Crown land 2031 State Strategic Plan (PDF, 3.7 MB) vision for NSW is that our community has high aspirations to protect environmental assets, improve and expand green space, and build resilience to climate change. To help achieve these outcomes, it is our role to ensure that environmental values on Crown land are identified, enhanced, and protected, and that activities on Crown land contribute to climate resilience.
It is our goal to remediate identified Crown land sites and to return these sites to usable community land. Contamination may threaten human health and the environment, limit land use or increase development costs and it can become more challenging to address if left unmanaged. For all these reasons, we must take steps to find out if contamination is present and identify actions to help reduce risks of harm to human health and the environment.
Completed projects
Summary
Replacement of external cladding to comply with the National Construction Code.
Investment: $1,365,000 excl. GST
Project timeframe: 15 February 2022 to 31 July 2023
Site information
- Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council’s (AH&MRC) Registered Training Organisation, Little Bay
What we have completed
- Removed all cladding, battens, and insulation
- Replaced outdated materials with products that meet the minimum standards for combustible cladding products and comply with the National Construction Code.
Benefits and outcomes
- Upgraded building materials that comply with the National Construction Code
- Safety for the community and users of the facility.
To speak to an officer
Phone 1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn AH&MRC Registered Training Organisation
Location
Summary
Geotechnical investigation to address areas of potential instability identified at the site.
Investment: $33,745 excl. GST
Project timeframe: October 2022 to June 2023
Site information
- Cowan Quarry, Hornsby
- Former sandstone quarry filled with material of unknown origins
- Unoccupied, vacant bushland
- Fire trail runs through a portion of the site.
What we have completed
- Site walkover and desktop review of available information to assist in the identification of potential geotechnical hazards and areas requiring further geotechnical investigation
- Geotechnical investigation report
- Action plan which recommended addressing areas of potential instability identified at the site.
Benefits and outcomes
- Provides the opportunity to rehabilitate the Cowan Quarry into a public open space
- Improves the future use of the land as a Crown land asset.
To speak to an officer
Phone 1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn Cowan Quarry Remediation
Location
Summary
Site clean-up and geotechnical investigation to identify any remediation requirements to ensure the area is safe for future community use.
Investment: $408,985 excl. GST
Project timeframe: January 2023 to June 2023
Site information
- Dural Quarry located near Hornsby NSW
- The site was originally cleared and terraced in the 1960s and 1970s and operated into the 1990s before being returned to Crown Land and re-tenured until it was left unoccupied by the tenant
- Site was left with contaminated materials of unknown origin.
What we have completed
- Removed all surface rubbish. 214.40 tonnes of waste with 101.94 tonnes of waste that was recycled
- Demolished infrastructure and sheds on site
- Geotechnical and detailed site investigation to identify any remediation requirements to ensure the area is safe for future community use.
Benefits and outcomes
- Removal of derelict structures and investigation into the possibility of remediation of the site into a public open space
- Improved usability of the land as a Crown land asset for future use including bushwalking / BMX riding.
To speak to an officer
Phone 1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn Dural Quarry remediation
Location
Summary
Installation of a perimeter fence, gate, and signs around a section of Kaloogleguy Reserve as part of a staged plan to clean up asbestos contamination on the site.
Investment: $325,000 excl. GST
Project timeframe: March 2023 to June 2023
Site information
- Kaloogleguy Reserve, Barrier Highway, Cobar
- Crown land reserved for the purpose of regeneration located to the west of Cobar and was previously a Council waste facility for over 100 years.
- Approximately 6,350 hectares in size and is actively used by the community as part of the reserve network surrounding Cobar.
What we have completed
- Vegetation cleared along the surveyed fencing line
- Installation of 8 kilometres of 6-strand agricultural fence along the surveyed alignment
- Installation of warning signage along the fence line as required by EPA (Environmental Protection Authority)
- Installation of 19 gates on existing tracks for fire management access.
Benefits and outcomes
- Eliminated public safety risks as fencing excludes the public from accessing the affected parts of the reserve.
- Enables access for fire management activities.
To speak to an officer
Phone 1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn Fencing at Kaloogleguy Reserve
Location
Summary
Removal of a dilapidated timber jetty, floating pontoon, and internal and external rubbish.
