[Greens-Media] (Sylvia Hale MLC) Sartor Should Save Blacksmith’s Shop

[Christopher Holley]

Sartor Should Save Blacksmith’s Shop

Minister for Redfern-Waterloo Frank Sartor should step in to save the
historic blacksmiths shop at the Australian Technology Park (ATP) at
Redfern, according to NSW Greens MP, Sylvia Hale.

The Blacksmiths Shop, known as Wrought Art Works, has been at the park
since its inception and has been responsible for restoring historic
equipment and training apprentices in traditional skills that are in
short supply.

“Wrought Art Works has always been part of the Australian Technology
Park. It makes an important contribution to both our heritage and to the
maintenance and development of traditional skills,” said Ms Hale.

“The demand by the Redfern Waterloo Authority and the ATP that
Wrought Art Works pay market rates for the space it occupies is nothing
more than a move to shut it down so the ATP can lease the space out for
more money.”

“This is just the latest example of these authorities placing
commercial imperatives above all else.” 

“Frank Sartor is the Minister for Redfern-Waterloo. He should
intervene to ensure the blacksmiths shop is saved to continue its
important heritage and skills development role,” concluded Ms Hale.

Further information: Chris Holley 9230 3030 / 0437 779 546