FAQs
What is a Master Plan?
A master plan is a dynamic, long‑term plan that guides future growth and development at a site. It integrates Council’s Strategies with the community’s values and vision for the future.
A master plan provides a set of actions for short (0-5 years), medium (5-10 years) or long term (10+ years) planning at a site. These actions will go on to inform future capital works projects, subject to funding and resourcing.
A master plan is supported by evidence such as engineering, architectural and ecological assessments, as well as discussions with key stakeholders, user groups and the general community. There are typically multiple opportunities to provide feedback throughout the process.
A master plan process is necessary for this site due to its large site area, complex site characteristics, varied competing community interests and large investment potential. The site area will require coordinated, holistic planning and strategic review.
How long will the master plan process take?
Master plans undergo multiple consultations before being finalised and adopted by Council. The process may take up to 24 months to ensure all opportunities and constraints are identified, and to ensure the community is properly consulted and reported on throughout the process.
When will changes happen?
The master plan will include a set of actions that relate to development at the site. Any changes would occur progressively over the long term, subject to funding and approvals.
Each action will have a time horizon for completion, being delivered in the short (0-5 years), medium (5-10 years) or long term (10+ years).
What activities and features does Sylvania Waters - Taren Point Recreation Precinct include?
The area is around 32 hectares in size and hosts a range of sports including athletics, AFL, touch football, oztag, rugby league, baseball, cricket, rugby union, tennis, badminton and pickleball. It includes multiple natural bushland reserves, as well as clubhouses, a youth centre, spectator seating, a playground, car parking facilities and public amenities.
What are the main limitations to these sites?
Land ownership and occupancy, utility easements, land use zoning and areas of environmental sensitivity are key considerations and constraints for the master plan.
Any future draft master plan will consider these issues as well as feedback gathered from stakeholders and the community.
Will facilities be moved?
The master plan will support the continued participation in sport and recreation at the site and explore opportunities to provide improved facilities for the community and sporting groups.
Council aims to maintain service provision as well as consider the safety, amenity and optimisation of the site.
A concept design will be prepared and exhibited for feedback in 2027, which will show if there are any changes to the spatial arrangement at the site.