‘We forget how bloody good we are’: old quarry atop extinct volcano transformed into Sydney’s newest bushland park
Sydney has opened Hornsby Park, a new bushland space transformed from an abandoned industrial quarry. The park features heritage walking trails and a viewing platform overlooking the site's unique volcanic geology.
Why it matters
This project represents a successful urban renewal effort, repurposing industrial land into accessible green space for the public.
Nick Visser explores Sydney’s new Hornsby Park, which sits atop an ancient volcano. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Nick Visser explores Sydney’s new Hornsby Park, which sits atop an ancient volcano. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The Guardian Sydney ‘We forget how bloody good we are’: old quarry atop extinct volcano transformed into Sydney’s newest bushland park Guardian Australia road tests Hornsby Park and explores the history of turning industrial sites into peaceful green escapes in the heart of the city
The article is a descriptive feature piece about a public infrastructure project with no political agenda.
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