Earlier this year, Ron Hoenig, Member for Heffron, sent a letter to residents arguing that by voting for Labor, they had the “opportunity to stop the sell-off of the Waterloo Public Housing Estate and protect [their] home.”
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The squatters held a press conference today to explain their reasons behind the occupation.
Strong communities are being torn apart by the state government’s careless approach towards “renewing” public housing.
Ten years after the demolition of its public housing, plans for revival have finally been announced.
The public finally had their chance to speak about the redevelopment of Waterloo South, much of which has fallen on deaf ears.
Regrettably, Australia has forgotten how to reach back for the poor.
“Public housing, affordable housing, there’s a dire need for it,” said representative for the Waterloo Neighbourhood Advisory Board (NAB) Karyn Brown.
Yesterday, the USyd Welfare Action Group attended a rally in Martin Place held by Hands Off Glebe, Friends of Erskineville, and Shelter NSW.
The existing public housing, which was purpose-built to provide liveable, community space, will be demolished by developers and replaced with 70% private accommodation and 30% public housing.
Patricia Arcilla and Sam Langford take a look at the impending loss of one of Sydney’s most iconic buildings.