You certainly knew a storm was coming on Wednesday night when a massive thunderclap struck and dogs started barking. ITC braced ourselves for lost dog reports (which usually happen during a thunderstorm). We are pleased to say no lost dogs were reported on Wednesday night (but we still average about three a week).
Lane Cove Dog Lovers Association
Speaking of Dogs, did you know that nearly 6000 dogs are registered in the Lane Cove Council area?
You only have to walk to Lane Cove and see people out with their dogs. Lane Cove Dog Lovers Association has been formed to give a voice to dog owners. Today our local member the Hon Anthony Roberts was made patron of the association at a ceremony at Kingsford Smith Oval.
Other Guests included:
Paul Mirabelle, President of Lane Cove dog Lovers Association
Linda Botter, Vice-President of Lane Cove Dog Lovers Association
Ron Gedeon, President of Longueville Residents Association
Ajaya Jayarao, President of Northwood Action Group
David Brooks-Horn, Councillor, Lane Cove Council
Scott Bennison, Councillor, Lane Cove Council
Kath Morris, Councillor, Lane Cove Council
Head on over to their Facebook Page if you would like to be a member of the Lane Cove Dog Lovers Association.
Magpie Swooping
We have had our first report of Magpie Swooping in Lane Cove. A roving reporter advised:
“FYI there is a magpie at pottery green oval that is swooping at little people (toddlers and kids). He doesn’t seem to mind adults walking around.”
Read more about Magpie Swooping in Lane Cove here.
Lane Cove Council August 2020 Meeting
Lane Cove Council will be again holding their August 2020 Meeting via Zoom. Finally, they have implemented a plan for the Public Forum to be held via Zoom. Any Lane Cove resident can make a presentation to council of no more than three minutes on a Lane Cove Council matter.
All speakers wishing to participate in the public forum must register by using the online form no later than midnight, on the day prior to the meeting (i.e. Sunday 16 August) and a Zoom meeting link will be emailed to the provided email address.
Alternatively, members of the public can still submit their written address via email to [email protected]. Written addresses are to be received by Council no later than midnight, on the day prior to the meeting. (500 words maximum)
The following items will be discussed this month’s meeting
Update on the Pathways Longueville Aged Care Northwood Proposal
A spokesperson for Pathways Longueville has advised:
Thank you for your inquiry about our residential aged care project ‘Pathways Longueville’ that we are proposing for our site at 274 and 274a Longueville Road and 4-18 Northwood Road, Lane Cove.
I can advise that following the State Governments gazettal of the Planning Proposal on the 20th May 2020 the Lane Cove Local Environmental Plan has been amended to incorporate the following site-specific controls:
Zone – B4 Mixed Use
FSR – 1.85:1
Minimum non-residential FSR – 0.35:1
Maximum building height – 66.25 RL
Pathways have been working with Lane Cove Council on a site-specific DCP which establishes further urban design parameters that inform the architectural design of the residential aged care facility. In parallel, Pathways has also progressed the detailed design of the building. We intend to lodge a development application in the coming month. It is our understanding that Lane Cove Council will place both the site-specific DCP and the development application on public exhibition and will notify local residents about the exhibition.
Independently of Lane Cove Council, we are currently planning our next phase of community consultation, which will coincide with the public exhibition of the development application. This phase of the consultation will explain the architectural plans to the local community and involves a major update to the project website, a community newsletter and a webinar.
Please be assured that Pathways remains committed to delivering for the Lane Cove community excellence in aged care for older Australians who are no longer able to live independently.”
Lane Cove Council will be discussing the DCP at its August 2020 meeting on Monday 17th August 2020 – detail here.
Background information on the proposal here.
COVID 19 – Lane Cove Update
This week a COVID19 case was registered for the Lane Cove Council area. The source of infection was a lane cove resident returning from overseas. They were in mandatory quarantine.
You will have noticed that there have been several posts on ITC Lane Cove Chat about where to get masks in Lane Cove. To get the benefit of wearing a mask, it must be put on correctly. We asked local mum and nurse of over 30 years, Sarah Martin, to tell us how to wear a mask properly and we have a list of Lane Cove places that sell masks. Masks are also available at local pharmacies. But if you want to support some small Lane Cove businesses we have a list of them here – so you will be helping out a fellow Lane Cove resident and getting a mask. Read more here.
Woolworths has introduced Q-Tracker. It allows you to see how busy a store is almost in real-time (it’s updated every 5 minutes), and when the busiest times normally are. This is an excellent way of planning your shopping trip when there are fewer people in the store to enable social distancing. You can download the app or access on your desktop here.
New Business Alert
Guitar and Piano Teacher
Want to learn to play the guitar or piano? A Lane Cove local could help.
Hybrid Fitness/Martial Arts
A new hybrid fitness/ martial arts class called Weir Academy will take place every Monday 6-7 pm at the Lane Cove Bowling Club.
They offer a free trial class and no commitments hybrid fitness/ martial arts classes. It’s run by Arran Weir who is a Taekwondo instructor. Check out their Instagram page www.instagram.com/weiracademy and email is [email protected].
