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1000 DAYS: CAWB Sends A Message To Mike Baird
Despite overnight storms, fine weather greeted the hundreds of people who streamed into Thompson Square, Windsor on Sunday. They filled the old Macquarie Arms verandahs overlooking the Square, stood on pavements and filled the park at the heart of the Square. Continue reading... |
CAWB Wins National Trust Award
On 13 May, 2015 at the 21st National Trust Heritage Awards the extraordinary work of CAWB was recognised by them winning the community advocacy division. Continue reading....
On 13 May, 2015 at the 21st National Trust Heritage Awards the extraordinary work of CAWB was recognised by them winning the community advocacy division. Continue reading....
CAWBmobile UNVEILED AT THOMPSON SQUARE
On Tuesday July 21, CAWB commenced its third year of continuous, protective occupation of Thompson Square, Windsor with a new occupation ‘tent’.
On Saturday July 25 this remarkable milestone was marked with the unveiling of CAWB’s new weapon in its battle to save Thompson Square. To excited cheers from the huge group of community members who had gathered in the Square to enjoy the pop-up ‘museum’, a ‘magic lantern show’ and other Victorian-inspired entertainments, the new CAWB vehicle was revealed. Continue reading..
On Tuesday July 21, CAWB commenced its third year of continuous, protective occupation of Thompson Square, Windsor with a new occupation ‘tent’.
On Saturday July 25 this remarkable milestone was marked with the unveiling of CAWB’s new weapon in its battle to save Thompson Square. To excited cheers from the huge group of community members who had gathered in the Square to enjoy the pop-up ‘museum’, a ‘magic lantern show’ and other Victorian-inspired entertainments, the new CAWB vehicle was revealed. Continue reading..
OLDEST WHARF IN AUSTRALIA TO BE DESTROYED
Concern is again mounting around a State Government plan for what locals and experts alike describe as a bridge in ‘the wrong place’.
For well over a year protestors have been ‘manning the fort’ - a small black tent in the oldest public square in the nation. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, for 456 days, members of CAWB have watched over Thompson Square, Windsor. Now they have real reason to be worried about the survival of another local heritage icon. Continue reading....
Concern is again mounting around a State Government plan for what locals and experts alike describe as a bridge in ‘the wrong place’.
For well over a year protestors have been ‘manning the fort’ - a small black tent in the oldest public square in the nation. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, for 456 days, members of CAWB have watched over Thompson Square, Windsor. Now they have real reason to be worried about the survival of another local heritage icon. Continue reading....
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HEARING, NOT LISTENING
On 22 and 23 October, our case is being heard in the Land and Environment Court Under new laws the NSW Government has made it impossible to appeal against the ‘merit’ of building Option One. Continue reading.... |
BRIDGE MONEY DIVERTED
13 October 2014
Government documents released under Freedom of Information have revealed money allocated to Windsor Bridge has been diverted to build the controversial Anzac Parade cycleway. Continue reading.....
13 October 2014
Government documents released under Freedom of Information have revealed money allocated to Windsor Bridge has been diverted to build the controversial Anzac Parade cycleway. Continue reading.....
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CAWB LAUNCHES NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
8 October 2014 Good friends stick together. In CAWB, we have been continually supported by a huge community of dedicated friends including local business owners, whose passion for the area is evident in their unique wares, creative pursuits and professional service. Continue reading... |
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MAYOR GAGS DEBATE TO CENSURE HIM
2 October 2014 The extraordinary workings of the Hawkesbury Council have again exposed. Last night Councillor Kim Ford used his Mayoral casting vote to gag any debate regarding defamatory statements he made in local media about a community group. Councillor Lyons-Buckett moved that Council urgently consider statements, made by the Mayor, accusing Community Action for Windsor Bridge (CAWB) of an illegal activity. CAWB members have written to the Mayor seeking clarification of his accusation without success. Continue reading... |
WINDSOR BRIDGE 140TH ANNIVERSARY - 24 AUGUST, 2014
In an extraordinary response to birthday celebrations for the historic Windsor Bridge, over 1,000 local community members and enthusiastic supporters today flocked into Windsor, north west of Sydney, to celebrate the Bridge’s 140 years of sturdy service to the Hawkesbury Community. Continue reading...
In an extraordinary response to birthday celebrations for the historic Windsor Bridge, over 1,000 local community members and enthusiastic supporters today flocked into Windsor, north west of Sydney, to celebrate the Bridge’s 140 years of sturdy service to the Hawkesbury Community. Continue reading...
