millard’s Historic Cottage as well as other common names.

    If you need further information about this matter, please contact Joshua Hanns on (02) 4429 5503.

    Please quote Council’s reference 12578E.

  • Community Drop-in Sessions Berry Showground

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    We are moving towards to consultation phase for the Berry Showground Plan of Management.

    To find out more, visit us at the the following drop-in sessions:

    • When: Thursday 17 September 2020
    • Time: 2pm to 5.30pm
    • Where: Berry showground
    • When: Saturday 19 September 2020
    • Time: 10am to 2pm
    • Where: Berry Showground


    Take a look at the Berry Showground Information Sheet - Draft Plan of Management & Master Plan published in the 'Document Library' on this web page. The deadline for input and comments was 12 October 2020.

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