The Building industry union, the CFMEU, has placed a Green Ban on a controversial government project in Pyrmont, citing heritage concerns.

A row of terrace houses at Union Square were slated to be torn down as part of the Sydney Metro project, a $5 billion dollar effort to create a new rail system throughout parts of the city and the inner west.

Many members of the community including the local Federal Member of Parliament, lord mayor Clover Moore, and even shock jock Alan Jones have spoken against the destruction of the terraces.

Lawrence Gibbons is the president of the Pymont Chamber of Commerce and an outspoken advocate against tearing down the terraces.

He spoke with 2SER’s Cale Bain.

More info:

http://www.saveunionsquare.com/

http://www.sydneymetro.nsw.gov.au/