Crown land 2031 State Strategic Plan (PDF, 3.7 MB) vision for NSW is that our community has high aspirations to derive better value from public land to support resilient and prosperous communities.
The diversity and extent of the Crown estate means we will continue to play a lead role in land and asset management. Comprehensive planning, design, construction, and maintenance of structures will help to increase their life span, save money, and minimise impacts on Crown land reserves.
Current projects
As part of our State Strategic Plan (PDF, 3.7 MB), Crown Lands is focused on strengthening community connections with Crown land. This will be done by revitalising underutilised sites.
We are doing feasibility studies on potential future uses for both the Morpeth Railway Station and Cessnock School of Arts sites in the Hunter Valley.
Investigation into both sites is in its early stages. We have undertaken targeted preliminary consultation through stakeholder surveys for each site. This initial feedback will help inform the options reports.
Further community consultation on the future of the sites will occur once the reports are completed and ready for feedback.
We will keep stakeholders informed via this webpage as the projects progress.
The Narrandera Industrial Hall restoration project seeks to safely remediate the site and reopen it to the public.
Our priority is to maintain its historical significance and ensure public safety.
Summary
- Location: Narrandera Showground, Narrandera
- Dates: Hall closed from December 2024
- Traffic and pedestrian changes: The hall will be fenced off to ensure public safety.
Community consultation
Crown Lands recently asked the community for feedback on potential future uses of Narrandera Industrial Hall.
This feedback will help shape remediation options for the heritage-listed site and support planning for its future.
As part of this work, we also consulted with former hall managers to better understand the rich history of the site.
Feedback closed at 11:50 pm Thursday 3 April 2025.
To ensure public safety, the hall will remain fenced off.
Recent safety works
Temporary safety measures have been put in place at the site to prepare for detailed structural works. These include:
- temporary structural bracing to the southern elevation of the building to prevent the risk of failure impacting nearby buildings
- securing loose roof sheeting
- temporary fencing to secure the work site and manage public access.
Keeping up to date with our work
We will update this page as the project progresses.
To speak to an officer
Contact us and quote Narrandera Industrial Hall restoration.
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Completed projects
Summary
- Location: Jettys by the Lake, Illawarra
- Project investment: $500,000
- Dates: August 2023 to April 2024
What was done
- Phase 1 works included a mixture of bank stabilisation treatments along the southern end of the foreshore. Treatments included rock work and vegetation planting.
- Phase 2 works included a mixture of vegetation planting and rock work along the northern end of the foreshore.
- Both phases involved the replacement of non-compliant and failing seawall components with compliant structures and materials including geofabric and granite rocks.
What was gained
- Enhanced public safety and preservation of the foreshore from further erosion.
Related information
- Domestic Waterfront Licences Guidelines on the Crown Lands (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Draft Lake Illawarra Coastal Management Program | Our Wollongong (PDF, 1.3 MB)
To speak to an officer
Contact us and refer your enquiry to the Jettys by the Lake, Bank Stabilisation project.
Summary
- Location: Mannering Park, Central Coast
- Project investment: $600,000
- Dates: February 2024 to September 2024
What was done
- Approximately 100m of the seawall was replaced with a 2-course stepped sandstone block design.
What was gained
- Enhanced protection to the shoreline and wave energy dissipation.
- Safeguarded public access to the waterfront, footpath, cycleway, and council exercise equipment.
- Improved the aesthetic appeal of the seawall with a semi-natural appearance.
- Ensured the area remained accessible and enjoyable for locals and visitors well into the future.
To speak to an officer:
Contact us and refer your enquiry to the Mannering Park seawall project.
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Summary
- Location: Silverton
- Project investment: $2.5 million
- Dates: 15 December 2022 to 31 August 2023
What was done
- Implemented works identified in the Penrose Park Master Plan.
- Upgraded a select number of existing amenities, including the replacement of 4 amenities blocks that were approaching the end of their life and 3 new amenities blocks.
What was gained
- Replaced old units with modern prefabricated designs to enhance the visitor experience and increase the appeal of the reserve for overnight camping stays and day-use activities.
- Improved the safety and amenity at Penrose Park to offer more camping options and revitalised existing buildings and infrastructure.
- Kept the park open to campers during construction works due to the large size of the site (80 hectares).
To speak to an officer:
Contact us and refer your enquiry to the Penrose Park Bridge project.
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Summary
- Location: 17 Denison Street, Gloucester, NSW
- Project investment: $28,000 excluding GST
- Dates: September 2023 to July 2024
What was done
- Secured the site to prevent unauthorised access.
- Removed waste, rubbish, and flammable materials from buildings.
- Cleaned up the site, including landscaping and removal of weeds.
What was gained
- Reduced risks of unauthorised access, vandalism, and arson.
- Reduced potential hazards to the community from exposure to waste or hazardous materials.
- Prepared the site for future recreational or commercial development, strengthening community connections with Crown land.
To speak to an officer:
Contact us and refer your enquiry to the Site access works – 17 Denison Street, Gloucester project.
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