Public Domain

Major Projects

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Council is improving streetscape amenity through the planting of advanced trees, landscaped garden beds, footpaths, shared paths, seating and signage in the following priority areas: Asquith-Mount Colah corridor, Galston Village, Waitara, Thornleigh, West Pennant Hills and Beecroft.

Public Domain Guidelines have been prepared in accordance with adopted community and stakeholder engagement and include both generic controls to guide the development of the public domain across all urban areas of Hornsby Shire as well as specific projects within the nominated five housing strategy areas where major development is expected or has occurred: the Asquith-Mount Colah corridor, Waitara, Thornleigh, West Pennant Hills and Beecroft. The Guidelines were adopted (with the exception of Beecroft) by Council in July 2021. Revised guidelines for Beecroft will be presented to Council in the second half of 2022. A design palette has been endorsed by Council and the first stage of installation of new gateway and suburb signs has been completed. An additional package of signs to be installed across the Shire will be presented to Council in the second half of 2022 for consideration. Council has identified priority areas to improve streetscape amenity. Upgrade works on Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby commenced early in 2021. The works include the installation of a shared path connecting walkers and cyclists to the Hornsby Town Centre as well as a wider footpath on the south side of the road to better accommodate Asquith Boys High School and the nearby mediumdensity housing. Installation of rain gardens, new street tree plantings and associated gardens which will bring improved shade and scale to the medium density housing are also included. The safety of pedestrians has been addressed with the relocation of pedestrian crossings to improve sightlines for drivers. The initial contractor engaged to undertake the Hookhams Corner–Asquith works has ceased operating and a new contractor has been engaged to complete the project. Works have been completed on the shared path construction, central landscaped median strip and some pavement works. The bulk of remaining works are expected to be completed by November 2022. Construction of a shared path between Hookhams Corner and the Asquith Bowling Club will occur following decommissioning of the Sydney Water main in late 2022. Design works are underway for the Asquith to Mount Colah corridor to provide some basic improvements (wider footpaths and landscaping (trees and garden beds) along the Pacific Highway and the construction of pedestrian refuge(s) at selected locations with the agreement of TfNSW. This work is expected to commence in 2023.