Media release – Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, 2 February 2023
CHIGWELL COMMUNITY GARDEN GROWS FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
Independent Member for Clark, Andrew Wilkie, will attend the reopening of Chigwell Community Garden after the garden was closed for upgrades. Mr Wilkie secured $15,000 for the upgrades through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Partnership Grant.
The Chigwell Community Garden is such an important asset for the community through its various programs and workshops,” Mr Wilkie said. “Not only do people learn about vital gardening skills, but it’s also an opportunity for the community to come together and share their knowledge. The produce from the garden is also shared amongst the community through the Bucaan Community House and a new roadside food stall.
“These upgrades, which include new fences, all abilities accessible garden beds, a veranda, a mural, new soil and gravel, and electricity to the site, will only further enhance the experience. The volunteers have done a magnificent job with the site and, along with new project officer Conrad Gilbey, they will prove invaluable in helping the garden continue to be a thriving hub for all community members to enjoy.”
