Harbour Trust News
Changes to Traffic and Parking Arrangements at Headland Park 
Over the coming months the Harbour Trust will introduce a number of changes that will affect parking and traffic at Headland Park.
Changes to the paid parking scheme for Middle Head and Chowder Bay precincts will come into effect on 1 September 2011. These changes include the creation of three separate Ticket Parking Areas, namely Middle Head; Clubhouse; and Chowder Bay. Parking tickets will only be valid in the Parking Area in which they are purchased, and are not transferable to other Parking Areas -
Click here for a map (PDF 152 KB) showing parking areas.
In the Middle Head Parking Area the following changes to parking will apply:
- Paid parking will apply between 8am – 5pm, every day (reduced from the current 8am – 10pm)
- Maximum parking charges for all day parking will be:
- $8 on weekdays (reduced from $16), and
- $10 on weekends/public holidays (reduced from $20)
- Parking charges per hour will remain unchanged.
- Car Park 2, Middle Head, will be opened for public paid parking every day of the week (increased from weekends only).
- Parking areas on both sides of the road at the eastern end of Middle Head Road will be temporarily closed while works take place to create an expanded and formalised parking area. The car parks will reopen in late 2011 as public paid parking.
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Click here for a map (PDF 407 KB) outlining the new parking arrangements at Middle Head/Clubhouse.
In the Clubhouse Parking Area the following changes to parking will apply:
- Paid parking will apply between 8am – 5pm, every day (reduced from the current 8am – 10pm)
- Parking charges per hour and maximum parking changes for all day parking will remain unchanged.
Click here for a map (PDF 407 KB) outlining the new parking arrangements at Middle Head/Clubhouse.
In the Chowder Bay Parking Area parking charges will remain unchanged.
Click here for more information about paid parking at Middle Head/Clubhouse and Chowder Bay.
At Georges Heights the following changes will be introduced in late 2011 to improve road safety and amenity for all park users:
- Speed humps will be constructed at three locations: one on Suakin Drive; and two on Best Avenue. The works will be timed to minimise disruptions wherever possible, however temporary road closures (up to 3 hours in duration) will be unavoidable. During these periods traffic will be detoured to ensure continued access to all areas of Georges Heights.
- Road speed limits will be reduced to 25 km/h
- A short stay (15 minute) drop-off/pick-up zone will be constructed on Suakin Drive; and a space established on Best Avenue.
- A Loading Zone (30 minutes) will be established on Best Avenue.
- Further information about the dates for the works will be provided when it is available.
Click here for a map (PDF 229 KB) showing the traffic changes at Georges Heights.
If you would like further information please contact the Trust’s Planning team on 8969 2100.
Good rats are back
The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a partner in a research project to re-instate a native species of rat, called Boguls, in bushland locations from Mosman to Manly. The rats were once common in Sydney and it is hoped they will reduce the population of pest black rats. The AWC has been engaged by the Trust to provide scientific input and land management advice for North Head Sanctuary. Read more
Access to North Fort, Manly
With the Department of Defence's decision to relocate the Royal Australian Artillery National Museum from North Head to Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria, the Harbour Trust had extended the opening times of the North Fort site at Manly from two days to seven days per week.
The site includes bbq and picnic areas, lookouts, military installations and commemorative defence force memorials.
Visitors and bush walkers are now able to walk from Shelley Beach to Fairfax Lookout through North Head Sanctuary and North Fort.
Trust plans for North Fort include the development of an exhibition on the defence of Sydney.
Cockatoo Island listed as a World Heritage site
Cockatoo Island and ten other Australian convict sites have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. Read more
New café open at Woolwich Dock
Deckhouse café and function centre has opened its doors at Woolwich Dock.
The café's water front position on the foreshore of Woolwich offers stunning views of the harbour and the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Open for breakfast and lunch from 8.30am to 3.00pm on weekdays and from 7.30am to 3.00pm on weekends, the café is close to nearby parkland walks and the historic Woolwich Dock. The venue is a much anticipated port of call for both local walkers and visitors to the Woolwich area.
Deckhouse, which is owned and managed by the Dedes group, a family owned business, is also available for functions.
Visit the Deckhouse website for more information.
Green Precincts Fund
The Australian Government has granted $861,500 in funding to the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust for its Sydney Harbour Green Precincts project. More information on the Sydney Harbour Green Precincts project
