Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
It was wet wet wet this week, and the Lane Cove Golf Course now has a few more water hazards!!
Pedestrian Dies After Accident on Pacific Highway Near TAFE
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a pedestrian crash in North Sydney last month.
Shortly after 10.10 am on Thursday, 16 June 2022, a 77-year-old woman was attempting to cross the Pacific Highway at Greenwich when she was hit by a Mercedes sedan travelling northbound. At the lights near TAFE.
The driver stopped and rendered assistance; the woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital, where she later died on Saturday, 25 June 2022.
Police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone who may have dashcam footage from the Pacific Highway at Greenwich at the time of the incident or who may have information which could assist investigators to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: at 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Lane Cove Tunnel Defects
The Sydney Morning Herald this week reported motorists using Sydney’s Lane Cove Tunnel might face years of disruption as operators allege the toll road is plagued by almost 400 defects that will cost $300 million to fix. You can read the SMH article here.
Tom Gleeson Still Calling Lane Cove Boring
In an attempt to drum up interest in his Chatswood shows, Tom Gleeson took to Twitter to call Lane Cove boring again.
Ice Skating in Lane Cove
Are you ready to get your skates on?
The Ice Skating Rink will be up and running this Saturday (please, rain, go away). The ice rink is open daily in The Canopy and is made with SlickIce synthetic ice and designed to feel like real ice-skating. Skates are provided. Penguin skating aids for kids are available for free.
Sessions start during the hour from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Each session runs for 45 minutes. Booking details here.
Free Flu Shots Extended to 17 July 2022
Free flu shots for NSW residents will be extended until 17 July amid concerns vaccination rates are still not where they should be.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the latest data shows only one in four children aged under five has had a flu shot, while the figures are even lower for kids aged five to 15.
“It’s really worrying that just over 18 per cent of children and teenagers have had a flu jab and for kids aged six months to five years, the figure is 25 per cent,” Mr Hazzard said.
“These numbers are particularly concerning given in the last month, four times as many kids have been admitted to Sydney’s two children’s hospitals with flu than with COVID.”
Mr Hazzard urged families to use the school holidays to book in for a free flu shot.
“It only takes a few minutes to get a flu jab but that time could mean the difference between you or one of your loved ones ending up in ICU so please, book in today,” Mr Hazzard said.
The uptake of the influenza vaccine in adults is equally worrying, with less than 40 per cent of 50 to 65 year olds and only 64 per cent of those aged over 65 having a flu jab.
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant urged more people to come forward for their influenza vaccination to prevent unnecessary hospitalisations.
“More than 1,000 people presented to our EDs with flu-like illness last week, and almost 165 were so unwell they were admitted, including very young children,” Dr Chant said.
“Please take advantage of the offer of the free vaccination to protect yourself against the flu this winter. There is plenty of supply and appointments available at GPs and pharmacies.”
The low uptake in Sydney’s west and south-west continues to be of concern, so too in parts of far northern NSW and the State’s central west.
Blackman Park Sinkhole Update
The reconstruction of the stormwater pit is now complete however there’s still work to be done before everything is back to normal.
Now that the pit is complete, we can start to restore connections and finish remedial works – weather permitting.
Lane Cove Council has advised:
“For dog owners looking to make use of the dog park, please note that there are two sections to the dog park. One section has temporary fencing in place which doesn’t run all the way to the ground and so is not suitable for smaller dogs. If you do visit the dog park area, please take note of the on-site signage to make sure you and your pets are safe while we work to finalise the site.
It is expected to be some time before turf is able to be laid and bring the area back to its earlier condition – the most recent wet weather has further compounded our earlier reports that turf supply has been impacted by the floods.”
Huge Garage Sale 23 July 2022 – Save the Date
The St Michaels Church Huge Garage Sale is BACK. They will be accepting donations as per below and at the times below. Now is a great time to clean out your house.
For the garage sale, they accept most clean, saleable items except for computers and outdated electronic equipment, clothes, soft toys, lounges, computer desks and cots.
Please drop off goods for sale at the Parish Hall from 11 July to 20 July on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.30-9.30 am and 2.30-3.30 pm.
Any enquiries, please call Frances de Jong 0420 289 057.
ITC is a proud sponsor of this charity event, with all proceeds going to Caritas Australia.
Business Alert
Bakers Delight will be closed until 9th July 2022 as they are undergoing renovations.
Crime, Incidents and Accidents
Mailbox Theft
An ITC reader reported the following:
“We are living in Gordon Crescent, and our parcel was stolen from letter box. It was photo book, small enough to leave in letter box but couldn’t fit in. So someone thought it could be something valuable and most probably through somewhere close when they realised it is just a photo book. ”
Man wanted on outstanding warrants arrested – North Sydney
Police have arrested a man wanted on an outstanding warrant in North Sydney overnight.
A public appeal had been made by Kuring Gai Police Area Command to locate the 30-year-old man after an arrest warrant was issued for his revocation of parole.
An officer attached to North Shore Police Area Command was patrolling Denison Street, North Sydney, about 11.50 pm (Tuesday 5 July 2022), when the man was seen near a hotel.
He was followed to a carpark where – police allege – the man produced a knife.
The man was arrested and taken to Chatswood Police Station, where he’s been charged with use weapon to avoid apprehension, as well as the three outstanding warrants.
He has also been charged over the alleged break and enter of the same childcare centre in North Sydney twice, earlier this week.
He has been refused bail to appear in Manly Local Court today (Wednesday 6 July 2022).
Trespasser – Wollstonecraft
Week in Review – Sponsor – The Alcott
Our cover photo was snapped by an ITC reader and shows a glorious rainbow over Lane Cove Public School.
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