In April and May this year Council will consult community on a community garden proposed by a local garden group.

The garden to be located in the Annam Road Reserve, Bayview would be managed by the garden group with the intention to use an area within the reserve to grow organic produce, flowering plants, promote sustainable lifestyles and to establish a neighbourhood hub. The proposal considers impacts on neighbours and the environment.

The garden group hope the space will become a place for sharing knowledge and skills about organic gardening and sustainable living and a place to meet and make friends.

Community gardens have been shown to have a positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing while also engendering a sense of community.

There are currently six successful community gardens on Council land located at Balgowlah, Seaforth, Freshwater, North Curl Curl, Manly Vale and Newport.

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