Chapter Four |
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W4-C3 - Girronba |
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| Sub-section |
| Start and finish |
Eckersley Junction to Dam Road |
| Distance |
4km |
| Grade |
2 |
Time |
1hr |
| Main features |
- Girronba Dam
- Historical Dingo tunnel (Pipeline)
- Views of Woronora Dam
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| Description |
Bitumen surface, ironstone or sandstone surfaced 4m wide road |
| Facilities |
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| Opportunities and constraints |
- Lookout over hills to west
- Interpret Girronba and tunnel on literature
- Historical and Geographical Education Opportunities
- At junction with Dam Rd signage to prevent SCA access - extra signage
- Rare Orchids and vulnerable species - Heath Monitor
- Evidence of dumping, burnt out cars, weed infestation
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| Actions Required |
- Amend Heathcote NP POM to include GKW
- 4 x waymarker signs
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| Current Status/Zoning |
- Sydney Water Easement managed by NPWS
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| Priority |
C |
| Estimated cost |
$400 |
| Stakeholders Community |
NPA, Sutherland Shire Bushwalking Club, Sharkbike |
| Agency/Land Manager |
NPWS, Sydney Water, SCA |
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Rationale:
Cycling Route to Waterfall via Woronora Dam
The following 3 sections of the Way, W4-C3 to C5, suggest a route where cycling is permitted, continuing along the pipeline road, utilising existing management roads to access the Woronora Dam and Woronora Dam Road. At the junction with Princes Highway the Way continues east for 800m before rejoining the shared route south along Cawleys Road to Helensburgh (refer to W4-A13)
Although the route is used by walkers to connect to bush tracks, there are risks in using the Dam Road because of its narrow width and the presence of heavy vehicles accessing the Dam. For these reasons it has not been chosen as a walking route for the Way. |
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• The Glen 
Sutherland Shire Environment Centre | Suite 4 (1st Floor), 2-4 Merton Street, Sutherland NSW 2232