Newcastle寻求39.8M美元批准海洋浴缸升级, 面对社区在透明度和酒精使用方面的退步。 Newcastle seeks $39.8M approval for Ocean Baths upgrades, facing community pushback over transparency and alcohol use.

纽卡斯尔市为历史性的纽卡斯尔海洋浴缸提交了3 980万美元的第二阶段开发申请,其中列举了妨碍全面重建的遗产限制和需要专业工程。 The City of Newcastle has submitted a $39.8 million Stage 2 development application for the historic Newcastle Ocean Baths, citing heritage restrictions that prevent a full rebuild and requiring specialized engineering. 主要变化包括改建换房、新建中央入口和一个扩大的咖啡厅,有外卖和静坐的选项。 Key changes include upgraded change rooms, a new central entrance, and an expanded cafe with takeaway and sit-down options. 虽然酒精只能在咖啡馆内供应,但纽卡斯尔海洋浴的朋友 (FONOB) 敦促议会撤回申请,理由是缺乏透明度,未公开的费用,以及对圣诞节期间酒精使用的担忧. While alcohol will only be served in the cafe, Friends of Newcastle Ocean Baths (FONOB) urge the council to withdraw the application, citing lack of transparency, undisclosed costs, and concerns over alcohol use during the Christmas period. 之后将有一个28天的咨询期,但不包括假期,12月10日将举行公共活动。 A 28-day consultation period will follow, excluding the holiday break, and a public event is set for December 10.