Draft Verge Garden Policy

Consultation period: 22 January 2024 - 19 February 2024

Council encourages planting in the verge, otherwise known as the nature strip, to create a vibrant community, enhance the amenity of public spaces and promote social activity.

We have drafted our Verge Garden Policy that outlines the considerations and requirements of verge garden planting to balance the needs of pedestrian access, utility services, garbage collection, kerb-side parking, and public infrastructure.

The draft policy provides a framework for Council to issue approvals for verge gardens that are created, installed and maintained by the resident.

Have your say

We are seeking feedback from our community on our draft Verge Garden Policy. You can share your feedback until 19 February 2024.

• Online by taking the survey below
• Email to Phil Mansfield, Manager Traffic and Public Domain Services, pmansfield@ssc.nsw.gov.au
• In Writing to Public Domain Services, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.

Next steps

Following community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback. Some changes may be made to the policy. It will then be finalised and reported to Council for adoption. We will keep interested members of the community updated.