Nature Strip Maintenance

 

Nature strips contribute significantly to the streetscape of Camden. They can provide biodiversity value, act to soften built structures in urbanised areas and assist with providing shade and green spaces. A nature strip is any Council owned/controlled land/structure located between a constructed road and a parcel of private property but does not include land reserved for a public purpose or bushland. 

 

Because it’s not feasible for Council to maintain all nature strips adjacent to properties, we ask that you please maintain yours to a standard that will help contribute to the beautification of the Camden area. All property owners are encouraged to mow nature strips regularly, maintaining them neat and tidy. It is recognised that some property owners may appoint a contractor to undertake this work for them.

 

Council supports the establishment of nature strip gardens that improve streetscapes and support biodiversity, provided they meet safety and access requirements in accordance with the Nature Strip and Garden Maintenance Policy.

 

Before installing a nature strip garden, residents are encouraged to speak with neighbours and check the Nature Strip Gardening Information Sheet which provides practical guidance on how you can create safe, low-maintenance gardens that boost biodiversity, manages stormwater and enhances your street.

 

Synthetic Turf

Council does not permit the use of artificial or synthetic turf within nature strips (public land) adjacent to the road verge. Synthetic turf can have detrimental impacts with regards to maintenance, access to utilities, natural drainage and offers no ecological or long term amenity benefits.

It is an offence to install artificial turf on public land without the prior approval of Council. Council may pursue regulatory action in these instances, including requiring removal of any such installation.