FAQs

The Local Government Act 1993 requires that all council-owned land be classified as either ‘Community’ land or ‘Operational’ land.

Community Land – is land Council makes available for use by the general public, such as parks, reserves and sports grounds. Community land cannot be sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of by a Council. There are restrictions on the grant of leases and licences and the way Community land can be used. A plan of management, adopted by Council, is required for all Community land and details the specific uses and management of the land.

Operational Land – Operational Land has no special restrictions and may be managed as private land which may not be made available to the public. 

Public land is any land (including a public reserve) that is owned or under the control of a Council. Public land does not include a road or a regional park under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.