An application for authorisation under section 23 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 has been submitted to the Department of Premier and Cabinet – Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation (AAR) for the Witton Bluff base trail project following a report to Council on 29 June 2021.

Whether the Witton Bluff Base Trail impacts on Aboriginal heritage is a matter that the Premier, as the Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, will need to determine within the Section 23 application.

AAR have advised that the Section 23 process is expected to take a minimum of six months.

Council remains committed to working with local Kaurna representatives throughout the delivery of the project.

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