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Project Update

Map of works

  • The track upgrade works will commence early to mid-December 2025 within the Begonia Road Public Reserve as part of Council’s Walking and Cycling Strategy.

    Works will be delivered in two stages:

    Construction hours will be 7am–5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Subject to weather, works are expected to be completed by June 2026.

  • Stage 1

    Early- mid December 2025

    • Pruning plants and weed control along track
    • Construction of a bushland track with creek crossings, sandstone stairs, and improved drainage.


  • Stage 2

    Anticipated April 2026

    • Will formalise the existing informal track from Pine Street to Hillmont Avenue and the Rannoch Place playground by installing a series of sandstone steps.
    • A Class 3 walking track designed to accommodate the steep terrain that will include a creek crossing with many stairs.

What's Happening

Hornsby Shire Council would like your feedback on the proposed upgrade to the bushwalking tracks from:

  • Rannoch Place, Normanhurst to Pine Street, Thornleigh
  • Alinta Close and Butterfield Street, Thornleigh

These upgrades are part of the 2025/26 Capital Works Program and are being delivered as part of Council's Walking and Cycling strategy.

The proposed upgrades include:

  • Remove vegetation to create a suitable path.
  • Build steps on both sides of the creek following the natural landscape.
  • Create pathways that link to the new steps.
  • Connect local tracks to Alinta Close and Butterfield Drive, Thornleigh.
  • Improve creek crossings with sandstone steppers.
  • Installing new signs to improve navigation.

The materials proposed for these upgrades may include sandstone steps, sandstone boulders, hardwood timber sleepers, and FRP. These elements will not only improve the functionality of the tracks but also blend with the natural environment.

Once comments are received from the community, final design and construction will proceed.

Map showing the walking track

Proposed Walking Track Upgrade - Thornleigh

Share Your Thoughts

All correspondence should be received by 31st March, 2025

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