Park expands: Gymea lily in the Heathcote National Park. Picture: Ross Duncan
Heathcote National Park has gained an additional 6.9 hectares of land.
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Seven blocks valued at $2.6 million have been purchased from private owners and government agencies by the Department of Planning & Environment’s Office of Strategic Lands.
Environment Minister and Cronulla MP Mark Speakman said, “This addition creates more public space for the community to enjoy and will help to protect our native wildlife”.
Mr Speakman said the additional land would simplify the national park’s eastern boundary.
It would also assist with weed control, fire management and the management of illegal rubbish dumping and unregulated vehicle use within the park.
