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Future Uses for Former Mine Land Site Report

Site 1 – Murchison Mine, Loddon Valley Highway, Eaglehawk Final Report December 2007

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Future Uses for Former Mine Land Site 1 – Murchison Mine, Loddon Valley Highway, Eaglehawk

SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ

Contents

1. Site Description / Features 1

2. Opportunities and Constraints 4

3. End Use Options 8

Appendix A Crown Land Status Reports 12

Appendix B Town Planning Assessment 13

Appendix C Geotechnical Assessment 15

Appendix D Ecological Assessment 18

Appendix E Heritage Assessment 22

Appendix F Resident and Community Survey Results 26


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Document history and status Revision Date issued Reviewed by Approved by Date approved Revision type

4 11/12/2007 M O’Doherty R Ducker 11/12/2007 Final Report

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Author: Glenn Kell

Project manager: Glenn Kell

Name of organisation: City of Greater Bendigo

Name of project: Future Uses for Former Mine Land

Name of document: Report01_Site 1_v.4.doc

Document version: 4

Project number: SB18227

Future Uses for Former Mine Land Site 1 – Murchison Mine Site, Loddon Valley Highway, Eaglehawk


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1. Site Description / Features

1.1 Location The Murchison Mine site is located approximately 6km north west of the Bendigo Town Hall and is generally bounded by Murchison Street to the north, Lester Street to the east, Loddon Valley Highway to the south and Lethebys Road to the west.

Figure 1 below shows the general location of the subject site.

Figure 1 – General Locality Plan

(Source: http://www.street-directory.com.au/sd_new/mapsearch.cgi)

1.2 Crown Land Parcel Description The land is contained in Crown Allotments 198C and 28A, Section A, Parish of Nerring.

Crown Land Parcel Number P125820 & P125815, DSE File Reference Number 06P125815

A copy of the Crown Land Status Report is included in Appendix A of this report.

The site has been assessed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) as “GL” (government land- surplus and potentially saleable Crown land, with potential for future residential

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development) and ECC B-I Final Rec as N Uncategorised Public Land (future status, use and management subject to DSE internal assessment). The current land manager responsibility falls with DSE Public Land Stewardship (PLS), Bendigo.

1.2.1 Ownership The unreserved Crown land parcel is managed by the DSE.

1.2.2 Land Area The total land area of the subject site is approximately 21 ha.

1.2.3 Easements / Infrastructure No easements or restrictions are included on the Crown land status reports.

A sewerage pipeline is located in the north-western corner of the site.

A Bendigo Mining water pipeline crosses the site in a north/south direction to the west of the geotechnical significance area (shown on Figure 2).

1.3 History In early 1990’s, this land was designated by the former Borough of Eaglehawk for residential subdivision (after DSE assessment as GL). Subdivision plans were prepared by a developer. However, large amounts of grey mine tailings, sand heaps and general contamination exist on the eastern portion of the site. The site was also found to be subject to contamination and was not developed.

1.4 Current Land Use Currently the site is vacant land. Surrounding residents use the site for recreational purposes such as walking, bike and motorbike riding.

1.5 Existing Buildings There are no existing buildings on the site. However, there are historic remains reflecting the site’s part in Bendigo’s mining history. The heritage significance of the site is discussed further in Appendix E of this report.

1.6 Topography The high point of this site (241m) is in the centre of the site and the topography generally falls eastwards 225m and westwards 224m as shown in Figure 1.



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1.7 Watercourses This site does not contain any recognised watercourse or water body.

1.8 Road Networks The site is serviced by the Loddon Valley Highway to the south, providing connectivity with surrounding neighbourhoods, Bendigo City Centre, and transport links to Melbourne and other rural cities.

1.9 Mine Shafts Information available shows this site being subject to approximately 44 mine shafts. These tend to run in a north-south direction through the middle of the site as shown in Figure 4.

Note

In the event that there are unidentified mine shafts on the site, these may have been capped following an extensive program over the past 80 years to improve public safety. In some cases capping of mine shafts has become unstable due to erosion of the surrounding land. Other shafts have been filled with debris and rubbish over the years. Verification of the exact location and condition of mine shafts did not form part of the scope of the current project.

