Community land revocation proposal Canberra Drive Aberfoyle Park

At the council meeting on 15 July 2025, Council considered all community feedback and resolved not to proceed with the process to revoke the subject land from its community land classification.

The land will remain classified as community land. We encourage all community members to enjoy and make the most of this open space

View the council minutes here.

Engagement outcomes

We engaged the community from 17 April 12 My 2025 through multiple channels, including letters, emails, on-site signage, and an advertisement in The Advertiser. Feedback was invited through various methods; online, by email or phone, and in person.

Throughout the engagement period, over 1,000 people visited the Your Say page, resulting in 158 contributions:

124 provided feedback through the survey
32 provided feedback via the quick poll
2 people provided feedback via email

Feedback resulted in 42 participants supporting the proposal and 112 not supporting the proposal. Four participants were unsure about the proposal.

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Location map (proposed land parcel bordered in blue)

Under the Local Government Act 1999, all land (except roads) that is owned or managed by Council is classified as ‘community land’ and place into a Community Land Management Plan unless it is legally excluded from its community land classification. This can include parks, reserves and open spaces that anyone can use and enjoy. It is intended that Community Land meets the current and future needs of the local community and the wider public.

Revocation of community land is a legislative process to remove the community land classification on a parcel of Council-owned land. This is required if Council determines that the land is surplus to its needs and may be suitable for an alternative use such as disposal on the open market for residential development to support the current housing crisis or commercial activities like retail or office space. If Council resolves to commence the revocation process for disposal, it must follow a strict legislative procedure, including seeking approval from the Minister for Local Government.

Here’s what happens:

Council Decision to commence revocation – Internal reviews and due diligence have confirmed that the land is not required for any current or future strategic, recreational, or operational purposes. The Council then approves the commencement at a Council meeting.
Community engagement – identify if there are any community uses of the land that the council is unaware of. The community is asked for feedback, and all comments are recorded to be considered by Council.
Council decision to seek Ministerial approval to revoke the land – After considering the community feedback, Council decides whether to proceed to making an application to the Minister for Local Government for approval to revoke the land.
Report to the Minister – Council prepares a Ministers report, including all the public feedback received in the public consultation period, and submits it to the Minister for approval to continue with the revocation process.
Minister’s Decision – The Minister reviews the proposal and decides whether to approve or reject the proposal.
Council’s Final Decision – If the Minister approves, Council can officially revoke the community land classification through a formal resolution.
Disposal Process Begins – Once revoked, the land is no longer classified as community land, allowing the council to disposal of the land if deemed the best and highest use.

Even if the Minister approves the proposal, Council can still choose not to proceed with the sale.

This process ensures that the community has a voice and that decisions are carefully considered before any community land is sold or disposed.

As our community grows and evolves, so do the ways we use and value public spaces. While some people are calling for more parks and green areas, others are looking for updated facilities or improved infrastructure.

Council takes these diverse needs into account when making decisions about how best to use public resources. Part of this involves reviewing public land to identify areas that may no longer serve a strong purpose but still require ongoing maintenance.

When these reviews happen, the community is always invited to have a say and help shape the future of our shared spaces.

If community land is sold, the money does not just disappear into general Council funds. Instead, it is placed into the Asset Proceeds Reserve, from there, funds will contribute towards a combination of the following:

The target to be raised each year by selling properties that are no longer needed, as outlined in our Long-Term Financial Plan.
Acceleration of a community project
New initiatives or to improve Councils financial sustainability.

There are many ways to provide feedback.

You can simply complete the online form on this page, or submit your feedback via any of the methods outlined below:

E-mail: mail@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au(External link)

Post: City of Onkaparinga, PO Box 1, Noarlunga Centre, SA 5168

Personal Delivery: Customer Services Centres at:

· Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre

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Contact Information
Name	Rochelle Redmond
Phone	+61 8 8384 0666
Email	mail@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
In writing	PO Box 1 Noarlunga Centre SA 5168

Community land revocation proposal Canberra Drive Aberfoyle Park

Engagement outcomes

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Engagement outcomes

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