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26 July 2024

Expressions of interest invited for leasing opportunity at North Head Sanctuary

The Harbour Trust is inviting Expressions of Interest from professional operators for a new leasing opportunity at North Head Sanctuary. Representing a total net lettable area of approximately 1,040m², Building 17 is a meticulously refurbished former army gymnasium that pairs modern amenities with historical charm. Applications must be submitted electronically by 5pm (AEDT) on 09 September 2024.

26 July 2024

Revised information for Middle Head Oval amenities building proposal

Mosman Council has updated its planning application for a proposed new amenities building at Middle Head Oval with revised information. We invite members of the community to review the proposal and provide comment via the Have Your Say page until 5pm Friday 23 August 2024 (AEST).

18 July 2024

Historic Retort House at Sub Base Platypus undertakes essential heritage repairs

The Harbour Trust is undertaking vital repair works on the historic Retort House located at Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney. This significant project, which began in March 2024 and is scheduled for completion by the end of August 2024, focuses on preserving the building's fabric and ensuring its longevity for future use.

15 July 2024

Seahorse hotels installed at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah

Last week, the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) with the help of Gamay Rangers, successfully installed 20 seahorse hotels on the Eastern Apron of Cockatoo Island / Wareamah.

9 July 2024

Cockatoo Island / Wareamah Master Plan and Sub Base Platypus celebrated for landscape architecture

The Cockatoo Island / Wareamah Master Plan and Sub Base Platypus Torpedo Factory, North Sydney have each won a cultural heritage category state award for landscape architecture. This award recognises the great work by the Harbour Trust and our consultants of the diverse range of projects undertaken to protect and manage its extraordinary harbourside destinations.

28 June

Have Your Say: Middle Head Oval – proposed new amenities building

Mosman Council has updated its planning application for a proposed new amenities building at Middle Head Oval with revised information. We invite members of the community to review the proposal and provide comment via the Have Your Say page until 5pm Friday 23 August 2024 (AEST).

24 June 2024

Join us for the ultimate island adventure: Cockatoo Island Open Day (20 July)

For one day only, we’re opening the doors to our heritage accommodation and waterfront tents to everyone! Explore our award-winning accommodation in person on Saturday 20 July to unlock an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT on your next stay! Cockatoo Island will be a bustling backdrop for a range of FREE exciting activities the whole family will love! Between 10am and 3pm, there will be plenty of things to enjoy, including live music, delicious food and drinks and a series of expert talks about the island’s layered history and marine biodiversity.

3 June 2024

New partnership to advance the restoration of Cockatoo Island's marine environment

The Harbour Trust and Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) have established a new partnership to advance the scientific study and restoration of the marine environment at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah.

24 May 2024

Harbour Trust turns back clock on historic observation posts

Between June 2022 and November 2023, the Harbour Trust – with the aid of specialist volunteers, including ex-servicepeople – undertook work to faithfully restore the Counter-Bombardment Observation Post and its sister facility, the Close Defence Battery Observation Post. These remnant observation posts were part of North Fort, the former Defence complex and artillery battery established at North Head in 1936.

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