Headland Preservation Group Public Meeting 17 July 2014 www.hpg.org.au

Save Middle Head

Tonight’s meeting

● What 10 Terminal was – Hon Charlie Lynn● John Howard & Tony Abbott’s vision – Tim James● How the proposal will change 10 Terminal – Marta Sengers● What 10 Terminal could be – Julie Goodsir● EPBC and SHFT Acts – Linda Bergin● Submission guidance – Julie Goodsir● The planned Rally – Kay Stammers● Financial summary – Tony MacCormick

The greatest threat to our parkland & heritage is the belief that someone else will save it

Hon Charlie Lynn MLCImportance of the 10 Terminal Buildings

The Trust’s own Comprehensive Management Plan● Classifies them as “rare & exceptional” and says● “Original World War 2 buildings should not be demolished but be adaptively

re-used for uses compatible with their original and community uses”

Tim JamesHoward and Abbott’s Vision

Tony Abbott said the principles I have attempted to uphold ..● that all bushland must be protected forever; ● that there should be no large scale commercial development;● that heritage buildings should be protected and restored;

The Development Proposal – 3rd Version

10 Terminal

The Proposed Development: Key Points

■ The proposed development involves the majority demolition of the “exceptionally rare” * 10 Terminal complex and replaced with a large 2 storey out of context with others in the area

■ Estimate about 75% will be demolished (all internal walls, most windows, ceilings and most of the roofs)

■ Increased footprint of buildings■ The proponent claims that this is adaptive re-use!■ It will still require an amendment to the Trust’s

Management Plan and the Minister’s approval under SHFT Act

* Rated by Trust’s own Conservation Management Plan.

More Key Points

■ A narrow walkway has been provided for ‘public access’ between buildings but private secure gardens will be fenced off

■ Ambulance drive through, access roads & loading dock■ A heat shield (firewall for bushfire protection) 150

metres long with heights from 2 to over 3 metres, in the form of landscaped ‘berms’

■ Loss of public parkland for buildings and car spaces■ Wrong place for a large aged care home with 89 beds

in an isolated bushfire prone area with single road access & no services

The Site Today

Current Parking

The Harbour Trust’s Management Plan

■ Kept 10 Terminal as a single storey

■ Provided public parking

■ Retained more open space

Trust Management Plan

Trust Proposed Amended Management Plan Oct ‘13

The Site Today

Proposed Development

Proposed Development: parking

Proposed Development: buildings

Proposed Development: heat shields/’berms’

Proposed Development: footprint

Proposed Development: footprints old & new

Proposed Development: footprint demolition plan

Heat Shields – ‘Berms’: 2.3m to 3.2 metres high

Historic 1801 Fort

We have a better use for 10 Terminal

● Outlined at the Trust’s Open Board meeting on 17 June● Cultural Interpretative Centre involving all past and

present users of the area○ Military○ Indigenous○ NPWS○ SIMS○ ASOPA○ Education○ Tourist potential

The Simultaneous Assessment Process

ActionsDocuments published

Planning reportTraffic reportFire reportStormwater control

Architectural drawingsHeritage statementLandscape design7 July

Public Submissions

Friday 30 July

Mail submissions must arrive

5 PM Sunday 3 August

Deadline for ALL submissions

The Trust Act to Trust

* Objects/Functions* Trust Comprehensive Plan* Trust Management Plan

The EPBC Act to MHHC* Significant Impact on “Environment”* Economic and Social* ESD

Watch out for timing. Late submissions may be conveniently ignored

Timing

EPBC and Trust Acts

EPBC (VERY BROAD)Significant Impact on the Environment means1. ecosystems inc. people/communities2. natural and physical 3. qualities and character of locations4. heritage values5. social, economic and culturalEconomic and Social MattersEcologically Sustainable Development

TRUSTObjects- to protect, conserve and interpret the environmental and heritage values of Trust land;- to maximise public access to Trust land;- to establish and manage suitable Trust land as a parkFunctions- to undertake community consultation- rehabilitate...in accordance with the plans- promote appreciation of Trust land, in particular its environmental and heritage valuesComprehensive PlanMiddle Head Management Plan

And after the submissions lodged?

Separate, not shared, assessments

EPBC- MHHC may revise yet again- all comments and revisions to Department- Republish within 10 days- Department reports to Minister- Minister determines within 40 business days

Trust?

If either determination is “not approved”, then the proposal cannot proceed

Significant Adverse ImpactsThe guide is on your chair & at the desk

Arguments against the aged care proposal1. Loss of public access - land and buildings2. Loss of social aspects3. Loss of heritage - military & indigenous4. Risk of bushfire 5. Alteration of NATURAL Landscape6. Traffic & Parking7. Loss of aesthetics8. Negative economic impact9. In-transparent process

General guidelines for letter writing● Focus on Significant impact● Don’t be emotional● Don’t be personal

Make sure you get your submission in on Time

Top Secret - Fire Safety Evacuation Plan

Your contribution now more essential than ever

■ Write a submission - details of what, where and when

on your chair & at the desk

■ Attend the Rally at 11am on Sunday 27 July outside the

10 Terminal buildings

■ Donate what you can to keep HPG fighting

■ Register your email & become an HPG member if you

are not already

Attend the Rally –11am Sunday 27 July