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Burrangong Creek Masterplan HILLTOPS COUNCIL BOOROWA, HARDEN YOUNG NSW 2019 BURRANGONG CREEK MASTERPLAN HILLTOPS COUNCIL Mayor’s Foreword PREPARED FOR DISCLAIMER CONTENTS Burrangong Creek carves its way through the rolling hills Information in this document is correct of the Young township and is at the centre of much of at time of printing but may be subject to the history connected to this region. In 1826 James White change. The information does not purport MAYOR’S FOREWORD 3 first settled within the country of the Wiradjuri people to constitute legal or professional advice. PURPOSE 4 at Burrangong Creek and in 1860 the discovery of gold Hilltops Council accepts no responsibility in Burrangong Creek sparked a major gold rush, drawing [email protected] PLACE VALUES 4 for and makes no representations, whether hopeful prospectors of various nationalities. Locked Bag 5, Young NSW 2594 SITE CONTEXT 6 express or implied, as to the accuracy or In 1924 Burrangong Creek was dedicated as a public reserve SITE SEGMENTS 7 reliability in any respect of any material and since that time the Young community have gradually CONSULTANT TEAM ANALYSIS 8 in this publication. Except to the extent invested over the years in creating a more attractive, better mandated otherwise by legislation, ACTIONS 22 utilised and connected Creek precinct. I recall in the late 80’s Hilltops Council does not accept WHOLE OF SITE 26 works being undertaken along the Creek to create lakes as responsibility for the consequences REFERENCES 42 part of the Centenary Celebrations. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY of any reliance which may be placed Hilltops Council has invested funding for improvements to Hilltops Council is Wiradjuri country. on this material by any person. be made along Burrangong Creek that focus on connectivity, Hilltops Council acknowledges the Hilltops Council will not be liable to you recreation, environment and culture. The works will be Wiradjuri people as the traditional or to any other person for any loss or delivered in stages with the end goal of providing a revitalised custodians of the Hilltops region. The damage (including direct, consequential or Burrangong Creek precinct for the enjoyment of both local Wiradjuri people have an integral economic loss or damage) however caused residents and visitors to the Hilltops region. relationship with the land around the and whether by negligence or otherwise Young township, holding a wealth of which may result directly or indirectly Council would like to thank those members of the knowledge about local resources and from the use of this publication. community who have contributed to the development of this culture. Masterplan to date. I trust that we can continue to add to the COPYRIGHT INFORMATION rich history of Burrangong Creek by investing in this much- Hilltops Council acknowledges and loved community space. respects the aboriginal and Torres Strait This work is copyright. Apart from any Islander people, their continuing culture use as permitted under the Copyright Act and the contribution they make to the life 1968, no part may be reproduced by any of Young and this region. process without written permission from the Hilltops Council. 4 BURRANGONG CREEK MASTERPLAN HILLTOPS COUNCIL 5 BURRANGONG CREEK MASTERPLAN HILLTOPS COUNCIL NORTH Purpose Place Values This Masterplan proposes upgrades to the Vision COMMUNITY – IDENTITY - GATHERING Burrangong Creek corridor. It suggests a The water course serves Burrangong Creek is a central spine A place that invites residents and visitors to gather and staged approach to delivery over a twenty- dissecting the city. The water course socialise. A space that informs the identity of the town year period, with immediate upgrades that has always been a site for gathering and is a memorable landmark for all people that visit. as an ongoing life-source enhance the vibrancy of the river corridor, and continues to tie the township to and longer-term interventions that better the Indigenous roots of the region. It connect the corridor with the town centre serves as an ongoing life-source to the NARRATIVE – HISTORY – CULTURE and enhance access so residents and contemporary agriculture of Young visitors can utilise the creek corridor as a A place that tells the story of connecting water with people, and its surrounds. centre of community life. Upgrades to the how the creek shaped the use of the land and ties the current Burrangong Creek path network, including The vision of this Masterplan is to further town with its origins. new route proposals, seek to establish establish the Burrangong Creek corridor as a meeting place for the community, a more formal link between the two LANDSCAPE - BIODIVERSITY – REGENERATION significant gold mine sites of Blackguard providing more opportunity to gather, be Gully and Golden Point. The two locations active and socialise. The outcomes of the A place that is thriving and enlivens urban living with access form bookends to a path network that Masterplan seek