Sellicks Hill Old Closed Roads - proposed land revocation

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Council has received a proposal from Ashley Park Pastoral, a farming property at Sellicks Hill, to purchase 4 old road reserves that run through their land.

These road reserves are Closed Roads that are no longer used as public roads. Many rural properties still contain these old surveyed road corridors which over time have become part of surrounding farmland and are not accessible to the public because they run through private property.

The land involved in this proposal is legally described as Allotments C, D, E and F in Road Plan 1635. When the Local Government Act 1999 came into effect, land like this was automatically classified as community land.

Council has assessed these unused road reserves and determined they are surplus to Council’s needs. Because of this, Council is considering a proposal to revoke the community land classification so the land can be sold to the adjoining property owner.

Why consultation is required

Community land cannot be sold unless its classification is formally revoked through a process set out in the Local Government Act.

This process requires Council to:

  • prepare a Community Land Revocation Report

  • consult with the community

  • consider all submissions received before making a decision.

If Council decides to proceed after consultation, the proposal must also be approved by the Minister for Local Government before the land can be sold.

Importantly, declaring land 'surplus does not mean it will automatically be sold. The revocation process ensures the proposal is transparent and that community views are considered before any decisions are made.

Council is now inviting the community to review the Community Land Revocation Report and share feedback on the proposal.

This is your opportunity to tell us:

  • whether you support or oppose the proposed revocation

  • what factors Council should consider when making its decision.

Your feedback will help Council understand local perspectives and ensure any decision considers the long-term interests of the community.

This community consultation program will conclude Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The Community Land Revocation Report has been prepared in accordance with Section 194 of the Local Government Act 1999 and is available to download from this page. Copies are also available to view at the Council Office, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

How you can participate

  • Ask a question here at Your Say Yankalilla
  • Complete the Submission Form online here or pick up a hard copy from Council
  • Provide a written submission by email to participate@yankalilla.sa.gov.au, post to PO Box 9, Yankalilla SA 5203 or deliver it to Council
  • Prefer a conversation? Contact Council staff on (08) 8558 0200 to arrange a time to discuss.

Council has received a proposal from Ashley Park Pastoral, a farming property at Sellicks Hill, to purchase 4 old road reserves that run through their land.

These road reserves are Closed Roads that are no longer used as public roads. Many rural properties still contain these old surveyed road corridors which over time have become part of surrounding farmland and are not accessible to the public because they run through private property.

The land involved in this proposal is legally described as Allotments C, D, E and F in Road Plan 1635. When the Local Government Act 1999 came into effect, land like this was automatically classified as community land.

Council has assessed these unused road reserves and determined they are surplus to Council’s needs. Because of this, Council is considering a proposal to revoke the community land classification so the land can be sold to the adjoining property owner.

Why consultation is required

Community land cannot be sold unless its classification is formally revoked through a process set out in the Local Government Act.

This process requires Council to:

  • prepare a Community Land Revocation Report

  • consult with the community

  • consider all submissions received before making a decision.

If Council decides to proceed after consultation, the proposal must also be approved by the Minister for Local Government before the land can be sold.

Importantly, declaring land 'surplus does not mean it will automatically be sold. The revocation process ensures the proposal is transparent and that community views are considered before any decisions are made.

Council is now inviting the community to review the Community Land Revocation Report and share feedback on the proposal.

This is your opportunity to tell us:

  • whether you support or oppose the proposed revocation

  • what factors Council should consider when making its decision.

Your feedback will help Council understand local perspectives and ensure any decision considers the long-term interests of the community.

This community consultation program will conclude Wednesday, 29 April 2026

The Community Land Revocation Report has been prepared in accordance with Section 194 of the Local Government Act 1999 and is available to download from this page. Copies are also available to view at the Council Office, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

How you can participate

  • Ask a question here at Your Say Yankalilla
  • Complete the Submission Form online here or pick up a hard copy from Council
  • Provide a written submission by email to participate@yankalilla.sa.gov.au, post to PO Box 9, Yankalilla SA 5203 or deliver it to Council
  • Prefer a conversation? Contact Council staff on (08) 8558 0200 to arrange a time to discuss.

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  • Share Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment. on Facebook Share Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment. on Twitter Share Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment. on Linkedin Email Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment. link

    Are you sure that these road reserves were actually closed? If not you could just do a road closure under the Roads Opening & Closing Act and exclude them from CL classification on closure or just merge with adjoining allotment.

    Michael Collins asked 14 days ago

    Thank you for your question.

    The parcels marked as Closed Roads C, D, E and F on Road Plan 1635 were closed as public roads in 1929, as confirmed by the Council report and Road Order dated 20 April 1929. Ownership was vested in Council as Reserved Land.

    Since these roads are already closed, the Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991 does not apply. However, the parcels remain classified as Community Land under the Local Government Act 1999, as they were not excluded when the Act commenced.

    Council cannot dispose of or merge this land until the Community Land classification is revoked, following Section 194, which requires a Revocation Report, public consultation, consideration of submissions, and Ministerial approval.


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