Malabar headland to be returned to people of NSW

The Australian Government has taken the next important step to deliver on a promise to keep the Malabar Headland in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs in public hands.

The Federal Government is transferring ownership of the South-Eastern Malabar Headland (known as Lot 202) to the NSW Government to be made into a National Park.

Explaining the move, Federal Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt stated “this portion of the Headland has stunning coastal scenery, historic World War Two defence sites and beautiful bushland, all in the heart of Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

“The Australian Government has been steadfast in ruling out the sale of any area of the Headland and I am extremely pleased about the progress we make today to ensure the whole community can enjoy this magnificent site.”

NSW Minister for the Environment Rob Stokes said the second section of the Headland to be transferred to National Park is almost three times that of the land received to date

Minister Stokes add “this crucial addition to our National Park network will ensure that a precious piece of coastal bushland is protected forever.

“We are committed to protecting the Headland and ensuring that the largest remaining stretch of untouched bushland between Botany Bay and South Head remains in public ownership."

The Federal Government is also committing $5 million to upgrade the central portion of Headland known as Lot 301.

This includes funding to remediate the site so that the South East Equestrian Club can return to the site, along with disabled riders. It will also be used to upgrade other facilities on the land and improve safety and amenities on the existing ANZAC Range.

Plans have also been advanced to extending the Sydney Coastal Walkway along the coastline from South Maroubra to Malabar (pictured above).

31st October 2014 - SYDNEY PREPARES FOR ONCE IN A DECADE WORLD PARKS CONGRESS