| The way this particular contradiction has been explained to me is that the council was concerned with the rights of the sports clubs that were tenants had established over the buildings due to long usage. Knocking it down effectively ended them - whether they are sincere in their intention to build a replacement is hard to say but it seems there has been some over-optimism on how much a cafe might bring in along with rising construction costs. Until the boathouse is replaced, Chiswick Rugby club offers excellent coffee and facilities to people on riverside walks. |