Senior Geography Projects
The Local Studies Collection at Hornsby Library has a number of resources which are useful for Senior Geography Projects and similar assignments, including:
- pamphlet files on many topics, containing newspaper clippings, leaflets, and similar material.
- past and current local newspapers.
- planning documents, reports, and studies published by Hornsby Shire Council and State Government agencies.
- studies and submissions from community groups.
- published books on particular topics and suburbs.
- past and current census data.
Local studies resources can be found by searching the library catalogue, however, they are only available for use within the Library.
A Local Studies Librarian will be available to assist during normal business hours. To make an appointment contact the Local Studies Librarian on 9847 6807.
Researching a Topic
Research involves you finding the answers. It is unlikely that there will be just one book that covers your topic. Be prepared to look at a very broad and fragmented range of resources. You should allow plenty of time for your research. Visit the library as soon as possible to start finding resources and gathering information.
Suggested Topics
It is often very difficult to find information on minor local issues. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of suggested topics on which our collection has plenty of information:
- Hornsby Town Centre Westfield Shoppingtown, Hornsby Mall (Florence Street), and proposed revitalisation of the western commercial area.
- Hornsby Railway Station, its function as a transport interchange, the current Clearways Project, and heritage conservation issues.
- Hornsby Quarry options for redevelopment, bushland regeneration, and the conservation of the historic Higgins Family Cemetery.
- CHERRYBROOK development of the suburb since the 1970s.
- Epping Town Centre town planning and traffic management.
- Galston Galston Village planning and the impact of the new Rural Sports Facility (Galston Equestrian Centre).
- Mt Kuring-gai Industrial Estate the environmental impact of the Sewerage Scheme etc.
- Brooklyn village planning, Brooklyn Harbour, and McKell Park.
- The Hawkesbury River estuary management, water quality, conservation of wetlands and other ecosystems, river-based communities, and heritage conservation of sites such as Bar Island.
- Berowra Creek catchment management, estuary management, water quality, and river settlement and foreshore planning.
- COWAN CREEK catchment management, water quality. and weed control.
- Bobbin Head and Apple Tree Bay, Cowan Creek planning, environmental protection, and conservation of Aboriginal and other heritage.
- Devlins Creek catchment management and the impact of the M2 Motorway.
- Berowra Valley Regional Park including management strategies, bushfire management, and environmental studies.
- BRICKPIT PARK, THORNLEIGH the transformation of the site from a brickworks to a waste depot and then to a park.
- Pennant Hills Park including management strategies, facility design, and environmental studies.
- Major Roads (Pennant Hills Road, the M2 Motorway, the Pacific Highway, and the F3 Freeway, and their interconnections): transport strategies, traffic management, environmental impact, pollution (air, water, soil, and noise), and the effect on local suburbs.
- RAILWAYS the impact on local communities and the natural environment of the new Epping-Chatswood Rail Link, and the proposed Parramatta-Epping Rail Link and the proposed North West Rail Link
This is not an exhaustive list. There are many other possible topics, but it is advisable to investigate how much information is available before selecting a topic.
Suggested Websites
Australian Bureau of Statistics
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
