From the Maitland Mercury report:
The owner of historic building eyesore Bob’s Bird Barn is set for a showdown with Maitland City Council who are seeking powers – with or without his permission – to make the High Street building safe.
Labelled a blight on the city centre, the dilapidated building has long been a haven for vandals and adjoining business people fear for the safety of their properties should Bob’s Bird Barn catch fire.
Full article by Alan Hardie available at Maitland Mercury, 01 Aug, 2011.
