Lane Cove News Week in Review 6th to 12th December 2020

Welcome to our week in review.

Lane Cove Council

The Lane Cove Council held its last meeting for the year on Monday 7th December 2020.  It was a marathon session with the meeting closing at 10.59 pm (meetings must finish by 11.00 pm or a resolution must be moved to extend the meeting past 11.00 pm).

First Steps Towards a Roundabout on Northwood/River Road

The Lane Cove Council resolved to:

1. delegate authority to the General Manager to negotiate, up to the limit outlined in a confidential report, the purchase of 194 River Road, Northwood to facilitate the construction of the Northwood/River Road Roundabout;
2. The purchase be conditional of the receipt of final design approval from TFNSW;
3. Should the acquisition proceed, Lane Cove Council adjust the 2020/2021 to fund the purchase from the Property Acquisition Reserve and include in the 2021/22 Budget funding for construction of the project.

Cancellation of The Lane Cove Ferry

Lane Cove Council resolved to:

1. Lobby Transport for NSW to continue to financially assist the operator of the Lane Cove ferry or explore Sydney Ferries operating the Lane Cove ferry line, as commuters face longer bus journeys which are not comparable alternatives to the ferry service.
2. Seek the assistance of the Hon. Anthony Roberts, Member for Lane Cove, with this matter.
3. Seek the assistance of the Minister for Transport, the Hon. Andrew Constance, with this matter.
4. Inform Mr Trent Zimmerman MP of Council’s desired outcomes.

An article appeared in today’s Sun Herald about the Lane Cove Ferry Cancellation.  You can read the article here.

No Stopping Centennial Avenue Between Epping and Mowbray Roads

The Lane Cove Council Traffic Advisory Committee asked councillors to vote on the following recommendation:

That:- 1. Install ‘No Stopping; 7-9 am and 4-6 pm; Mon-Fri’ on the unrestricted section of Centennial Avenue between Mowbray and Epping Roads.

The existing 1/4P; 7am7pm; Mon-Friday is to remain;

2. Remove Bus Stop north of Centennial Avenue (bus stop ID 2066232); and

3. The above changes are subject to consultation with affected residents and businesses.

The Lane Cove Council DID NOT vote in favour of this recommendation.

To read the full minutes of the meeting, click here.

Business Alert

La Provence is open again.  We have all had a tough 2020, but La Provence has had it really tough.  Just weeks after buying the business, the business was closed due to flooding in February 2020, it was working under COVID19 restrictions, and then flooding again a few weeks ago.  Please support them.

Lane Cove Public School Celebrates the Longueville Building’s Centenary

This week the Year 6 graduating class of Lane Cove Public School celebrated the Longueville Building’s Centenary.  A time capsule was put together.  Naomi Bassford, Local Studies Coordinator, Lane Cove Library told Year Six students about the history of the building.  More information to come.

Lane Cove Gift Cards

The Lane Cove Council is selling the Lane Cove Gift Card in The Canopy next Friday and Saturday from 11:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The Lane Cove Gift Card is geo-fenced, so it can only be used in Lane Cove – so when you buy one you are supporting a local business.  You can also buy the Lane Cove gift cards at several stores in Lane Cove (and they can be used at over 75 businesses in Lane Cove).  Find out more here.

Fresh Christmas Trees Lane Cove

There is a worldwide shortage of Real Christmas Trees. There are a few reasons for this in Australia, some of the Christmas Tree farms suffered droughts and then fire and because we are not travelling overseas this year many more are at home for Christmas and plastic trees are not the go anymore for many.  Our roving reporters have told us that they have not been able to find any Christmas Trees in Lane Cove.  The Scouts will be selling them at Artarmon Bunnings – but many people have pre-ordered them – click here to pre-order.

In the Cove’s December Podcast is Out Now

Our last podcast for the year is out.  It is a Christmas themed podcast with lots of info about Christmas in the Cove.  Find out more here.

More Details on Lovetts Reserve

Lovetts Reserve is located in Lane Cove West and is one of the most popular bushwalking tracks in Lane Cove. During COVID19 lockdown its popularity soared with Lane Cove residents discovering a beautiful bushwalk overlooking the Lane Cove River. Lovetts Reserve has also been named, by ITC’s expert running coach Andy Smith, the number one bush trail run in Lane Cove.  We mentioned in last week’s Lane Cove News week in review that we were investigating the prior use of the land near Lovett’s Reserve after the EPA issued a preliminary contamination notice.  Find out more here.

Local Jobs

Many of the new restaurants in The Canopy are looking for staff.  Keep an eye on In the Cove for more information.

Lane Cove local Adam owns peanut Butter Jelly, and he wants to employ LOCALS.  Click here for Jobs Ad.

Masala Kitchen Lane Cove at The Canopy is looking for cocktails bartenders and waiters.  Applicants must have at least six months experience.

Summer School Holiday Information

How fast does a school year go? Summer holidays can be a long, long time if there are no planned activities. Time to plan a few activities for the kids to help ensure you all have a fun couple of weeks off school. Here are just some of the activities your child can participate in during these school holidays in or near Lane Cove

• Tennis Camps
• Tae Kwon Doe
• Judo
• Swimming Camps
• Dance and Drama Camps
• Art Workshops
• Sailing
• and more…

Book as soon as you can as holiday camps do tend to book out. Also if you book now, you can relax over Christmas and not have to worry about what the kids will be doing in the new year.  Find out more here.

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