Spatial information for this project comprises a compilation of different data sets available at the time. On this basis, the exact number and location of shaft sites as shown on the plans cannot be guaranteed and should be verified through detailed site investigation before any construction takes place.


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2. Opportunities and Constraints The opportunities and constraints affecting future uses of the site are summarised below.

Site 1- Descriptors Ownership: Crown

Area: Approx. 21 hectares

Easements: None

Infrastructure: A sewerage line crosses the north-west portion of the site

Current Use: Vacant / informal public open space

Zoning: Residential 1

Land Manager: DSE

Topography: High point of this site (241m) is

central to the site and the

topography generally falls

eastwards 225m and westwards

224m

Watercourse: None

Overlays: None

Context History

In 1990 the site was identified as being surplus to DSE requirements and designated for residential subdivision. Plans were prepared but implementation stalled due to tailings and contamination issues.

Surrounding Area - Planning Controls

Residential 1 Zone

Existing overlays have a minimal impact on the subject site.

Surrounding Area – Key Features

The surrounding area is generally characterised by single storey brick /weatherboard residences to the east, south and west and vacant mine affected land to the north.

Key Consultation Findings Residents

This site generated twenty one (21) responses via the Resident and Community Survey.

Based on survey responses, this site is used for walking, dog walking, bike riding and motorcycles. A preference has been expressed for this land to be used in the future for residential or public open space purposes.

One submission was received on the Draft Report which directly relates to the heritage features of

Authorities / Agencies

Council – any change must comply with the planning scheme provisions.

DSE – land surplus to requirements

EPA – need for contamination audit / approval should be considered

Heritage Victoria – any proposal should consider heritage features identified

Bendigo Mining Limited – not identified for vent



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this site. use

Opportunities Constraints

Geotechnical

The western portion of the site has the least geotechnical constraints affecting future development.

Site access

The site can be accessed from Dunstan Street or Treavan Street.

Ecology

Limited native vegetation is located on the site whilst existing Box Ironbark vegetation could contribute visual and environmental interest to residential development in the western portion of the site.

Heritage

Heritage features could be integrated into open space.

Watercourses

No watercourses/ water bodies are located on the site.

Infrastructure

A sewerage pipeline is located in north-west of the site parallel to Lester Street. A Bendigo Mining water pipeline which runs between the Eaglehawk/Williams United site and the New Moon site crosses this site.

Land Ownership

The current land status restricts ability to develop under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 despite the existing Residential 1 zoning.

Number and Location of Shafts

Approximately 44 shafts are located on the site. They run in a north-south direction through the middle of the site.

Shallow stopes may exist between mine shafts leading to potential instability and subsidence in the long term.

Geotechnical

4-5 metres high rock waste heaps located in southern portion of site adjacent to Peg Leg Road.

The eastern edge of the tailings dump (along Lester Street) poses a risk to public safety – 2.5 metres high shear (quarried) faces.

The eastern portion of site is low-lying and poorly drained.

Ecology

EVC mapping is located on the majority of the site. However, this is considered to be greatly over-estimated. Box Ironbark species are clustered central to the western portion of the site and has been identified as an area of low to medium ecological significance.



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Heritage

The site contains the Murchison Mine site (H7724-0192)

Mining and mining processing structures are located to a restricted area of the site (H7224-0192).

The site has archaeological values but is confined to an isolated area of the site.

Constraints Plan

Figure 2 shows a constraints and opportunities plan for the subject site.



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Figure 2 Constraints and Opportunities Plan



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3. End Use Options

3.1 Decision Making Criteria The following section of the report provides a brief account of criteria considered when identifying preferred end use options.

Criteria 1 - Geotechnical Constraints

Geotechnical considerations include:

(a) The number and location of mine shafts

While many shafts have being capped over the past 50 years, the exact location of shafts and the standard of the capping have not be inspected during this project. On this basis, land identified as mine shafts or immediately adjacent to mine shafts are considered high risk and constrained for future development.

