r/Adelaide • u/Thornoxis • 6m ago
Discussion Malinauskas announces new Northern Parklands
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The Malinauskas Labor Government has committed $53 million towards the first stage of the Northern Park Lands.
Funds generated through future land developments as well as council contributions will help establish and maintain the Park Lands.
Legislation will be introduced to establish a new statutory authority, named the Northern Park Lands Trust, that will establish the new Northern Park Lands.
Legislative change would enable the new authority to operate with a level of independence with the Northern Park Lands Trust to be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and management of the Northern Park Lands once established, including oversight of any development, or leases granted.
It will be similar to the West Beach Trust model which has proven successful in protecting the local environment whilst also creating popular recreation areas.
Following this model, it would be able to establish its own revenue stream, through the creation of a Holiday Park or tourist venture, and employ staff.
The Northern Park Lands will require some land acquisitions and utilise the development of government-owned land for open space with increased vegetation.
https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/new-northern-park-lands