1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview This PoM has been prepared to provide a framework for the use and management of public land classified as ‘community’ at Ferry Park Reserve, Maclean.
1.2 Need for this Plan of Management The Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act) requires all Council-owned land to be classified as either ‘community’ or ‘operational’ land. Land classified as community land is to be managed and used in accordance with an adopted PoM. Consequently, the purpose of this PoM is to:
Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Clarence Valley Council LEP 2011 and other relevant Legislation and policies;
Provide direction in the development, use and management of facilities and land on the Ferry Park Reserve; and
Contribute to the Council's broader strategic goals and vision as set out in the community strategic plan The Clarence 2027.
1.2.1 Previous Plans of Management There are no previous plans of management for the Ferry Park Reserve. Ferry Park Reserve was originally classified as ‘operational’ land by the Maclean Shire Council in 1994. However, during the land rationalisation project in 2016 it was identified that this classification was invalid and the land defaulted to the community land classification. In 2018 Council intended to reclassify the land to ‘operational’ to reflect the intent of the former council, however it remained as ‘community’ land classification due to concerns raised by LCACA and community members. A PoM is now required to outline management principles for the land.
Ferry Park Reserve
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