2025 Review Boundary Fences Adjoining Council Public Reserves Policy

All Council policies need to be reviewed within 12 months of the Local Government Election.

Proposed changes

No changes to the core principles to the policy have been made, other than to update some of the terminology to remain consistent with QPRC’s organisational structure.

Background

This policy sets out Council’s approach to managing fencing on QPRC land and other public reserves adjoining private property. The aim is to establish fair, transparent consistent approach to managing fencing along these shared boundaries. The policy is also in-line with the legislative provisions under the Dividing Fences Act 1991 (NSW).

Under the Act, QPRC is generally exempt from making a contribution towards shared boundary fencing as a public authority. This is in recognition of Council’s unique position as an authority managing large areas of land, and the practical constraints and limitations on resources when dealing with public money. The policy sets out a clear and consistent approach for Council to respond to contribution requests from adjoining owners.

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