Queensland Maritime Museum Park
Land Management Plan
February 2014 (Draft)
Prepared By:
Connected Communities Branch, Brisbane Lifestyle Division
Brisbane City Council
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
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1.1 Purpose
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1.2 Application
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1.3 Land Management Plan Duration
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2.0 Legislative Context
2.1 Compliance with Legislation and Associated Planning Documents
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2.1.1 Land Act 1994
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2.1.2 Queensland Heritage Act 1992
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2.1.3 South Bank Corporation Area Approved Development Plan
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3.0 Trustee Details
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4.0 Existing Tenure of the Subject Land
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5.0 Description of the Subject Land
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5.1 History
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5.2 Site Description
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5.3 Existing Uses
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5.3.1 Primary Use
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5.3.2 Secondary Uses
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5.4 Existing Interests
5.4.1 Queensland Maritime Museum Association
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5.5 Existing Infrastructure
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5.6 Native Title Status
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6.0 Proposed Uses of the Subject Land
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6.1 Proposed Use(s) of the Subject Land / Primary Use
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6.2 Proposed Use(s) of the Subject Land / Secondary Use
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6.3 Developments Intended
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6.4 Exclusivity and Restrictions of Proposed Use and Associated Development
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6.5 Commerciality
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7.0 Community Consultation
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8.0 Objectives and Proposed Actions
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9.0 Monitoring and Revision
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9.1 Intended Monitoring and Revision Timetable
10.0 Summary and Recommendations
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Appendix A: Queensland State Heritage Register Map
Appendix B: South Bank Corporation Area Approved Development Plan Precincts
Appendix C: Site Map
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Land Management Plan (LMP) for Queensland Maritime Museum Park is to:
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identify and address current and future land management issues
guide Council in future development, maintenance and management of the site
provide clear information to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) on
future planned development in line with the Reserve
assist Council in the management of leases over said land.
The Queensland Maritime Museum Park is held by Brisbane City Council under a Reserve for ‘Park,
Recreation and Museum’.
1.2 Application
This Land Management Plan applies to a specific parcel of trust land described as Queensland
Maritime Museum Park, 412 Stanley Street, South Brisbane.
The Land Management Plan is for the whole Park area. More information on the site can be found in
Section 5, Description of the Subject Land, and in Figure 1.
1.3 Land Management Plan Duration
This LMP is intended to inform the DNRM and to guide Council in the future development and
maintenance of Queensland Maritime Museum Park for the next ten years to 2024.
The Plan is designed to be an active document to be reviewed annually by Brisbane City Council as
per section 9.0 Monitoring and Revision.
Figure 1 – Location of Site (Taken from Gecko mapping system, 2013)
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2.0 Legislative Context
The Land Management Plan (LMP) for Queensland Maritime Museum Park has been developed in
accordance with the Land Act 1994; Queensland Heritage Act 1992; and the South Bank Corporation
Area Approved Development Plan (ADP).
2.1 Compliance with Legislation and Associated Planning Documents
2.1.1 Land Act 1994
Queensland Maritime Museum Park is State owned land and as such must adhere to the
requirements of the Land Act 1994 and associated controls. The purpose of the Act is to ‘consolidate
and amend the law relating to the administration and management of non-freehold land and deeds of
grant in trust and the creation of freehold land, and for related purposes’.
This LMP has been prepared as a requirement of the DNRM in accordance with Section 48(a) of the
Land Act 1994.
The gazetted purpose of the Queensland Maritime Museum Park’s Reserve is for ‘Park, Recreation
and Museum’. This purpose guides the primary and secondary uses of the trust land.
2.1.2 Queensland Heritage Act 1992
The South Brisbane Dry Dock situated within the Queensland Maritime Museum Park is a place of
cultural and historical significance meeting the criteria for entry into the register specified within the
Queensland Heritage Act 1992 in section 35(1) and (2). The site is specifically included on the
Queensland Heritage Register (QHR) and contains two registered places being the South Brisbane
Dry Dock [QHR Place ID 600301] and the South Brisbane Railway Easement [QHR Place ID
600293].
The South Brisbane Dry Dock forms one of the most historically significant pieces of
infrastructure/built form within the park, currently being listed on the Heritage Register under the
Queensland Heritage Act 1992, File No 600301, see Appendix A: Queensland State Heritage
Register Map. The site is historically significant as rare surviving evidence of 19th century shipping
activity along the South Brisbane Reach of the Brisbane River.
