Double Bay Rooftop Cinema: Owner Vows Too Push On With Proposal

The man behind the proposed Rooftop Cinema in Double Bay says he will press on in trying to have the popular proposal passed by Woollahra Council, despite the split vote result at Monday night’s Development Control Meeting.

Lesli Berger, head of Fivex Commercial Property, owner-developers of the site, told StreetCorner “overall I’m obviously disappointed that (Monday night’s) outcome wasn’t in our favour, but at the end of the meeting it was a positive outcome…..councillor concerns around aspects like light spill, and weather proofing, these are all things that are negotiable and we’re not open to ideas.”

The plans enjoy the support of the mayor, and many locals, over 600 signed a petition in support of the idea. One local business owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, told StreetCorner that she believes it’s just what the area needs.

“Double Bay needs something like this, it will bring new people into the area, which is great for all of us……most people I talk to about it think that it would be terrific to have a cinema here again.”

The council is due to meet again this Monday night to consider the project plans. Berger is cautiously hopeful on the outcome.

“At the end of the day we want to be good neighbours, we’re being as responsible as possible……I still have hope that we can achieve an approval but there’s no guarantee.”

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By Street Corner Staff – 10 December 2009