On 28 November 2024 the Harbour Trust determined Mosman Council’s application for a proposed replacement amenities building and associated works at Middle Head Oval.
Read moreSydney Morning Herald Editorial
The Sydney Morning Herald’s Editorial refers to the existing amenities facility as the "Mosman toilet block with no women's change rooms." However, the existing "Mosman toilet block" is not just a toilet facility. It currently includes all the amenities the proposed sporting facility would provide.
Read moreSydney Morning Herald: Grandstand/shade structure to “act as an open clubhouse”
Megan Gorrey's article describes Mosman Council's plans for Middle Head Oval as "meeting the contemporary requirements of the football and AFL clubs" and mentions the inclusion of a grandstand/shade structure that would "act as an open clubhouse."
Read moreHPG asks Mosman Council to rethink Middle Head Oval Proposal
Middle Head is the jewel in the crown of Sydney Harbour. It is unique in Australia for its indigenous, colonial and military heritage and extraordinary environmental values. These values should not be put at risk.
Read moreMiddle Head Oval development fails to examine the heritage impact against Commonwealth heritage listings.
HPG has determined that the Revised Statement of Heritage Impact has failed to adequately examine the impact of the proposed development at Middle Head Oval against the relevant Commonwealth Heritage Listings. Read out submission here.
Read moreMosman Council's Proposed Redevelopment at Middle Head Oval
The proposed new, relocated amenities building and its associated shade pavilion have completely misunderstood the highly sensitive nature of the location and the Oval's contributory role in the overall Commonwealth Heritage Values of the historic Middle Head Military Precinct.
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