Trevallyn Community Garden: THE PROPOSED SITE

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

THE PROPOSED SITE

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Courtesy of Google Earth this is the site currently

being planned for use as a community garden.

1 comment:

Rodger said...: The trouble with a bit of open space is that it seen as "empty". Australia was once seen like that and look at what we have done to it. There is something magic about open space because there are so many ways to imagine it.

Let's have more open spaces!; October 21, 2010 at 4:44 PM

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Welcome

For news and information about the proposed Trevallyn Community Garden WATCH THIS SPACE.

The Trevallyn Sustainability Group has developed a proposal for a community garden at Trevallyn Park.

The group would like to hear the views of concerned people about the proposal. The Garden would use part of the grassed area at the intersection of Gorge Road and Bald Hill Road.

The Garden would cover approximately 22 x 44 metres, leaving the rest of the site as it is. (Note that the council does have some excellent ideas for additional landscaping, which could be implemented as separate projects).

'The vision' is to create a community food garden in the heart of Trevallyn, where people can get together in the outdoors, grow vegies and share knowledge and ideas. Children from Trevallyn Primary School will garden here, as well as other interested individuals and groups.

The group sees the garden as being used to demonstrate sustainable living techniques, host workshops, provide a space where newcomers can meet other residents to learn about the area, and for other enjoyable activities which increase community interaction.

The basic structure would be raised beds and a small garden shed within a secure (fenced) space with an external rainwater tank. There will be seating, some shelter and a place to have a cuppa and a chat. Examples of popular and successful community gardens in Launceston are located at Punchbowl and Rocherlea. The group aims to make it an attractive and inviting space, contributing to the already active heart of our great community, Trevallyn Park.

Trevallyn Sustainability Group is a group of local individuals who are enthusiastic about the idea of a community garden. They believe it will be a great initiative for the community and for sustainability, and for residents who want to get out with others and grow things! If you are interested, you can jointhem.

The group would appreciate you taking the time to contact them with any questions. It would be appreciated if you did so by Friday October 22. Contact Information:

• Trevallyn Sustainability Group

• c/- Trevallyn Primary School

• 55 Gorge Road TREVALLYN TAS 7250

c/- 42 Delamere Crescent TREVALLYN TAS 7250

There is an information evening being planned for November. If you require more information, have questions, or would like to provide more feedback, please contact Hayley Tristram, Secretary, Trevallyn Sustainability Group

• 0439 085 207 or

• hayleymarc@bigpond.com