Moreover the dry dock provides an intact example of contemporary engineering and technology of
that era. In addition to housing the dry dock, the Queensland Maritime Museum Park forms a
historical precinct which includes the former South Brisbane Railway Easement, the former South
Brisbane Library and former South Brisbane Municipal Chambers.
The site includes the South Brisbane Railway Easement. The first South Brisbane railway was
constructed from South Brisbane junction, through Corinda, to Stanley Street in 1882-84. The
heritage components of significance included in the QHR citations regarding the South Brisbane
Railway Easement are:
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timber edgings to the former Stanley Street Station platform (buried beneath infill)
the Stanley Street retaining wall and other various retaining walls within the easement
parts of the former Stanley Street branch rail line and the South Brisbane Wharf’s extension
the former railway overbridge at Sidon Street.
The entire site is encumbered by both of the QHR items with the citations stating that there is the
potential to reveal sub-surface archaeological evidence as part of any works on the site. In the event
of the establishment of a curtilage by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP)
around the heritage structures on site; any works beyond the curtilage would not need referral to the
Department, however would be assessable under the Southbank Corporation ADP. It is noted that
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minor works that do not detrimentally impact heritage significance may qualify for an exemption
certificate under Section 74 of the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.
2.1.3 South Bank Corporation Area Approved Development Plan
Queensland Maritime Museum Park is located in Precinct One – Maritime Precinct of the South Bank
Corporation Area Approved Development Plan (ADP), see Appendix B: South Bank Corporation Area
Approved Development Plan Precincts. The overall aim of the ADP is to ensure the South Bank
Corporation Area is an attractive place for people to live, work and enjoy themselves. The ADP seeks
to provide guidance for the future development of the South Bank Corporation Area, so that
community benefits are maximised.
The intent of Precinct One – Maritime Precinct under the ADP is to upgrade the Maritime Museum
and to refurbish the historical elements in sympathy with this function, while still respecting the
historical ambience of the 1880's maritime facilities. Ancillary tourist and visitor facilities will be
incorporated with the museum function.
The ADP provides specific development principles and urban design requirements for Precinct One
which are contained in section four of the ADP.
In 2013 the South Bank Corporation Act 1989 introduced amendments to transition the statutory
planning powers of the South Bank Corporation (SBC) to Brisbane City Council. Development
assessment powers within the South Bank Corporation area transferred to Council in February 2013,
ahead of the transfer of plan making powers, the timeframe for which has not been confirmed.
3.0 Trustee Details
Brisbane City Council, as Trustee of the Reserve, manages Queensland Maritime Museum Park. The
contact details in relation to the management of this land are:
Branch Manager
Natural Environment, Water and Sustainability
City Planning and Sustainability
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Phone: (07) 3403 8888
The contact details in relation to the secondary uses (leases and licences) on the land are:
Branch Manager
Connected Communities
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Phone: (07) 3403 8888
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4.0 Existing Tenure of the Subject Land
Existing Tenure:
Lot and Plan:
Parish:
Local Government:
Area of Land (m2):
Land use:
Reserve for ‘Park, Recreation and Museum’
L.412/SP.172808
The Gabba
Brisbane City Council
17,700 m2
Special Tourist Attraction
5.0 Description of the Subject Land
5.1 History
Queensland Maritime Museum Park is unique in its location. The predominant use of the site being
rich in historical context and is the location of the third eldest dry dock in Australia. The South
Brisbane Dry Dock was designed in 1875 by William D Nesbit with construction completed in 1881.
The dry dock became a profitable and iconic object within Brisbane, servicing an average of 60–90
vessels each year, adding up to 5005 vessel repairs until its closure in 1973. The dry dock also
served as Queensland’s major swimming pool for championship events between the years of 1902–
1925. On one occasion a world record for the 100 yard freestyle was set in the dock.
The Queensland Maritime Museum was founded in 1971 after expressions of interest and need for a
maritime museum was conveyed to the Brisbane City Council. Situated within the Queensland
Maritime Museum Park, the museum contains an extensive collection of historical maritime artefacts,
books, documents and photographs. The collection includes over 50 vessels of state, national and
international significance, the most significant being the HMAS Diamantina.
