At least five committee members in addition to the Office Bearers. Details of the functions of the committee are provided in the East Freo Farm Inc which are available on the website or by request. Management East Freo Farm Inc committee will be responsible for all activities, in accordance with the East Freo Farm Inc rules provided in the Supporting Documentation. All activities will also be conducted in accordance with lease/access arrangements agreed with the Town of East Fremantle. Insurance Public liability insurance: It is anticipated that the community garden activities will come under the Town of East Fremantle public liability insurance. Assets: Once any significant assets are obtained (eg shed) consideration will be given to insuring assets against such events as fire, burglary, or damage. Risk Management Risks to the organisation as a whole are listed in the table below. An assessment of individual risks and a detailed Risk Management Plan will be developed for identifying and minimising site specific risks. Risk Likelihood Impact Strategy Locke Parke site not Possible High Liaise with ToEF over approved by council alternative site locations Liaise with ToEF over Redevelopment of the including the garden in area requires the Possible High redevelopment plans. community garden to Liaise with ToEF over move sites. alternative site locations Liaise with ToEF and Dept of Water Unable to secure bore waterwise practices water allocation for Likely Medium reticulation of garden Install rainwater tanks beds Seek funding source for payment of scheme Zoning Considerations The Locke park is zoned as an Class Reserve for Recreational Purposes. “A” The Town of East Fremantle are seeking clarification that a community garden falls under the definition of purposes’. ‘recreational Locke Park also falls within an area being looked at for redevelopment options by the Town of East Fremantle and other stakeholders. East Freo Farm Inc would like the continuation of a community garden to be considered in the development of a masterplan for the area. However, if it is not deemed appropriate for the community garden to remain, then the group would relocate to another site. For this reason a lease that allows the Council to give 6 months notice for the garden to move has been requested. Environment House and garden in Bayswater operates under a similar arrangement. At a more local level, Harvest Restaurant
At least five committee members in addition to the Office Bearers. Details of the functions of the committee are provided in the East Freo Farm Inc which are available on the website or by request. Management East Freo Farm Inc committee will be responsible for all activities, in accordance with the East Freo Farm Inc rules provided in the Supporting Documentation. All activities will also be conducted in accordance with lease/access arrangements agreed with the Town of East Fremantle. Insurance Public liability insurance: It is anticipated that the community garden activities will come under the Town of East Fremantle public liability insurance. Assets: Once any significant assets are obtained (eg shed) consideration will be given to insuring assets against such events as fire, burglary, or damage. Risk Management Risks to the organisation as a whole are listed in the table below. An assessment of individual risks and a detailed Risk Management Plan will be developed for identifying and minimising site specific risks. Risk Likelihood Impact Strategy Locke Parke site not approved by council Possible High Liaise with ToEF over alternative site locations Redevelopment of the area requires the community garden to move sites. Possible High Liaise with ToEF over including the garden in redevelopment plans. Liaise with ToEF over alternative site locations Unable to secure bore water allocation for reticulation of garden beds Likely Medium Liaise with ToEF and Dept of Water waterwise practices Install rainwater tanks Seek funding source for payment of scheme Zoning Considerations The Locke park is zoned as an “A” Class Reserve for Recreational Purposes. The Town of East Fremantle are seeking clarification that a community garden falls under the definition of ‘recreational purposes’. Locke Park also falls within an area being looked at for redevelopment options by the Town of East Fremantle and other stakeholders. East Freo Farm Inc would like the continuation of a community garden to be considered in the development of a masterplan for the area. However, if it is not deemed appropriate for the community garden to remain, then the group would relocate to another site. For this reason a lease that allows the Council to give 6 months notice for the garden to move has been requested. Environment House and garden in Bayswater operates under a similar arrangement. At a more local level, Harvest Restaurant
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