to promote a socially and to a flourishing natural environment. serves as a heritage trail through the economically vibrant hub that expresses history of the region, from connection local cultural values, is accessible and ACCESS - CONNECTIVITY- MOVEMENT to water to key gold mining events. comfortable for all users, and set amongst a pristine natural environment. A place that connects the town, it’s users, and functions, and encourages activity and outdoor recreation. Proposition Connecting people, community and culture through the tributaries of time. Burrangong Creek Masterplan Path Network Scale at A1 Date Revision Drawing Number 1:4000 18/1/19 A SK-002 6 BURRANGONG CREEK MASTERPLAN HILLTOPS COUNCIL 7 BURRANGONG CREEK MASTERPLAN HILLTOPS COUNCIL NORTH Site Context Site Segments History Heritage The Young Conservation Area is registered as a State significant Conservation Area The subject site is located within the country of the Wiradjuri people. The Wiradjuri There are several historic sites within in Schedule 5 (Environmental Heritage) of territory encompassed the savannah woodlands and the plains bounding the Lachlan the Burrangong Creek study site. The the Young Local Environmental Plan 2010 River, extending south to the Murray River, and east to the highlands near Mudgee and following points of interest have been and the following sites have been listed Bathurst. The Wiradjuri are the largest confederacy of what is now New South Wales, identified as locally significant in Schedule as historically significant by the Young combining an estimated 60 clan and local groups. Wiradjuri have an integral connection 5 (Environmental Heritage) of the Young Community Landcare Group Inc in the to the waterways as a life source, with the area along Burrangong Creek known as a Local Environmental Plan 2010: 1 Burrangong Creek Rivercare Plan: gathering place and source of abundance. • Hanlon Bridge, Thornhill Street; 1 • Site of gold dredge (later used 19 European arrival to the area in James White and his establishment of the Lambing Flat 2 • Australian Hotel, 222 Boorowa Street; as swimming hole) 3 4 settlement was facilitated by a Wiradjuri tribesman who came to be known as Coborn • Silknit Building (former small arms 2 Jackey. Fostered by the relationship between Jackey and White the Burrowmunditory • Site of Chinese market gardens annex), 212 Boorowa Street; people, a clan of the Wiradjuri, were one of the only groups of aboriginals in Australia who • Golden Point 5 had a peaceful first encounter with European settlers (https://www.youngwitness.com. • Millard Centre, 192 Boorowa Street; • Jubilee bridge 8 12 au/story/1633739/new-beginning/). The Burrowmunditory people introduce White to the • Sarah Musgrave Bridge, Short Street; • Site of Mr W.G. Vickers’ well 7 location for his homestead known as Burrangong, ‘Burran’ – meaning meeting place of • Lynch Street Bridge, Lynch Street; 20 3 • Site of Cram’s flour mill 23 kangaroos, and ‘Gong’ – meaning water or creek. 9 16 6 14 • St Mary’s Catholic Church, Ripon Street; and saw mill 1860s to 1880s 13 11 5 In 1860, gold was discovered at Lambing Flat, resulting in around 35,000 people inhabiting 15 • St Mary’s War Memorial School, Corner • Site of dairy in 1860s 10 4 17 the area, mostly Irish and Chinese workmen and their families. The majority of gold was Campbell & Dundas Streets; 22 18 alluvial and obtained by sinking shafts. Leads were relatively deep and steam plants and • Site of Connor’s Inn • Carrington Park and Ripon Street pumping gear were used by companies to mine thousands of pounds of gold. Burrangong • Luptons Lookout Band Rotunda, Ripon Street; Creek gold mines share the history of Blackguard Gully as being the site of the worst riots In addition to those sites listed above, an 6 • Assembly Hall, Champbell Street. 21 and acts of violence against Chinese miners in Australian gold mining history. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Blackguard Gully and its associated gold Contemporarily, the Burrangong Creek corridor is a venue for relaxation and recreation. and Survey Report was prepared for diggings along Whiteman Avenue are Hilltops Council in January 2019 to identify registered as State significant sites in significant sites within the creek corridor. Schedule 5 (Environmental Heritage) Burrangong Creek runs through the township of Young in New South Wales within the The scope of this Segment 1 Miro Street Courts to Thornhill Street of the Young Local Environmental Plan Hilltops region. It is part of the Lachlan River Catchment of the Murrumbidgee in the Masterplan splits the creek Segment 2 Thornhill Street to Campbell Street 2010 and are subject to a separate Murray Darling Basin and runs from Young to the township of Grenfell. into six segments covering Masterplan. approximately 3.1km. Segment 3 Campbell Street to Wombat Street This Masterplan addresses Burrangong Creek as bookended by Golden Point and The segments have been Segment 4 Wombat Street to Lachlan Street Blackguard Gully, both significant sites in the goldmining history of the area.