Taronga Zoo made some revisions to their plan after the last public consultation, including new construction requirements, which has resulted in further visual impacts. Read our submission here.
Read more1 Commando Company Memorial Ceremony
Jill L'Estrange, President of the Headland Preservation Group, and other Group members were present at the recent special ceremony to honour Australia's at the Parade Ground, Georges Heights.
Read moreWhy we should say NO to the bulldozers on Middle Head
Based on the significant heritage values of the Barracks outlined above, it is HPG's opinion that they are an integral component of the heritage-listed Middle Head military village and that, at the very least, Barrack B1 should be retained.
Read moreRevised Draft Master Plan for Middle Head Survey Responses: HPG’s analysis
The Harbour Trust's Outcomes Report states that one of the key areas of support is the demolition of the timber Barracks buildings, however 47.8% (22) of all respondents opposed the demolition of the timber Barracks and preferred the retention of one or more of the timber Barracks.
Read moreHarbour Trust Revised Draft Master Pan for Middle Head
HPG largely supports the revisions to the Draft Master Plan; however, concerns remain about important aspects of the Revised Plan.
Read moreThe Barracks Buildings – an important part of the Middle Head ‘Military Village’
HPG is very disappointed the Harbour Trust still proposes to demolish the three timber Barrack buildings and not even retain one to complete the story of the Middle Head military village. Read about the users of the Barracks by Kevin O’Brien.
Read moreHPG analysis of Survey Responses – Harbour Trust Draft Master Plan for Middle Head
HPG analysed ‘public’ submissions made through the ‘Have your say’ portal in response to the Draft Master Plan. Download the full report here.
Read moreTrust Draft Plan – Community submissions reveal substantial concerns
HPG members and supporters have shared their submissions and given us permission to publish them.
Read moreHarbour Trust must listen to the community
HPG concludes that due to the failure of the Draft Master Plan to include critical information to facilitate informed decision-making, the Harbour Trust should withdraw it.
Read moreBarry Peterson’s book “Tiger men: An Australian Soldier’s Secret War in Vietnam”
Lieutenant-colonel Barry Peterson is a Vietnam veteran who was trained at 10 Terminal Middle Head. His book, “Tiger men: An Australian Soldier’s Secret War in Vietnam” tells of his training at Middle Head. It is gripping reading.
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