| Topic: | Watermans Shock Closure | |
| Posted by: | Jeremy Parkinson | |
| Date/Time: | 21/03/24 08:23:00 |
| This is obviously a huge disappointment as well as a shock but the full implications remain far from clear. It could be argued that the council, by failing to give interim funding for the centre ahead of its redevelopment have critically weakened their hand. The company behind the Albany Riverside scheme which is to be built on the site could now argue that, as the centre was unviable, they shouldn't be held to an obligation to replace it. Although we don't know the full details, they are clearly being awkward about the building of the replacement centre. What is needed now is detailed reassurance from the council that a new Watermans will be built and a firm timetable for its opening. Without that, the cynics who claim it will never happen may well be vindicated. |