Community land revocation proposal Woodcroft

In 2025, Council started a process to consider selling this land on the open market. During community engagement, nearby residents shared concerns about possible increases in traffic and the impact of future housing development on the local area. After listening to this feedback, Council decided not to continue with the process at that time.

In January 2026, the neighbouring landowner, Woodcroft Living Choice Retirement Village, approached Council with a new idea to purchase the land for community recreational use. The retirement village currently has limited green space and outdoor communal areas. Their proposal aims to create a shared recreational space that supports wellbeing and encourages social connection beyond their existing community centre.

The draft concept plan includes pickleball courts, a workshop space, landscaping and a pedestrian link to the retirement village. It's proposed the space could also be used by neighbouring residents.

If the revocation and potential sale go ahead, Living Choice would continue to work with Council and the local community to help shape a space that benefits everyone.

On 19 May 2026, Council considered this proposal and approved the first step of the revocation process, community engagement.

Find out more and have your say below. Engagement is open until 17 June 2026.

Woodcroft Living Choice Retirement Village is proposing to utilise the land for resident recreational use including potential pickleball courts, workshop space, landscaping and a pedestrian link to the retirement village.

The space could potentially also be made available for use by neighbouring residents.

If the revocation and potential sale proceed, Living Choice would continue to work with Council and the local community to help shape a space that benefits everyone.

Please note that the concept plans are preliminary only and no decisions have been made by Council at this stage. Any future development would be subject to further assessment and would need to progress through the relevant Development Application (DA) approval process.

View the full Living Choice Retirement Village concept proposal

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The community can influence:

whether the revocation process continues

This engagement can influence the revocation process only

use of land will be assessed through the DA process
proceeds of sale will be in accordance with the Acquisition and Disposal of Land Policy.

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 Service Centre, Ramsay Place, Noarlunga Centre

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Location

Allotment 39 (outlined in blue) Hopkins Court, Woodcroft

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:

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
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, 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 it.
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 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.

The City of Onkaparinga aims to manage its land and assets in a way that delivers the greatest benefit to the community, supports long-term financial sustainability, and aligns with its long-term plans.

Under Council’s Acquisition and Disposal of Council Land and Other Assets Policy, any land will be sold at current market value.

If the sale of this reserve is approved, the funds will contribute to Council’s annual $3 million target for revenue from surplus asset sales, as outlined in the Long-Term Financial Plan. Any amount above this target will be placed in a Future Investment Reserve. This reserve is used for future strategic projects, and while the funds are held there, they help reduce borrowing and interest costs.

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

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