The Headland Preservation Group (HPG) and like-minded organisations have come together to launch the Not For Sale campaign to stop the proposed sale of approximately 11 hectares of public land at HMAS Penguin, Middle Head.
Read moreSydney Morning Herald: "Why this slice of land on Sydney Harbour might be harder to sell than expected"
An independent ecological assessment commissioned by Mosman Council has found 16 threatened plant and animal species living within the Middle Head defence precinct.
Read moreIn the Media: Labor faces revolt over Defence sell-off plan
The Albanese government is facing a well-organised campaign against its plans to sell off historic defence land, with a new bill before the NSW Parliament and a growing community campaign both pushing back on the proposed divestment of HMAS Penguin
Read moreABC News story highlights growing pressure over HMAS Penguin sale
A recent ABC News report focuses on the Federal Government’s plan to divest HMAS Penguin. The story notes that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese previously opposed the sale of Sydney Harbour foreshore land.
Read moreRSL Australia and RSL NSW to support and collaborate to preserve our military and community heritage.
RSL Australia and RSL NSW presented a statement supporting HPG at the recent Public Meeting (held on Thursday 21 May at the Mosman Club, Mosman NSW). You can download a PDF copy of the statement here and/or read the full statement below.
Read moreProposed divestment of HMAS Penguin – HPG submission to the Senate Inquiry
The proposed divestment of HMAS Penguin raises serious concerns about the potential loss of public land and the decline of heritage and environmental values. Read HPG’s submission here.
Read moreProposed sale of HMAS Penguin – Position Paper
The Federal Government has confirmed the partial divestment of HMAS Penguin, a site of 16.64 hectares at Middle Head, Mosman.
Read moreHarbour Trust’s Renewal Project determined to be a ‘Controlled Action’
The Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, has determined that the Harbour Trust’s Renewal Project for Middle Head is a ‘Controlled Action’.
Read moreHPG opposes demolition of the Timber Barracks on Middle Head
HPG requests that any decision to demolish the timber Barracks on Middle Head be delayed until further investigation is undertaken to properly assess the social heritage of the buildings.
Read moreHPG's response to the Trust's 'Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh Renewal Project' EPBC Referral
HPG’s response to matters raised in the 'Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh Renewal Project' referred by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (Harbour Trust) to Minister Watt for approval
Read moreAnnual General Meeting 2025: President's Report
As always, HPG is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the cultural and environmental heritage of all Harbour Trust sites. Over the past 12 months, however, our focus has been particularly on matters at Middle Head.
Read moreVietnam Veterans Day has great significance for the Middle Head military precinct
Vietnam Veterans Day has great significance for the military precinct of Middle Head. It is where our first troops to be deployed to Vietnam, the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), were trained.
Read moreHPG's response to the Taronga Zoo Sky Safari Amendment Report
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.
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