The appointment of Janet Carding as Executive Director of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and two new board members comes at a critical time for the Trust following the Independent Review.
Read moreResponse to Cockatoo Island/Wareamah Draft Concept Vision
It seems First Nations heritage has been elevated to become the primary focus of the Trust’s vision for Cockatoo Island. The elevation of these elements must not be at the expense of the industrial, maritime and social history of the island.
Read moreResponse to North Head Sanctuary Draft Concept
In this response to the Harbour Trust ‘s vision HPG cautions the Trust to maintain a balance of the core values at North Head Sanctuary.
Read moreThe Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Amendment Bill 2021 Second Reading
The Amendment Bill had its Second Reading on Tuesday 1 June 2021. Debate was unanimously in support of the Bill.
Read moreHPG supports Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Amendment Bill
The provision that leases will not extend beyond 35 years is a positive outcome for both the community and the Trust.
Read moreNSW Planning Minister to investigate sustainable alternatives to synthetic grass
“Fake grass may be greener, but much hotter and less friendly to environment” Story by Julie Power, Sydney Morning Herald, March 14, 2021
Read moreHarbour Trust leasing changes to be decided in mid-March
A Bill to amend the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Act 2001 is scheduled to be introduced to Parliament the week commencing 15 March. The Bill will amend important leasing provisions.
Read moreHarbour Trust push for leases of 35 years = alienation of Public land.
The Harbour Trust's push for leases of 35 years or more in amendments to the Trust Act is an alienation of public land.
Past HPG Committee Member, Rob Bagnall, awarded OAM
Rob Bagnall OAM addressing a public HPG meeting in May 2014 during the campaign to save the 10 Terminal in Middle Head from an inappropriate large private aged care development.
Rob Bagnall, a long-serving HPG Committee member, was awarded an Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
Read moreDraft Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
HPG determines that the Draft Strategy is confused and that to designate groups that have consultative roles as ‘Primary Stakeholders’ is misleading and dangerous.
Read moreThe future of Middle Head's 10 Terminal Precinct
HPG has previously provided imaginative concepts and plans for 10 Terminal. HPG is concerned that these proposals have been ignored by the Harbour Trust.
Read moreUpdate: HPG Annual General Meeting 2020
HPG’s focus on the adaptive re-use of 10 Terminal as an interpretation centre was made loud and clear.
Read moreSaving a Headland – The First Years
Saving a Headland – The First Years of the Headland Preservation Group on the 24th anniversary of its first Public Meeting. By Linda Bergin OAM, Founding President
Read moreHPG Response: SHFT Amendment Bill 2020
HPG prepared and lodged a submission to the Department of Environment in respect of the proposed Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Amendment Bill 2020.
Read more10 Terminal and Parklands Renewal Project
HPG prepared and lodged a submission in respect of the 10 Terminal and Parklands Renewal Project.
Read moreHarbour Trust promotes 10 Terminal and Parklands Renewal Project
The Harbour Trust is now taking steps to consult with the wider community about the Development proposal for 10 Terminal at Middle Head.
Read moreThe 10 Terminal Complex Multi-Purpose Proposal
HPG believes the ‘soft shell’ conservation of the 10 Terminal buildings provides the Trust with a not-to-be-repeated opportunity to evolve the entire complex into a vibrant, multi-purpose visitor hub for the whole of Middle Head.
Read more10 Terminal site on Middle Head still facing an uncertain future
10 Terminal must be included as one of the Trust sites requiring urgent funding. HPG is urging the Trust to provide for wider community consultation about the future of 10 Terminal, before irreversible decisions on that future are set in motion.
Read moreHPG Response: Independent Review of the Harbour Trust
The Independent Review report acknowledges that Trust lands must be protected and conserved. While we endorse many of the recommendations we have some serious concerns about some. Community consultation in future decision making and planning is paramount.
Read moreSussan Ley to draft legislation to establish the Trust as an ongoing entity
Commissioned by Environment Minister Sussan Ley in October 2019, the review recommends historic former defence sites remain under Commonwealth protection by extinguishing current requirements to dissolve the Trust on or after 2033.
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