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Friday 11 July 2008

It is hard not to wonder how common sense seems to consistently avoid the halls of power. I am not trying to pretend that I have any greater ownership of this important attribute than others but, when it comes to North Head I am just left shaking my head. Whether it is attributes of natural grandeur, aesthetic inspiration, unique habitats and species, Aboriginal sacred sites, first settlement significance or historically significant buildings - North Head has it all. With this sort of backdrop it is almost impossible to understand how the Federal Government could be considering a $21 million redevelopment of its police college on this site at Spring Cove.

The symbol of the growing community unrest with this plan is the much-loved 'Little Penguins'. Spring Cove and surrounds are the only mainland breeding colony of Little Penguins in Australia and is already identified as a critical habitat area. The passion for these penguins is well voiced by 13-year-old local Ellie Griffin who at a recent public forum said that governments needed to listen to her generation, which is screaming out for environmental conservation and the saving of these penguins.

I do not want to denigrate the work of the Federal Police but do we need a 'Las Vegas Style' convention centre as a showcase to police services of the world? Surely there are other sites - indeed they are currently using the artillery school on North Head and this seems perfectly suitable without the need for any further development.

As we have looked at this issue many locally have decried the relentless march of the bulldozer and I have to agree enough is enough for this site. What has also struck me is that we tend to look at sites such as this in isolation. If you look across the harbour many are concerned at the preservation of the colonial significance of the rocks and Farm Cove. Others are looking at preserving the history and function of Cockatoo Island and a world heritage listing is being pursued for the Harbour Bridge itself. The Bridge listing would join up with a stand-alone listing for Sydney Opera House, which was achieved in 2007.

So here is an idea - rather than try to fight these battles in isolation why don't we link arms and try to world heritage list the entire Sydney Harbour and adjoining public buildings and land. This has had various moments of public support since 1990 but I think it is time we got serious. Australia has 17 listings including four mixed natural/cultural sites that would be the most likely basis for a Sydney Harbour listing. The existing four are Kakadu, Willandra Lakes, the Tasmanian Wilderness and Uluru all of which sit very nicely besides Sydney Harbour and North Head.

I have written to both the Prime Minister and Premier on the issue so if you feel compelled join the fight. It meets UNESCO's World Heritage Committee's selection criteria, would put pride back into our city and importantly passes the common sense test. I wonder whether the Federal Government would continue to pursue the redevelopment of the police college if they are seen rolling bulldozers into a world heritage site? Well here is the rub, that is exactly what they are doing and my hope – together with anyone who cares about our history and environment – is that common sense prevails!

Cheers
Mike 

This Blog was written as a 'Guest Viewpoint' for www.realdirt.com.au

 




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If the Artillery School is not big enough for them they should be moved to the Old Parliament House in Canberra.
Posted by: Andrew Partos at 11-07-2008 14:31
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Yes I agree North Head should be listed as a World Heritage site. It is time we brought back some national pride. It is time we preserved some of Australia's most beautiful areas.
Posted by: Peter Clouston at 11-07-2008 15:42
North Head Manly
PLEASE refreign from doing any more developments at Norht Head it is fagile enough, lets leave the rest of it sacrid, and protect our enviourment.
Posted by: Sally Burnes at 15-07-2008 07:56

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Mike, oh how one major foul-up changes the complexion on all the possible alternative solutions. Where is the secret consortium with their solution? ...
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Comment from Dennis Cowell