A Nature Strip and Garden Maintenance Policy has been drafted to confirm and recognise the community’s role in maintaining nature strips in the Camden Local Government Area (LGA), and to provide clear guidance on the establishment of nature strip gardens.

Nature strips are Council owned land located between the constructed road and private property. Nature strips contribute significantly to the streetscape of Camden LGA, providing biodiversity value and act to soften built structures in urban areas.

Council owns and controls nature strips, however does not have the physical or financial resources to maintain the vast majority. Council therefore relies on residents and business to maintain those areas adjoining their property.

The main objectives of draft Nature Strip and Garden Maintenance Policy is to:

• Enhance Camden’s streetscapes by acknowledging and supporting the community’s role in maintaining nature strips;
• Define maintenance responsibilities;
• Develop clear guidelines for modifying nature strips; and
• Align with the Biodiversity Strategy 2023 and Urban Forest Strategy to promote biodiversity and reduce urban heat.

Council invites the community and stakeholders to review the draft Policy and provide feedback to help shape Camden LGA's nature strip maintenance.

The Draft Nature Strip and Gardens Maintenance Policy and accompanying documents are publicly available for the duration of the exhibition period. Please refer to the Document Library.

Printed versions of the documents can be viewed in person at the:

• Council's Customer Service Counter, 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park
• Oran Park Library, 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park
• Camden Library, 40 John Street, Camden, and
• Narellan Library, corner Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan.

You are encouraged to read the documents to see if there are any changes relevant to you.

Please take a look at the draft documents and make a submission by 9am, Friday 19 September 2025.

You can share your thoughts by:

• Using the online submission form (below) ↓
• Hand delivered during business hours to our Administration Building, 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park NSW 2570
• Posted to: The General Manager, Attention: Open Space and Sustainability Team, Camden Council, PO Box 183 Camden NSW 2570
• Emailing: mail@camden.nsw.gov.au

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