Milton Showground – Community Garden Proposal
Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed use of the northeastern corner of the Milton Showground for a community garden.
The proposal is to enter into a licence agreement with a local not-for-profit organisation to establish and manage a community garden. The intended use of the land includes:
- Operating a community garden
- Hosting workshops and community activities
- Engaging with a broad range of users
- Plant propagation
- Providing a family-friendly space
- Potential for future fruit and vegetable sales
This engagement is directly related to the use of the land, rather than the footprint or layout of the garden.
You can view the aerial image below for the general proposed area.

Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed use of the northeastern corner of the Milton Showground for a community garden.
The proposal is to enter into a licence agreement with a local not-for-profit organisation to establish and manage a community garden. The intended use of the land includes:
- Operating a community garden
- Hosting workshops and community activities
- Engaging with a broad range of users
- Plant propagation
- Providing a family-friendly space
- Potential for future fruit and vegetable sales
This engagement is directly related to the use of the land, rather than the footprint or layout of the garden.
You can view the aerial image below for the general proposed area.

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Milton Showground Community Garden – Licence Determination
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent consultation. 230 survey responses were received along with five written submissions from local user groups and community members.
All feedback has now been reviewed, including previous feedback provided by existing Showground users. The survey results show strong community support, with 84% of respondents indicating support for the proposal.
With the community’s strong support in mind, it has been determined that Council will proceed with a licence agreement with the not‑for‑profit organisation to establish a community garden in the northeastern corner of the Milton Showground.
Council and the local not‑for‑profit organisation will continue working closely with existing Showground user groups to minimise any adverse impacts on current activities.
Please subscribe to the Get Involved page to receive future updates on the project, including information on when the community garden will be operational.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent consultation. 230 survey responses were received along with five written submissions from local user groups and community members.
All feedback has now been reviewed, including previous feedback provided by existing Showground users. The survey results show strong community support, with 84% of respondents indicating support for the proposal.
With the community’s strong support in mind, it has been determined that Council will proceed with a licence agreement with the not‑for‑profit organisation to establish a community garden in the northeastern corner of the Milton Showground.
Council and the local not‑for‑profit organisation will continue working closely with existing Showground user groups to minimise any adverse impacts on current activities.
Please subscribe to the Get Involved page to receive future updates on the project, including information on when the community garden will be operational.
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Milton Showground Community Garden – Consultation Closed
Share Milton Showground Community Garden – Consultation Closed on Facebook Share Milton Showground Community Garden – Consultation Closed on Twitter Share Milton Showground Community Garden – Consultation Closed on Linkedin Email Milton Showground Community Garden – Consultation Closed linkThank you to everyone who contributed feedback during the recent consultation on the proposed community garden at the Milton Showground. Council received 230 survey responses and five written submissions from local user groups and community members.
The feedback received is under review. A determination has not yet been made, and a further update will be provided once the assessment is complete.
Please subscribe to the Get Involved page to stay up-to-date with this project.
Thank you to everyone who contributed feedback during the recent consultation on the proposed community garden at the Milton Showground. Council received 230 survey responses and five written submissions from local user groups and community members.
The feedback received is under review. A determination has not yet been made, and a further update will be provided once the assessment is complete.
Please subscribe to the Get Involved page to stay up-to-date with this project.
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Have Your Say – Community Garden at Milton Showground
Share Have Your Say – Community Garden at Milton Showground on Facebook Share Have Your Say – Community Garden at Milton Showground on Twitter Share Have Your Say – Community Garden at Milton Showground on Linkedin Email Have Your Say – Community Garden at Milton Showground linkCouncil is inviting feedback on the proposed use of the northeastern corner of the Milton Showground for a community garden.
The proposal includes using the land for a community garden, workshops, community activities, plant propagation, and creating a family-friendly space. There is also potential for future fruit and vegetable sales.
The community is invited to provide feedback on the use of the land by completing the SURVEY before 31 January 2026.
Council is inviting feedback on the proposed use of the northeastern corner of the Milton Showground for a community garden.
The proposal includes using the land for a community garden, workshops, community activities, plant propagation, and creating a family-friendly space. There is also potential for future fruit and vegetable sales.
The community is invited to provide feedback on the use of the land by completing the SURVEY before 31 January 2026.
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Lifecycle
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Consultation with Key Stakeholders & Directly Affected Residents
Milton Showground – Community Garden Proposal has finished this stage28 February 2025 to 28 March 2025
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Community Consultation
Milton Showground – Community Garden Proposal has finished this stage9 December 2025 to 31 January 2026
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Review of Community Feedback
Milton Showground – Community Garden Proposal has finished this stageFebruary 2026
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Development of Community Garden Concept
Milton Showground – Community Garden Proposal is currently at this stageMarch 2026 - July 2026
FAQs
- What is being proposed?
- What activities could take place at the community garden?
- Why is Council consulting on this proposal?
- What engagement has been undertaken so far?
- Will the consultation decide the exact location or design of the garden?
- How can I provide feedback?
- What happens after the consultation?
- Who will manage the community garden?
Who's Listening
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Phone 1300 293 111 Email council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au