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 moreHPG Submissions to the Draft Middle Head Plans
Read HPG Submissions in response to:
Preliminary Comments on the NPWS Draft Master Plan
We urge you to read the Draft Plan yourself, come to an opinion and then tell the National Parks your views… We only have until December 16 to lodge our comments." Julie Goodsir, President
Read moreMiddle Head Open/Planning Day
The Harbour Trust (in conjunction with National Parks and Wildlife Service) is planning an Open/Planning Day in May 2016, for the whole of Middle Head including Sydney Harbour National Park.
Read moreHPG v the Harbour Trust & Others Court Action discontinued
The Headland Preservation Group Inc (HPG), represented by EDO NSW, successfully secured an undertaking from the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, on a ‘without admission’ basis, that it would not issue any planning approval in relation to a proposal for a private development on public land at Middle Head.
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.
Read morePresident's Report from the First AGM
Read the President’s Report, delivered by Linda Bergin at the first AGM in July, discussing the first 20 months of the re-incorporated Headland Preservation Group. Read the President's Report 2015 here.
Middle Head Healthcare and Commonwealth withdraw from Court
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported the settlement and discontinuance of the Federal Court action between Middle Head Healthcare and the Commonwealth. This action was brought by Middle Head Healthcare a few months ago.
Read more10 Terminal History
10 Terminal played a role in the first test beach landing of HMAS Tobruk (Jervis bay) in the year of her commissioning, 1981.
Read moreFull house for HPG AGM
HPG’s first AGM, since re-incorporation in 2014, was well-attended with a full house and a fascinating talk by TV star Shane Withington.
Read moreCockatoo Island Marina Development – HPG Submission
The HPG’s principal concerns are visual impact, public access and understanding why existing buildings cannot be adaptively reused for office accommodation and equipment storage at the very least.
Read moreElizabeth Farrelly “Runs Riot” On the Truth
Today, Fairfax has published an opinion piece by Elizabeth Farrelly in which she claims the revocation of the aged care approval has “nothing to do with the public interest” and that the community has “created an illusion” of the truth. Ms. Farrelly's piece contains many errors. Her conclusion is obviously mis-informed.
Read moreLegal Action Underway
On the advice of Senior Counsel, on 23 March 2015 the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) NSW, on behalf of the Headland Preservation Group Inc., filed an application in the Federal Court for Judicial Review of the Trust's approval of the aged care proposal for Middle Head.
Read moreThe Passing of Tom Uren AC, A Great Warrior for Sydney Harbour
L-R: Tom Uren AC and Don Goodsir OAM. Image: Battle for Sydney Harbour SBS Documentary 1998, Cinetel Productions
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom Uren AC a great fighter for the Sydney Harbour foreshores and for Middle Head.
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