by Liz Simpson-Booker, February 2017, from Bulletin 1/2017

The retaining wall on Parramatta Rd, under threat from WestConnex (image: V. Simpson-Young)

#1. Arundel Street
The ‘contained portal’ option in Arundel St threatened by WestConnex has been ditched to the vast relief of Glebe residents. It also means that the beautiful heritage-listed retaining wall which extends along Parramatta Rd from the Chapman Steps to Derwent St will remain undisturbed and intact.

#2. Forest Lodge Public School
We understand that the repair of the sandstone retaining wall at Forest Lodge, blighted by a ham-fisted attempt at rectification, will be assessed for funding under the Department’s ‘10 year Schools Stonework Program’.

Ham-fisted repairs to the historic sandstone retaining wall at Forest Lodge School. (image: Phil Young)