June update
At the council meeting on 20 May 2025, Council considered all community feedback and resolved to proceed with the process to revoke the subject land from its community land classification. View the Council meeting minutes.
A report will now be sent to the Minister for Local Government seeking approval to revoke the subject land from its community land classification to enable disposal to the applicant.
A final report will be taken to Council following the Minister's decision.
Engagement outcomes
We engaged the community from 17 February to 12 March 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 430 people visited the Your Say page, resulting in 51 contributions:
- 26 provided feedback through the survey
- 22 provided feedback via the quick poll
- 3 people provided feedback via email
Feedback resulted in 26 participants supporting the proposal and 13 not supporting the proposal. The remaining 13 participants had nothing to say or were unsure about the proposal.
To find out more, click on the engagement outcomes below.
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Community land is land that belongs to the public and is managed by the local Council. This includes parks, reserves, and open spaces that everyone can use and enjoy. Most land owned or controlled by the Council is automatically considered community land unless legally excluded.
If Council decides to move forward with revoking community land, they must follow a strict process, including getting approval from the Minister for Local Government.
Here’s what happens:
- Community engagement – The community is asked for feedback, and all comments are recorded and considered by Council.
- Council decision – Council decides whether to proceed to the Minister for Local Government.
- Report to the Minister – Council prepares a report, including public feedback, and submits it to the Minister for approval.
- Minister’s Decision – The Minister reviews the proposal and decides whether to approve or reject it.
- Council’s Final Decision – If the Minister approves, Council can officially revoke the community land classification through a formal resolution.
- Sale Process Begins – Once revoked, the land is no longer protected as community land, and Council can begin the sale process.
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.
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 and looks at the best way to use public funds to benefit the most people. Sometimes, this means reviewing whether certain pieces of community land should stay protected or if they could be used differently to better serve the community in the long run.
Whenever these decisions come up, the community has a chance 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 Strategic Acquisitions Reserve Fund.
This fund is used to help pay for:
- Future land purchases that align with community needs
- Strategic projects that benefit the wider community
This ensures that any land sold is replaced or reinvested into projects that improve public spaces and services for everyone.
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
· Woodcroft Library
