The Hornsby CWA Problem

For those of you who never or rarely go past the CWA in Hornsby Park I thought I would put up some photos so you can judge for yourselves.

On the right and centre you have two shots of the lane that currently runs down past the CWA building. As you can see it could take a truck but not a large crane?

The lane could possibly be widened but that would mean removing the tree to the right and possibly the bus shelter and the pergola behind it.

On the left you can see the land that runs down the northern end of the park. That could be widened too but even more trees would have to be removed.

What I can't show you in a photo is why they need front access. The back of the pool is supported on concrete pylons and the land slopes down very steeply to the valley below.

If I had tried to take a shot all you'ld see is trees and weeds since I couldnt find a safe advantage point to take a clear shot from above or below.

Two issues that also need discussion!

ONE the problem of where to move the CWA to if the building has to come down. There's this lovely recently renovated bank that's gone empty for months further up the road . Is there any chance the council can do a deal with who ever owns it of rate reduction in exchange for housing the CWA? Probably not? There are also other empty untenanted shops?

TWO What about the disruption to TAFE staff and students and people coming and going to the Court House? A continual stream of trucks coming and going will disrupt pedestrian and car traffic to TAFE and also the Post Office and there's going to be the possibility of some nasty competition for the limited parking near in front of and behind the shops and Court House?

Finally a reminder for people who don't get the Bush Telegraph or forgot to check the Advocate.

JULY 14 Hornsby Memorial Hall next to RSL.

Public Meeting starting 7PM