This Plan of Management for Deepwater Park and Kelso Parklands aims to: 

• Fulfill Council’s statutory obligations in respect to public land management under the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993; 
• Provide a framework and maximise opportunities for sustainable, long-term management of community land; 
• Manage bushland for its ecological, aesthetic, recreational, educational and scientific values; 
• Be consistent with all of Council’s plans and strategies and provide a basis for assigning priorities in works programming and budgeting; 
• Maximise the passive and active recreational opportunities of Deepwater Park and Kelso Parklands within Council’s capacity; 
• Respond to current needs and opportunities as well as providing future direction; 
• Reflect the values and expectations of 46 the key stakeholders, the local and wider community and other users for the future use and enjoyment of Deepwater Park and Kelso Parklands; and 
• Be a resource for both Council staff and the public regarding the potential leasing and licensing of community land.