Rapid Bay Camping Ground - we're updating the Community Land Management Plan

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Learn more about the Rapid Bay Camping Ground CLMP

Council is updating the Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) for the Rapid Bay Camping Ground to ensure it is fit-for-purpose, reflects current infrastructure needs and aligns with the Management Plan for the Normanville Jetty Holiday Park. This process ensures the CLMP remains current, considers the future potential of the site and responds to the needs of stakeholders and the community.

The proposed amendments:

  • Expand sections on leases, licences and short-term permits.
  • Introduce new provisions that better reflect Council’s intentions for how the land is used.
  • Optimise current and future uses of the site for the benefit of campers, visitors and the broader community.

The updated CLMP (Business Premises) – Rapid Bay Camping Ground has been prepared and is now open for public comment for from Tuesday 30 September to Thursday 30 October, in line with legislative requirements and Council’s Public Consultation Policy.

You can download a copy of the updated CLMP from this page and copies are available to view at the Council Office, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, please ask them using the 'Questions' tool below. That way we can provide a response that everyone can read.

How you can make comment:

  • Complete the Comment Form here on Your Say Yankalilla
  • Provide your written comments to participate@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
  • Post your written comments to PO Box 9, Yankalilla 5203
  • Prefer a conversation? Contact Council staff to arrange a time to discuss on (08) 8558 0200 or email council@yankalilla.sa.gov.au

Learn more about the Rapid Bay Camping Ground CLMP

Council is updating the Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) for the Rapid Bay Camping Ground to ensure it is fit-for-purpose, reflects current infrastructure needs and aligns with the Management Plan for the Normanville Jetty Holiday Park. This process ensures the CLMP remains current, considers the future potential of the site and responds to the needs of stakeholders and the community.

The proposed amendments:

  • Expand sections on leases, licences and short-term permits.
  • Introduce new provisions that better reflect Council’s intentions for how the land is used.
  • Optimise current and future uses of the site for the benefit of campers, visitors and the broader community.

The updated CLMP (Business Premises) – Rapid Bay Camping Ground has been prepared and is now open for public comment for from Tuesday 30 September to Thursday 30 October, in line with legislative requirements and Council’s Public Consultation Policy.

You can download a copy of the updated CLMP from this page and copies are available to view at the Council Office, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, please ask them using the 'Questions' tool below. That way we can provide a response that everyone can read.

How you can make comment:

  • Complete the Comment Form here on Your Say Yankalilla
  • Provide your written comments to participate@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
  • Post your written comments to PO Box 9, Yankalilla 5203
  • Prefer a conversation? Contact Council staff to arrange a time to discuss on (08) 8558 0200 or email council@yankalilla.sa.gov.au

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  • Share What if any protections are being put in place to ensure that the natural environment are being protected? What impacts will any of the proposed changes have on the local wild life? As this land has been set aside for community recreation, what measures are in place to ensure any changes will not prevent to use of the space for all members of the community? If the intention is for business to profit from the changes then profits should be returned to the community as the land belong to them and with a percentage used to conserve and protect the area on Facebook Share What if any protections are being put in place to ensure that the natural environment are being protected? What impacts will any of the proposed changes have on the local wild life? As this land has been set aside for community recreation, what measures are in place to ensure any changes will not prevent to use of the space for all members of the community? If the intention is for business to profit from the changes then profits should be returned to the community as the land belong to them and with a percentage used to conserve and protect the area on Twitter Share What if any protections are being put in place to ensure that the natural environment are being protected? What impacts will any of the proposed changes have on the local wild life? As this land has been set aside for community recreation, what measures are in place to ensure any changes will not prevent to use of the space for all members of the community? If the intention is for business to profit from the changes then profits should be returned to the community as the land belong to them and with a percentage used to conserve and protect the area on Linkedin Email What if any protections are being put in place to ensure that the natural environment are being protected? What impacts will any of the proposed changes have on the local wild life? As this land has been set aside for community recreation, what measures are in place to ensure any changes will not prevent to use of the space for all members of the community? If the intention is for business to profit from the changes then profits should be returned to the community as the land belong to them and with a percentage used to conserve and protect the area link

    What if any protections are being put in place to ensure that the natural environment are being protected? What impacts will any of the proposed changes have on the local wild life? As this land has been set aside for community recreation, what measures are in place to ensure any changes will not prevent to use of the space for all members of the community? If the intention is for business to profit from the changes then profits should be returned to the community as the land belong to them and with a percentage used to conserve and protect the area

    Icyblu09 asked 7 days ago

    The Rapid Bay Camping Ground functions differently to a public park or open space and is governed by the Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) for the site. Its designation as a camping ground means it is managed to support visitor use and generate community benefit in a different way.

    Supporting Rapid Bay's natural assets and the wildlife found there are also important considerations.

    The questions you've raised will help inform the review of the CLMP for the camping ground - we have passed them on to Asset & Environment Team for their response.

