Plans of Management

In accordance with Section 36 of the Local Government Act, 1993, a Plan of Management is a legal requirement for Community Land and Crown Reserves.

Below are requirements for a Plan of Management and the subsequent Plans that may flow from them.

  • A Plan of Management provides overarching direction for managing community land eg. Park/reserve, and how the land can be used
  • A Plan of Management is required to identify:
    • Which of five categories apply to the land.  Example: Sportsground, park, natural area, area of cultural significance or general community use.
    • What objectives apply to the land.  Example: to increase active recreation, provide opportunities to increase passive recreation.
    • How Council will achieve those objectives. Example:  Development of a Reserve Action Plan, Park Master Plan.
    • How Council will assess its performance in achieving those objectives.

What happens next?