Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve Masterplan

The objectives of the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve Masterplan are to:

  • Provide a safe haven for native flora and fauna.
  • Manage / minimise potential for bushfire and stormwater drainage impacts, weeds, feral animals and other activities that might cause land degradation and / or physical disturbance.
  • Ensure a strategic approach to the use, maintenance and improvement of the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve through the implementation of a Masterplan.
  • Ensure that visitor experiences at the reserve are safe, informative, interesting and memorable.
  • Preserve important site attributes for public recreation, green relief and interpretation.
  • Plan from a context of Aboriginal cultural heritage, early European settlement and mining, which offers unique and interesting stories that can be shared with visitors to the reserve.
  • Support the conservation and interpretation of heritage values in the Peak Hill area.
  • Improve road and active transport network connections linking the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve to Peak Hill township and other attractors.
  • Promote the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve as a local attraction and educational asset for locals and visitors.
  • Resolve ALC No. 45568 that relates to the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve.

Projects

The vision for the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve Masterplan is to provide a safe, convenient and interesting experience in nature for locals and visitors. The vision is to be created through the implementation of 10 specific projects, which are described as follows:

  • Project 1 - Implement a cultural burn plan by Parkes Shire Council in consultation with NSW RFS, NSW Fire and Rescue and other stakeholders.
  • Project 2 - Widen Golf Club Road adjoining the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve.
  • Project 3 - Demolish the existing Council equipment storage shed.
  • Project 4 - Refurbish native garden for use as an outdoor learning space.
  • Project 5 - Construct new shared path along the southern side of Golf Club Road to connect the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve to the existing footpath located at the corner of Golf Club Road and Euchie Street.
  • Project 6 - Construct parallel parking area on the southern side of Golf Club Road to provide opportunity for car / long vehicle parking.
  • Project 7 - Construct new aesthetic fencing, interpretive signage and art installation at the Hervey Ranges lookout.
  • Project 8 - Investigate interactive technology opportunities to enhance user experiences, such as QR Codes on signage and / or application software (APP).
  • Project 9 - Implementation of a more structured maintenance regime by Parkes Shire Council to manage paths (as existing), weeds and rubbish.
  • Project 10 - Maintain established contour banks to manage stormwater generated from the site.

In addition to the above projects, it is intended that Parkes Shire Council writes to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council in regard to ALC No. 45568 requesting they expedite the determination of their claim to facilitate implementation of the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve Masterplan.

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