Redevelopment to target seniors for poker machines?

I wish to comment regarding Woy Woy Leagues Club considering, due to financial losses, redeveloping its site, which could include a multi-storey building with seniors living on the upper floors.

We recently had a similar proposition for the Woy Woy Bowling Club on Brickwharf Rd.

One assumption is that the only solution to financial solvency is redevelopment that includes commercial and residential units with minimal landscaping.

Another is the assumption that mid-rise independent living is desired by seniors.

Lateral thinking might suggest other solutions along the path to solvency including broadening the appeal of the club to other interest and age groups, including a focus on community interests that include family activities, with green space (lawn bowls for families) and promotion of local entertainment and small interest groups.

The assumption that independent units on a busy road is conducive to senior living is misinformed.

Seniors need a sense of community, quiet living in garden surroundings, with easy access at ground level, rather than living above a noisy club that would target seniors for their poker machines patronage.

Email, 15 Sep 2017

Suraya Coorey, Woy Woy