June update

At the council meeting on 20 May 2025, Council considered all community feedback and resolved not to proceed with the process to revoke the subject land from its community land classification.

View the Council meeting minutes and the Council meeting agenda.

Engagement outcomes

We engaged the community from 25 March to 16 April 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 214 people visited the Your Say page, resulting in 40 contributions:

  • 18 provided feedback through the survey
  • 13 provided feedback via the quick poll
  • 9 people provided feedback via email

Feedback resulted in 19 participants supporting the proposal and 17 not supporting the proposal. Four participants unsure about the proposal.

To find out more, click on the engagement outcomes below.

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 means removing the classification of land as "community land," which allows the land to be freed from any restrictions on its use and allows for potential sale or for other purposes. Council may resolve to exclude local government land from its ‘community land’ classification. If Council decides to move forward with revocation of community land, they must follow a strict process, including approval from the Minister for Local Government.

Here’s what happens:

  1. Council Decision to commence revocation of the community classification – internal checks and due diligence has been completed and council is confident there are no current or future strategic, recreational or operational requirement for retention of the land
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Report to the Minister – Council prepares a Ministers report, including all the public feedback, and submits it to the Minister for approval to continue with the revocation process.
  5. Minister’s Decision – The Minister reviews the proposal and decides whether to approve or reject it.
  6. Council’s Final Decision – If the Minister approves, Council can officially revoke the community land classification through a formal resolution.
  7. Disposal Process Begins – Once revoked, the land is no longer classified as community land, allowing the council to initiate the disposal process 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 changes, so do our needs and expectations for public spaces. Some people want more parks and open spaces, while others may need new facilities or infrastructure.

The Council listens to these different needs of the community and decides the best way to use public funds to benefit the community. This may include reviewing its community land portfolio to identify underutilised assets that incur maintenance costs with little or no benefit.

Whenever these decisions arise, the community has an opportunity to provide feedback 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