Hopetoun Hotel in crisis?

[Hitman]

http://www.messandnoise.com/news/3761449

Looks like it's only temporary though...which is good...

[Hitman]

City of Sydney statement issued today:

“The City understands that NSW Police, not Council, recently issued a $3000 penalty infringement notice to the Hopetoun for failure to provide adequate security personnel in accordance with their development consent. This is a requirement of the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing.

"The decision to close the Hopetoun appears to have been made by hotel management. The City has not issued any order for the premises to close.

“The City has been working cooperatively with the licensee of the Hopetoun for the past few months to allow them to keep trading while maintaining public safety, and will continue to work with the licensee to resolve safety issues concerning CCTV security and structural deficiencies."

Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney.

[Chantel]

I can't believe they got away with it for so long. It's not like the Hopetoun is just a small unknown local pub - it's one of Sydney's longest standing live music venues.

[BJN]

I can't believe they got away with it for so long. It's not like the Hopetoun is just a small unknown local pub - it's one of Sydney's longest standing live music venues.

It might not be unknown, but it is a small pub.

I heard that another venue closed recently (my brain's a bit tired...). Lame.

[Hitman]

Yeah, The Harp closed as well...

[Chantel]

It might not be unknown, but it is a small pub.

A pub that still has the responsibility and duty of care to its patrons and staff.