hor nsby par k landfor m development Quar r y Void July 2016 (S Quar r y Void November 2018 (S o urc e : Ne armap) o urc e : Ne armap) Proposed Fill Profjle Pr oposed R ec r eation Ar eas
E IS development quarry ge o te c h safety management and E I S impac t area Geotec hnic al Safety Management Sandstone/ br ec c ia Boundar y F inal E IS - Impac ted Ar eas 2010 Old Mans 2015 Hornsby 2019 (early) 2019 (early-mid) 2020-2023 2010 Old Mans Valley 2017 Plan Your 2018 Pre EIS Statutory EIS Valley Plan of Park Plan of Recreational Detailed Design community engagement Parkland Lodgement Management Management exhibition scope and Construction
the hor nsby par k c r usher plant existing site c o nditio n
the c r usher plant - ar ts, c ultur e and her itage fmexible, mixed-use, community venues, indoor/outdoor recreation, site interpretation ipswich railway workshops museum brisbane powerhouse museum casula powerhouse museum indoor climbing centennial park cafe children’s play
quar r y & nor ther n embankment potential for the staging of community events and adventure recreation pursuits encouraged as e ntertainment within amphithe atre se tting drawc ard attrac tio ns potential embankment regeneration water-based recreation habitat creation, ecological restoration
south-west r ec r eation ar ea potential for overnight camping/ connection with great north walk steep topography may require stairs or assisted travel to the so uthwe st and quarry adventure recreation attractions and passive actvities.. mixed recreation and connection with existing trails and bushland areas high ropes course, toboggan run...
old mans valley existing omv mountain bike trails and skills facility retained, enhance access to existing trails, create new add new track to provide park circuit walking trails informal picnic settings, native gardens, paths and shade tree new formal sports arena and open space plantings associated with open space
c ommunity engagement WHAT IS AN EIS? FILLING THE QUARRY Since March 2017 , excavated fjll material has been transported from the Since you helped us to ‘Plan Your Parkland’ last year – by providing your NorthConnex road project to the former Hornsby Quarry. Over one million cubic vision for the transformation of Hornsby’s Quarry – we’ve been working hard metres of material is currently being used to create the foundations of a broadacre behind the scenes preparing an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement). parkland across different precincts within the 59 hectare site, combining the quarry with adjoining lands in the Old Mans Valley and Hornsby Park. NorthConnex expects to fjnish the delivery of material by early next year (2019). An EIS is a publicly available document that The EIS will also: provides information on a project, in this case, » investigate environmental constraints and the proposal to create a fjnal landform for outline the extent of earthworks required to the future parkland. The EIS will address be undertaken to create a safe and fmexible environmental impacts and mitigation landform that can deliver for a range of measures of the proposal and be used to inform recreation purposes development consent decisions. » inform Council investigations into the types of recreation or other activities that may be An important aspect of the EIS is to make conceived in various parts of the site and how recommendations about how to best protect these sites will be accessible and connected the natural environment, including the Critically Endangered Ecological Communities (CEEC) » inform Council in the development of a parkland that respects and celebrates the found on the site. unique geology, landform and magnifjcent bushland surrounds. Discover the new landform As fjll material from the NorthConnex tunnel project is being placed in the quarry void, an exciting new landform is starting to emerge. The fjll will raise the ground level and assist in stabilising steep slopes and cliff faces created by the quarrying operations, which ran through much of the twentieth century. The new landform will be further developed to create fmexible spaces that will be accessible and suitable for a range of potential future recreational activities. In the raised fmoor of the quarry void, a water body is expected to be created, fed by groundwater and rainfall. From the water’s edge, the landform will rise up, broadly forming an amphitheatre, with graded entry from the western and northern sides. Extensive rehabilitation of bushland areas will be undertaken across the site, including retention and restoration of degraded areas on surrounding upslopes, which already substantially form a beautiful backdrop to the future parklands within the Quarry and Old Mans Valley. www.hornsbypark.com.au/ www.hornsbypark.com.au/
c ommunity engagement COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEXT STEPS OVERVIEW Council has been consulting with the community, through a variety of engagement activities, to better understand how Hornsby Park can best meet the needs of Council are now in the fjnal stages of preparing the EIS to be submitted to the the community now and in the many years to come. Last year during the 'Plan Department of Planning and Environment. your Parkland' engagement phase, as detailed below, Council utilised a range of measures to capture the views of the community and received a strong response, representing an array of interests: This is what the community expressed would be Stage 1 Stage 3 desirable for the future parkland: NorthConnex filling Parkland development » Multi-use parkland – a parkland to be enjoyed by people of 1236 74% 118 all ages, pursuing a diverse range of interests. surveys received of survey respondents written and email and analysed were Hornsby Shire submissions received » Enjoying the environment – creating bushwalking residents and analysed tracks, mountain biking trails, boardwalks, viewing Stage 2 2023 platforms and multi-use paths. Rehab works Park Opening » Celebrating history – maintaining and enhancing the natural and historical features of the park, 600 17 8 including the diatreme wall, Endangered Ecological visitors to Community facebook and email blasts sent to Information and Communities and other key heritage elements. Instagram posts Council database Feedback Sessions (approximately) » New facilities – support new facilities like cafés and Environmental Impact Statement on public exhibition restaurants, function centres, an amphitheatre and open spaces to host events. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is expected to go to Public Exhibition in early 2019. We invite » Hot weather activities – incorporate swimming all to have their say on the EIS and will advise of when the EIS is on exhibition via our website for this facilities and making good use of the quarry lake. project: www.hornsbypark.com.au 12 16 » Sports and recreation – opportunities for outdoor advertisements in six members of local and shire-wide the Community activities at Old Mans Valley, such as cricket facilities, newspapers Deliberative Forum Stage 2 – Rehabilitation Works Stage 3 – Land Development an athletic track, a soccer fjeld and multi-use oval. 2023 – Anticipated Park Opening Concurrent with the assessment and approval process, Council will prepare documentation for a major earthworks contract to landform the park. Walking tracks Picnic areas and open spaces Mountain biking Earthworks are expected to take approximately two years and be completed by the end of 2021. Following the rehabilitation works, the park will undergo the fjnal stages of development prior to opening in 2023. How do I stay updated? The website will continue to be updated to capture your feedback and to inform of opportunities for further engagement. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive all the latest updates by visiting www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/enews Environmental Cafés / restaurants Arts / community / historical facilities www.hornsbypark.com.au/ www.hornsbypark.com.au/
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