Proposal to permit Community Gardens in the Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire Council recognises that community gardens contributes to the wellbeing and social strength of communities by bringing people together. Council is considering permitting community gardens to be established in suitable locations on public land within the Sutherland Shire.

We have drafted a Community Gardens Policy to ensure that equitable and transparent practices are in place for the planning and management of community gardens. Download the draft Policy from the Documents section.

We encourage you to read our draft Policy and provide us with your feedback on this exciting proposal by completing the survey below.