Lane Cove News Week in Review 7th to 13th February 2021

Whenever there is a helicopter flying low, we know that we will be asked about it.  This week a chopper was hovering over Lane Cove.  It was an Ausgrid contractor carrying out bushfire risk management work.

As part of Ausgrid’s Bushfire Risk Management Strategy, they are working with the NSW Rural Fire Service, local councils and community groups to inspect powerlines, poles and other equipment in bushfire-prone areas.

Ausgrid engages specialist contractors to conduct bushfire safety patrols utilising helicopters, planes, vehicles and drones (UAV) in parts of The Hunter, Newcastle, Central Coast and Sydney looking for hazards. The helicopter crews use radar imaging equipment and high-resolution photography to identify potential bushfire hazards. The radar sends and records 300,000 pulses every second to create a three-dimensional representation of the network and can identify branch heights with an accuracy of within two centimetres.

Ausgrid crews will be in the air from about 8.30 am to 4 pm (weather permitting) between 1 February 2021 and 7th June. The helicopters fly between 18 and 55km/h, 500-1000 feet from the ground.  You can see from our cover photo that they do indeed fly low.

Car Theft Arrest Made

A 17-year-old male from Ermington has been charged for allegedly stealing cars from Northwood and Killara in late January.

Both vehicles were stolen overnight from a garage or driveway while the owners were home and both vehicles were later recovered.

The 17-year-old is alleged to have also stolen vehicles from Newington, Eastwood, Cherrybrook, Forestville, Castle Hill, Epping, Beaumont Hills and Glenwood, all of which have been recovered by Police.

Police allege that most of the vehicles were stolen after the youth and his co-offenders first broke into the victim’s home and located the keys.

Lane Cove Theatre Company’s Jekyll and Hyde  Season Sold Out

Well done to the Lane Cove Theatre Company for selling out their first 2021 play.  Their next play is Steel Magnolias.  Find out more here.

Canopy Playgroup Upgrade

There has been some criticism around The Canopy playground near the slide.  A few people have taken a tumble near the slide.  It looks like the Lane Cove Council is addressing this concern.

Wild Weather

It was a rainy week with some windy conditions.  A tree came down in Wood Street near Beatrice St Lane Cove West.  The road was partially blocked, and police and the fire brigade attended the scene.  Ausgrid also attended to fix up the low hanging powerlines.

Dinghy Registration

Time to check your dinghy registration!

Dinghy numbers are increasing across the local government area and are sometimes stored on sensitive bushland areas or other inappropriate locations.

Any dinghy stored along any of Lane Cove Council’s public foreshore areas must be registered with Lane Cove Council or risk being impounded.

Registration is free – owners simply need to complete the Dinghy Tag Application Form at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/boating. Registered dinghies will receive a tag to place on their vessel.

Dinghies must be registered by 1 March 2021 – Lane Cove Council may impound any untagged dinghies found after this time.

Kids in the Cove

Exciting news – ITC has created a Group on Facebook called Kids in the Cove.

What is Kids in the Cove?

It’s a private group focused on topics relating to parenting and children in Lane Cove and surrounds. Kids in the Cove will also share helpful information to parents in 2066 such as guides, playground & bush walk reviews etc.

We have some exciting things on the horizon for you to keep your eyes peeled such as a buy swap sell night, babysitter info, business hour … just to name a few. Just hold tight!!

Gold Cup

There will be plenty of traffic around Riverview next weekend with the Gold Cup’s running – this is usually a great event to watch. However, due to COVID19 restrictions, spectators are not allowed but can watch it via live stream.

Find out more about the history of the gold cup here https://inthecove.com.au/…/tradition-skill-power-and…/

Lane Cove Council February 2021 Meeting

• Contents

Notices of Motion

• Notice of Motion – Extending the Lane Cove River Ferry Service to Lane Cove West Recommendation    Minute
• Notice of Motion – Bob Campbell Oval Masterplan – Sharing Information with the Community Recommendation    Minute
• Notice of Motion – Proposal to Establish a Council Owned Charity Recommendation    Minute
• Notice of Motion – Improving the Financial and Social Sustainability of Golf in Lane Cove Recommendation    Minute
• Notice of Motion – Long Term Traffic Modelling – Pathways Development Recommendation    Minute

Officer Reports for Determination

• Lane Cove Golf Course Deliberative Engagement on Future Use – Stage 1 Recommendation    Minute
• Public Art in the Lane Cove Village Recommendation    Minute
• Birdwood Lane DCP (post-exhibition) Recommendation    Minute
• Lane Cove’s Progressive Energy and Water Use Targets Recommendation    Minute
• Ausgrid Community Solar Battery Recommendation    Minute
• Increasing BASIX Targets Recommendation    Minute
• Rotary request for financial support due to the cancellation of the 2020 Rotary Fair due to COVID-19 Recommendation    Minute
• Second Quarter Review for 2020-2021 Budget Recommendation    Minute
• Second Quarter Review of the 2020 – 2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan Recommendation    Minute
• Revision to the Policy on Payment of Expenses and Facilities for Councillors 2020 Recommendation    Minute
• Council Snapshot January 2021 Recommendation    Minute

Have Your Say

If you would like to submit any agenda items or any council issue you can address the Lane Cove Councillors before the Meeting to held on Monday, 15 February 2021.

To comply with the NSW Government’s directives and in the interests of public health, the meeting will be conducted online.   Members of the public will not be permitted to attend the Council Chambers. Councillors are also not permitted to attend in person and participate in the meeting via video conference.

Council is currently trialling the use of video conferencing for the Public Forum by using the online meeting platform, Zoom.    A link to the video conference, including all Councillors attending the online Council meeting, will be made available by email for community members to participate.

All speakers wishing to participate in the public forum must register by using the online form no later than midnight, 14 February 2021.   A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to the provided email address.

The time limit of three minutes per address still applies so; please make sure your submission meets this criterion. Alternatively, members of the public can still submit their written address via email to [email protected].

Get That Job

You’re invited to a free workshop for local residents who are looking to get back into the workforce.

Join Lane Cove Council and Mike Taylor, and you will receive:

• Tools and tips from an experienced career management consultant
• Opportunities to share experiences and form support networks
• One-on-one follow up session Places are strictly limited. Bookings essential.