The Crown land 2031 State Strategic Plan (PDF, 2837KB) vision for NSW is that our community has high aspirations to derive better value from public land to support resilient and prosperous communities. This includes prioritising the identification, protection, and expansion of environmental assets on Crown land, as well as expanding green and open space and promoting activities that build climate resilience.
There is a wide range of tracks and trails across NSW Crown land. Each year hundreds of thousands of walkers enjoy the tracks and trails we manage. We are maintaining the trails for walker safety and enjoyment so our community can be confident in the knowledge that our trails are being actively managed to maintain or improve safety and enjoyment.
The following projects are funded by the NSW Government to keep the trails in a safe condition and renew some aging visitor infrastructure including steps, toilets, and track surfaces.
Walkers may be inconvenienced from time to time during the works with minor track diversions in place. Please obey any signage on site, or if you are planning a long-distance walk contact 1300 886 235.
Summary
- Location: Bridle Track Reserves near Hill End
- Project investment: $90,000
- Dates: 6 February 2023 - 27 February 2023 (subject to weather and rain)
- Times of work: Weekdays 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Day work
- Traffic and Pedestrian changes
- Noise levels: High at times
What we will be doing
From 6th of February 2023 you may notice us:
- regrading and shaping car access tracks at Turon Crossing, Caves Holes, Mary Flynn and Randwick Reserves which require repairs and drainage works to the track entrances. Completed works will stabilise erosion, fix uneven surfaces, and deflect water from paths through cross banks and drains
- move heavy machinery from Hill End to Turon Crossing
- extract gravel from Mary Flynn Reserve to undertake track works
- Note: The repair works to the Bridle Track itself are currently being undertaken by Bathurst Council please contact them for more information.
When we will be working
Work will take place during standard construction hours between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
What you can expect
- We will have temporary traffic management for the safety of our crew, users, and pedestrians.
- At times entrances to reserves will be temporarily closed between 7am and 6pm.
- Noise levels will be high at times. The sites are in an open rural setting so the impact should be minimal.
- Machinery will be left on-site at the end of each day.
- We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important work.
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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 Att: Bridle Track reserve visitor improvements
Summary
- Abrahams Bosom Reserve, Currarong
- Project investment: $90,000
- 7 November 2022 to June 2023
- Times of work: Weekdays 7:00am – 5:00pm
- Day work
- Traffic and pedestrian changes
- Noise levels: Medium
What we will be doing
From 7 November 2022 you may notice us:
- improving visitors’ enjoyment of the Abrahams Bosom Reserve walking tracks and this work will ensure that the tracks will be safer for people visiting the area, now and into the future.
- intermittently closing the main entrance to the reserve and some tracks in the area. This is to limit visitor/tourism interruption, ensure construction safety and enable works to be completed within the allocated timeframe.
- closing the car park during work hours to move necessary equipment and materials into the track area
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 between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm as we may be moving or using heavy equipment during the day
- 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
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Abraham Bosom tracks before
Abraham Bosom tracks after
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 Att: Abrahams Bosom Reserve trackwork, Currarong
Summary
- Lapstone, Blue Mountains, NSW
- Project value: $25,000
- Dates: December 2022 to June 2023
- Times of work: Weekdays 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Day work
- Pedestrian changes: closed access to the site
- Noise levels: Low
What we will be doing
From December 2022 you may notice us:
- survey the site and develop landscape architect plans to formalise the site for future use. As this is an investigation and study project, there will be minimal harm to the environment whilst works are being completed
- look at new safer options to take in the views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This includes the future installation of a safety barrier fence and other public recreation infrastructure at the site
- closing the site for public safety. The informal lookout site is closed until a formal assessment of the site is made and safety infrastructure is implemented on the site for the safe recreation of visitors
Please do not enter this area as the cliff edge is unfenced. There may be a danger of slippage or falling. We believe it is of the utmost importance that the community of Lapstone and visitors to Darks common and Bluff Reserve feel safe especially people with young families when visiting.
When we will be working
Survey work will take place during standard construction hours between 7 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday.
What you can expect
- The informal lookout will be signposted as dangerous and closed
- Access to the area will be closed during the assessment and ongoing into the future
- We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important work.
Related information
- Find more information on Crown Land recreational use
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 Att: Darks Common safety, Lapstone
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Summary
- Location: Urbenville
- Project value: $50,000
- Dates: 15 May to 31 May 2023
- Times of work: Weekdays 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Day work
- Traffic and Pedestrian changes
- Noise levels: Medium
What we will be doing
From 15 May 2023 you may notice us:
- investing $50,000 in the clean-up of the Bean Creek Falls Picnic Area having come under disrepair
- repairing damaged steps and replacing handrails and fencing at the main lookout
- removing dumped materials leading into the area
- slashing and clearing fallen trees from the picnic area and carpark turnaround bay
- increase public safety and to support the local economy by improving tourism and community connections to Crown land at Bean Creek Falls picnic area and lookout.
When we will be working
Work will take place during standard construction hours between 7 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday.
What you can expect
- Bean Creak Falls, although remotely located, is a recognised tourism destination and we ask that you look after the area for visitors, wildlife, and the environment
- 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, we will do everything we can to minimise this
- We thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this important work.
Related information
- Crown Land recreational use
Keeping up to date with our work
To speak to an officer:
- Phone: 1300 886 235
- Email: [email protected]. Subject Att: Bean Creek Falls
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