Lachlan Leeming, The Australian, quotes Peter Garrett at the 11 October rally at Balmoral, who lashed out at the Albanese government‘s plan to sell defence bases as “poor politics” reeking of “laziness”.
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 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 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.
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