City of Playford | Proposed Sportsgrounds Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) and Shared Use Agreement Term

Overview

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This consultation has now closed.

Thank you for those who made a submission on this project.

During the consultation period, there were 576 unique views of the project listing on Playford’s Engagement Hub page, 371 document downloads and 46 submissions received from the community.

We are pleased to share the What We Heard report which is available in the Document Library and provides:

An overview of the consultation process and participation
A summary of community submissions
Council’s response to feedback

Where we are up to – Council Resolution (25 February 2025)

The What We Heard Report was presented at Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 25 February 2025 for Council resolution (below). You can view the full Council report here: Agenda of Ordinary Council - Tuesday, 25 February 2025 (page 52)

Council resolution (6149):

Notes the submissions received from the public consultation undertaken in relation to the proposed community land management plan for the land contained in Certificate of Title Volume 6288 Folio 348 and Certificate of Title Volume 6305 Folio 47 (the Land) as contained in Attachment 2 being the What We Heard Report.

Notes the Land, whist not currently owned by the Council or under the Council’s care control and management, is intended to vest in the Council in due course.

Having considered the submissions received from the public consultation undertaken by the Council in relation to the proposed community land management plan for the Land, and the relevant principles in Section 8 of the Local Government Act 1999 adopts pursuant to Section 196 of the Local Government Act 1999 the Sportsgrounds Community Land Management Plan set out in Attachment 1 being the Draft Community Land Management Plan 1 – Sportsgrounds the Land with effect from the date the Land vests in the Council.

Notes the Chief Executive Officer will at the earliest opportunity present a report to the Council regarding the proposed 42-year shared use agreement for the Council’s consideration.

Project Background

Consultation open from Monday 13 January 2025 to 5pm Monday 10 February 2025

Having places to connect, play sport and socialise is essential to building a strong, vibrant community.

As Playford continues to grow rapidly, there is an increasing demand for Council to provide more of these places across our city, so our community can get outdoors, be active and build connections.

Riverlea Park, located in our city’s west is being developed by Walker Corporation and is expected to be home to 40,000 people. These members of our community will want and deserve access to sport and recreation.

Council’s Sports Facility Strategy has highlighted that the Riverlea Park will require access to at least two district and one regional sports facilities into the future to support our growing population.

One of the ways that the strategy proposes to best achieve this, is for Council to build strategic partnerships with education providers, developers, and other key stakeholders. These partnerships aim to deliver shared-use facilities that provide the entire community with quality recreational spaces, while ensuring timely delivery and financially sustainable outcomes for our community.

Council has the opportunity to partner with Walker Corporation and Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) to develop a shared-use recreation and community facility, co-located with educational services, in a future stage of Riverlea Park.

What is being proposed?

Council is proposing to consider including these parcels of community land, within the Sportsground Community Land Management Plan and to potentially enter into a Shared Use Agreement with Catholic Education South Australia. This will allow for shared use of the recreational facilities, shared costs of maintenance and community access to the schools indoor and outdoor recreation facilities to maximise uses of the site and benefit to the community.

The Shared Use Agreement is applicable to a portion of Council land with the balance of the land retained for exclusive use by the community. The community will also gain access to the school indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

The key principles of the Shared Use Agreement include:

Council owned shared-use sportsgrounds:
- Community access to sportsgrounds outside of school hours.
- School access to sportsgrounds during school hours.
School owned shared-use indoor and outdoor recreation facilities:
- Community access to indoor and outdoor recreation facilities during mutually agreed hours.
Council owned sports and other community facilities (not included in the Shared Use Agreement):
- Community access to sports and other community facilities at all times.
That operational costs will be shared for the shared-use areas.

Why are we proposing to enter a Shared Use Agreement?

A Shared Use Agreement provides a cost effective way for Council to develop and maintain the sporting infrastructure the community requires. This particular agreement will facilitate the community having access to the schools indoor and outdoor recreation facilities without having to pay to build this infrastructure. This Shared Use Agreement is only applicable over a portion of the whole Riverlea Park District Sportsground therefore not all the community land will have a Shared Use Agreement over it.

Why is the Shared Use Agreement 42 years?

The Shared Use Agreement is proposed for 42 years. A school campus is a significant investment and a long-term agreement is required to deliver the provision of recreational space that aligns to the school and community needs. This is the maximum time that Council can enter into an agreement in accordance with the Local Government Act 1991.

Before we make any decisions on the draft Sportsgrounds Community Land Management Plan and proposed Shared Use Agreement, we are consulting the public to ensure community input is considered. We are specifically conducting public consultation on:

The below image provides an indication of the location of the land, subject to survey. Refer to the document library and image gallery on this page for further information including a high-level draft concept plan on the facility which is subject to change.

1. The addition of a district level sportsground in Riverlea to the Sportsground Community Land Management Plan (portions of land contained in Allotment 9010 Legoe Road, Riverlea park in Certificate of Title Volume 6288 Folio 348 and Allotment 9140 Legoe Road, Riverlea Park in Certificate of Title Volume 6305 Folio 47. (Refer to reference map in document library)

2. To enter a non-exclusive Shared Use Agreement with Catholic Education South Australia for a term intended to be forty-two (42) years.

The below image provides an indication of the location of land, subject to survey. Refer to the document library and image gallery on this page for further information including high-level draft concept plan on the facility which is subject to change.

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Project Document Library

Community members are encouraged to read the following documents before making a submission.

Hard copies are available from our Customer Contact locations:

Playford Civic Centre,12 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth and Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, Munno Para

Draft Sportsgrounds CLMP

CLMP Riverlea Reference Map

What We Heard Report

Image Gallery (Maps)

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Frequently Asked Questions

All land owned by Council or under a Council’s care, control and management, other than roads or land owned as freehold land, is classified as community land. Examples of community land include:

Recreation parks and reserves.
Sportsgrounds.
Undeveloped open space.
Walking trails.
Drainage reserves.
Community buildings.

