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 moreMosman Council voted against plastic grass on Middle Head Oval
Council voted 5 to 2 against proceeding with a Development Application for plastic grass (synthetic turf) on Middle Head Oval.
Read moreMosman Council crucial vote to stop plastic grass on Middle Head Oval
On December 5, 2017 Mosman Council will vote on a motion to cease any further work on the Development Application for plastic grass on Middle Head Oval.
Read moreCouncil Motion on plastic grass for Middle Head Oval
Over utilisation of Mosman playing fields is a community problem. But plastic grass on Middle Head is NOT the answer.
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 moreHPG Activity Update
The Headland Preservation Group (HPG) continues to work behind the scenes to protect and enhance Headland Park (the area that integrates Georges Heights, Middle Head and Chowder Bay) and its cultural, military and environmental heritage.
Read moreTime is running out to Save Middle Head Oval
As you are probably aware, Mosman Council, at the behest of sporting bodies namely Mosman Swans (AFL) and Mosman Football Club (Soccer), has been considering for nearly 2 years the construction of a synthetic playing field on spectacular Middle Head Oval.
Read moreSynthetic plastic grass costs more than double natural grass
HPG strongly opposes the replacement of the natural grass at Middle Head Oval with a synthetic playing field on environmental, health, and public access grounds.
Read moreCouncil Defers Its Artificial Turf Project on Trust Oval, Headland Park, Middle Head
Mosman Council voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday night to defer its artificial turf project until the Harbour Trust and the National Parks and Wildlife Service commence a joint planning process in 2016.
Read moreFlawed Council Report Claims Public Want Middle Head Oval to be Synthetic
A Mosman Council Report last week claims that public feedback “largely support” the conversion of Middle Head Oval into an artificial playing field (synthetic turf).
Read moreSubmission to Mosman Council about Synthetic Playing Surfaces
Read our submission to Mosman Council about the proposal for synthetic playing surfaces at Middle Head and Georges Heights ovals.
Submission - Synthetic Playing Surfaces
Synthetic Turf Oval proposal for Middle Head – How to submit your comment
Both Middle Head and Georges Heights ovals are owned by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, and are leased to Mosman Council. Any Development Application submitted by Council would have to be approved by the Trust, which is the ONLY consent authority.
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