The Community Gardens framework is now live

Consultation for this project is now closed. The Community Gardens framework has been finalised. You can find all the information you need to know about how to apply with Council, start a garden and manage a garden through our website: starting a Community Garden.

How did we use your input?

Thank you to everyone who provided their feedback. Your input was used to develop the final list of pre-identified Council sites which interested garden groups can apply to use. These are listed on our website.

Pre-identified Sites Shortlist

We asked for your feedback on the following nine sites, identified by Council:

  1. Alyce Close, Bolwarra Heights
  2. Fern Place park, 3 Fern Place, East Maitland
  3. Centennial Park, Hinder St, East Maitland
  4. Front of East Maitland Library, Garnett Road, East Maitland
  5. Eckford Reserve, Mawson Avenue, East Maitland
  6. Joseph Maxwell VC Park, Scenic Drive, Gillieston Heights
  7. Adjacent Gillieston Heights Playground, Redwood Drive, Gillieston Heights
  8. Adjacent Ernie Jurd Oval Playground, Corner Church St and Dunmore Road, Largs
  9. Bristol Street park, Bristol Street, Woodberry