CHOP OR NOT CHOP: Trees at Bloomfield's old golf course are a keen topic of conversation as the location of the new sporting precinct is debated. Photo: JUDE KEOGH
Establishing a new state of the art sports ground in north Orange makes a great deal of sense, as opposed to the hospital precinct idea for the following reasons, some of which have been put forward already.
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- Will avoid potential traffic problems for the hospital.
- Will remove any need to destroy valuable trees.
- Will be located in a fast growing residential area therefore will be available for locals when not being used for regular sport.
- Avoid possible traffic hold ups for emergencies for the hospital eg: ambulances, etc.
- Eliminate noises such as crowds cheering, that is definitely not needed in close proximity to a hospital.
All in all a much better option and this will save all the valuable trees that would have to be destroyed if a sporting precinct were to be established at Bloomfield.
Perhaps, as the current council is only an interim one, due to COVID-19 major decisions such as this perhaps may be better left for the next elected council.
Max Gregory
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