FAQs

A Plan of Management is an overarching document that guides the use and management of community land. It outlines what the community values about the place, its current and future uses and how it will be managed, maintained and improved in future. 

The Local Government Act 1993 and Crown Land Management Act 2016 mandate that a Plan of Management must be prepared for all community land.

Following the introduction of the Crown Land Management Act 2016, the existing Rosherville Reserve and Chinamans Beach Plan of Management no longer meets legislative requirements for plans of management. . To ensure compliance with statutory requirements and to respond to Mosman's changing recreational needs, Council has commenced the preparation of a new plan of management.

The study area for the new Rosherville Reserve and Chinamans Beach Plan of Management includes Crown land which is managed by Council (Chinamans Beach) and Council owned community land (Rosherville Reserve).

Yes. You are invited to provide feedback on the reserves including what you like about them, any issues that need to be addressed or any recommendations for management that you may have.

Have your say about the public open spaces at Rosherville Reserve and Chinamans Beach by:

1. Completing the online submission form.
2. Email to council@mosman.nsw.gov.au

At the end of the consultation period, all submissions will be reviewed and considered in the drafting of the new Rosherville Reserve and Chinamans Beach Plan of Management. 

The final draft Plan of Management will then be referred to a Council meeting with a recommendation that Council endorse the draft Plan and place it on formal exhibition for a period of 42 days.

Further information including maps and other materials are available for download in the document section of this webpage. 

If you would like to speak to a Council staff member about the Draft Plan of Management visit the 'Who's Listening?' section of this webpage for contact details.