Project Background

 

The City of Mandurah has responded to growing interest from individuals and community associations to develop a community garden in Mandurah. The City recognised that community gardens play a significant role in strengthening local communities. Community gardens are being developed across Australia as they continue to demonstrate the positive health, social, environmental and economic impacts they have on communities.

 

Site Location

 

Mandurah Community Gardens is located on the property of Coodanup Community College.

The garden is adjacent to the car park on the southern side of the College off Coodanup Drive (look for the big sand coloured shed / undercover area)

 

Project Status

 

The community garden project has been endorsed by Council and its development is well underway. The vision of the group is to develop and maintain a garden that brings all kinds of people together to grow, learn and enjoy

 

 

Project Management

 

The project has initially been managed by the City of Mandurah and the Mandurah Community Gardens Working Group. The group consists of an officer of the City of Mandurah and community volunteers. It is envisaged that by June 2013 the garden group will become incorporated and self sufficient

 

 

Mandurah Community Gardens aims to …

·         develop and sustain a garden which is organic and includes aspects of permaculture

·         encourage cooperation, respect and good health

·         think globally and act locally in working for environmental sustainability

·         use organic principles to grow plants including fruit, vegetables and herbs

·         provide opportunities for a variety of groups and individuals in our community to participate in sustainable organic food production

·         provide educational experiences in organic gardening, health and wellbeing and environmental issues

·         promote a way of life that includes growing, celebrating, eating and sharing healthy foods

 

Come make it your place

If you are interested in joining the community garden Working Group or volunteering in the garden, please contact Community Development cdo@mandurah.wa.gov.au or phone 9550 3850. Those who would like to be involved in the community garden will need to become a City of Mandurah volunteer.

 

For more information on community gardens projects around Western Australia, please visit Growing Communities WA at communitygardenswa.org.au.