Hi
I've copied you in just in case you missed the announcement made by Harbour Trust Chair, Joseph Carrozzi, on 18 June 2020.
The confirmation that the Harbour Trust will remain in the hands of the Commonwealth government is great news for the community.
"It has recognised our conviction that
the life of the Trust should be extended in perpetuity and in its
entirety, that the legislation is appropriate, that there is an
urgent need for funding, and that 50 year leases are over-long." Kate Eccles - Mosman Parks & Bushland
Thanks Kate, for all your hard work in assisting to make this happen.
Cheers Claire
Letter from
Harbour Trust
Chair
Joseph
Carrozzi
To our valued community,
The Members of the Trust, including myself as
Chair, welcome
the findings and
recommendations
of the Independent
Review of the
Sydney Harbour
Federation
Trust,
released
today.
Announced by the Minister for the Environment, the
Hon Sussan Ley
MP, in October
2019, the
Independent
Review has been
an opportunity
for the
Department of
Agriculture,
Water and the
Environment to
evaluate the
Harbour Trust’s
legislative,
financial and
governance
arrangements.
We have welcomed the important input from you, our
community,
during the
review process.
We are pleased that the review has confirmed that
the Harbour
Trust should
continue to
operate as an
ongoing entity
and will remain
in the hands of
the Commonwealth
government. A
win for the
community.
This will guarantee the continued public ownership
of – and access
to – iconic
places on Sydney
Harbour, cared
for by the
Harbour Trust in
partnership with
the community.
This endorsement is a testament to our
track-record of
creating public
spaces that are
rich in natural
beauty and
heritage value.
I am delighted
that the Harbour
Trust’s network
of sites will be
protected for
the people of
Australia.
We welcome the initial financial support on
capital works
and look forward
to receiving
confirmation on
funding in the
upcoming budget
process. This
will allow us to
address a
backlog of work
and allow for
greater public
access to and
enjoyment of our
sites –
particularly
Cockatoo Island
and North Head
Sanctuary.
Although the report validates the efforts of the
Harbour Trust
over the course
of the past two
decades, there
is still work
for us to do.
Our mandate it to revitalise former Defence sites
and other
Commonwealth
lands on Sydney
Harbour, and
ensure they are
open and
accessible to
all Australians.
We look forward
to continuing
working in close
partnership with
the community as
we strive
towards this
shared vision.
Sincerely,
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