Bendigo Former Mine Land Project Site 1: Murchison Mine, Loddon Valley Highway, Eaglehawk
Final Report | December 2007
Future Uses for Former Mine Land
Site Report
Site 1 – Murchison Mine, Loddon Valley Highway, Eaglehawk Final Report December 2007
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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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Future Uses for Former Mine Land Site 1 – Murchison Mine, Loddon Valley Highway, Eaglehawk
Document history and status
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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
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Project number: SB18227
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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
Site
(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 Land Manager: DSE
Area: Approx. 21 hectares Topography: High point of this site (241m) is
Easements: None central to the site and the
Infrastructure: A sewerage line crosses the north- topography generally falls west portion of the site eastwards 225m and westwards Current Use: Vacant / informal public open space 224m Zoning: Residential 1 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 Authorities / Agencies
This site generated twenty one (21) responses via Council – any change must comply with the the Resident and Community Survey. planning scheme provisions.
Based on survey responses, this site is used for DSE – land surplus to requirements walking, dog walking, bike riding and motorcycles. EPA – need for contamination audit / approval A preference has been expressed for this land to be should be considered used in the future for residential or public open space purposes. Heritage Victoria – any proposal should consider heritage features identified One submission was received on the Draft Report which directly relates to the heritage features of Bendigo Mining Limited – not identified for vent
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this site. use
Opportunities Constraints
Geotechnical Infrastructure
The western portion of the site has the least A sewerage pipeline is located in north-west of the geotechnical constraints affecting future site parallel to Lester Street. A Bendigo Mining development. water pipeline which runs between the Eaglehawk/Williams United site and the New Site access Moon site crosses this site. The site can be accessed from Dunstan Street or Land Ownership Treavan Street. The current land status restricts ability to develop Ecology under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 despite Limited native vegetation is located on the site the existing Residential 1 zoning. whilst existing Box Ironbark vegetation could Number and Location of Shafts contribute visual and environmental interest to residential development in the western portion of Approximately 44 shafts are located on the site. the site. They run in a north-south direction through the middle of the site. Heritage Shallow stopes may exist between mine shafts Heritage features could be integrated into open leading to potential instability and subsidence in the space. long term. Watercourses Geotechnical No watercourses/ water bodies are located on the 4-5 metres high rock waste heaps located in site. 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.
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Figure 3 End Use Options Plan
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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) Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule Public Use Zone – Schedule 7 ‘Other 2 ‘Significant Vegetation’ (VPO2) Public Use’ (PUZ7) Wildfire Management Overlay (WMO) East Residential 1 Zone (R1Z) Heritage Overlay (HO22) (HO398) Public Use Zone – Schedule 7 ‘Other (HO397) (HO371) (HO370) (HO386) Public Use’ (PUZ7) (HO387) (HO369) (HO399) (HO366) Neighbourhood Character Overlay – Schedule 1 ‘Bendigo Early Settlement Residential Character’ (NCO1) South Residential 1 Zone (R1Z) Heritage Overlay (HO372) Public Use Zone – Schedule 7 ‘Other Neighbourhood Character Overlay – Public Use’ (PUZ7)Industrial 1 Zone Schedule 1 ‘Bendigo Early Settlement (IN1Z) Residential Character’ (NCO1) West Residential 1 Zone (R1Z) Heritage Overlay (HO650) Public Use Zone – Schedule 7 ‘Other Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule Public Use’ (PUZ7) 2 ‘Significant Vegetation’ (VPO2) Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule 3 ‘Roadside Remnant Vegetation’ (VPO3) Wildfire Management Overlay (WMO)
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Figure 4 Zone Plan
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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
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Appendix D Ecological Assessment
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Photo 1.1
Photo 1.2
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Photo 1.3
Photo 1.4
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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 Yes, but confined to a restricted area of the site Murchison Mine, land bounded by Loddon Valley Highway,
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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.