(b) Potential contaminated material

In many instances previous mining activities have contributed to elevated levels of contaminants within the soil. Contaminants can include, but are not limited to mercury, arsenic and red calcine soil. While a detailed audit of land contaminants has not been undertaken as part of this project, areas that are clearly affected by potential contaminated material are considered high risk and constrained for future development unless future environmental assessment and appropriate decontamination works are undertaken.

Criteria 2 - Ecological Constraints

Areas of low, medium and high ecological value have been identified through technical assessments. Whilst areas of medium – high ecological significance are likely to require protection or retention, areas of low ecological significance could evolve over time to a higher level of significance. Therefore, existing areas of low ecological significance may need to be protected or retained in the future.

Criteria 3 - Heritage Constraints

Heritage features of the site are identified in the Heritage Overlay of the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and the Victorian Heritage Inventory and Heritage Register administrated by Heritage Victoria. Heritage features identified via these sources have been considered as part of the project. These areas / features should be protected from future development unless approvals are secured



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from the relevant authority (either City of Greater Bendigo, Heritage Victoria or Aboriginal Affairs Victoria).

Criteria 4 - Infrastructure Considerations

Easements and infrastructure services may cross the site. Prior to further detailed planning and construction works, consideration should be given to the exact location and nature of these easements and services.

Criteria 5 - Planning Context

Planning considerations include:

1. Existing planning controls that apply to the land including zone, overlay provisions and key objectives, policies and strategies.

2. Existing land use, development approvals or rights that apply to the land; and

3. The context of the site including surrounding land uses and to a lesser extent the planning controls that apply to surrounding areas.

3.2 End Use Assessment The following table comments on a range of potential end uses for this site.

Potential End Use Comment

Residential The area surrounding the site is used for residential purposes. The unconstrained land in the east and west of the site (excluding the area with ecological values and the Bendigo Mining water pipeline) is suitable for residential uses. The area with ecological values could be integrated into the layout and design of the residential area and used for open space or environmental/conservation purposes.

Commercial Commercial use of the site is inconsistent with the land use and zoning of the surrounding area.

Environmental/conservation

The central portion of the site which has geotechnical constraints (mine shafts) is suitable for environmental/conservation purposes which includes the protection of heritage features, mine shafts and could potentially be revegetated.



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3.3 End Use Option Plan Having regard to the site characteristics, site context and opportunities / constraints and above assessments the following end use options are recommended for this site.

Recommendations

Consider the feasibility of the western portion of site for future residential land use (subject to environmental and planning assessment and approvals) with access from Dunstan Street including retention and protection of Box Ironbark vegetation and the Bendigo Mining water pipeline.

Consider the feasibility of the eastern portion of the site for residential development with access provided from Lester Street (subject to environmental and planning assessment and approval).

Consider the central portion of the site for environmental/conservation purposes including the protection of heritage features, mine shafts and the potential for revegetation.

Investigate the feasibility of capping and rehabilitating mine shafts located throughout the site.



Figure 3 End Use Options Plan



Appendix A Crown Land Status Reports



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Appendix B Town Planning Assessment

3.4 Subject Site The site is included in the Residential 1 Zone (R1Z) pursuant to the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. A copy of the zone plan is included in Figure 4.

The subject site is not affected by any overlays.

3.5 Surrounding Area The area surrounding the site is affected by:

Direction Zones Overlays

North Residential 1 Zone (R1Z)

Public Use Zone – Schedule 7 ‘Other Public Use’ (PUZ7)

Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule 2 ‘Significant Vegetation’ (VPO2)

Wildfire Management Overlay (WMO)

East Residential 1 Zone (R1Z)


Heritage Overlay (HO22) (HO398) (HO397) (HO371) (HO370) (HO386) (HO387) (HO369) (HO399) (HO366)

Neighbourhood Character Overlay – Schedule 1 ‘Bendigo Early Settlement Residential Character’ (NCO1)

