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Crown land construction, repairs and upgrades

Crown land 2031 State Strategic Plan (PDF 3,78KB) vision for NSW is that our community has high aspirations to derive better value from public land to support resilient and prosperous communities. The diversity and extent of the Crown estate means we will continue to play a lead role in land and asset management. Comprehensive planning, design, construction, and maintenance of structures will help to increase their life span, save money, and minimise impacts on Crown land reserves.

Bexhill Quarry closure

Summary

  • Location: Bexhill
  • Project investment: $60,000
  • Dates: 1 March to 30 June 2023
  • Times of work: Weekdays 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • Day work
  • Traffic and pedestrian changes
  • Noise levels: Low

What we will be doing

From 1 March you may notice us:

  • replacing the fencing and reinstalling warning signs at Bexhill Quarry to secure the site for the safety of the community. Whilst the area may be seen as a great location to swim, there are numerous risks with this unauthorised swimming spot
  • a safety review completed by Legacy Mines, (as the regulators of the site) identified several dangerous hazards, including a steep unstable quarry wall above the water, an unknown depth increasing the risk of drowning, unknown underwater structures including dumped vehicles and high levels of acidity in the water which may be harmful to swimmers
  • we will continue to permanently close Bexhill Quarry to the public. This is not a public reserve and entering the site will be considered trespassing.

When we will be working

Work will take place during standard construction hours between 7:00am and 6:00 pm Monday to Friday

What you can expect

  • Access to the area is permanently closed
  • This work may be noisy at times, and we will do everything can to minimise this
  • We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important work

Keeping up to date with our work

We will update this page as the project progresses.

To speak to an officer:

Phone: 1300 886 235

Email: [email protected]  Subject Attn: Bexhill Quarry closure

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Bexhill quarry fence
Dargan Creek Reserve

Summary

  • Dargan Creek Reserve, Chifley Road, Lithgow
  • Project investment: $260,000
  • Dates: 1 April 2023 to 30 June 2023
  • Times of work: Weekdays 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • Day work
  • Traffic and Pedestrian changes
  • Noise levels: Medium

What we will be doing

Dargan Creek reserve, near Lithgow NSW features dams, associated cliffs, and canyons. It is a popular destination for recreational activities including swimming, rock climbing, canyoning, bushwalking and nature appreciation.

From 1 April 2023 you may notice us:

  • improve road access and safety
  • create a dedicated parking area
  • reduce environmental impacts of unregulated vehicle access
  • improve visitors’ enjoyment of Dargan Creek Reserve for people visiting the area, now and into the future.

As a popular tourism destination, this investment is a deliberate focus on unlocking the potential of Dargan Creek Reserve. Investing in Crown land supports community connections, protects the reserve as an environmental green space and creates more tourism economic opportunities for locals in Lithgow and the surrounding region.

When we will be working

Work will take place during standard construction hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday.

What you can expect

  • Access to the area will be temporarily impacted. Maintaining and upgrading Crown reserves and their facilities ensures the community can continue to enjoy wonderful public assets.
  • We will have temporary traffic management for the safety of our crew, users, and pedestrians.
  • This work may be noisy sometimes, and we will do everything possible to minimise this.
  • We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important work.

Related information

Keeping up to date with our work

We will update this page as the project progresses.

Speak to an officer:

Phone: 1300 886 235

Email [email protected] Subject Attn: Dargan Creek Reserve

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Aerial map of Dargan Dam

Gallymont Dam Spillway Repairs

Summary

  • Location: Mandurama, NSW
  • Project investment: $100,000
  • Dates: 1 April to 30 June 2023
  • Times of work: Weekdays 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • Day work
  • No traffic or pedestrian changes
  • Noise levels: Low

What we will be doing

From 1 April 2023 you may notice us:

  • fortifying the dam with a concrete beam to stop further erosion undercutting the structure. Similar erosion protection works have previously been implemented on the right abutment
  • installing rock armouring (also known as rock rip rap, rock revetment or rock beaching) to prevent further erosion of the bank area where the soil has been eroded downstream of the dam.

When we will be working

Work will take place during standard construction hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday

What you can expect

  • Completion of the rectification works will reduce further erosion and potential undermining of the dam wall, reducing effects on the environment and risks to public health and safety in the area
  • Access to the area may be temporarily impacted
  • This work may be noisy at times, and we will do everything can to minimise this
  • We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important work

Related information

Other engineered dams on Crown land

Keeping up to date with our work

We will update this page as the project progresses.

To speak to an officer:

Phone: 1300 886 235

Email: [email protected] Subject Attn: Gallymont Dam Spillway Repairs

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Gallymont Dam
Hanging Rock Falls upgrade

Summary

  • Location: Wadeville, Kyogle
  • Project investment: $50,000
  • Dates: April 2023 to June 2023
  • Times of work: Weekdays 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • Day work
  • Traffic and pedestrian changes
  • Noise levels: medium

What we will be doing

From April 2023, you may notice us:

  • installing new safety signage ensuring visitors have the information they need to remain safe during their visit
  • upgrading handrails and stair treads damaged by recent flooding
  • tidying up the trail access from the informal carpark
  • investing in this popular recreational site for the local community and visitors to the Kyogle region

When we will be working

Work will take place during standard construction hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday

What you can expect

  • We will have temporary traffic management for the safety of our crew, users, and pedestrians
  • Access to the area may be temporarily impacted
  • This work may be noisy at times, and we will do everything can to minimise this
  • We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important work

Related information

Keeping up to date with our work

We will update this page as the project progresses.

To speak to an officer:

Phone: 1300 886 235

Email: [email protected]u Subject Attn: Hanging Rock Falls upgrade

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Hanging Rock Falls upgrade

 

Tibooburra Aerodrome – Runway 15-33 earthworks

Summary

  • Location: Tibooburra NSW 2880
  • Project investment: $200,000
  • Dates: 20 March to 30 June 2023
  • Times of work: Weekdays 7:00am – 6:00pm
  • Day work
  • Runway traffic changes
  • Noise levels: Medium

What we will be doing

From 20 March 2023 you may notice us:

  • repair the Tibooburra dirt runway strip, including filling and compacting the earth to fix depressions caused by extending periods of localised runoff on the runway.

When we will be working

Work will take place during standard construction hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday.

What you can expect

  • The main bitumen runway will not be affected and emergency services including the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Rural Fire Service and NSW Police, as well as the Flying Padre, the Plague Locust Commission and charter flight operators, will still be able to land and take off.
  • Access to the dirt runway will be temporarily impacted.
  • We will have temporary traffic management for the safety of our crew and users.
  • This work may be noisy sometimes, and we will do everything possible to minimise this.
  • We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important work.

Keeping up to date with our work

We will update this page as the project progresses.

To speak to an officer:

Phone: 1300 886 235

Email: [email protected] Subject Attn: Tibooburra Aerodrome – Runway 15-33 earthworks

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Aerial view of Tibooburra Aerodrome