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HPG largely supports the revisions to the Draft Master Plan; however, concerns remain about important aspects of the Revised Plan.
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.
HPG analysed ‘public’ submissions made through the ‘Have your say’ portal in response to the Draft Master Plan. Download the full report here.
HPG members and supporters have shared their submissions and given us permission to publish them.
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.
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.
For some people, it was standing room only when more than 150 people attended HPG's urgent Public Meeting on Wednesday 12 April 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.