NSW Government Opens Public Consultation for New Centennial Parklands Management Plan

The New South Wales Government has opened public consultation to inform a new Plan of Management for Centennial Parklands in Sydney, initiating a community feedback process led by Greater Sydney Parklands.

The consultation covers Centennial Park, Moore Park, and Queens Park, serving as the first stage in establishing a long-term plan for the care, use, and enhancement of the spaces. The upcoming document will replace the existing plan adopted in 2018 and will be the first developed since the establishment of Greater Sydney Parklands and subsequent reforms to the Greater Sydney Parklands Act.

According to the government, this initial phase of consultation will remain open until November 8, 2026. The process aims to collect data on how the public uses the spaces, what users value, and expectations for future management.

Community members can participate through various channels, including:
– Pop-up information sessions within the parklands
– User surveys
– Online focus groups
– Workshops with sporting, community, and stakeholder groups
– An online survey and interactive map on the project webpage
– Written submissions

The preparation of the draft plan will also integrate findings from previous consultations, including discussions concerning Moore Park South, Moore Park East, and engagement with the Aboriginal community.

Following the close of this phase, Greater Sydney Parklands plans to release a "What We Heard Report" summarizing public input. A draft Plan of Management is scheduled for public exhibition during a second round of consultation in mid-2027.

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