River Torrens Linear Park Act 2006
The 35-km-log linear park that runs along either side of the River Torrens through metopolitan Adelaide is to be given full protection from sale or development. The protections are contained in the River Torrens Linear Park Act 2006, which was introduced into Parliament on 2 May 2006 and passed on 21 June 2006.
Documentation
- River Torrens Linear Park Media Release [PDF 72KB] (26 April 2006)
- Introductory (second reading) speech and explanation of clauses [link to SA Parliament, Legislative Council Hansard, Tuesday 2 May 2006. Speech begins shortly after Question Time]
Following its introduction on 2 May, the Bill was debated in the Legislative Council on the following days: 11 May 2006, 30 May 2006, 6 June 2006. See Hansard for those days (via the links provided) to follow the debate. The Bill was passed by the Legislative Council on 6 June and sent to the House of Assembly for debate. Debate occured in the House of Assembly on 7 June 2006 and 21 June 2006. The Bill was passed by the House unamended.
Summary of key changes
The bill seeks to reflect that:
- the linear park is of national significance; and
- the park is for the public benefit and should generally be available for the use and enjoyment of the public; and
- land within the linear park should be retained and govern¬ment should not sell land within the park out of govern¬ment ownership without the approval of both houses of parliament.
