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Seaforth Oval Reserve Plan of Management (draft)

Improving sport and recreation opportunities

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A draft Seaforth Oval Reserve Plan of Management (draft PoM) has been prepared to enable
Council to improve sport and recreation opportunities to better meet community needs and to
incorporate additional Crown land into Seaforth Oval Reserve (the Reserve). Proposed
improvements include a new intermediate to advanced level bike park.

Project update - May 2025

Project update - late May 2025

We've developed a draft Plan of Management (PoM) that outlines the community's vision and proposes actions to meet current and future community needs. These include:

  • a new intermediate to advanced level bike park
  • reviewing car parking, internal roads and traffic flow
  • new/improved sports facilities and playing surfaces
  • new park facilities e.g. upgraded basketball court, playground and trails
  • minor upgrades to the Pavilion including to the amenities
  • improved bushland management
  • authorisation of leases, licences and other agreements for use of the Reserve.

    Development of the draft PoM and the proposed actions was guided by relevant Council strategic directions and feedback received during Stage 1 consultation.

    We reviewed your feedback as part of Stage 1 consultation and presented a report on the consultation outcomes, including all comments received and the draft PoM to Council's May meeting:

    • View the Council Report
    • View the Council Minutes

    Background

    Project background

    The reserve provides many opportunities for our community to increase their social, mental and physical health and wellbeing. From using the community centre to organised sport including soccer, cricket and little athletics, to walking the dog, enjoying the playground and basketball hoop, casual gatherings and connecting to trails in the picturesque Garigal National Park, the reserve has so much to offer.

    A new Seaforth Oval Reserve Plan of Management is required to:

    • meet Council's obligations under the Crown Land Management Act 2016
    • enable a new intermediate to advanced level bike park to be built on Crown land
    • incorporate the additional Crown land (27,500 square metres) to the south of Seaforth Oval Reserve into the Plan of Management
    • review and update commitments regarding the current and future use of the oval and its management, in consultation with the community to ensure that the site and facilities continue to meet the needs of users.

    Our community’s feedback is useful for understanding the current and desired use of the Reserve and has helped guide the preparation of the draft PoM.

    Community engagement

    Engagement outcomes

    From 25 August 2023 to Wednesday 27 September 2023, Stage 1 community and stakeholder engagement was undertaken to gather ideas for the draft PoM and we heard from over 500 community members.

    Your feedback highlighted how well-used and important this reserve is to residents, visitors, sporting and community groups.

    Your feedback was useful for understanding the current and desired use of the reserve and has helped guide the preparation of the draft PoM.

    Read the Stage 1 Community Engagement Report open in new window

    What you told us

    Here are the key themes from your Stage 1 community and stakeholder engagement:

    What happened next?

    The draft Plan of Management was sent to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (the Department) on 20 August 2024 for their review and consent to publicly exhibit.

    In December 2024 the Department advised they support the draft PoM being placed on public exhibition with some minor amendments.

    Council was appointed as Crown land manager of additional Crown land which has been included in the draft PoM. The draft PoM is now on public exhibition until 6 July 2025.

    FAQs

    Frequently asked questions

    • Why are we preparing a new PoM?
    • What is Crown land and how is it managed?
    • What are the advantages of Council becoming manager of the additional Crown land?

    FAQ

    • Why are we preparing a new PoM?
    • A new Seaforth Oval Reserve Plan of Management is required to:

      • meet Council's obligations under the Crown Land Management Act 2016
      • enable a new intermediate to advanced level bike park to be built on Crown land
      • incorporate the additional Crown land (27,500 square metres) to the south of Seaforth Oval Reserve into the Plan of Management
      • review and update commitments regarding the current and future use of the oval and its management, in consultation with the community to ensure that the site and facilities continue to meet the needs of users.
    • What is Crown land and how is it managed?
    • Crown land is owned and managed by the NSW Government.

      42% of all land in NSW is Crown land and may include parks, reserves, sportsfields, roads, cemeteries, pastoral leases and other land uses. In NSW Crown land is managed by the NSW Department of Industry.