Land not owned by Council, but under Council care and control is indicated in a Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) typically as Crown Land, which is owned by the State Government. Crown Land is dedicated to a Council for operating and maintaining and must be used for a specific public purpose which is determined by the State Government.

Community land is held for the enjoyment and benefit of the community.

For the most part, community land is freely accessible by members of the public, however access to community land may be affected if there is a safety risk or if there is an agreement to permit exclusive access for a period of time.

Under the Local Government Act 1999, community land may have a lease, licence or permit issued for a tenant (such as a sporting club), user group or hirer to have exclusive or nonexclusive access for a prescribed period. Council considers each tenant, user group or hirer’s suitability in line with the CLMP for the applicable land.

The Community Land Register includes information regarding the primary tenants of community land and is available to view on Council’s website here.

Not all land held by a council is classified as community land. A council may own ‘freehold’ land, an example of which may include land on which a council depot or offices are located. These do not require a CLMP.

Road reserves are not classified as community land and therefore are not reflected in a CLMP.

The road reserve is the section of land between private property which typically comprises elements including:

Public road.
Nature strip or verge.
Footpath or cycle way.
Drains or culverts.

CLMPs are a set of documents determined by council which clearly outline how a council manages community land which they either own or which is under its care and control. CLMPs explain the way in which the land is to be used. Additional information about Council’s existing CLMPs can be found here.

CLMPs set out the following:

Land information and categorisation.
Purpose for which the land is held.
Proposals for managing the land.
Lease and licence provisions.
Objectives and performance measurements.
Why and when land is managed.

Section 196 of the Local Government Act 1999 requires each council to prepare and adopt management plans for its community land. The CLMPs group all community land into categories to clearly define how they will be managed. Council has a responsibility to current and future generations to care for and preserve community land within the City of Playford, and CLMPs are part of Council formalising this commitment.

Community land is grouped into specific categories according to its role and intended use. The table below shows how we have done this.

Categorisation is an effective way to focus on the essential aspects of each parcel of land as many have identical or similar functions. With approximately 1100 parcels of community land in Playford it is not feasible to have an individual plan for each parcel.

Each category may apply to one or more separate land parcels depending upon the land’s physical characteristics, associated infrastructure, use and management objectives.

Council must keep a register of community land, which is separate to the CLMPs and usually in the form of a spreadsheet. The register must contain the below information for each parcel of community land:

The legal description of the land.
Certificate of title, allotment number and deposited plan.
Street address.
Property owner.
Any lease or licence granted over land.

Any lease or licence granted over the land. The Community Land Register will be available on Council’s website after Council has endorsed the CLMPs. The register will be updated periodically.

CLMPs are not stand-alone documents. They are updated and categorised with reference to, and are consistent with, all documents within Council’s strategic planning framework. The CLMP is not a day-to-day operational document but rather a measure of accountability in public asset management and a reference document for members of the public who wish to know more about Council’s management of land.

Council is focused on its role in supporting growth within our Playford community. The Walker Corporations’ Riverlea development will bring significant residential growth and business opportunities to our region. The Walker Corporation is required to provide a portion of their development for public use and open space. The land mentioned in the community engagement materials may be vested to Council as sporting grounds.

Council’s role is to ensure the care and maintenance for open and public spaces is in keeping with Council and community expectations, as outlined in Council’s CLMP for Sportsgrounds. The CLMP engagement process enables Council to seek the views of the community prior to receiving the land, on how it should be accessed or used.

A Shared Use Agreement (or Licence Agreement per the definition under the Local Government Act 1999) is a non-exclusive agreement where one party grants to another party the right to use their property. In this instance the parties are the Council, Catholic Education South Australia and the property being referred to is community land. Shared use is only considered by Council when there is a beneficial outcome for the community in doing so.

The Shared Use Agreement only allows school access to a part of the sportsground in school hours. This proposal would allow community access to the said land outside school hours, maximising the space’s use, sharing operating costs and to support community connections.

No. Council is seeking the views of the community prior to considering any information about a shared arrangement, or making any potential decision about the shared use of the land.

The term is currently being negotiated and is intended to be 42 years. A council is required to consult with the community if the agreement is intended for a term greater than 5 years but no more than 42 years as per Section 202 of the Local Government Act 1999.

Through the community engagement process, Council seeks community input on the CLMP and Shared Use Agreement. Engagement is open for 28 days, under Council’s Community Engagement Policy. Community can consider the information and provide feedback or a submission on the term, location and use of the land. This information is all contained in the public consultation materials.

Public notice of the engagement will be provided in The Advertiser and posted on Council’s Engagement Hub and website to ensure our community is informed about their opportunity to share their views or make a submission. Hard copies of all relevant documents and forms to submit feedback will be available at Customer Contact locations at Playford Civic Centre and Stretton Centre.

Submit your feedback online, in person, by email, or by mail:

Online: Submit via the survey link on this page • In person:
Drop off forms at:
- Playford Civic Centre, 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
- Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, Munno Para
By email: Send to connected@playford.sa.gov.au
By mail: Address to Community Engagement, Reply Paid, 12 Bishopstone Road, Davoren Park, SA 5113

For questions, contact us at 8256 0333 or email connected@playford.sa.gov.au

At the conclusion of the consultation period, the feedback from the community will be collated and analysed, and shared back with the Council and community via a What We Heard Report. Council will consider this information prior to making a decision about the land, its classification under the CLMP, the term of any agreement for the use of land and the Shared Use Agreement arrangements.

Any questions about this process can be submitted via email connected@playford.sa.gov.au or 8256 0333.