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CAWB is a community action group  formed in response to the Government's decision to demolish and replace the existing historic Hawkesbury River bridge (Windsor Bridge) at Windsor and bulldoze a major, arterial road through historic Thompson Square. 

Out of nine possible options, put forward by the Roads and Traffic Authority (now Roads and Maritime Services) the Government selected Option 1.  This proposal was approved by Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Brad Hazzard on 20 December, 2013. 




Option 1 would result in:
  • The demolition of the historic Windsor Bridge;
  • The placement of a high, modern concrete structure through the historic Thompson Square precinct, permanently destroying the heritage value of the area;
  • The destruction the physical and visual amenity of public space in Thompson Square;
  • Traffic congestion as the new bridge would reach capacity in 2026;
  • Continual funneling of traffic through already congested intersections;
  • The movement of heavy vehicles through Windsor's main tourist precinct;
  • Destruction of Windsor's heritage tourism;
  • Disruption to local businesses.

CAWB is made up of independent, local people from a wide variety of backgrounds including lawyers, engineers, financial advisers, business owners, teachers, architects, builders and academics. CAWB is also made up of families who have passion for the Hawkesbury and their local community.  Many also have ties to the very early settlers in the Hawkesbury and are proud and protective of both their long-standing family ties to the area and the historical significance of Windsor.

The majority of CAWB Ambassadors use the current Windsor Bridge daily, and therefore experience the traffic congestion first hand. 

Approximately 60% of ambassadors live 'on the other side of the river', including suburbs such as Glossodia, Freemans Reach, Blaxlands ridge and Ebenezer. Thirty percent of CAWB ambassadors are from the townships of Windsor and Richmond. The remaining 10% are from suburbs east of Windsor, including Maraylya, Oakville and Vineyard.


SInce 21 July, 2013, CAWB has been occupying Thompson Square 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Read about our occupation here.


CAWB is not aligned with any particular political party. 

Our Mission



CAWB will work to achieve:

1.     The dedication of historic Windsor Bridge for local traffic and provision of a new river crossing that bypasses the historic township. 

 2.       Immediate and irreversible heritage protection for Macquarie's Windsor;

4.        Bypass design elements that contribute to the future economic viability of Windsor.

5.        Improved historic recognition and interpretation of Thompson Square, consistent with the advice of    
independent heritage experts; 


6.        Enhanced functionality and appearance of the Square as a community resource;

7.        Increased use of Thompson Square for public events

8.        Improved public spaces and safe pedestrian access to Thompson Square community functions;



This will result in:


1.     A long term traffic solution for Windsor;

2.     The permanent removal of heavy, long distance traffic from Thompson Square;

3.     Minimal traffic noise; and, 

4.     Optimum
 air quality.



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