Williamstown RSL latest to shut as prime property prices trump clubs staying put

By Clay Lucas
Updated December 9 2016 - 11:18am, first published December 8 2016 - 2:20pm
An artists impression of the proposal for the Williamstown RSL site.  Photo: Supplied
An artists impression of the proposal for the Williamstown RSL site. Photo: Supplied
The RSL as it stands today.  Photo: Stefan Postles
The RSL as it stands today. Photo: Stefan Postles
Members arrive at the Williamstown RSL for a meeting to discuss the proposal.  Photo: Stefan Postles
Members arrive at the Williamstown RSL for a meeting to discuss the proposal. Photo: Stefan Postles
Before and after. Williamstown RSL Club and inset, the proposal for new apartments.
Before and after. Williamstown RSL Club and inset, the proposal for new apartments.
Member Ella Bambery asks a question during this week's information night over the RSL's closure.  Photo: Stefan Postles
Member Ella Bambery asks a question during this week's information night over the RSL's closure. Photo: Stefan Postles
SUPPLIED by Clay Lucas, Artists impressions of the proposed redevelopment of the Williamstown RSL for THE AGE NEWS 6th December 2016 Photo: Supplied
SUPPLIED by Clay Lucas, Artists impressions of the proposed redevelopment of the Williamstown RSL for THE AGE NEWS 6th December 2016 Photo: Supplied

Once, it worked to the advantage of RSL clubs to sit on prime sites at the heart of their communities.

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