Community Garden Licence

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1 The Adelaide City Council invites engagement from the community about Community Garden Licence Project Summary As part of the redevelopment of Park 27B in the Adelaide Park Lands opposite the Bowden redevelopment site, Adelaide City Council is proposing to licence to a local community group the portion of the Park Lands shown in red below for five years for use as a community garden. Public consultation will be undertaken for a period of three weeks to provide the community, visitors to the Park Lands and other stakeholders time to consider the proposed leases and submit their feedback to Council. Consultation closes 5pm, Monday 18 April 2016 Included in this consultation pack: Project Information Feedback Form or Submission Form Proposed Garden Design Council Committee Report 1 March 2016 Under the Local Government Act 1999, Councils are required to formally undertake public consultation for a lease or licence over community land that is not identified in the Community Land Management Plan (CLMP). For enquiries please call Martin Cook, Principal Park Lands Planner, on

2 Project Information Figure 1- proposed garden design Purpose Community gardens are a popular source of enjoyment. The garden will be used to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers, will not be fenced and is not a commercial venture. Background Public consultation on the overall enhancement project for this area of the Adelaide Park Lands revealed considerable interest in a community garden component. Support for community gardens was also expressed through the Shape the Park Lands consultation undertaken for the draft Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy. A further community consultation has helped shape the garden design and generated interest in a management committee to care for the site. Two letter-box drops and three community workshops produced a database of over 40 people interested in participating in the garden, including nine from North Adelaide. FAQ s What are the benefits of the project? The overall proposed design for the community garden is shown in Figure 1. The community garden features: 1. An area of raised garden beds 2. A hexagonal bed for children s gardening 3. A children s maze / sensory garden 4. Storage container and compost area 5. Espaliered (grown flat on a trellis) and potted fruit trees which will separate the garden from the car park and Park Lands Trail 6. The planting of 16 new Blue Gums (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) 7. The use of recycled water 8. Provision for future garden beds depending on demand from the local community. What are the project impacts? The site of the proposed community garden is known to be contaminated through past activity associated with the adjacent rail line. As such, raised garden beds made of recycled plastic sleepers will be used with imported growing medium contained with a barrier mesh at the base of each bed. Fruit trees are to be planted in remediated soil. What are the key proposed licence terms? A number of people from the adjacent Bowden residential development and North Adelaide have expressed an interest in forming an incorporated management committee which will take responsibility for the Licence with Council. The key terms of this Licence are as follows: 1. No fee 2. A five-year term 3. A non-commercial (no commercial gain) operation 4. Unrestricted public access and no exclusive use 5. No sub-letting permitted without consent of Council 6. Adherence to the provisions of the Environmental Management Plan 7. No use of chemicals, ie an organic operation. When will the community garden be constructed? Subject to this consultation process the garden is proposed to commence operation mid What happens to my feedback? A summary of all the feedback received will provide Council with the necessary direction on how the lease proposal will proceed. Please ensure that comments relate to the lease document itself as this will assist Council with the decision making process. Comments received not relating to the lease but the wider project area will be

3 presented to Council but may not have any bearing on the decision making process. How will I be notified of the decision of Council? Once a decision has been made by Council, a copy of the resolution will be uploaded to the Your Say Adelaide webpage together with links to the agenda and minutes of the Council Meeting. How do I provide my feedback? Online/ Website Council has a dedicated website that provides an opportunity for quick and efficient online feedback. Visit for information about the project and online ways to provide your comments. Alternatively comments can be ed to yoursay@adelaidecitycouncil.com. Feedback Forms These are available online, at our Customer Service Centre on 25 Pirie Street, and at our libraries and community centres. Written Submissions All written submissions must be received by 5pm Tuesday 26 April 2016 and should be addressed to: Community Consultation Community Garden Licence Proposal GPO Box 2252, Adelaide SA 5001 How do I know my feedback has been received? All feedback forms, submissions or correspondence will be acknowledged either by or in writing so that you know your comments/feedback has been received. Contact Person For more information, please contact: Name: Martin Cook Title: Principal Park Lands Planner Phone: Address: M.Cook@adelaidecitycouncil.com

4 Submission Form Submissions close 5pm, Tuesday 26 April 2016 It is Council s policy that for a formal submission to be received it must include your name and residential address. Formal submissions will be provided to Council and will be a publicly available document. Mandatory information is marked with an *asterix. * First Name *Surname *Address If a Business or Organisation, Organisation Name Gender Female Male Year of Birth e.g Are you an Adelaide City Council Ratepayer? Yes No Please tell us how you participate in city life (tick all that apply): Work Live Shop Play (e.g. Leisure, recreation, entertainment, dining) Study Tourist Own a Business Please indicate your main areas of interest (tick all that apply): Council Services & Programs New & Future Projects Environmental Issues Open space & Recreation Social & Community Issues Arts & Events in the City City Design, Planning & Development Policy, Budget & Management Plans Please indicate locations that are of interest to you as per the map to the left (tick all that apply): North Ward Central Ward South Ward

5 Your Say Adelaide is Council s online consultation website. It is your chance to be kept up-to-date and provide feedback on areas of the City that interest you. Would you like to be signed up to Your Say Adelaide online and be ed when there is an opportunity to have your say on areas that are of interest to you? Yes No Please Note: If you ve ticked Yes, you will receive an to your nominated address above to confirm your new account. Please provide your feedback. 1. Do you agree with the Licence to accommodate the proposed community garden? (Please circle response) Yes No Undecided Please provide comments:

6 Written submissions must be received by: 5 pm, Tuesday 26 April Community Consultation Community Garden Licence Proposal GPO Box 2252, Adelaide SA 5001 Or For all enquiries, please call Martin Cook, or M.Cook@adelaidecitycouncil.com