Current improvement works
Current Council works taking place in Hornsby Shire area are listed below.
If you would like to enquire about any work taking place which is not listed below, please phone 9847 6666 or email hsc@hornsby.nsw.gov.au. Finish dates are approximate and are dependant on weather.
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Location: Old Peats Ferry Road, Cowan
Dates: Late-Jan to mid-February
Description of work: Council is reconstructing and resurfacing Old Peats Ferry Road in Cowan. The road is currently unsealed.
Location: Sherbrook Road, Hornsby
Dates: Early to mid-February
Description of work: We are constructing a new footpath on the eastern side of Sherbrook Road between Wilkinson Place and Stephen Street from early February. The work will take approximately two weeks.
Location: Currawong Road, Normanhurst
Dates: Early to mid-February
Description of work: A new footpath will be constructed on the northern side of Currawong Road between Nepean Avenue and Osborn Road from February for about two weeks.
Location: Stewart Ave, Hornsby
Dates: Until mid-February
Description of work: Construction of a stormwater bioretention basin. This basin will improve the quality of stormwater entering local waterways.
Location: Hayes Oval, Galston Rd, Galston
Start date: On-going
Approximate finish date: mid-2012
Description of work: Council is buiding a new amenities building at Hayes Oval in Galston with new change rooms, a sports club canteen and amenities.
The new permanent amenities building will replace the temporary facilities which have been used over recent years. The works have been funded by the rate increase with a contribution from the Hills Hawks Soccer Club.
The construction works are expected to continue through until mid-2012, subject to weather.
Location: Hornsby Heritage Steps, off Quarry Road, Hornsby
Start date: On-going
Approximate finish date: March 2012
Description of work: Council contractors are currently restoring the Hornsby Heritage Steps. The steps were built during the Great Depression and have been significantly damaged by water erosion over many years. The project is being funded through grants from the Federal and State Governments.
During the restoration works, the track will be open for use. However, walkers will be escorted through the construction zones during working hours.
For more information, call Council’s Bushland and Biodiversity Team on 9847 6832.
