Have your say on how open space contributions are made by land developers.
On 1 June 2026, Council adopted the Open Space Strategy 2026 - 2041. Action 6 in the Strategy recommends a review of Council's present Open Space Contribution policy and subsequent amendment to Warrnambool's Planning Scheme. The Open Space Contributions report responds to this recommendation.
Councils in Victoria can raise development contributions for the provision of municipal open space through various methods. The Open Space Contributions report is an independent analysis of open space contribution requirements for Warrnambool and considers:
- Current policy
- Population, housing capacity, and development capacity
- current state of open space
- contribution rate
- implementation
The proposal in the Open Space Contributions report, focuses on the levying ability under the Subdivision Act, which allows for the incorporation of municipal-wide or district/area specific contribution rates into the Planning Scheme through amendments to the Schedule to Clause 53.01.
You can read the report at this link Open Space Contributions Report
A copy of the report can also be viewed at the Civic Centre City Assist Counter 25 Liebig Street Warrnambool.
How can you provide comment?
Make a written submission via email to [email protected] or post your submission to PO Box 198, Warrnambool 3280. Please add "Open Space Contributions Report" to the subject line of your correspondence.
How will your feedback be used?
Your feedback will be considered when finalising the open space contribution policy for Council adoption.