New Return and Earn Depot Lane Cove West
We have seen a few posts on ITC Lane Cove Chat and In the Cove where people have warned that the return and earn machine at the Little Street Car Park is full of people have had to stand behind a professional collector while they put in their bottles one by one. Lane Cove Return and Earn be opening in Lane Cove West Business Park in late August or early September, and you will be able to take bottles there or arrange for at-home collections. More details here.
Community Hero
Do you know someone in our wonderful Lane Cove community who you consider a local hero? Someone who really deserves a break, a treat and some ‘me’ time, but wouldn’t take that time for themselves. They are selfless, generous and kind, resilient and courageous, and they just deserve a really nice night out!
Little Red Robin Restaurant is giving away a special dinner for two, which includes their brand new long degustation dining experience, plus matching wines, to someone who really deserves it!
To nominate your local hero, email:
[email protected]
For more info visit our website https://littleredrobin.net.au/nominate-your-hero
Coles to Stop Publishing Print Catalogue
From September 9th (just after Fathers Day) Coles will no longer be printing and delivering catalogues. This is a big step forward, and they estimate they will save 10,000 tonnes of paper annually.
Which company will be the next to join them in this move? Some local companies might also take the pledge (and if they do we would be happy to advertise this initiative free of charge)
Council Broadleaf Weed Spraying 17th August to 18 September 2020
Council contractors will commence Broadleaf Weed Spraying in some parks and open spaces in the area between Monday 17 August to Friday 18 September. This time frame allows for working with changes in weather. Spearhead Selective Herbicide will be used.
Notification signs will be put out at the major entrances to the parks on the day of spraying, immediately before the pesticide application and remain in place until the park is reopened for public use later that day. The public is requested to follow on-site signage and not to use the parks on the day that the pesticide is applied.
Parks and spaces to be sprayed:
| 106 Tambourine Bay Road |
| 266 Longueville Road |
| Aquatic Park |
| Bayview Park |
| Blackman Park – all areas excluding playing fields |
| Bob Campbell Oval – picnic area |
| Burns Bay Reserve (excluding oval areas) |
| Carlotta Playground (Evelyn St) |
| Central Park |
| Charlish Park |
| Corner of Ffrench St and Bent St |
| Cullen Park |
| Cunninghams Reach |
| Gamma Res |
| Goodlet Reserve |
| Opposite Greenwich Wharf |
| Greenwich Park |
| Greenwich Sailing Club |
| Griffiths Park |
| Hands Quarry Reserve |
| Helen St Reserve |
| Holloway Park (end of Vista St) |
| Hughes Park |
| Jago Street |
| Kellys Esp (opposite 1 Kellys Esp) |
| Kingsford Smith Oval |
| Leemon Reserve |
| Longueville Reserve |
| Marjorie York Playground |
| Manns Point |
| Mary Carlson Park |
| Newlands Park |
| Shell Park |
| Stringybark Reserve |
| St Lawerance St |
| Tambourine Bay Park |
| Turrumburra Dog Park |
Our cover photo is one of the brightly painted seats at Mindarie Parks (one of the few parks that is not listed above as being sprayed – so it might be a good place to take your kids)
Police Reports and Incidents
Alleged Bus Driver Assult by 14-Year-Old
A 14-year-old has been charged with assaulting police after an incident in Lane Cove on Wednesday. Police will allege just before 12 pm on 12 August 2020; a 14-year-old boy boarded a bus at Lane Cove while appearing to be heavily affected by alcohol. Read more here.
Car Break-In Greenwich
Remember to lock your car’s doors and park under a light if you can. An ITC roving reporter advised us that their car was broken into yesterday. They live on Vista Street Greenwich.
Parcel Stealing from Apartments
We have been advised that there is a person who is stealing parcels from Unit blocks in Lane Cove. The person is waiting for people to be buzzed into apartment blocks and then following them in. Tell residents and visitors not to let anyone else follow them in. Might be a good idea to put up a sign about CCTV and not allowing anyone in after you.
Steal From Dwelling – Lane Cove North
Police have charged a 52-year-old Marsfield man with stealing after the resident of a share house on Landers Road; Lane Cove North had their wallet stolen last week.
Police will allege that around 1:00 am Wednesday 5th August the Marsfield man was visiting a friend at the Landers Road property and has at some stage entered the bedroom of another resident and stolen their wallet. Later that morning, the victim woke and discovered their wallet missing and reported the matter to police.
Around 12:30 pm that day police located the Marsfield man on Victoria Avenue, Chatswood. Police searched the man and will allege they located the victim’s wallet in the man’s pocket. The man was arrested and has been charged with ‘Stealing property from a dwelling’
Online Puppy Scam
This week North Shore Police Command reported that a Roseville Chase woman lost more than $2300 to an online puppy scam. The woman recently attempted to purchase a British Bulldog pup via a website she later found to be a front for the scam. She is not alone. With more of us working from home, it is a great time to get a puppy. But be careful.
The most common breeds reported were Cavoodles, and French Bulldogs and most people contacted the scammers via an email address they found online. More details here.
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