Welcome to our Lane Cove News week in review.
Lane Cove Market Square Car Park – Gloomy Lighting
You may have noticed that the lighting in Lane Cove Market Square Car Park has been gloomy. Lane Cove Council has been working on installing new LED lights; once this is finished, the lighting should improve. There was also an issue with the lighting on the ramps, and Lane Cove Council has advised ITC that this issue has now been fixed.
The new red and green light signalling system has been working, and it is easier to spot a vacant car parking space.
Bus Cancellations
Since Busways took over Route 7 buses (the buses that service the Lane Cove Council Area), there have been complaints of buses being delayed or not turning up. We have now been made aware of bus timetables being permanently changed – but with no notice to customers.
For example, Bus Route 261 – 12.22 pm and 1.11 pm – City to Lane Cove no longer appear on the timetable.
Have you noticed any permanent timetable changes since Busways took over in January 2022? Please email us at [email protected] if you have any comments.
Commuters were told there would be no service reduction when bus operators changed. Read the background information here.
Lane Cove Council Roadworks
Lane Cove Council has advised work will commence widening Tambourine Bay Road from Burns Bay Road to Sera Street in the next two weeks.
Graffiti
Graffiti is popping up again around the Lane Cove area. This table is at Cunninghams Reach. If you see Grafitti, you can report it online here.
Garage Sale Success
After three years, the St Michael’s Parish HUGE Garage Sale was held once again on 23 July 2022. Although it rained all day, it was a huge success. The organisers posted the following:
“The garage sale team would like to thank Jacky Barker of ITC fame for being our new sponsor and all the people of Lane Cove and surrounding areas for coming along and supporting this event. We managed to raise $12,000 this year. $10,000 goes to Caritas to support their work in Australia and overseas, and the rest goes to Youth off the Streets. It might take a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to make a garage sale a success. Thank you to everyone who donated goods, baked cakes, came along on the day, donated prizes to the raffle (Baker’s Delight, Welcome Home Help and Infinity Hair), purchased items or helped in any other way.”
Get Ready for More Rain
The Willoughby/Lane Cove SES team posted the following warning:
“The Bureau of Meteorology has declared an adverse Indian Ocean dipole event, increasing the chances of above-average rainfall over much of Australia during the rest of winter and spring.
We encourage residents to make the most of the sunny days to prepare their home for storms – and soak in some vitamin D!
- Maintain your yard and balcony – tie down furniture and other outdoor items
- Clean your gutters, down pipes and drains to prevent blockages, so water doesn’t enter your home
- Trim trees and branches that could potentially fall on your property – remember to check your local council guidelines and seek help from an arborist
- Fix any damage to your roof such as broken or missing tiles
You can find more information on how to prepare for a storm here.
Lane Cove Events
Save the Date! – Sunday 6 November 2022. The Food and Wine Festival by The River is back (with a difference).
Lane Cove Council and Mudgee Wine Region are the perfect pairings for North Shore locals looking to enjoy a delicious day out this November.
Coming together for the first time on Sunday 6 November, the brand new partnership will see close to 20 popular regional wine, and food stallholders serving up the best of the region at Tambourine Bay Reserve, Riverview, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
President of Mudgee Wine Association Deborah Clear shares the excitement of coming to Lane Cove: “After a challenging few years for large-scale events, Mudgee Wine Association is thrilled to be partnering with Lane Cove Council to bring a slice of the Mudgee Region to Lane Cove. With some of the region’s best wines, beer and spirits on offer, it’s set to be a fantastic day out.”
When speaking of the announcement Mayor of Lane Cove, Clr Andrew Zbik, says, “What better way to enjoy the Springtime weather than being able to enjoy some of our State’s finest wines in our backyard? I look forward to welcoming Mudgee to the shores of Lane Cove this November”.
Food and Wine by the River is the signature event of the annual Lane Cove Festival by the River, which will run from 1 – 13 November 2022.
Until then, pop the date in the diary as this year’s fresh lineup at Food and Wine by the River will be worth the wait!
The Last Food and Wine Festival by the River was held in 2019 – read more here. It is part of the River Festival held in November.
Our Cover Photo is Woodford Bay. This week we are showcasing Woodford Bay on our Instagram page. Watch our page for daily posts of this gorgeous spot in Northwood/ Longueville.
The Woodford Bay area is accessible via Woodford Street Longueville or Kellys Esplanade Longueville
Community Engagement Sessions – Trees on Private Land.
Apologies to those residents who turned up at the Lane Cove Plaza and Kingsford Smith Oval to discuss trees with Lane Cove Council on Saturday, 6 August 2022. Lane Cove Council has to cancel the event due to a COVID19 positive result by one of the participants. The event has now been rescheduled for 20 August 2022.