The Diamantina was built in Queensland and is named after Lady Diamantina Bowen the wife of
Queensland’s first governor. Valued at $70 million, the vessel is the most valuable cultural and
heritage artefact on display in Queensland. The vessel has important international significance being
the largest World War 2 artefact in Australia and having hosted the signing of surrender of Ocean
Island by Japanese forces on 1 October 1945. The Diamantina is also the only remaining River Class
frigate worldwide. The River Class frigate is considered to be the forerunner of all modern naval
frigates and as such, represents a significant transition in warship design worldwide. Following the
war, the Diamantina was commissioned as an oceanographic research vessel and served for 20
years in this capacity. In honour of the vessel’s service, a zone of the Southern Ocean and the
Diamantina Trench, one of the largest features on the Indian Ocean floor, were named in her honour.
5.2 Site Description
The Queensland Maritime Museum is located in South Brisbane adjacent to the Brisbane River. The
site is in a highly connected part of the South Brisbane Precinct, located near the South Bank train
station, the highly popular South Bank Parklands, Southbank Institute of Technology, Griffith
University and the Goodwill Bridge. The Goodwill Bridge connects South Brisbane/South Bank to
Gardens Point including Queensland University of Technology and Brisbane’s Central Business
District (CBD). The site is also included on the Australian Heritage Places Inventory being comprised
of the South Brisbane Precinct [ref 8449] and the South Brisbane Dry Dock [ref 8416].
The most dominant built feature within the site area is the South Brisbane Dry Dock which is listed on
the Queensland Heritage Register as QHR Place ID 600301. The dry dock is approximately 131m
long with a top width of 24.08m and bottom width of 16.15m with an overall depth of 9.75m. The
Queensland Maritime Museum building borders the dry dock on the northern edge of the site with
working sheds forming the southern edge of the site, see Appendix C: Site Map.
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The site includes the South Brisbane Railway Easement [QHR Place ID 600293] and forms part of a
larger historic precinct centred on the South Brisbane Memorial Park. The heritage places which
make up the precinct are the:
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South Brisbane Dry Dock
South Brisbane Railway Easement
Cumbooquepa (Somerville House)
South Brisbane Municipal Chambers (former)
South Brisbane Library (former)
The Ship Inn.
Noise and light pollution is limited due to the approved uses on the land and good relationships
established with key nearby stakeholders.
5.3 Existing Uses
5.3.1 Primary Use
In accordance with its intended purpose, Queensland Maritime Museum Park’s primary use is for
‘Park, Recreation and Museum’. The Park services the local community and provides an area of
historical significance to Brisbane and Queensland.
Council will continue to develop the park in line with its Parks Planning and Management Framework.
The Framework is a Council management philosophy guiding the operational functions of Parks
across the local government authority area. This supports local community and tourist population
using the land for its recreational, historical and connective values.
5.3.2 Secondary Uses
Community service provisions are included in the Queensland Maritime Museum Park’s secondary
uses. Secondary uses exist through formal trustee lease arrangements between Council, DNRM and
the following community based organisations:
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Queensland Maritime Museum Association.
5.4 Existing Interests
A lease arrangement over the Queensland Maritime Museum Site is currently held between Council
and the Queensland Maritime Museum Association. Details of this lease arrangement are provided
below.
5.4.1 Queensland Maritime Museum Association
The lease between Council and Queensland Maritime Museum Association expired on 31 August
2010. This lease covers a site area of approximately 1.8 ha.
Council receives an annual rental from the Queensland Maritime Museum Association as per
Council’s Fees and Charges which are produced and adopted annually by Council with the Budget.
The purpose of the lease arrangement is for ‘operating and managing a community museum,
associated heritage and non-heritage buildings, boats and other significant historical artefacts and
administrative areas. The conduct of associated educational and informational activities and other
community based activities and events as approved by Council’.
The Museum’s primary function is the provision of a museum visitor experience. In addition to this
service the following community or non-profit groups regularly utilise the Museum’s facilities, these
include the following:
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Naval Association of Queensland
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Royal Marines Association
Australasian Corrosion Association
Wooden Boats Association of Queensland.
5.5 Existing Infrastructure
There are a number of infrastructure items located within the park boundary. Above ground
infrastructure includes:
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Buildings:
o Queensland Maritime Museum
o Lighthouse
o Shed (pump room)
o Storage shed (wooden boat shed)
o Amenities block.