South Residential 1 Zone (R1Z)

Public Use Zone – Schedule 7 ‘Other Public Use’ (PUZ7)Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z)

Heritage Overlay (HO372)

Neighbourhood Character Overlay – Schedule 1 ‘Bendigo Early Settlement Residential Character’ (NCO1)

West Residential 1 Zone (R1Z)


Heritage Overlay (HO650)

Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule 2 ‘Significant Vegetation’ (VPO2)

Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule 3 ‘Roadside Remnant Vegetation’ (VPO3)

Wildfire Management Overlay (WMO)



Figure 4 Zone Plan



Appendix C Geotechnical Assessment

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Photo 1.1 – Mullock heaps to 2m around mine shafts

Photo 1.2 – Mullock heaps around mine shafts



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Photo 1.3 – Mullock heaps with screen on slope. Reef near surface

Photo 1.4 – Mullock heap of grey waste rock 5m high



Appendix D Ecological Assessment

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Photo 1.5

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Appendix E Heritage Assessment The site has State heritage significance in respect to Bendigo’s strong mining heritage. Two areas of the site are registered on the Victorian Heritage Inventory. These are included in -Heritage Map.

3.6 Catherine Battery HI Number: H7724-0188

General References: Historic Mining Sites in the Sandhurst, Eaglehawk & Raywood Mining Divisions, Bannear, David, 1993

Catherine Reef United Claimholders is a multi-phased site:

Open cut/surface workings - 1850/60s.

Winding and battery machinery was first installed c.1860. Several alterations to the plant were made; the last was to the battery in the early 1900s.

Brick beds to the north of the battery probably date to the early 1900s.

More research is required to date the various alterations made to the plant.

Winding engine site – Two parallel brick winding engine beds, both measuring 32 x 4-3/4 ft and 5 ft high. The bricks are handmade and set in concrete mortar and 1-1/4-inch mounting bolts protrude from the beds’ upper faces. Remnants of a mullock heap lie between the machinery site and railway line, extending west along the railway line.

Winding and battery site – 80 m SW of the brick engine beds is a winding engine and battery site that has lately been partially exposed by the removal of tailings. Several partly exposed brick beds are locked at this site. These beds appear to have been built over earlier stone beds. The most exposed brick engine bed (for the purpose of driving the battery) measures approximately 18 x 4-3/4 ft and has 1-1/2 inch mounting bolts protruding. Running west from this bed is a line of mounting bolts, where battery stumps, now decayed, originally stood. At the line’s western end is a stone engine bed, still partially buried but measuring approximately 16 x 5 ft. The stone is set in soft mortar, and 2-inch mounting bolts protrude from the bed. Running west from this bed is another line of battery stump mounting bolts. The bolts’ configuration suggests that this section of the battery comprises seven battery boxes, each of five stamper heads. To the west and SW is a very large tailing dump which has been partially quarried away. A high bank of tailings runs west along the railway line.



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Reef workings – Towards the crown of the hill, south of the machinery site, are some open-cut and filled shafts.

Integrity/Condition: Good

The site has cultural significance because of the following values:

Historical value, because it a) represents a sequence of uses or functions over time, i.e. surface working, shaft sinking & crushing AND b) is part of a group or network of sites, the totality of which is considered to be significant. The network comprises Sites no. 16.6A, 16.6B and 16.6C; c) is associated with an important period of Bendigo’s mining history, i.e. Periods 2, 3 and 4; d) was a success as a mine in terms of its production levels, yields and as a business enterprise, having been one of Bendigo’s foremost mines from 1860. It gained a reputation as one of Victoria’s most efficiently run mines (second only to Port Phillip Company at Clunes).

Scientific value, because it:

a) represents an important mining technology, having one of the earliest and largest surviving battery sites in the Bendigo region

b) has the ability to answer timely and specific archaeological research questions, because of the possibility of buried remains.

3.7 Surface Workings HI Number: H7724-0320

General References: Historic Mining Sites in the Sandhurst, Eaglehawk and Raywood Mining Divisions, Bannear, David, 1993

Description of physical remains for surface workings is the same as the Catherine Battery heritage site described above.