These initial drop-in stalls are part of a grant-funded project which aims to identify any barriers or negative perceptions residents may have for trees on private land.
By identifying these issues, Council will gain the necessary tools to develop localised materials for urban heat mitigation and alleviate some residents’ concerns.
It is an interactive process including visual presentation tools aimed to target those who may not always participate in traditional formats such as our surveys.
Have Your Say – Draft Community Gardens Policy
The consultation closes on Sunday, 14 August 2022.
Background
The number of enquiries for establishing new community gardens increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist in guiding the process, Council’s Draft Community Gardens Policy and Draft Community Gardens Guidelines and Procedures provide the framework for Council to support the development and management of local community gardens.
These guidelines are designed to assist interested groups in the process of applying for and establishing a community garden on Council land.
Have your say
Council is seeking feedback from the community on the Draft Community Gardens Policy and Draft Community Gardens Guidelines and Procedures.
To provide your feedback:
You can also have your say by making a submission to the General Manager quoting the reference ‘SU8878’ by:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Lane Cove Council, PO Box 20, Lane Cove NSW 1595
Submissions close Sunday 14 August 2022.
Related documents
Draft Community Gardens Policy
Draft Community Gardens Guidelines
Crime, Incidents and Accidents
The following incidents were advised to ITC by the North Shore Police Command.
Stolen Motor Vehicle – Longueville
Police have charged two 16-year-old males after they were spotted travelling in a stolen motor vehicle through Northwood shortly before midnight Monday, 8 August. The car was stolen from Bagolwah, and police believe the males were in Northwood to look for more cars or to break into unlocked premises.
Police were conducting patrols of Northwood and surrounding suburbs when they observed a Mazda 3 that had been stolen earlier that evening travelling along River Road. Police lost sight of the vehicle before finding it abandoned on Fleming Street a short time later.
Police will allege they located the two males hiding a short distance from the stolen vehicle. The pair were arrested and taken to Chatswood Police Station, where they were charged. They were refused bail to face Surry Hills Children Court later this week.
Disqualified Driver/Drugs – Artarmon
Police charged a 42-year-old Lane Cove North man with driving and drug offences after police spotted his unregistered vehicle in a No Stopping zone.
Police will allege around 2:40 pm Tuesday 2 August; that they observed a white Holden Rodeo in a No Stopping zone on Hampden Road, Artarmon. Police conducted checks on the vehicle and discovered it to be unregistered. Upon speaking with the driver, police discovered the driver’s licence to be disqualified. The driver was arrested, and following a search of a jacket belonging to the driver, police located a small amount of green vegetable matter believed to be Cannabis. The man will face Hornsby Local Court later this month.
Assault Police – Chatswood
Police charged a 66-year-old Chatswood woman with assaulting an officer at her home on Victoria Avenue last week.
Around 9:00 pm Wednesday 3rd, August, police were called to a home on Victoria Avenue; police will allege they were at the house at the woman’s request before she became aggressive and threatened police. Police will further allege the woman kicked a senior officer in the groin. The woman who was arrested will face Hornsby Local Court next month.
Armed with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence – Castlecrag
Police charged a 47-year-old Castlecrag man after he allegedly threatened to kill his neighbours last month.
Around 7:50 pm Sunday, 24 July, police attended a home in Castlecarg after the man allegedly called police and threatened to kill his neighbours. Upon arrival at the location, police will allege they found the man holding a baseball bat outside his house. The man was arrested and taken to Chatswood Police Station. He was charged with being Armed with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence. He was granted conditional bail and will face Hornsby Local Court in August.
Grooming – Chatswood West
North Shore detectives have charged a 21-year-old Woolwich man with grooming a 12-year-old girl he had been hired to provide Maths and English tutoring services.
Police will allege the Woolwich man sent the girl gifts, including cash and jewellery, and would request the girl send images of herself to him. It will also be alleged the man inappropriately touched the girl during a number of the tutoring sessions.
On Tuesday, 2 August, the male was arrested at Chatswood Police Station. He will face Hornsby Local court later this month.
Sexual Touching – Mosman
Police have charged a 45-year-old Surry Hills man with sexually touching a female client when employed as a masseuse at a business in Mosman.
Police commenced an investigation following reports a 40-year-old woman was assaulted during a massage at the business on Sunday 7th, August. On Tuesday, 9 August, police attended a home on Cooper Street, Surry Hills and arrested the male. He was charged with three counts of sexually touching another person without consent and will face Manly Local Court next month.
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