Pathways
Lighting
Access points
Fencing
Landscaping and conservation
Drains
Signage
Pedestrian/cycle paths
Bubbler/drinking fountain
Flagpoles
Dry Dock.
Below ground infrastructure includes:
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Sewage lines
Mains
Manholes.
Spatial representation of infrastructure can be found in Appendix C: Site Map.
5.6 Native Title Status
Queensland Maritime Museum Park falls within the native title claim boundaries of the Turrbal people.
It is noted that native title determinations in relation to the Turrbal native title claim has not yet been
made. To the extent that it may be determined that native title has not been extinguished, the leasing
parties shall follow the formal notification procedures provided in the Native Title Act 1993, as
amended, in relation to any proposed development.
There is also the potential for Indigenous cultural heritage issues to emerge from this riverside site
although none are presently identified. There may be a possibility of revealing Aboriginal objects and
artefacts on the site if excavation work is carried out. There are specific obligations under the
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 if such items are uncovered. It is noted that further
investigations in relation to Aboriginal cultural heritage on the site should be undertaken in
consultation with the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Multicultural Affairs
(DATSIMA).
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6.0 Proposed Uses of the Subject Land
6.1 Proposed Use(s) of the Subject Land / Primary Use
In the future, the primary use of Queensland Maritime Museum Park will continue to be for ‘Park,
Recreation and Museum’ purposes in alignment with the Reserve. The park’s embellishments will
continue to provide recreational and historical protection opportunities to the site itself and the
catchment it services.
It is intended that the park remains for general community use with particular purpose of retaining and
enhancing the historical significance of the area and infrastructure within its boundaries such as that
of the South Brisbane Dry Dock with the secondary uses on this land supporting this primary purpose.
Council has invested in the development of the property to attract wider community use. This has
included the installation of infrastructure such as pathways; particularly enhancing connection to State
owned Goodwill Bridge, eating areas, and landscaping. The Queensland Maritime Museum has
invested in the development of the site with a Queensland Maritime Museum Master plan being
undertaken in 2006 and reviewed in 2008. Please refer 2006 Master plan in Appendix D and 2008
Master Plan Review in 2008 in Appendix E.
6.2 Proposed Use(s) of the Subject Land / Secondary Use
The land will continue to be used for park, recreation and museum purposes. New secondary uses
are explored in the attached Master Plans (refer to Appendix D and E). DNRM will be consulted on
each and every proposal should they be pursued in the future. All proposals in the Master Plan will be
subject to approvals under the appropriate planning legislation, the Land Act and DNRM’s secondary
use policy for trust reserves. Community consultation will also be undertaken at the appropriate time.
6.3 Developments Intended
The Queensland Maritime Museum has indicated within their 2006 Master Plan and subsequent 2008
Master Plan Review documents that they have long-term intentions to further develop the site (refer to
Appendix D and E).
Development of the park land area will be in alignment with the gazetted intent of this land as
provided in the South Bank Corporation Area ADP. The ADP lists the following land uses as being
preferred for Precinct One – Maritime Precinct within which the site is located:
Table of Development – Precinct One – Maritime Precinct – South Bank Corporation Area ADP
Preferred Development
Other Suitable Development
Kiosk
Landing
Museum
Occasional Market
Park
Place of Assembly
Public Premises
Other uses compatible with the intent of the
precinct
Utility Installation
Section 13 of the ADP provides definitions of the above land uses.
Any future development of the site will require relevant approvals as determined by the South Bank
Corporation guided by the South Bank Corporation Area ADP.
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6.4 Exclusivity and Restrictions of Proposed Use and Associated
Development
Queensland Maritime Museum Park is publicly accessible during opening hours and encouraged to
be used by residents and visitors to the area. The non-leased areas of the park are open to the
community for use at all times (for pedestrian movement - Goodwill Bridge, Museum Entry Plaza and
Dock St footpath) with the exception of some of the amenities being locked at night for security and
safety reasons.
Due to the lease to the community organisation, some components on the property have procedures
in place to secure land and assets which include locked assets. In developing the lease agreement for
land/ buildings held as a Reserve by Council, organisations must meet eligibility criteria regarding
their community focus, membership, exclusivity and public accessibility. Areas outside locked assets
(such as access to the Goodwill Bridge and pathways leading to the Kangaroo Point Cliffs) are
available to be accessed by the public at all times.