Investment: $30,977 excl. GST
Project timeframe: March 2023 to June 2023
Site information
- Fingal Rd, Fingal Head
- Disused commercial building consisting of dilapidated timber jetty, floating pontoon fronting the Tweed River.
What we have completed
- Clean-up of the site
- Removal of the dilapidated timber jetty, floating pontoon, and internal and external rubbish
- Environmental assessments.
Benefits and outcomes
- Site safety by removing unsafe infrastructure
- Improved riverside visual aesthetic
- Improved usability of the land as a Crown land asset for future use
- Rehabilitation of the site encourages investment and facilitates innovative new uses.
To speak to an officer
Phone 1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn Fingal Head riverside kiosk remediation
Location
Summary
Address public safety concerns associated with the dilapidated concrete structure.
Investment: $205,142 excl GST
Project timeframe: November 2022 – June 2023
Site information
- 6 Coral Street, Tweed Heads
- Engineer reports identified there were safety concerns associated with several parts of the jetty structure, including concrete cancer.
What we have completed
- Review of environmental factors including a statement of heritage impact report
- Demolished the dilapidated concrete structure
- Safely dispose of the removed structure.
Benefits and outcomes
- Eliminated public safety risks associated with the jetty
- Beautification of the waterway
- Opened water access to the harbour from the Tweed River.
To speak to an officer
Phone 1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn Jack Evans Boat Harbour Jetty
Location
Summary
Demolition of an unsafe and dilapidated oyster shed that is unfit for relicensing in its current state.
Investment: $211,327 excl. GST
Project timeframe: October 2022 to July 2023
Site information
- Riverside Drive, Karuah
- Dilapidated shed formerly used for oyster farming.
What we have completed
- Engaged consultants, including ecologists and remediation consultants to complete preliminary site investigations to inform the clean-up of the abandoned oyster farm
- Completed demolition and removal of the dilapidated and contaminated boat shed, jetty and water tank on site
- Removed and disposed of 15 tonnes of waste and derelict structures from the waterfront site.
Benefits and outcomes
- Improving the safety of the site through the demolition and removal of a contaminated boat shed and other deteriorating structures
- Removal of potential environmental hazards through the site clean-up will benefit visitors and locals to the surrounding foreshore and river
- Demolition and clean-up activities are the first steps in achieving the long-term goal for the site to be made available for tenure or redevelopment.
To speak to an officer
Phone 1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn Karuah Oyster Shed, Karuah
Location
Summary
Polluted site with a large volume of miscellaneous rubbish, old oyster farming equipment and potential land contaminants.
Investment: $431,564 excl. GST
Project timeframe: November 2022 – July 2023
Site information
- Lot 804 DP 1136318, Long Island, Wallis Lake
- Oyster Lease 461124 was abandoned by the leaseholders without remediation
- The structures present on the site are dilapidated and present a public and environmental hazard.
What we have completed
- Obtain development approval for the removal of the dilapidated shed and jetty structures
- Demolition and removal of shed and jetty structures
- The removal and disposal of residue and illegally dumped miscellaneous waste and any contaminated or hazardous materials.
Benefits and outcomes
- Increased environmental benefits with the removal and disposal of illegally dumped waste
- Once the site has been further remediated (if necessary), it will be available for tenure by the community
- Improved the usability of the land as a Crown land asset for future use.
To speak to an officer
Phone1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn Thompsons Oyster Site
Location
Summary
Demolition of a contaminated, aged residence unfit for relicensing. Removal and disposal of asbestos present onsite.
Investment: $37,100 excl. GST
Project timeframe: October 2022 to January 2023
Site information
- 36 Rawson Street, Swansea
- Residence constructed circa the 1930s known to contain asbestos and deteriorating facilities
- Located in a residential area at risk of vandalism/squatters and potential arson.
What we have completed
- Demolition of dwelling, carport, out-houses & building sheds
- Removal of concrete footings and pathways, and asbestos
- Disconnection and capping from the sewer, water, and power services
- Seeded the restored area with grass species suitable for the location.
Benefits and outcomes
- Increased site safety by removing asbestos in the residential area
- Improved usability of the land as a Crown land asset for future use (e.g., sale or use by LALC).
To speak to an officer
Phone 1300 886 235
Email [email protected] – Subject: Attn Swansea house demolition
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