CAWB CELEBRATES 365 DAYS OF CONTINUOUS OCCUPATION OF THOMPSON SQUARE
On Sunday July 20th, members of Community Action for Windsor Bridge (CAWB) celebrated a remarkable community achievement. The group has continuously occupied Thompson Square in Windsor for the past 365 days.
In what is believed to be a community action first for NSW, concerned local residents have carried out an around the clock vigil, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the past year to protect Historic Thompson Square from the NSW Government's proposed Windsor Bridge Replacement Project (WBRP)), which would see the demolition of the historic 1874 Windsor Bridge and its replacement with a two-lane, modern concrete bridge and a major new connecting road through the Square. Continue reading.....
On Sunday July 20th, members of Community Action for Windsor Bridge (CAWB) celebrated a remarkable community achievement. The group has continuously occupied Thompson Square in Windsor for the past 365 days.
In what is believed to be a community action first for NSW, concerned local residents have carried out an around the clock vigil, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the past year to protect Historic Thompson Square from the NSW Government's proposed Windsor Bridge Replacement Project (WBRP)), which would see the demolition of the historic 1874 Windsor Bridge and its replacement with a two-lane, modern concrete bridge and a major new connecting road through the Square. Continue reading.....
CAWB WELCOMES ‘GREEN BAN’
22 May, 2014
Today, in an extraordinary and rarely seen move, the CFMEU, in response to community pleas for help, has placed an historic ‘Green Ban’ on Thompson Square, Windsor.
Just as, in the early 1970’s, green bans protected Australian architectural heritage and social history; today this venerable and honourable tradition has been called upon in defense of the oldest remaining public square in Australia....continue reading
22 May, 2014
Today, in an extraordinary and rarely seen move, the CFMEU, in response to community pleas for help, has placed an historic ‘Green Ban’ on Thompson Square, Windsor.
Just as, in the early 1970’s, green bans protected Australian architectural heritage and social history; today this venerable and honourable tradition has been called upon in defense of the oldest remaining public square in Australia....continue reading
The Volunteers of Community Action for Windsor Bridge have received a 2014 NSW Government Heritage Volunteer Award.
CAWB Volunteers were nominated in recognition of their contribution towards heritage advocacy in
Windsor.... continue reading
CAWB Volunteers were nominated in recognition of their contribution towards heritage advocacy in
Windsor.... continue reading
For 8 months CAWB has vigilantly watched over Thompson Square, Windsor.
8 months … 24 hours a day … constant observation.
Now their community action has become court action with the lodging of judicial review proceedings with the Land & Environment Court..... continue reading
8 months … 24 hours a day … constant observation.
Now their community action has become court action with the lodging of judicial review proceedings with the Land & Environment Court..... continue reading
A CONCERT FOR WINDSOR A TRIUMPH
The weather was no deterrent to the at least 700 people who, despite the rain, thronged Thompson Square, Windsor throughout the day on Sunday to add their voices to the swelling chorus of anger directed at the NSW Government over plans to permanently damage the heritage values of the oldest town square in Australia....continue reading.
The weather was no deterrent to the at least 700 people who, despite the rain, thronged Thompson Square, Windsor throughout the day on Sunday to add their voices to the swelling chorus of anger directed at the NSW Government over plans to permanently damage the heritage values of the oldest town square in Australia....continue reading.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
After 164 days of continuously occupying Thompson Square, Windsor members of Community Action for Windsor Bridge tonight welcomed in 2014: the year they say should see the NSW Government reverse a bad decision and commence planning for a new bypass and bridge at Windsor, north west of Sydney....continue reading
After 164 days of continuously occupying Thompson Square, Windsor members of Community Action for Windsor Bridge tonight welcomed in 2014: the year they say should see the NSW Government reverse a bad decision and commence planning for a new bypass and bridge at Windsor, north west of Sydney....continue reading
HAZZARD STEALS WINDSOR’S CHRISTMAS
Today, in an outrageous display of contempt for the people of NSW, Minister Hazzard has attempted to sneak through an approval for the flawed Windsor Bridge project, just FIVE days out from Christmas....continue reading
Today, in an outrageous display of contempt for the people of NSW, Minister Hazzard has attempted to sneak through an approval for the flawed Windsor Bridge project, just FIVE days out from Christmas....continue reading
THE FIRST SHOT HAS BEEN FIRED
20 December 2013 - Today, Brad Hazzard caved into internal political pressure when he approved the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project.
