A controversial pub within the NSW Hunter Valley has been ordered to take away an Australian flag painted with out permission on the roof of the heritage-listed constructing.
The Caledonian Resort painted a Union Jack, the 5 stars of the Southern Cross, and the six-pointed Commonwealth Star on its roof with out council approval.
It has been threatened with a demolition order or a $500,000 fantastic if it would not comply, publican Brad Hill wrote on Fb.
Singleton Council stated the flag had been put in with out its permission and confirmed to 9News it had issued a demolition order.
"Council commenced preliminary compliance motion in February 2022 following a grievance acquired from a member of the general public," the council stated in a press release.
"The compliance motion pertains to an unauthorised construction that has been put in on a heritage-listed constructing."
The council stated final month it issued a "additional order of compliance" saying a improvement software ought to have been lodged earlier than a heritage-listed constructing was modified.
"Council encourages the homeowners to have interaction with council to resolve the matter."
Hill advised 9News right now he was keen to work with the council. He additionally claimed he had the help of state and federal politicians.
NSW Member for Higher Hunter Dave Layzell stated: "I can let you know that I've had a beer there.
"Barnaby Joyce has had a beer there. And I've had a beer there with Matt Canavan."
The pub was final 12 months slapped with fines and a compelled closure for serving unvaccinated patrons.
Neighbouring enterprise proprietor Arne Coulston says he finds the flag offensive.
"Most of us aren't actually like that right here and we do not actually agree with something they need to say," he stated.