NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service commercialisation threatens natural spots, critics say

By Deborah Snow
Updated December 11 2016 - 2:08am, first published 12:15am
Goat Island has been nominated as "showcase" opportunities in the Expressions of Interest document. Photo: Peter Rae
Goat Island has been nominated as "showcase" opportunities in the Expressions of Interest document. Photo: Peter Rae
NPWS is spruiking Middle Head, with its rich heritage of historic military fortifications, as an ideal spot for "commercial and public events". Photo: James Brickwood
NPWS is spruiking Middle Head, with its rich heritage of historic military fortifications, as an ideal spot for "commercial and public events". Photo: James Brickwood

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is seeking to ramp up revenue opportunities from some of Sydney's most stunning natural beauty spots as it wrestles with a backlog of poor heritage maintenance, a loss of experienced staff, and a prolonged squeeze on its operating budget.