Council to demolish existing buildings in Thirroul (aka "Open Space"
Posted by reformwcc on March 3, 2010
WCC Media release: Wednesday, 3 March 2010
Open space planned for Thirroul
Wollongong City Council is seeking community feedback on a concept plan to return Thirroul’s WF Jackson Park to community open space.
Last week Council lodged a Development Application to demolish the old Thirroul Library, Baby Health Clinic and Senior Citizen’s building located at the park.
All three buildings have been closed to the public due to their poor condition and were flagged for demolition when Council opened the new state of the art $10.5 million Thirroul District Library and Community Centre in 2009.
Director of Infrastructure and Works, Peter Kofod, said once the buildings have been demolished, Council will turn WF Jackson Park into a recreational space for the community.
“In the coming weeks Councils will consult with the community to gather ideas on a draft Landscape Concept Plan for the Park,” Mr Kofod said.
“The Concept Plan proposes to create a green space to link Thirroul’s two commercial centres. It will include open space, trees and an area set aside for possible art exhibitions or market stalls.”
To view the Landscape Concept Plan or find out more, come along to a Community Engagement Kiosk at WF Jackson Park, Thirroul, on Saturday, 13 March between 10am and 12 noon.
You can provide your comments on the Landscape Concept Plan to Council by attending the kiosk or visiting www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au. All submissions must be received by Friday, 26 March 2010.
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My message to the Convenor of Neighbourhood Forum Three:
Hi Alice
I think this demolition of these buildings for open space is a waste of important community resources and that one of the existing buildings should be made into a youth centre.
I have looked at the new community centre from a youth perspective and, while it is ok for some types of young people (the conformists), it is not suitable for those non-conformists who end up wandering the streets because there is no suitable place for them.
Mind you i have been saying this since the days when David Campbell was Lord Mayor and no one connected with Council has ever shown any real interest in taking a realistic attitude to the needs of young people in our part of Wollongong.
I don’t expect that to change now.
All ask from the adults who, while in a position to take action to provide a creative alternative, refuse to address this social problem is they don’t complain about bored kids out on the streets at night.
cheers
Bruce