3.8 Broad Heritage Recommendation The following recommendation has been provided by David Bannear, Regional Archaeology Advisor, Heritage Victoria.

Name Archaeological values

SITE 1: Victorian Heritage Inventory: H7724-0192

Murchison Mine, land bounded by Loddon Valley Highway,

Yes, but confined to a restricted area of the site



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Lester Street and Lethebys Road

Photo 1: Mullock heaps

Photo 2: Battery sand (tailings) pond

Murchison mine (Site 16.10): the mine overlooks the Loddon Valley Highway and contains some small mullock heaps (See Photo 1). Surface mine workings extend south from the mullock heaps through very scrubby country. Further over the hill from the mine site is a large tailing dump (See Photo 2). The eastern edge of the tailings dump (along Lester Street) poses a risk to public safety – 2.5 metres high shear (quarried) faces.



Figure 5 Heritage Map



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Appendix F Resident and Community Survey Results A Resident and Community Survey was sent to all dwellings within 150 metres of this site. A copy of this survey is included in the Overview Report.

In total 21 household responses were received in relation to this site. These responses identified that this site is currently used for walking, dog walking, bike riding and motorcycles and that preferred future use for this site appears to be residential or public open space.

A detailed account of all responses is included in the following table.

Site 1 – Murchison Mine Site Crown Land Loddon Valley Highway, Eagle Hawk

Age Groups M/F 25-35 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

M Walking, motorcycling & dog walking (2)

Walking, dog walking & bike riding (2)

Walking

Walking & dog walking Walking (2) Nothing at the moment too rough

Walking, dog walking, motor cycling and bike riding. Walking (2) Walking - adjacent to my vacant blocks

What do you use site for?

F Walking, dog walking, bike riding & horse riding.

Walking - view from our front window - aesthetic view

Walking, dog walking & bike riding

Do not use this site - ugly & not appealing

Walking

Walking (2) Walking & dog walking

M Daily 2-3 times per week

Fortnightly (2) Daily

Daily Annually Never Once a week

2-3 times per week Daily Daily Once a month

How often do you use the site?

F Daily 2-3 times per week - vary destination

Never Daily

Fortnightly 2-3 times per week 2-3 times per week 2-3 times per week

M Bike riding, hunting for rabbits, horse riding

Walking, motorcycling, dog walking & bike riding

Walking, dog walking and bike riding

Walking, dog walking & bike riding Walking, motorcycling, dog walking and bike riding. Basically nothing other than trucks - Bendigo

Mining and sometimes motorbikes Motorcycling – noisy Walking and dog walking

Horses Motorcycling & dog walking Walking, dog walking, motorcycling & bike riding Walking & bike riding

What do others use it for?

F Walking, motorcycling, dog walking, bike riding & horse riding

Walking, motorcycling (this is very annoying), dog walking, bike riding

Motorcycling

Motorcycling & dog walking Walking, dog walking & bike riding

Walking, motorcycling, dog walking & bike riding

Walking, motorcycling, dog walking and bike riding (2) Motorcycling

M Dog walking, residential uses, park/play equipment, other - community garden, horse riding, urban forest, bike riding & motorcycling

No change to existing use

No change to existing use Open space, historic

place, horse riding, bike riding and speci hill in particular keep (or upgrade) as a walking/biking reserve

No change to existing use. No alternatives. Leave nature alone with every spare piece of land now being used for housing, commercial and industrial purposes this is one of the few pieces of beauty left in Eaglehawk. Parts of Bendigo-Eaglehawk have already been ruined with mining - please no more!

No change to existing use Open space, Residential uses, Park/play

equipment, Urban Forest, Bike riding, commercial uses. Probably best suited for commercial use as land is degraded. Could be levelled out and land rejuvenation process started especially at the back of the homes that free onto Junction and Temperange Streets, Eaglehawk eg: planting out, mulching, soil reclamation, trail building etc.

