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 moreHPG Response to proposed COLA in the Sydney Harbour National Park on Middle Head
HPG does not support the construction of new buildings on Middle Head. New buildings are proposed in state-managed Sydney Harbour National Park land at historic Middle Head Fort. The site is historically, culturally and socially most significant. It carries high archaeological potential for the military and indigenous.
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 moreCommunity consultations concerning public land
There are currently two community consultations concerning public land, an exciting development regarding the Environmental Education Centre, and information about the new walking track and weekly market.
They’re at it again
There appears to be renewed pressure on the Harbour Trust to accept a range of proposals that could seriously damage the core objectives and amenity of Headland Park.
Read moreMiddle Head Oval update
Middle Head Oval is currently undergoing the planned improvements promised by Mosman Council. Council voted to upgrade the oval rather than cover it with plastic grass.
Read moreHeadland Park Interpretation Strategy – deadline for comment extended
Following an approach by HPG the Trust has agreed to extend the deadline for responses to the Harbour Trust's draft Interpretation Strategy for Headland Park until Monday 16 October 2017.
Read moreMedia Coverage: Mosman Daily
Mosman residents have implored their federal MP, Prime Minister Tony Abbott, to halt a move which would alienate public open space at Middle Head.
Read moreKeep this magnificent Headland for countless generations to come
I am strongly opposed to the trust contemplating to LEASE this last part of the Headland to a COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER whose primary object, quite legitimately, is its shareholders’ profit.
Read moreSubmission on proposed private development at Middle Head
My name is David Briggs, I am retired and live locally. I register my objection to the proposed aged-care facility and the ancillary uses now before the SHFT.
Read moreSave Middle Head from Developer
Like me you probably only recently heard about plans for the construction of a large new aged-care facility on Middle Head (Headland Park, Sydney Harbour Federation Trust). A small news story appeared in the Mosman Daily on 14 November 2013.
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