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Media release: 31 October 2014

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is asking the community to comment on proposed amendments to the Plan of Management for Kamay Botany Bay National Park at La Perouse.

NPWS Director Mr Tom Bagnat said the public exhibition of the proposed amendments would seek comments on how visitors and the community want to enjoy the popular precinct.

“This area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park has an amazing history that tells the story of thousands of years of Aboriginal culture in the area, the story of European settlement and fortification, early exploration by the French and the importance to occupants of Happy Valley during the Great Depression and after,” Mr Bagnat said.

Mr Bagnat said the proposed amendments would aim to revitalise the La Perouse area by:

  • Improving the area for all visitors, encouraging more visitors to the Museum and providing better access for people wanting to explore the area and particularly better access for people who are less mobile; and
  • Exploring opportunities for leasing and adaptive reuse of the area and the existing buildings, including the potential for the use of the existing building as a café, kiosk or function and conference facility to make the area more attractive for visitors.

Discussions have commenced with Randwick City Council, who have expressed an interest in assuming an active management role in the precinct. Any lease will be guided by the updated PoM and ongoing public consultation.

“These are draft amendments for public discussion and allowing the public to have a say,” Mr Bagnat said.

 “Kamay Botany Bay National Park is significant to all Australians, which is why it was listed on the State Heritage Register in 2013.

“We are encouraging as many people as possible to look at the amendments and let us know what they think. Submissions are open until 17 December 2014.”

The drraft amendments to the Plan of Management for Kamay Botany Bay National Park re available at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/consult/

Contact: Jenny Stokes

Page last updated: 31 October 2014