And now it seems that the next battle on
the horizon is to stop a supermarket on the Hive site (the old Police Boys club
site on Erko road). It seems that the possibility of a Coles or a Woolworths
coming there has upset quite a few people.
Spokesperson for the residents opposed to
this new development Victoria Rati says,
“The Foodworks supermarket on the corner of
Newman & King Streets expanding and a Franklins on King Street – how many
more do we need within a two-minute walk of each other? We believe a mixed-use
development on the Hive site (21-23
Erskineville Road) that enhances the Village is
entirely viable and possible for a developer and the village community alike.
We strongly believe the community shares these sentiments and have been
encouraged by the initial response rate.
Over 30 shop-keepers have a copy of the petition and already 500+
individuals have signed. We do however need the whole community to get behind
this and ask for their passionate support. We appeal to Clover
Moore to help us save Erskineville Village.”
We will have a full report on this campaign
next month.
Source: South Sydney
Herald November 2007 www.southsydneyherald.com.au