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 moreSydney Morning Herald – “…heritage sites to make money”
Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Environment and Water, says in her 2023 Statement of Expectations that “I expect the Harbour Trust to: protect and preserve heritage assets and within the Harbour for future generations.”
Read moreHPG Statement: Barracks hold important social military history
HPG hopes that the Revised Draft Master Plan for Middle Head reflects the community and stakeholder sentiment.
Read moreHPG Annual General Meeting 2023
Our guest speaker at this year’s AGM is John Faulkner the co-founder of the Bondi to Manly Walk. He will talk about how the walk highlights the historic, Indigenous and environmental values of Middle Head.
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 moreHPG Project: Veterans’ Art Workshop and Exhibition at the Landship
In April 2023, HPG organised a veterans’ art workshop, Open Studio – Veterans’ Stories inside the historic structure known as the Landship, part of the Georges Heights military precinct.
Read moreHarbour Trust Draft Master Plan – Summary of Key Areas of Concern
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.
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