Adelong Connecting Community to Creek

March 2021

Culvert maintenance and the removal of fallen trees and invasive species along Adelong Creek completes the Adelong Connecting Community to Creek project.

Time to get your walking shoes on and check it out.

17 February 2021

Bank stabilisation works along the Adelong Creekscape downstream from the Adelong Caravan Park are now complete (see photo left).

Further works to be undertaken in the coming weeks include the clean-up of fallen trees and invasive weed species, and culvert maintenance closer to the ruins.

The 2km walking track from Adelong township to the Falls Gold Mill Ruins is perfect for a weekend stroll, put it on your 'to do list'!

7 December 2020

The first section of bank stabilisation works on the Adelong Creekscape have been completed. Large rocks have been installed along the bank to reduce further erosion to the bank and prevent bank failure. Section two of the works will continue in the new year.

28 April 2019

Time to lace up your running shoes Adelong – the Adelong Falls Walk is signed, sealed and delivered! Sealing of the Creek Walk pathway marks the completion of the first phase of works in the $515,000 Adelong Connecting Community to Creek Project funded by the NSW Government. Accessible through the Adelong Caravan Park, the pathway follows along the creek linking the pathway to the Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins and Reserve.

The pathway was reinstated with a gravel base topped and a two part spray seal to the same standard used to construct other pathways throughout the Council area. This substrate has proven successful in providing a low maintenance, long lasting surface suitable for all users including pedestrians, prams, wheelchairs and bikes.

28 March 2019

Construction of the Adelong Creek Walk is well underway! It won’t be long before Adelonians and visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the creek from town to the Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins.

15 February 2019

Community votes in favour of sealed pathway in Adelong

Adelong community members agreed to move forward with the re-establishment of the Creek walkway by voting on a two coat seal as the preferred surface material.

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Creek Walkway

· For reasons of efficiency and completeness, work is proceeding on resolving a private property matter related to the location of the pathway so that the entire pathway may be constructed as a single build.

· The ecological aspects of the project are also very important and to ensure that these are appropriately managed consultation is also underway regarding approvals that may be required from the NSW Department of Primary Industries concerning working within close proximity to the creek.

· Proposed construction for the path includes a sealed, all weather accessible walkway suitable for all users.

· The pathway will be reinstated with a gravel base topped and a two part spray seal to the same standard used to construct other pathways throughout the Council area. This substrate has proven successful in providing a low maintenance, long lasting surface suitable for all users including pedestrians, prams, wheelchairs and bikes.

· It is intended that the construction of the pathway will be progressed as a matter of priority in early 2019.

Masterplan

Preparation of a masterplan for the overall Creekscape project will be developed in early 2019.

The information gathered from the various community meetings will inform the scope for consideration in developing the masterplan. This includes but is not limited to the key community priorities of:

· Necessary infrastructure and promotions to attract and retain competitive tourist visitation

· Promote the natural environment,

· Accessibility

· Interpretive sign strategy

· Amphitheatre at Golden Gully Park

· Keep improving the Creekscape

Council thanks all Adelong community members for their enthusiasm for this project and their patience as we work to deliver a plan and construction that will serve Adelong for years to come.

Clearing work is currently underway in readiness for the new path boundary fencing. A new emergency access road has also been created that links to the proposed walking track.

The boundary fence, being erected between Council land, Crown land and private property will define the area proposed for the new pathway. Stage one of the fence installation will run from the Adelong Caravan Park to the area where private land hits the creek. Stage one fence construction is now underway.