Picton Parklands
Adopted August 2022 - Plan of Management and Master Plan for Picton Parklands
After extensive community consultation and revisions over the past two years, our Plan of Management and Master Plan for Picton Parklands was adopted at Council's meeting in August 2022.
Picton Parklands is a valuable open space and recreational resource for the people of Picton and wider Wollondilly community. Over recent years, Council has received numerous requests for various upgrades, facilities and improvements to this area. With no allocated funding for capital improvements to the site, projects are often completed on an ad-hoc basis or not undertaken atContinue reading
Adopted August 2022 - Plan of Management and Master Plan for Picton Parklands
After extensive community consultation and revisions over the past two years, our Plan of Management and Master Plan for Picton Parklands was adopted at Council's meeting in August 2022.
Picton Parklands is a valuable open space and recreational resource for the people of Picton and wider Wollondilly community. Over recent years, Council has received numerous requests for various upgrades, facilities and improvements to this area. With no allocated funding for capital improvements to the site, projects are often completed on an ad-hoc basis or not undertaken at all.
A consolidated and strategic approach in the form of a landscape Master Plan, supported by a Plan of Management, will help guide the development of the site and better enable Council to secure funding opportunities. Thank you to everyone who participated in consultation and shared their ideas.
The Picton Parklands area includes
- Picton Botanic Gardens
- Hume Oval Sports ground
- Picton Sports Ground (Fairley’s Road)
- Monds Lane Precinct
- Picton RSL Park
- Racecourse and Stonequarry Creek section.
The Plan of Management outlines the management priorities of the different categories of community land, according to their purpose. For Picton Parklands, this required the official categorisation of the land as Park, Natural Area – Watercourse, Sportsground, or General Community Use. A Public Hearing, specifically related to the proposed categorisation, is required under section 40A of the Local Government Act. A report detailing submissions made about the proposed categorisation of land is available - see the 'Key Documents' tab.
The finalised Plan of Management and Master Plan document is also available under the 'Key Documents' tab, along with a snapshot of community engagement outlining how we engaged, what we heard, and how it has influenced the finalised Plan of Management and Master Plan.
- Categorisation designates the type of land. E.g. For Picton Parklands the categories are Park, General Community Use, Sportsground, and Natural Area – Watercourse.
- A Plan of Management identifies management priorities based on the categorisation of the land. This includes the objectives of the land category, permissible uses of the land, proposed uses of the land, and an outline of facilities and features proposed to enable that use.
- A Master Plan provides a map and explanation of the facilities and features to be developed on the land over the next 10 years. It uses a multi-stage approach, and allows Council and other user groups to apply for funding for upgrades and facility development.
For more information contact Council at 4677 1100.
Key Dates
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23 August 2022
Lifecycle
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Initial Engagement & Site Analysis
Picton Parklands has finished this stageThis is early consultation with internal and external stakeholders; and analysis of the site.
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Community Engagement - Part 1
Picton Parklands has finished this stageConsultation with the broader community - what would you like to see in the areas of Picton Botanic Gardens, Hume Oval, Picton Sportsground, creekside pathways, and RSL Park?
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Under Review
Picton Parklands has finished this stageInput is being considered in the drafting of the Master Plan and Plan of Management.
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Community Engagement - Part 2: Feedback on Draft Master Plan
Picton Parklands has finished this stageThe Draft Master Plan has been prepared based on input from Part 1 and is now open for your feedback.
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Under Review
Picton Parklands has finished this stageFeedback is being considered and the Master Plan and Plan of Management are being finalised
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Council Support for Public Exhibition
Picton Parklands has finished this stageA report is presented to Council seeking endorsement for Public Exhibition of the draft Master Plan and Plan of Management.
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Community Engagement - Part 3: Public Exhibition
Picton Parklands has finished this stageThe draft Master Plan and Plan of Management, and proposed land categorisations are open for public submissions for at least 42 days.
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Under Review
Picton Parklands has finished this stageSubmissions received during the public exhibition are being reviewed.
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Council Adoption
Picton Parklands is currently at this stageCouncil may decide to amend the draft plans or to adopt them without amendment.
Visit Council's website for the Council report and minutes from August 2022.
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Who's Listening
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LA
Phone 4677 1100