Newcastle East Residents Group (NERG) was founded in 1973 and has remained active since its inception. The group successfully prevented the construction of apartments over Tramway Reserve (the park overlooking Newcastle Baths) and negotiated reductions in the heights of the apartments that were built on the Newcastle Hospital site. Members have long been the guardians of the parks, gardens, beaches, historic buildings and monuments in the East End, volunteering hundreds of hours of time to help preserve, protect and maintain the unique characteristics of the precinct. Residents have always valued the unique characteristics of this iconic peninsula and have struggled throughout recent history to preserve valuable heritage features from inappropriate development and unsuitable use. Socially diverse but united in their love for this part of the city, they remain a cohesive, inclusive and committed group. A social, environmental and historic ethic still drives the group, much as it drove its founders in the 70s. Check the Community News and other blog pages on our site for the latest updates and information.