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flag FONOB challenges Newcastle Council's Stage 2 bath redevelopment, alleging a biased, opaque process favoring enclosed change rooms and commercial space over community-supported open-air designs.

flag Friends of Newcastle Ocean Baths (FONOB) challenge the City of Newcastle’s Stage 2 redevelopment, alleging the decision to enclose change rooms and expand commercial space was predetermined, citing internal documents showing no genuine consideration of open-air designs despite strong community support. flag The council cites safety concerns, including a CPTED analysis of crime and drone risks, but FONOB disputes the evidence, noting it used broad regional data and lacked expert input. flag The council says the final design balances heritage, safety, and accessibility, with natural ventilation and protection of the historic facade, while FONOB calls for independent reviews, accusing the process of lacking transparency and proper evidence.

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