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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.
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.
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.
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.
FONOB desafía la Fase 2 de la reurbanización del baño del Ayuntamiento de Newcastle, alegando un proceso sesgado y opaco que favorece los vestuarios cerrados y los espacios comerciales sobre los diseños al aire libre apoyados por la comunidad.