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Grants for open space and urban design

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Open Space grants
Places for People grants
How to apply for grants

When land is subdivided via strata or community title, or when subdivisions create less than 20 additional allotments by normal land division, the developer is required to make a financial contribution to the Planning and Development Fund. These funds are then made available to local government through grant funding.

Open Space grants

Open Space grants provide financial assistance to local government for the purchase, development and planning of open space. Subsides are also provided for works relating to conservation and recreation on public land.

Projects should assist in the preservation, enhancement and enjoyment of open space areas containing elements of natural beauty, conservation significance and cultural value. Preference is given to projects that feature a high degree of unstructured recreation that is compatible with the surrounding environment.

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Places for People grants

Places for People grants provide financial assistance to local government for strategic urban design, design and contract documentation and development.

Projects should:

add to the vitality of an area
enhance the usability, safety and visual appeal of public places
develop a 'sense of place' and identity that reflects local culture, heritage and character
improve the efficiency and economic performance of urban and rural centres and other strategic places
improve the relationship between public and private areas.

Projects must be carried out on land that is freely accessible to the public.

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How to apply for grants

The 2012/13 grant program is now closed.

pre-applications closed February 2013
full applications closed March 2013

Read the Open Space and Places for People Guidelines (PDF 1.6MB)
Contact the Public Space team to discuss your proposal
Complete an Open Space and Places for People Pre-Application (Word 90KB)and submit it to the Public Space team
The Public Space team will contact the council to arrange a meeting and site visit if required
Complete the Open Space and Places for People Application (Word 302KB)and submit it to the Public Space team.

For an alternative version of these documents contact the Public Space team.

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