      The Minister responsible for Crown land can appoint Council as the Crown land manager for a Crown land reserve. Council is then responsible for its care, control and management. The land must be managed in accordance with the Crown Land Management Act 2016 and the Local Government Act 1993.

      Seaforth Oval Reserve is Crown land and Council is the Crown land manager.

    • What are the advantages of Council becoming manager of the additional Crown land?
    • The additional piece of Crown land has not been actively managed in recent years. On 16 May 2025 Council was appointed Crown land manager of this additional land and is now responsible for its care, control and management. This includes protecting the Duffys Forest Endangered Ecological Community that is present here as well as weed and bush fire management. The majority of the 27,500m2 area is bushland, with the small cleared area providing additional space for the bike park.

    • Why is a new bike park proposed for Seaforth?
    • The location of the proposed Seaforth Bike Park was confirmed through adoption of the Let’s Play! Northern Beaches Open Space and Outdoor Recreation Strategy and Action Plan 2022 (see Document Library).

      Council is committed to better meeting the needs of bike riders on the Northern Beaches and providing opportunities for healthy active lifestyles. Council has been listening to riders and has taken on board their feedback.

      Following extensive consultation with riders a need was identified for an intermediate to advanced level bike park in the southern area of the Northern Beaches. This was confirmed through Council Resolution (Resolution 285/20, 27 October 2020, Item 13.15) that Council:

      ‘… Seek suitable sites for a new bike park in the local area in consultation with riders …’

      In response a review of potential sites was undertaken which included consideration of space availability, permissibility, site suitability, access and connectivity, quality of and access to amenities, consistency with existing uses and potential impacts including on neighbouring residences and the environment.

      Seaforth Oval Reserve and the adjoining Crown land was identified as the preferred location. The southern area of Seaforth Oval Reserve includes an informal carpark and a cleared area used for occasional storage of materials. The footprint and detailed design of the bike park has not been finalised but will potentially include the cleared area and some of the informal carpark. See site plan in the Document Library for further detail.

      The proposed intermediate to advanced level style bike park will complement the nearby junior level Grove Bike Park.

      Detailed design of the bike park will be undertaken in consultation with riders with works proposed to commence in 2025-26.

    • How is the bike park being funded?
    • The bike park is identified in Council's Delivery Program 2024-28. Detailed design and works are proposed to commence in 2025-26 and will be funded from Development Contributions.

    • Can I be involved in the detailed design of the bike park?
    • Council is working closely with Trailcare (a local rider advocacy group) on the draft design of the bike park.

      If you are interested in being involved in the detailed design of the bike park you can register your interest by emailing us at council.northernbeaches@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au with "Seaforth Oval Reserve Bike Park Design Working Group EOI" as the subject line.

      Depending on the level of interest received a formal nomination and selection process may be undertaken.

    • What about the environment?
    • An environmental review has been completed for the proposed bike park. The location and design considers minimising any impact on the surrounding bushland. The outcomes of the review found that the overall likely impact is not significant.

      However, depending on what further works are proposed in the Seaforth Oval Reserve Plan of Management, additional environmental reviews may be required and control measures identified.

      Council will continue to conduct bushland management activities.

    • What about the Duffys Forest Endangered Ecological Community (EEC)?
    • There is Duffys Forest EEC present at Seaforth Oval Reserve and the adjoining Crown land. There is no impact on EEC as part of this project.

      A Bushland Management Plan for the Duffys Forest Endangered Ecological Community (the Plan) around Seaforth Oval Reserve Carpark was prepared in 2007. The Plan assists with the long-term management of the Duffys Forest and responds to proposed redevelopment of the access road and carpark for Seaforth Oval Reserve (which has now been completed).

      Areas of Duffys Forest EEC are fenced off to minimise disturbance and many of the actions in the Plan have been completed. The new Seaforth Oval Reserve PoM will continue to implement ongoing actions for the management of the Duffys Forest EEC.