6.5 Commerciality
In limited circumstances sub-leases for commercial activity will be approved by Council to provide a
revenue stream for the lessee. DNRM will be consulted on any proposal that includes a commercial
component.
7.0 Community Consultation
Due to the continuation of the existing use of Queensland Maritime Museum Park, the following
consultation tools will be used to provide opportunities to the general public and lessee to comment
on the draft Land Management Plan.
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Advertisement in a Brisbane-wide newspaper as a community notice.
Letters sent to lessee detailing purpose of Land Management Plan and inviting their
comments on the draft Plan.
Copies available from Council’s website.
Copies available from local ward office.
Copies available from the local library.
The draft Land Management Plan will be available for comment for a period of four weeks prior to
finalisation and submission to DNRM. Comments if appropriate will be included in the final Land
Management Plan.
This Community Consultation section will be changed once advertising has occurred to reflect
consultation undertaken and outcome of such consultation.
8.0 Objectives and Proposed Actions
The objectives of the Land Management Plan for Queensland Maritime Museum Park are to:
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identify and address current and future land management issues
guide Council in the future development, maintenance and management of the site
provide clear information to the DNRM on future planned development in line with the
Reserve
assist Council in the management of leases and licences over said land.
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In developing this Land Management Plan, a quadruple bottom line approach was taken weighing up
the social, economic, environmental and cultural (governance) elements that any future development
of the Park would be required to incorporate. This approach was chosen as a transparent and
equitable manner to derive proposed outcomes and actions for the land on behalf of the community it
services.
Due to the historical significance of the site and its registration on the Queensland Heritage Register
(QHR ID 600301 and 600293) there is an opportunity for development in certain parts of the site
which is likely to have little impact on the site’s overall heritage values. Any new development must
meet the DNRM and the South Bank Corporation’s approval processes and should align with the
needs of the surrounding local communities. Development must meet social and environmental
expectations of this Land Management Plan.
All maintenance and embellishments made to the park facilities are to be aligned to its primary use.
Such embellishments may include upgrades to the existing walk/cycle networks.
9.0 Monitoring and Revision
9.1 Intended Monitoring and Revision Timetable
Council will review the content of the Land Management Plan for Queensland Maritime Museum Park
in regard to:
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lease information supplied
Council parks development information
any proposed developments on leased areas.
This will ensure that:
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public access and use of site for Park purposes is optimised
information supplied is up-to-date based on information recorded by Council
proposed developments occur according to specifications detailed in the Land Management
Plan
maintenance of areas with community leases meet specified standards detailed in leases
the site meets expectations of the asset survey and building condition audits
the needs of the area are addressed
sound environmental principles and practices are maintained (per Council’s operational
management principles).
Council will undertake site inspections of the Park by Council Asset Services and Community
Facilities Personnel.
In addition, Council will closely liaise with the lease holder (Queensland Maritime Museum) toward the
end of the lease period to ensure that the agreement information is updated in accordance with the
Land Management Plan formulated for Queensland Maritime Museum Park. This includes Lessees
developing Lease Management Plans for approval by Council and the DNRM.
Brisbane City Council will review the contents of the Land Management Plan as part of the lease
renewal process, and will make modifications as required, submitting any changes to the DNRM.
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10.0 Summary and Recommendations
This Land Management Plan for Queensland Maritime Museum Park, South Brisbane meets its
purpose to guide Council and to provide clear information for the DNRM in the future development of
the site in line with the nature of the Reserve being for ‘Park, Recreation and Museum’ purposes.
Queensland Maritime Museum Park serves the needs of both the local and greater
Brisbane/Queensland community through the provision of a well-connected and historically significant
space. It further supports community development through the lease within the Park site (Queensland
Maritime Museum Association). It will continue to do so in the future through improved maintenance
practices and embellishments to the site.
Recommendations formed and proposed include:
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Brisbane City Council to apply to maintain the Queensland Maritime Museum Park’s current
and future intended use, providing educational and historical community engagement as
outlined in this Land Management Plan
continue to support community organisation leases within the study area and ensure the
important cultural and historical significance of the park is retained
continue to maintain the Park to Council’s current standards
further promote usage of the Park by the general community through the provision of safe,
clean and attractive embellishments and activities.
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Appendix A: Queensland State Heritage Register Map
Appendix B: South Bank Corporation Area Approved Development Plan
Precincts
Appendix C: Site Map