Did you know that there is around 34 million hectares of Crown land in NSW, covering 42 per cent of the State? Crown land is an important resource, and as such the NSW Government has released its first strategic plan for the management and use of Crown land across the State.
Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the Crown land 2031 strategy will ensure our Crown land is put to its best use to benefit communities.
“Crown land is community land, we want our communities to unlock its full potential to support not only the local economy, but also its heritage and cultural opportunities, while keeping it in public ownership,” Mrs Pavey said.
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said a Memorandum of Understanding between Crown Lands and Destination NSW provides a great opportunity to harness the tourism potential of Crown land.
“People know just how lucky we are to live in NSW, from the city, the coast, to western parts of the state – each community is vastly different, with its own unique characteristics.”
The strategic plan prioritises better community access to quality green, open, public space. From urban pocket parks to regional bushland, Crown land supports quality of life, attracts visitors and provides habitats for wildlife. The state will also partner with Aboriginal groups to advance Indigenous interests through land rights and native title and to protect sensitive cultural and environmental sites.
To view the State Strategic Plan for Crown land visit www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/ssp