    Resources

    Resources

    • Seaforth Oval Reserve Site Plan
      PDF (2.26 MB)
    • Council Meeting Minutes - 20 May 2025 (pg 17)
      PDF (464.55 KB)
    • Council Meeting Report 20 May 2025 (pg 49)
      PDF (1.53 MB)
    • Council Meeting Minutes 27 October 2020 (pg 20)
      PDF (428.28 KB)
    • Let's Play! Open Space and Outdoor Recreation Strategy and Action Plan
      PDF (12.61 MB)
    • Plan of Management for Seaforth Oval, Keirle Park and Tania Park 2004
      PDF (1.98 MB)

    Document Library

    • Seaforth Oval Reserve Site Plan
      PDF (2.26 MB)
    • Council Meeting Minutes - 20 May 2025 (pg 17)
      PDF (464.55 KB)
    • Council Meeting Report 20 May 2025 (pg 49)
      PDF (1.53 MB)
    • Council Meeting Minutes 27 October 2020 (pg 20)
      PDF (428.28 KB)
    • Let's Play! Open Space and Outdoor Recreation Strategy and Action Plan
      PDF (12.61 MB)
    • Plan of Management for Seaforth Oval, Keirle Park and Tania Park 2004
      PDF (1.98 MB)
    • View the draft PoM

    • View our Easy Read draft PoM

    Have your say**

    We want to hear your thoughts, so please take a moment to fill out a quick survey or email your submission to share your feedback on the draft PoM.

    If you need to speak to someone before you make a submission, please book a call (between 12 and 26 June).

    Indicative timeline

    • Timeline item 1 - complete

      Sep 2023: Community survey and ideas gathering

    • Timeline item 2 - complete

      Oct 2023: Review feedback

    • Timeline item 3 - complete

      Late 2023 - Early 2024: Prepare draft PoM

    • Timeline item 4 - complete

      Aug 2024: Reported draft PoM to NSW Government

    • Timeline item 5 - complete

      May 2025: Report draft PoM to Council

      Requested public exhibition

    • Timeline item 6 - active

      May - Jul 2025: Public exhibition of draft PoM

      We want to hear your thoughts on the draft Plan of Management

    • Timeline item 7 - incomplete

      Aug - Sep 2025: Review feedback received on draft PoM

      We'll review the feedback you provide, and update the Plan of Management as appropriate

    • Timeline item 8 - incomplete

      Late 2025: Report to Council requesting adoption of final draft PoM

    Chat to the team - Seaforth PoM


    Community Pop-up

    Come and chat to the project team

    Tuesday 24 June 2025 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

    Seaforth Community & Sporting Pavilion (inside)

    Key Dates

    Tuesday 24 June 2025 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

    Seaforth Community & Sporting Pavilion (inside)


    Book a call

    Book a call with the project team to learn more about the draft Seaforth Oval Reserve PoM and have your questions answered prior to making a submission.

    Simply select the date, an available time, enter your details and then click submit. Once you've made your booking, you will receive a confirmation email with a link for a Teams call. If you're having trouble with the booking system, please call us on 1300 434 434 (during business hours).

    Time slot options:

    • Thursday 12 June 2.30-5.30pm
    • Tuesday 17 June 8.30-11.30am
    • Monday 23 June 11.30am-2.30pm
    • Thursday 26 June 8.30-11.30am

    If none of these times suit you please call us on 1300 434 434 to arrange another time with the project team.

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    Location map

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    Image showing a footptrint of Seaforth Oval Reserve Proposed Bike Park

    Have an enquiry?

    Contact Information
    Name Open Space Planning Team
    Phone 1300 434 434
    Email council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
    In writing

    marked 'Seaforth Oval Reserve Plan of Management’, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655.

    *The submissions count is manually updated and only indicative until the final report is published. It reflects the total online contributions received only.
    Duplicate submissions will be counted as one unique submission.

    **All submissions in their entirety are made publicly available in the Community Engagement Report. Personal identifying information, and content which is discriminatory, hateful or which may defame, offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate will be redacted.



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