Submissions and feedback on the Harbour Trust’s Master Plan close on 9 May 2023. Here are key points to help you write a submission.
Read moreHPG Public Meeting – Unanimous Resolution
For some people, it was standing room only when more than 150 people attended HPG's urgent Public Meeting on Wednesday 12 April 2023.
Read moreWhat's planned for Middle Head Oval?
At Mosman Council's meeting on 4 April 2023, HPG President Jill L'Estrange outlined HPG's views on the Harbour Trust's Draft Master Plan with particular emphasis on what was proposed for Middle Head Oval.
Read moreDraft Master Plan lacks critical information
The Harbour Trust’s promotional brochure is deceptive – it does not cover the complexities of the proposed changes. We urge you to attend out public meeting.
Read moreMiddle Head's heritage values? Let's set the record straight!
The Harbour Trust released a Draft Master Plan for Middle Head with guidelines for the proposed development of designated heritage buildings and the construction of new buildings in this historic precinct.
Read moreSMH Opinion by Linda Bergin OAM – Middle Head “Sydney’s Heritage Dereliction”
HPG strongly opposes the construction of any new buildings on Middle Head. Middle Head holds the early Indigenous and military history of this nation. It is also a place of exceptional environmental significance.
Read moreHPG Opposes Construction of New Buildings on Historic Precinct Middle Head
HPG does not support the adaptive reuse of the Soldiers Institute on Middle Head as an Environmental Education Centre requiring the construction of new buildings and associated infrastructure.
Read moreHPG Submission on ‘Night at the Barracks’ Event Series
HPG believes Polestar’s Night at the Barracks events in the current format present an unacceptable environmental risk and should be discontinued until an appropriately comprehensive Environmental Impact Study is undertaken.
Read moreHPG President's address AGM 2022
Even with the spread of Covid-19 and consequent lockdowns in 2021 and many suffering from the virus in 2021/2022, there has been no respite for those on the HPG Committee working on your behalf to ensure that the community voice is heard and to stay true to our vision
Read moreHPG Comment: Proposed Revitalisation of the Taronga Zoo Sky Safari
Because of the steepness of the topography, the expansion will involve constructing supporting pylons 15 – 40 metres or over high. This means the supporting cables and gondolas will rise above the tree line and be highly visible from all vantage points.
Read moreLone Pine planted at Middle Head
On Tuesday 15 November 2022 HPG was pleased to be part of a ceremony to plant a new Lone Pine tree at Middle Head. The ceremony was held in conjunction with Mosman sub-Branch RSL and the Harbour Trust in the presence of the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC.
Read moreHPG response to Harbour Trust Draft Leasing Policy
The concerns raised above require consideration and, in some cases, appropriate re-drafting. It is important to get the right balance to ensure that the Leasing Policy benefits the Trust and that it also has strong community support.
Read more25th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner: a resounding success
The Mosman community and beyond gathered in their hundreds on 8 November 2022 to recognise the 25th Anniversary of the Headland Preservation Group (HPG).
Read moreHPG Annual General Meeting 2021/2022
The Annual General Meeting will be held at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 7 September 2022 at Mosman Square Seniors Centre, Spit Junction, Mosman NSW 2088.
Read moreThe day that changed Middle Head
Twenty-five years ago, the NSW Premier Bob Carr, a staunch environmentalist, announced that the NSW Government would not allow residential or commercial development of the precious open spaces on Middle Head and Georges Heights.
Read moreA tribute to Brian Wilder, Publisher, Social Activist, Gentleman and Scholar
Brian Wilder was a great champion from the beginning of HPG’s campaigns to put and keep Harbour Trust lands in public hands. He was indomitable in fighting for his beloved Middle Head.
Read moreDefending Middle Head – A Short History with great depth
Kevin O’Brien’s new book looks forward and back at Middle Head’s history and heritage assets through the eyes of an artillery instructor and a strategist used to straddling the fence between military and political power. He is a former and foundation member of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Board.
Read moreVale: Robert Bagnall OAM, Community Advocate
On 24 July 2021, the Mosman community lost a life-long contributor with the death of Rob Bagnall, aged 71, from pulmonary fibrosis. HPG mourns the loss of this accomplished, astute and highly-respected colleague and friend.
Read moreHPG's role in shaping the legislative amendments on long-term leases
Jill L’Estrange discusses the history, the challenges and the need to keep advocating to save public lands from long term leases on Radio Northern Beaches.
Read moreSydney Harbour Federation Trust Amendment Bill 2021 receives Royal Assent
Following the Bill’s passing both houses of Parliament, the Headland Preservation Group (HPG) is pleased to advise that the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Amendment Bill 2021 has now received Royal Assent.
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