The two maps show the changes to a coal mining site before and after redevelopment. Overall, the area was completely transformed from an industrial mining site into a place for recreation and tourism.
Before the redevelopment, the site contained several facilities for workers, such as an office, a staff changing room, and a director’s board. There were also two large waste tips and an underground entrance for workers. In addition, a parking area and a car park were located on the left side of the map.
After redevelopment, all industrial features were removed. The underground entrance was kept but used for visitors instead of workers. New facilities such as a museum, café, picnic area, and digging driving track were added. A children’s play area and a lottery park were also built in the southern part, replacing the former waste tips.
Overall, the site was transformed from a working mine into a modern recreational and educational ar
