Bill fails to provide adequate protections.
The Headland Preservation Group (HPG) was formed 25 years ago by the local community to save ex-defence lands surrounding Sydney Harbour from sale for housing development.
HPG played a key role in the creation of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, the drafting of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Act 2001, its supporting plans and subsequent amendments to the Act in 2021.
In their submission to the NSW Government they say:
“HPG is of the opinion, which we consider is supported by most in the community, that there is no place for business activities and facilities that do not enhance the environmental, heritage, cultural, recreational and health values of a park. Parkland is a scarce and precious resource which must be protected at all costs...”
“In short, the Bill fails to provide adequate protections for these iconic parklands of Sydney and should be rejected.”
