Seed sown for community gardens

Published: 10 August 2011

Warren Goodlet with Cr Phil Pidgeon sharing some fresh produce from his garden

Logan City Council has planted the seed for the future potential of community gardens throughout the city.

Council has endorsed a draft Community Gardens Policy to be released for community consultation.

Health, Sport and Community Services Committee Chairperson, Councillor Phil Pidgeon (Division 9) said community gardens had become quite popular in communities throughout the country over the last few years.

"We are now seeing a number of community gardens spring up as a result of the modern society," he said.

"Council receives a number of request from the community to help facilitate community gardens and has had some very successful results over the years and some not so successful.

"These requests have generally been dealt with on an adhoc basis with no policy position or direction to facilitate a successful garden outcome."

Cr Pidgeon confirmed a Community garden policy would assist Council to be able to analyse and review applications for gardens in a consistent approach.

"The policy will help ensure that any future community gardens in Logan have the best possible chance of being successful," he said.

"I encourage all residents to have their say and provide feedback on the draft Community Gardens Policy to ensure we make the best decision for the community."

To view the draft Community Gardens Policy visit the 'have your say' section of Council's website at or call 3412 4740.

Residents have from Monday 15 August until close of business on Monday 5 September to make submissions.