Another obstacle has emerged in the fight to build a “peace park” on the Sari Club site in Bali.
The Australian government has backed plans to build a memorial at the site of the 2002 bombings, which killed 202. But now the owner of the spot is pushing for more money.
Families of the 88 Aussies who were killed say that the dusty and empty lot is an insult to their memories.
"You just want to be left alone, I wanted to have a moment of silence and I couldn't have that, I just wanted a moment to reflect"
The mysterious owner of the plot of land is playing hardball, demanding many times the land’s commercial value.
An offer of $2.5million has already been knocked back, despite being banned from developing the land by local authorities who also want the park built.
"If he could only put himself in our shoes and think of someone he lost on his soil - what would he do?"
Struggle continues for Bali Peace Park - Yahoo!7
The Australian government has backed plans to build a memorial at the site of the 2002 bombings, which killed 202. But now the owner of the spot is pushing for more money.
Families of the 88 Aussies who were killed say that the dusty and empty lot is an insult to their memories.
"You just want to be left alone, I wanted to have a moment of silence and I couldn't have that, I just wanted a moment to reflect"
The mysterious owner of the plot of land is playing hardball, demanding many times the land’s commercial value.
An offer of $2.5million has already been knocked back, despite being banned from developing the land by local authorities who also want the park built.
"If he could only put himself in our shoes and think of someone he lost on his soil - what would he do?"
Struggle continues for Bali Peace Park - Yahoo!7