Mosman Council's development proposal has not been approved in full!
HPG urges its members and supporters not to be confused by Mosman Council's press release, which is accompanied by an image that is misleading as to the details of the Harbour Trust's approval for the development of Middle Head Oval.
While the replacement of the amenities facility has been approved, the covered outdoor seating area and proposed additional community space have not.
To clarify the matter, what has and what has not been approved is as follows:
What is approved
Demolition of the amenities building and construction of a replacement building in a new location.
What is NOT approved
Proposed open-sided shelter (grandstand)
Proposed vehicle layover bay – instead of a new vehicle drop-off/pick-up area, arrangements must be provided in the adjacent carpark.
Proposed landscaped area – which is to be re-designed, minimising hardstand areas and providing shade trees for park users.
Read the full details of the Harbour Trust’s decision here >
HPG and other major stakeholders, Mosman Parks and Bushland Association, and Mosman RSL sub-Branch supported the relocation of the amenity facility but did not support the associated development of an open-sided shelter (grandstand), vehicle layover bay and proposed landscaped area because of their impact on the heritage and environmental values of the precinct.
We welcome the Harbour Trust's decision, which reflects the Trust's primary obligation to protect and conserve the environmental and heritage values of Trust land. We are thankful that the Trust listened to the concerns of the wider community.