The public meeting held by HPG on 30 April was informative and productive. It covered:
Background to the Strategy
An explanation of HPG’s position on the Strategy’s recommendations
Discussion from the floor raised by these recommendations.
For a summary of the presentation and the issues raised, download this PDF: HPG Public Meeting Presentation 30Apr19.pdf
In addition to the contentious issues of Floodlighting and the use of plastic grass, there are 12 other recommendations which HPG endorses in principle.
Meeting Consensus
A motion from the floor supporting HPG’s position with respect to lighting on Georges Heights Oval and synthetic turf on both Middle Head and Georges Heights Ovals was supported by those present.
Views were mixed regarding lights on in the Drill Hall courts.
For key points, to help you in making your submission to the Harbour Trust, please also read this second document: HPG Position on Draft Recreation Strategy.pdf