Save Thompson Square

We've occupied Thompson Square for OVER 1000 DAYS: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The CFMEU has placed an historic Green Ban on the Windsor Bridge Project.

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A stunning photo by Councillor Emma-Jane Garrow. https://t.co/cKXRm2iysN

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Last week in Thompson Square. Macquarie's barrel drain was buried just a little bit more... with tons of concrete.

Does this scream 'sensitive heritage area' to you?

Images courtesy of Neil Dand.

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Workers on George St continue to uncover remains dating back to the early 1800s of what is likely to be the entrance to the Government Domain.

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If you are heading to the Royal Easter Show make sure to check out this painting by our good friend, the talented artist Jane Bennett.

More of her wonderful work can be found here - Jane Bennett Art https://t.co/BqaraqwmeN

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Some more images of the archaeology being uncovered near the roundabout in Thompson Square.

Images courtesy of Neil Dand.

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A great time lapse video of the removal of the tent in Thompson Square. Thank you to Paul James Evans for documtenting this event. https://t.co/Yku2K6G1N7

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Thank you to Laura Chung from The Sydney Morning Herald for this wonderful article about our history making occupation of Thompson Square. https://t.co/VwS6OTrQsG

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This week the RMS had another crack at covering Macquarie's tunnel with polystyrene.

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THOMPSON SQUARE FLOWERS TAKEN

Our hearts swelled yesterday as the floral tributes laid at the headstone in Thompson Square grew.

We knew the headstone could be a target for some fairly antisocial behaviour,... https://t.co/SOe9jIeXG9

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The incomparable Susan Templeman MP spoke in Parliament about the loss of the Office of Environment and Heritage, and we got a mention! https://t.co/6B6M0xP6sl

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This post has been a long time coming.

For six years we have used our presence in the Square to fight for a DECENT traffic solution for the Hawkesbury.

But thanks to the RMS, traffic is about to... https://t.co/oD6mceMmla

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Without a doubt, the best part of what we do is making new friends. ❤️

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A few days ago a gentleman on our page posted images and links to the amazing heritage uncovered in Port Macquarie during construction of a theatre and arts hub.

In 2006 archaeological... https://t.co/Dxlqgikgot

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In Thompson Square we had authentic, beautifully preserved heritage that was ripped out. We are yet to see what insulting level of 'heritage interpretation' will we be left with.

One... https://t.co/Or4lIc0uZp

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These images, taken last week, show detail of the recently uncovered lower section of Macquarie's 1814 brick barrel drain.

The final image was taken today, and shows the drain wrapped in geo-fabric as its awaits its concrete tomb.

Photos courtesy of Neil Dand.

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An update on the incident in Thompson Square last week.

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Earlier this year we shared a video of the wanton destruction and complete contempt shown by the NSW Liberal Government.

But we are not alone. All over NSW other communities are being... https://t.co/cfINsbqMgs

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This is how Bad Glad the Destroyer 'protects' our convict built heritage. This will be her legacy.

Images and accompanying comments by Neil Dand.

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PLEASE WATCH (25 secs).

At last night’s Candidate’s Forum a question was asked,

“Hands up again if you think the Windsor Bridge is going to save us a lot of traffic time and congestion around WIndsor?”

*No... https://t.co/2KK4PBMe3T

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Please watch and share this great video made last year by Tommy Jackett from https://t.co/NzG7ERnRcx

Not only is it a wonderful snapshot of... https://t.co/Hv2bvu3lhy