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Hornsby Shire Council has developed a long term vision for the Shire that identifies Hornsby Shire’s special characteristics and the values that are to be preserved and how change will be managed into the future.
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Hornsby Shire is famous for its bushland and waterways. Along with vibrant commercial centres, many sporting facilities and parks, Hornsby Shire is a great place to live!

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Hornsby Shire Council is directly responsible for 2,000 hectares of bushland. Council manages policies and strategies as well as operate programs to ensure that our bushlands and waterways and the flora and fauna that live in them are protected.

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10am – 5pm, Mon to Fri
Hornsby Library
28-44 George St, Hornsby NSW 2077

t 02 9847 6666
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If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have difficulty speaking or communicating, contact us through the National Relay Service.

Free Interpreting Services - call the Translation and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask them to contact the Council on 9847 6666, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

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Main Office:
296 Peats Ferry Road
Hornsby, NSW 2077

Postal Address:
PO Box 37
Hornsby, NSW 1630

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Council recognises the Traditional Owners of the lands of Hornsby Shire, the Dharug and GuriNgai peoples, and pays respect to their Ancestors and Elders past and present and to their Heritage.
We acknowledge and uphold their intrinsic connections and continuing relationships to Country.

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