Heritage campaigners oppose Council proposal for new toilets and stands

The council’s revised plans say the development “will meet the modern requirements of football and AFL clubs while enhancing views, supporting accessibility and universal access, providing additional open space infrastructure and respecting Middle Head’s natural heritage values.”

Kimber, who described herself as a “very passionate sportswoman”, said the proposed pavilion was “much more than just a new toilet block”. There are all these (social) principles behind it.”

“We’re really excited about it and it will mean a lot to the community.”

Kimber said the covered area “isn’t a big grandstand” and that the architects designed the design to provide shade and act as an outdoor clubhouse rather than expanding the building’s footprint.

L’Estrange said the community was not adequately consulted on the proposal, resulting in 279 applications being submitted to the trust. They have not been published.

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“We believe the environmental and heritage impacts will be significant and this issue should be referred to Minister Plibersek,” she said.

Headland Preservation Group founder Linda Bergin said it was the most significant project proposed by Middle Head since the group fought a proposed aged care facility in 2013.

“This will open the door for further development of Middle Head,” Bergin said.

The trust said it was assessing the application and would “carefully consider a number of relevant issues, including the potential impact on the historic values ​​of the site.”

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