Nelshaby Lawrie Park Management Plan
Port Pirie Regional Council has released a draft Nelshaby Reservoir and Lawrie Park Management Plan for public consultation.
The Council has care control and management of the land upon which the Nelshaby Reservoir and Lawrie Park are situated. Consultation with the key stakeholders including the Pirie Districts Development Association has culminated in a draft Management Plan.
The Plan will:
- Provide advice and strategy for the water issues surrounding the Nelshaby Reservoir
- Assess the layout of Lawrie Park, its existing features and how it could be integrated as a trailhead connection for one of the Gorges Walks
- Preserve and enhance the existing landscape biodiversity
- Identify opportunities to enhance the built environment
Future commercial and tourism opportunities will also be considered including the possibility for short term accommodation and walking trails.
The draft Nelshaby Reservoir & Lawrie Park Management Plan is now available to view on Council’s website at: www.pirie.sa.gov.au/noticeboard/consultation. Online submissions can be made using the Online Survey located at the above link.
Written submissions can be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, Port Pirie Regional Council, PO Box 45 (115 Ellen Street), Port Pirie SA 5540, or by email to: council@pirie.sa.gov.au.
Printed copies of the Draft Plan are available from Council’s Administration Office located at 115 Ellen Street, Port Pirie, Crystal Brook Office in Bowman Street and the Port Pirie Regional Library at 3 Wandearah Road, Port Pirie. The closing date for submissions is Monday 26 May 2025 at 5.00pm.
Once the plan is adopted (with any required amendments), a staged implementation plan will be developed to determine key priorities and timing for future works.