Inner West Council's framework for supporting community gardens is outlined in the Community Gardens Policy. The policy states 'Council enables community gardens that operate on land it manages through licences or deeds.'

What is this agreement for?

Mort Bay Community Garden is dedicated to growing organic vegetables and sharing community knowledge. Situated in a public park and native bush environment, the garden offers healthy opportunities for the community to get involved.

Inner West Council intends to enter into a new Licence agreement with Mort Bay Community Garden Incorporated for the purpose of permitting this group to continue to operate a community garden in one section of Mort Bay Park (Lot 24 DP 1031154).

What is included in the licence?

This Licence agreement is aligned with the updated Inner West Council Community Gardens Policy.

  • The Licence agreement is for 3 years with option to extend for a further 2 years.
  • Mort Bay Community Garden is located behind the John McMahon Early Learning Centre, between Short Street and McKell Street within the park (see map below).
An aerial outline of the site indicating location of the garden beds.

Have your say

You can provide feedback by:

  • Completing the form below
  • Emailing to kate.jackson@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
  • Posting to c/o Kate Jackson, Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2029
  • Calling us on 02 9335 2147

Other ways to provide feedback:

  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9335 2147
    • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
    • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
    • TTY call 133 677
    • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Last day to provide feedback is 11 November 2024.

What happens next?

Council will consider all feedback and decide whether to proceed with the lease agreement.