Council reserves amendments

We are proposing to include a number of new sub-clauses relating to the use of Council reserves.

These changes affect sections 113, 121, 122 and 123.

Current:

New sub-clause.

Original proposed change:

A person must not, without a permit, access land via a Council Reserve.

Rationale for original proposed change:

This will provide protection to Council reserve from damage due to private construction works.

Outcome and amendment:

Amendment carried with alternate wording:

121 (3) A person must not, without a permit, access residential land from a Council reserve for the purpose of Building Activity.

(4) A person must not, without a permit, carry out any Building Activity in a Council reserve.

Current:

New sub-clause.

Original proposed change:

A person must not, without a permit, conduct any repairs, maintenance, construction or demolition works in a Council reserve.

Rationale for original proposed change:

This will prevent works external to Council and Council-engaged contractors from affecting Council reserves.

Outcome and amendment:

Amendment carried with alternate wording: A person must not, without a permit, carry out any Building Activity in a Council reserve.

Current:

Engage in, play or practice golf, archery or any other game that may interfere with the use or the enjoyment of the reserve by any other person.

Original proposed change:

Engage in, play or practice any game that may interfere with the use or the enjoyment of the reserve by any other person.

Rationale for original proposed change:

This will ensure public safety is maintained and reduce high-risk activities.

Outcome and amendment:

Amendment carried with alternate wording: engage in, play or practice any game that may interfere with the use or enjoyment of the reserve by any other person;

Current:

New sub-clause.

Original proposed change:

Engage in, play or practice golf, archery or any other game that may interfere with the use or the enjoyment of the reserve by any other person.

Rationale for original proposed change:

This will ensure pubic safety is maintained and reduce high-risk activities.

Outcome and amendment:

Amendment carried with alternate wording: in any Council reserve engage in, play or practice golf or archery;