Despite overwhelming opposition from the community, and damning reports from the independent consultants hired by the government, Mr Hazzard has chosen to proceed with a flawed plan of questionable legality. For CAWB, the fight continues on. Please follow us on Facebook for up to the minute developments.
20 December 2013 - Today, Brad Hazzard caved into internal political pressure when he approved the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project.
Despite overwhelming opposition from the community, and damning reports from the independent consultants hired by the government, Mr Hazzard has chosen to proceed with a flawed plan of questionable legality. For CAWB, the fight continues on. Please follow us on Facebook for up to the minute developments.
THE EMERGING TRUTH
We would like to share with you some of the interesting and questionable material we are uncovering as we sift through the documents presented with the Call For Papers. Make sure you follow us on Facebook, as we endeavour to keep you up to date with the latest findings....continue reading
We would like to share with you some of the interesting and questionable material we are uncovering as we sift through the documents presented with the Call For Papers. Make sure you follow us on Facebook, as we endeavour to keep you up to date with the latest findings....continue reading
THE PAPERS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED!!
On Thursday, 28 November, the NSW government handed over papers relating to the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project to the Legislative Chamber. This coincided with the release by the Department of Planning of its recommendation of the project to Brad Hazzard, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure....continue reading
On Thursday, 28 November, the NSW government handed over papers relating to the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project to the Legislative Chamber. This coincided with the release by the Department of Planning of its recommendation of the project to Brad Hazzard, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure....continue reading
14 November 2013 - WINDSOR BRIDGE - NSW GOVERNMENT ORDERED TO PRODUCE PAPERS
Today the NSW government has been instructed by Parliament to hand over documents relating to the planned Windsor Bridge Replacement Project.
The local community and historians alike have overwhelmingly rejected the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project due to its impacts on the oldest town square in Australia and lack of traffic benefit....continue reading
Today the NSW government has been instructed by Parliament to hand over documents relating to the planned Windsor Bridge Replacement Project.
The local community and historians alike have overwhelmingly rejected the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project due to its impacts on the oldest town square in Australia and lack of traffic benefit....continue reading
CAWB Celebrates 100 Days Occupation
On Monday, 28 October 2013, CAWB celebrated its first 100 days of occupying the historic Thompson Square. To date, over ninety ‘occupiers’ have taken turns to man the Square, on four hour shifts, 24 hours a day. CAWB Chairman Mr Dail Miller has declared the Occupation an extraordinary success..... continue reading
On Monday, 28 October 2013, CAWB celebrated its first 100 days of occupying the historic Thompson Square. To date, over ninety ‘occupiers’ have taken turns to man the Square, on four hour shifts, 24 hours a day. CAWB Chairman Mr Dail Miller has declared the Occupation an extraordinary success..... continue reading
OCCUPY THOMPSON SQUARE: DAY 75
CELEBRATED WITH A VISIT FROM DAVID SHOEBRIDGE, MLC
Opponents of the O’Farrell Government’s plans to build an arterial road through Australia’s oldest town square are occupying Thompson Square in Windsor, north west of Sydney....continue reading
CELEBRATED WITH A VISIT FROM DAVID SHOEBRIDGE, MLC
Opponents of the O’Farrell Government’s plans to build an arterial road through Australia’s oldest town square are occupying Thompson Square in Windsor, north west of Sydney....continue reading
Prime Minister Rudd supports Thompson Square
Volunteers and members of Community Action for Windsor Bridge were thrilled when Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd today visited the Thompson Square, Windsor: a much loved and historically significant town square and community precinct in Sydney’s north west region....continue reading
Volunteers and members of Community Action for Windsor Bridge were thrilled when Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd today visited the Thompson Square, Windsor: a much loved and historically significant town square and community precinct in Sydney’s north west region....continue reading
Rally for Thompson Square - 21 July, 2013
PRIME MINISTER BACKS INDEPENDENT INQUIRY FOR THOMPSON SQUARE
The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd has offered the Hawkesbury a real opportunity to resolve the long-running battle over Thompson Square and Windsor Bridge.....continue reading
PRIME MINISTER BACKS INDEPENDENT INQUIRY FOR THOMPSON SQUARE
The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd has offered the Hawkesbury a real opportunity to resolve the long-running battle over Thompson Square and Windsor Bridge.....continue reading
Macquarie to Macquarie Rally
On 14 November 2012 passionate Hawkesbury residents gathered to protest in front of the NSW Parliament at Macquarie Street, Sydney. The rally event, organised by CAWB, was to protest against the government's Option 1 Windsor bridge replacement plan and to deliver over 12,000 signatures...continue reading.