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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+
What do you use M Walking, motorcycling & Walking, dog walking & Walking Walking & dog walking Walking, dog walking, motor cycling and bike riding. site for? dog walking (2) bike riding (2) Walking (2) Walking (2) Nothing at the moment too rough Walking - adjacent to my vacant blocks
F Walking, dog walking, Walking, dog walking & Do not use this site - ugly & not Walking (2) bike riding & horse riding. bike riding appealing Walking & dog walking Walking - view from our Walking front window - aesthetic view How often do you M Daily Fortnightly (2) Daily Daily 2-3 times per week use the site? 2-3 times per week Annually Daily Never Daily Once a week Once a month F Daily 2-3 times per week - vary Never Fortnightly 2-3 times per week destination Daily 2-3 times per week 2-3 times per week
What do others M Bike riding, hunting for Walking, motorcycling, Walking, dog walking & bike riding Walking, motorcycling, dog walking and bike riding. Horses use it for? rabbits, horse riding dog walking & bike riding Basically nothing other than trucks - Bendigo Motorcycling & dog walking Walking, dog walking and Mining and sometimes motorbikes Walking, dog walking, motorcycling & bike riding bike riding Motorcycling – noisy Walking & bike riding Walking and dog walking F Walking, motorcycling, Motorcycling Motorcycling & dog walking Walking, motorcycling, dog walking & bike riding Walking, motorcycling, dog walking and bike riding (2) dog walking, bike riding & Walking, dog walking & bike riding Motorcycling horse riding Walking, motorcycling (this is very annoying), dog walking, bike riding Alternative uses M Dog walking, residential No change to existing use No change to existing use. No No change to existing use Open space, dog walking, sports grounds/facilities, for the site uses, park/play Open space, historic alternatives. Leave nature alone Open space, Residential uses, Park/play park/play equipment, horse riding, urban forest, bike riding equipment, other - place, horse riding, bike with every spare piece of land now equipment, Urban Forest, Bike riding, commercial and motorcycling. To encourage more people ie: families thought community garden, horse riding and speci hill in being used for housing, commercial uses. Probably best suited for commercial use as to move into the area. appropriate for riding, urban forest, bike particular keep (or and industrial purposes this is one land is degraded. Could be levelled out and land Urban forest. Plant larger trees for regeneration for native riding & motorcycling upgrade) as a of the few pieces of beauty left in rejuvenation process started especially at the back birds and animals. the site? No change to existing use walking/biking reserve Eaglehawk. Parts of Bendigo- of the homes that free onto Junction and Leave it as it is now - no change to existing use. Eaglehawk have already been Temperange Streets, Eaglehawk eg: planting out, Open space and residential uses. Small flat portion ruined with mining - please no mulching, soil reclamation, trail building etc. suitable for residential has homes there early last century more! Residential uses and park/play equipment. Not to locals would not know off. be used for mining or commercial use. Like peace and quiet Open space, dog walking, horse riding, urban forest and bike riding F Open space, dog walking, Dog walking, urban forest Urban Forest, Residential uses part Open space, dog walking, historic place, urban Urban forest. Make it more timbered for native birds and no change to existing and bike riding of use for house blocks and plant forest. To develop this site in anyway would ruin wildlife. use, park/play equipment, trees similar to Acacia Park in the whole area. Leave it as it is - definitely no Open space, dog walking, horse riding, urban forest and horse riding and urban White Hills. A great addition to this residential use or commercial use bike riding. I now pay someone to mow the crown land forest site which is an eyesore. Improving out the back fence for fire protection. I would appreciate it Open space, dog walking, the entrance to Eaglehawk from the 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, North Open space, dog walking, historic place and no change to park/play equipment, No change to existing use. No existing use. I would like this to be kept as it is for future urban forest, bike riding alternatives. Leave nature alone use and open space as once you could find this sort of and motorcycling and with every spare piece of land now area in Bendigo but it is now being taken away and now commercial uses should being used for housing, commercial Bendigo is not the same as it used to be. be banned due to its and industrial purposes this is one close proximity to existing of the few pieces of beauty left in residential area Eaglehawk. Parts of Bendigo- Eaglehawk have already been ruined with mining - please no more!
What do you most M Close to home, no roads Old mine workings - great The natural beauty and peaceful Safety from traffic - open space A place for reflection, pease and bush flora fauna life value about the running through it tracks surrounds Location to Bendigo and Eaglehawk. I envisage a Native wildlife (all types of birds and kangaroos) The freedom to use this future parkland site - mixed commercial (possible) Open space - quiet area site? site for the benefit of my water catchment for wildlife, green belting etc. Natural after mining/prospecting era and elevated with kids Nothing only peaceful when bikes aren't driving us view to West and North crazy Uninhabited area for restoration of soul observation of wildlife and its existence. No carbon emissions F Open space, walking The opportunity to see The natural beauty and peaceful Its quiet peacefulness Peace and native birds and animals tracks, and untouched bird life and the chance to surrounds Open serene space natural atmosphere have some space This site reminds you of days gone by and the freedom to Relative peacefulness - walk in open space when not being used by motorcycles. Fact that able to see view past this site into the distance Comments about M No Please leave this natural beauty as Environmental degradation from previous mining. Reason of buying in this area was easy access to bush. this or any other is. Definitely no housing or Should serve as an example of how not to treat the Now we have already lost in (now fenced off) Eaglehawk industrial commercial use which we land mine site - please no more commercial enterprising nominated sites? suspect is Council's plan Don't want dust full of ??? in our lungs and want Ban trail bikes as they damage the plant life peace and quiet Murchison Site & Murchison Mine not on Peg Leg Road as Please leave them alone on your map. Murchison Street, Sailors Gully Motorbikes are a nuisance. Great scenic site F Not about this site or Please leave this natural beauty as All sites should be kept as they are now. No No motorcycling - they disturb the peace and wildlife however site on opposite is. Definitely no housing or commercial or residential use, leave for the side of Lester Street has industrial commercial use which we enjoyment of residents been earmarked as a suspect is Council's plan national Park. Work has begun but ceased. When will the work be returned or when will this area be revegetated?
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