Camden Town Farm

Draft Camden Town Farm Masterplan

We've revised the masterplan for Camden Town Farm based on community and stakeholder feedback gathered between February and April 2024. Now, we want to know if we’ve got it right.

The updated masterplan reflects significant projects undertaken and reconfirms the vision for the Farm’s future, first set in 2005:

The draft plan identifies five strategic directions, supported by key actions, to deliver on the vision and maintain the Farm as a unique and loved facility for Camden and beyond:

Did we get it right?

View the associated Council Meeting Business Paper and draft masterplan. A printed copy can also be viewed at Council's Administration Building and your local branch Library.

Provide feedback on the draft masterplan by 5pm on Wednesday 11 September 2024.

Submissions can be made:

Via the online submission form below;
By email to mail@camden.nsw.gov.au;
By delivering a letter during business hours to our Administration Building at 70 Central Avenue in Oran Park; or
By post to the General Manager, Camden Council, PO Box 183, Camden NSW 2570.

What happens next?

If there are no unresolved submissions during the exhibition period, we'll adopt the draft masterplan. If submissions can't be resolved, we'll prepare a report to Council for consideration.

Submission form

Previous consultation

What you told us...

Between February and April 2024, Council consulted with the community and included feedback in the development of the draft masterplan.

Our community identified the following themes:

Maintaining a welcoming, accessible, inclusive and safe facility for the community;
Recognition of diverse agricultural history and heritage (Aboriginal, Chinese and European);
Providing a serene and peaceful place to reflect and connect with nature;
Diversity of activity including education and passive recreation to attract visitors;
Continuing genuine and sustainable agricultural operation; and
Balancing activation of the site and the calm nature of the Farm.

For more information, view the Business Paper from the 10 June Ordinary Council Meeting, item ORD02: www.camden.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings

Quick poll

Does the 2016 Vision still reflect your aspirations for Camden Town Farm?

“The farm will be developed and maintained primarily for agricultural, tourism and educational purposes. It will be operated and managed in a sustainable manner that retains its unique character and encourages and facilitates community access, participati

This poll has concluded.

Yes – it covers everything

60% (6 votes)
To a degree – something is missing

20% (2 votes)
No – create a fresh one

20% (2 votes)

Total Votes: 10

Survey

Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Community consultation

February - April 2024
Timeline item 2 - complete

Review of community and stakeholder ideas
Timeline item 3 - complete

Masterplan development
Timeline item 4 - complete

Council endorsement of draft Masterplan for public exhibition

Draft Camden Town Farm Masterplan presented at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 July 2024, item ORD02. View Business Paper/Minutes.
Timeline item 5 - active

Public exhibition

17 July - 11 September 2024
Timeline item 6 - incomplete

Submissions reviewed
Timeline item 7 - incomplete

Adoption of Masterplan

Document Library

Draft Camden Town Farm Masterplan
PDF (4.68 MB)

FAQ

Miss Llewella Davies very generously bequeathed her family farm to the people of Camden in 2000. This parcel is now known as Camden Town Farm.

In her will she specified "...I give the farm to the Council of Camden subject to the following conditions..... that the farm be used as a working dairy farm or for some other agricultural pursuit to the intent that it should operate as a working model farm to enable the community to see such a farm in operation at close hand... or if that is not possible as a passive recreation area..."

A detailed biography of Miss Davies can be found here www.changingcamden.com/

Camden Town Farm, located on Exeter Street, Camden, is a 52-hectare dairy farm that was bequeathed to the local community by the late Miss Llewella Davies. It is a unique green space on the flood plain surrounding Camden and is open to the public.

Please visit www.camdentownfarm.com.au for additional information.

A number of groups, organisations and individuals use and hire the Camden Town Farm throughout the year. These include:

Operational Farm with a herd of livestock
Camden Community Gardens
The Nepean River Link including the Miss Llewella Davies Pioneers Walkway
Camden Fresh Produce Markets
Local schools - educational activities
Sydney University Livestock Veterinary Service
Council's events team for Taste Camden and other community events
Private functions, weddings and event hire
Camden Show Society
Open parklands for family picnics and quiet reflection.

Please click here to view the 2016 masterplan for Camden Town Farm.

Consultation with the community was conducted between February and April 2024 and included:

A community survey on Your Voice Camden;
Multiple targeted engagements with the Camden Town Farm Reference Group;
Targeted engagement with other key stakeholders;
Pop up engagement at the Camden Town Farm Produce Market;
A detailed communications plan including website and social media content; and
Signage on site at the Camden Town Farm regarding opportunities for engagement.

There were 121 survey responses received during the consultation period and the following themes were identified:

Maintaining a welcoming, accessible, inclusive and safe facility for the community;
Recognition of diverse agricultural history and heritage (Aboriginal, Chinese and European);
Providing a serene and peaceful place to reflect and connect with nature;
Diversity of activity including education and passive recreation to attract visitors;
Continuing genuine and sustainable agricultural operation; and
Balancing activation of the site and the calm nature of the Farm.

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Need some assistance?

Phone	13 22 63
Email	ctf@camden.nsw.gov.au
In writing	PO Box 183, Camden NSW 2570

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