On 14 November 2012 passionate Hawkesbury residents gathered to protest in front of the NSW Parliament at Macquarie Street, Sydney. The rally event, organised by CAWB, was to protest against the government's Option 1 Windsor bridge replacement plan and to deliver over 12,000 signatures...continue reading.
COMMUNITY OUTRAGED: SPEECH TO NSW PARLIAMENT
There is simmering rage in the Hawkesbury Region after a recent speech in the NSW Parliament in which the Member for Londonderry, Mr Bart Bassett moved a Notice of Motion in the Legislative Assembly... continue reading
There is simmering rage in the Hawkesbury Region after a recent speech in the NSW Parliament in which the Member for Londonderry, Mr Bart Bassett moved a Notice of Motion in the Legislative Assembly... continue reading
Council Walk Out in the Hawkesbury
Despite high hopes and optimism that recent elections would see a fresh approach to local government in the Hawkesbury, the worst fears of many were realised on Tuesday night when five Councillors were driven to walk out of the first meeting of the new Council.... continue reading
Despite high hopes and optimism that recent elections would see a fresh approach to local government in the Hawkesbury, the worst fears of many were realised on Tuesday night when five Councillors were driven to walk out of the first meeting of the new Council.... continue reading
FULL TEXT: BRIDGE TRUTH NEEDED
Below is the full text of the CAWB response to a recent speech in the NSW Parliament made by Member for Riverstone and former Councillor, Kevin Conolly. The full speech can be read in the Full Day Hansard Transcript for the Legislative Assembly on 4 September 2012. CAWB provided an abridged version to the Hawkesbury Gazette which was published on Wednesday, 19th September, 2012....continue reading
Below is the full text of the CAWB response to a recent speech in the NSW Parliament made by Member for Riverstone and former Councillor, Kevin Conolly. The full speech can be read in the Full Day Hansard Transcript for the Legislative Assembly on 4 September 2012. CAWB provided an abridged version to the Hawkesbury Gazette which was published on Wednesday, 19th September, 2012....continue reading
CAWB Opens 'War Office'
On 29 July 2012 CAWB opened its War Office to much fanfare. CAWB supporters rallied to our new shop front and helped us celebrate our new home in Thompson Square....continue reading
On 29 July 2012 CAWB opened its War Office to much fanfare. CAWB supporters rallied to our new shop front and helped us celebrate our new home in Thompson Square....continue reading
ITS TIME FOR THE PREMIER TO TALK TO US
The disappointment of CAWB members was clearly obvious after this week's meeting of the Windsor Business Group. It was a meeting that promised so much. Local business owners and CAWB members: Dail Miller (Chair), Pete Reynolds, Rod Storie and Graham Edds arrived, full of optimism and well prepared with research...continue reading
The disappointment of CAWB members was clearly obvious after this week's meeting of the Windsor Business Group. It was a meeting that promised so much. Local business owners and CAWB members: Dail Miller (Chair), Pete Reynolds, Rod Storie and Graham Edds arrived, full of optimism and well prepared with research...continue reading
HAWKESBURY DEMANDS AN EXPLANATION
Having not got the answers they want about the Windsor Bridge, the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) have been caught paying for comments about their plans for Windsor.....continue reading
Having not got the answers they want about the Windsor Bridge, the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) have been caught paying for comments about their plans for Windsor.....continue reading
WINDSOR BRIDGE PROJECT A ‘DUD’
15 June 2012 - Sleeves are being rolled up in the Battle to Save Thompson Square.
Despite the grave concerns expressed by the National Trust, the Heritage Council of NSW, the Federation of Australian Historical Societies, recognition on the Register of the National Estate and in the Hawkesbury Local Environmental Plan (LEP), which establishes the Thompson Square Conservation Area....continue reading
15 June 2012 - Sleeves are being rolled up in the Battle to Save Thompson Square.
Despite the grave concerns expressed by the National Trust, the Heritage Council of NSW, the Federation of Australian Historical Societies, recognition on the Register of the National Estate and in the Hawkesbury Local Environmental Plan (LEP), which establishes the Thompson Square Conservation Area....continue reading
PUBLIC RALLY TO SAVE THOMPSON SQUARE
Hundreds of people converged on Thompson Square on 3 June 2012 to support CAWB and send a clear message to the decision makers: "Save our Square" and "Bypass Now!"....continue reading
Hundreds of people converged on Thompson Square on 3 June 2012 to support CAWB and send a clear message to the decision makers: "Save our Square" and "Bypass Now!"....continue reading