Proposed 21-year land lease for the One Tree Hill Scout Hall

Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to grant the Scout Association of Australia a 21-year land lease over a portion of Council-owned community land Lot, 123 McGilp Road, One Tree Hill, for the continued operation of the Scout Hall. 

The One Tree Hill Scout Group has occupied the site since 2005, providing an established community facility for local young people and the wider One Tree Hill community. Following Development Approval, the Scout Group constructed and retains ownership of the buildings and improvements on the leased portion of Council-owned land. 

The proposed land lease would provide long-term security for the Group to continue operating, maintaining and improving the Scout Hall and associated facilities. It would also support future planning and applications for external grant funding to invest in the facilities. 

As the proposed land lease would alienate community land for a period exceeding five years, Council is required to undertake community consultation in accordance with Section 202(2) of the Local Government Act 1999, in accordance with the requirements of the Community Engagement Charter 

A 21-year term is proposed in recognition of the Group’s long-standing use of the site, its capital investment and ownership of the buildings and improvements, and the ongoing community benefit provided through scouting activities. 

Figure 1 - Lot 123 McGilp Road, ONE TREE HILL SA 5114. The portion of the land comprised in CT Volume 5518 Folio 674, being the area including the Scout Hall and triple car garage as highlighted on the site plan in orange.

Share your views

Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed lease in accordance with Section 202 of the Local Government Act 1999.  

We invite you to share your views or raise any concerns about the proposed lease. Your feedback will help Council decide whether to proceed with the proposal.  

You can provide your feedback in the following ways:  

Online: complete the submission form on this page.   

Email: [email protected]  

Mail:  

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Community Engagement   

City of Playford  

12 Bishopstone Road  

Davoren Park, SA, 5113  

Community consultation is open until 9 December 2026  

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Mike McKenzie on 8256 0333 or email [email protected]