Residential uses and park/play equipment. Not to be used for mining or commercial use. Like peace and quiet

Open space, dog walking, horse riding, urban forest and bike riding

Open space, dog walking, sports grounds/facilities, park/play equipment, horse riding, urban forest, bike riding and motorcycling. To encourage more people ie: families to move into the area.

Urban forest. Plant larger trees for regeneration for native birds and animals.

Leave it as it is now - no change to existing use. Open space and residential uses. Small flat portion

suitable for residential has homes there early last century locals would not know off.

Alternative uses for the site thought appropriate for the site?

F Open space, dog walking, no change to existing use, park/play equipment, horse riding and urban forest

Open space, dog walking,

Dog walking, urban forest and bike riding

Urban Forest, Residential uses part of use for house blocks and plant trees similar to Acacia Park in White Hills. A great addition to this site which is an eyesore. Improving the entrance to Eaglehawk from the

Open space, dog walking, historic place, urban forest. To develop this site in anyway would ruin the whole area. Leave it as it is - definitely no residential use or commercial use

Urban forest. Make it more timbered for native birds and wildlife.

Open space, dog walking, horse riding, urban forest and bike riding. I now pay someone to mow the crown land out the back fence for fire protection. I would appreciate it if DSE would do a summer firebreak.



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Site 1 – Murchison Mine Site Crown Land Loddon Valley Highway, Eagle Hawk

Age Groups M/F 25-35 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

residential uses, park/play equipment, urban forest, bike riding and motorcycling and commercial uses should be banned due to its close proximity to existing residential area

North No change to existing use. No

alternatives. Leave nature alone with every spare piece of land now being used for housing, commercial and industrial purposes this is one of the few pieces of beauty left in Eaglehawk. Parts of Bendigo-Eaglehawk have already been ruined with mining - please no more!

Open space, dog walking, historic place and no change to existing use. I would like this to be kept as it is for future use and open space as once you could find this sort of area in Bendigo but it is now being taken away and now Bendigo is not the same as it used to be.

M Close to home, no roads running through it

The freedom to use this site for the benefit of my kids

Old mine workings - great tracks

The natural beauty and peaceful surrounds

Safety from traffic - open space Location to Bendigo and Eaglehawk. I envisage a

future parkland site - mixed commercial (possible) water catchment for wildlife, green belting etc.

Nothing only peaceful when bikes aren't driving us crazy

Uninhabited area for restoration of soul observation of wildlife and its existence. No carbon emissions

A place for reflection, pease and bush flora fauna life Native wildlife (all types of birds and kangaroos) Open space - quiet area Natural after mining/prospecting era and elevated with

view to West and North

What do you most value about the site?

F Open space, walking tracks, and untouched natural atmosphere

Relative peacefulness - when not being used by motorcycles. Fact that able to see view past this site into the distance

The opportunity to see bird life and the chance to have some space

The natural beauty and peaceful surrounds

Its quiet peacefulness

Peace and native birds and animals Open serene space This site reminds you of days gone by and the freedom to

walk in open space

M No

Please leave this natural beauty as is. Definitely no housing or industrial commercial use which we suspect is Council's plan

Environmental degradation from previous mining. Should serve as an example of how not to treat the land

Don't want dust full of ??? in our lungs and want peace and quiet

Please leave them alone

Reason of buying in this area was easy access to bush. Now we have already lost in (now fenced off) Eaglehawk mine site - please no more commercial enterprising

Ban trail bikes as they damage the plant life Murchison Site & Murchison Mine not on Peg Leg Road as

on your map. Murchison Street, Sailors Gully Motorbikes are a nuisance. Great scenic site

Comments about this or any other nominated sites?

F Not about this site or however site on opposite side of Lester Street has been earmarked as a national Park. Work has begun but ceased. When will the work be returned or when will this area be revegetated?

Please leave this natural beauty as is. Definitely no housing or industrial commercial use which we suspect is Council's plan

All sites should be kept as they are now. No commercial or residential use, leave for the enjoyment of residents

No motorcycling - they disturb the peace and wildlife