The new nature strip guidelines have been endorsed and are due to be published on the website in late 2024

Very restricted planting is permitted in Geelong

“Where a footpath exists, residents have the choice to use gravels, synthetic turf or ground covers below 10 centimetres in height.”

“Where no footpath exists, the nature strip needs to allow for pedestrian movement. To enable this, only gravels can be used as an alternative to grass.”