Figure 1 Concord Oval study area

1.3 Land to which this Plan of Management applies

This Plan of Management applies to Concord Oval, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Concord Oval study area

Key features of Concord Oval include:  a first-class sporting field available for public access when not in use for organised sport  Centre of Excellence leased by West Tigers Rugby League Club  administrative and playing facilities for key users  community rooms and café  indoor community recreation centre, and public parking  open space for informal recreation  link to the Parramatta River via the open space of St Luke’s and Cintra Parks  proximity to Westconnex, the Parramatta Road transport corridor and the proposed Burwood North Metro Station.

1.4 Objectives of this Plan of Management

This Plan of Management will update the 2012 Plan of Management as it applies to the study area and provide a holistic framework for the ongoing management, use, improvement and maintenance of Concord Oval for the next 10 years. The objectives of this plan are to:  provide a framework for the ongoing use, maintenance and management of Concord Oval  comply with relevant legislation, particularly the Crown Land Management Act 2016, Native Title Act 1993, and the Local Government Act 1993  be consistent with the City of Canada Bay’s relevant strategies, plans and policies  reflect the values and expectations of the community, user groups, local residents, and all other users who will use and enjoy Concord Oval  protect, enhance and balance the recreational, community, cultural heritage, environmental and open space values  guide future uses and developments of Concord Oval  authorise leases, licences and other estates on the land with provision for the addition of a reserve purpose by the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act to facilitate certain use agreements  categorise areas of land within Concord Oval to reflect proposed uses  include clear and achievable management strategies, actions and performance targets which reflects Council’s corporate planning goals and plans  identify priorities for the allocation of resources to inform future capital works and maintenance programs consistent with identified community needs.

1.5 Process of preparing this Plan of Management

1.5.1 Introduction

The process of preparing this Plan of Management is outlined below in Figure 2.