From the Maitland Mercury report:
Morpeth resident and businessman Trevor Richards describes a disused water tower next to historic Closebourne House as a blight on the landscape of Morpeth. The 20-metre high “bloody monstrosity” spoils an otherwise perfect view across the grounds of the former St John’s College and its romantic avenue of trees planted 140 years ago.
Full article by Rebecca Berry available at Maitland Mercury, 04 Nov, 2010.