NSW Government
Crown Lands

Asset management

Managing assets to ensure safety, sustainability, and community benefit across NSW

Pathway winds into garden outside Broken Hill Court House, Broken Hill NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Adam Edwards
 

Protecting and enhancing Crown land supports business, tourism, recreation, well-being, and biodiversity. We maintain, monitor, and manage infrastructure programs and deliver projects to enhance Crown land. 

Asset management approach

We oversee various assets, including bushfire mitigation infrastructure, coastal infrastructure, walking tracks, dams, lighthouses, and historical buildings. Additionally, we assist Crown land managers in managing land and built assets on reserves including holiday parks, showgrounds, racecourses, clubs, and halls.

Our approach focuses on comprehensive planning, design, construction, and maintenance. This approach extends the lifespan of structures, saves money, and minimises impacts on Crown land reserves. We collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure our assets meet community needs. 

Guiding principles

Our built asset management plan is guided by the NSW Government Treasury Asset Management Policy for the NSW Public Sector (PDF, 415 KB).

  1. Core Requirement 1 – Asset Management Principles

    We ensure all assets within the policy and under our control are managed according to the NSW Government’s asset management principles.

  2. Core Requirement 2 – Asset Management Framework

    An Asset Management Framework has been established and maintained, aligning with policy requirements. This includes a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), an Asset Management Policy, Asset Management Plans (AMPs), and an Asset Register.

  3. Core Requirement 3 – Policy compliance and disclosures

    We annually certify our compliance with core requirements 1 and 2 of the Asset Management Policy for the NSW Public Sector and periodically assess our asset management maturity in line with asset management assurance requirements.

A collaborative effort between government, volunteer groups and private contractors has seen passenger services resume on the iconic Zig Zag Railway.

Crown land managers

Crown land managers play a vital role in the care, control, and management of Crown reserves on behalf of the people of NSW. These managers include local councils, incorporated associations, not-for-profit corporations, and approximately 600 individual volunteer boards. They ensure Crown land is managed effectively and sustainably, providing services that best meet local community needs.

Community involvement

Community involvement is crucial to our asset management process. We engage with local communities to gather feedback and ensure our projects meet their needs. This collaborative approach helps us create and maintain assets valued by the community, contributing to the area's overall wellbeing.

Current projects

Our projects are aimed at improving and maintaining Crown land assets and managing risk. These include developing new facilities, upgrading existing infrastructure, and managing safety hazards. Each project is carefully planned and executed to align with our overall strategy and deliver maximum community benefit.