Institutional land
Find out about Institutional trust land under Crown Lands, including its management, purpose, and the differences between public and private trust land
What is institutional trust land?
Institutional trust land is for public halls, including schools of arts, mechanics institutes and literary institutes, are part of this network and are managed by volunteers, non-profits, and local councils ensuring it serves community needs. This category of Crown land remains accessible and is overseen by the NSW Government for efficient use.
Institutional public trust land
Institutional public trust land is a specific category of Crown land set aside for public institutions. This land is managed to ensure it is used for its intended purpose and remains accessible to the public. The NSW Government oversees the management of this land to ensure it is used efficiently and effectively, providing benefits to the community.
Institutional private trust land
Institutional private trust land under Crown Lands NSW refers to land managed by private trustees for public institutions. The key difference from institutional public trust land is that it is managed by private trustees rather than the government.
Management and regulations
The management of institutional trust land involves ensuring that the land is used for its intended purpose and remains accessible to the public. Trustees are responsible for maintaining the land and ensuring it serves the community's needs. Both private and public institutional trustees must comply with specific regulations and guidelines set out in Crown Land Management Act 2016.