  • Share hi , over the long weekend (4th,5th & 6th of October ) camp ground was extremely busy with most vehicle being 4wd & caravans , i personally viewed vehicle driven along the beach to the very end towards the cliff , rubbish blowing around & left on the beach & also campers washing dishes & disposing of soapy washer on the camp sight ground , also the just day visiting people in the carpark was also extremely busy & required extra rubbish bins , i would like to see better signs clearly saying rules & fines & and limit the number of vehicles on beach & in camp ground which soon will become dirt pitt again as grass will soon be gone , also a system in place for soapy water , perhaps camp ground should be moved to left hand side of creek on gravel & turn the existing camp site into a bbq park & playground with no vehicles on grass , i definitly would not like to see the existing camp site to increase in size as it would definitely impact the environment & natural beauty of Rapid bay on Facebook Share hi , over the long weekend (4th,5th & 6th of October ) camp ground was extremely busy with most vehicle being 4wd & caravans , i personally viewed vehicle driven along the beach to the very end towards the cliff , rubbish blowing around & left on the beach & also campers washing dishes & disposing of soapy washer on the camp sight ground , also the just day visiting people in the carpark was also extremely busy & required extra rubbish bins , i would like to see better signs clearly saying rules & fines & and limit the number of vehicles on beach & in camp ground which soon will become dirt pitt again as grass will soon be gone , also a system in place for soapy water , perhaps camp ground should be moved to left hand side of creek on gravel & turn the existing camp site into a bbq park & playground with no vehicles on grass , i definitly would not like to see the existing camp site to increase in size as it would definitely impact the environment & natural beauty of Rapid bay on Twitter Share hi , over the long weekend (4th,5th & 6th of October ) camp ground was extremely busy with most vehicle being 4wd & caravans , i personally viewed vehicle driven along the beach to the very end towards the cliff , rubbish blowing around & left on the beach & also campers washing dishes & disposing of soapy washer on the camp sight ground , also the just day visiting people in the carpark was also extremely busy & required extra rubbish bins , i would like to see better signs clearly saying rules & fines & and limit the number of vehicles on beach & in camp ground which soon will become dirt pitt again as grass will soon be gone , also a system in place for soapy water , perhaps camp ground should be moved to left hand side of creek on gravel & turn the existing camp site into a bbq park & playground with no vehicles on grass , i definitly would not like to see the existing camp site to increase in size as it would definitely impact the environment & natural beauty of Rapid bay on Linkedin Email hi , over the long weekend (4th,5th & 6th of October ) camp ground was extremely busy with most vehicle being 4wd & caravans , i personally viewed vehicle driven along the beach to the very end towards the cliff , rubbish blowing around & left on the beach & also campers washing dishes & disposing of soapy washer on the camp sight ground , also the just day visiting people in the carpark was also extremely busy & required extra rubbish bins , i would like to see better signs clearly saying rules & fines & and limit the number of vehicles on beach & in camp ground which soon will become dirt pitt again as grass will soon be gone , also a system in place for soapy water , perhaps camp ground should be moved to left hand side of creek on gravel & turn the existing camp site into a bbq park & playground with no vehicles on grass , i definitly would not like to see the existing camp site to increase in size as it would definitely impact the environment & natural beauty of Rapid bay link

    hi , over the long weekend (4th,5th & 6th of October ) camp ground was extremely busy with most vehicle being 4wd & caravans , i personally viewed vehicle driven along the beach to the very end towards the cliff , rubbish blowing around & left on the beach & also campers washing dishes & disposing of soapy washer on the camp sight ground , also the just day visiting people in the carpark was also extremely busy & required extra rubbish bins , i would like to see better signs clearly saying rules & fines & and limit the number of vehicles on beach & in camp ground which soon will become dirt pitt again as grass will soon be gone , also a system in place for soapy water , perhaps camp ground should be moved to left hand side of creek on gravel & turn the existing camp site into a bbq park & playground with no vehicles on grass , i definitly would not like to see the existing camp site to increase in size as it would definitely impact the environment & natural beauty of Rapid bay

    jimmy asked 5 days ago

    Thank you for sharing these observations and suggestions following the long weekend, it’s helpful for us to hear firsthand accounts of how the campground and beach area are being used - Rapid Bay is certainly a popular place and we acknowledge that the issues you've outlined - such as appropriate signage, wastewater disposal, rubbish and vehicle's on the beach - can arise. Your feedback has been passed on to our Asset & Environment Team who will be able to get back to you here with further information about the management of the Rapid Bay Camping Ground and surrounding areas.

  • Share What strategies will be in place to ensure grey water being dumped so close to the beach from showers, dish water are no seating into the sea damaging the environment. Why not a leave no trace fully self contained park like CMCA parks. on Facebook Share What strategies will be in place to ensure grey water being dumped so close to the beach from showers, dish water are no seating into the sea damaging the environment. Why not a leave no trace fully self contained park like CMCA parks. on Twitter Share What strategies will be in place to ensure grey water being dumped so close to the beach from showers, dish water are no seating into the sea damaging the environment. Why not a leave no trace fully self contained park like CMCA parks. on Linkedin Email What strategies will be in place to ensure grey water being dumped so close to the beach from showers, dish water are no seating into the sea damaging the environment. Why not a leave no trace fully self contained park like CMCA parks. link

    What strategies will be in place to ensure grey water being dumped so close to the beach from showers, dish water are no seating into the sea damaging the environment. Why not a leave no trace fully self contained park like CMCA parks.

    Frances asked 12 days ago

    Thanks for asking, it's an important consideration. We acknowledge the community's interest in ensuring that water from showers, dishwashing and other uses at the camping ground is managed responsibly and doesn't impact the coastal environment. Let us follow this up with our Asset & Environment Team and get back to you here with some more information.

    Regards, DCY Community Engagement Team

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