Access and ownership
Protecting and enhancing Crown land is essential for business, tourism, recreation, well-being and biodiversity of the state. Effective management and use of land maintain the high standard we set.
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Roads
We manage Crown roads under the Roads Act 1993.
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Land purchases
Crown land may become available to purchase when it is no longer providing benefit to users or a public purpose.
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Compulsory acquisition
Crown land can be compulsorily acquired by other parts of government and agencies of the state to enable development of public infrastructure.
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Water boundary determination
Physical water boundaries can change over time, current land titles may not reflect the location of the actual boundary.
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Public works access
Local councils and energy suppliers have specific permissions around accessing and entering Crown land for public works.
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Prospecting
Mining and exploration companies searching for the location of mineral and energy resources will need permission before accessing Crown land.
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Travelling stock
There are more than 6,500 Travelling Stock Reserves on NSW Crown land covering approximately two million hectares.
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Commons
Commons are areas of Crown land set aside to benefit the local community.
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Recreational use
Our recreational spaces in NSW are used for a diverse range of activities including camping, surfing, hiking, sport and more.