Welcome to our week in review.
The Big Screen at The Canopy
The crowds are growing for each Matilda’s game shown on the Big Screen at The Canopy. The photo below was taken on Monday night. Let’s show our support for the Matildas for their big game against Denmark on Monday, 7th August 2023. The game starts at 8.30 pm.
Fire and Rescue NSW Untangle a Magpie
On Monday night, a magpie was caught in twine and stranded in a tree on Longueville Road. Fire and Rescue, NSW Lane Cove crew, came out to rescue the magpie, but their ladder was not long enough. The next morning, the crew from Crows Nest (who have a Bronto truck) came out to rescue the Magpie. A local wildlife rescuer told ITC:
“There is an ongoing issue with birds being entangled in twine in Lane Cove (and everywhere).”
Update on 266 Longueville Road
The Sydney North Planning Panel approved a section 4.55 Modification allowing the Pathways group to remove the aged care component from the 266 Longueville Road Development.
Locals who spoke at the SNPP public hearing argued the removal of the aged care component from the development meant that the development was now an upmarket residential facility for those over 55 and did not address the need for aged care beds in Lane Cove.
Original Development Consent
Construction of a seniors housing development comprising 70-bed residential aged care facility, 82 independent living units/self-contained dwellings, with basement car parking for 122 vehicles, new public park and facilities and landscaped through-site link.
New Modified Development Consent
Construction of seniors housing development comprising 92 independent living units, basement car parking for 181 vehicles, new public park and facilities and landscaped through-site link.
Pathways occupy 266 Longueville Road pursuant to a 99-year lease from Lane Cove Council. The Lease specifically notes that the development must be in accordance with the design requirements. The design requirements are set out in the Lease and include both ILUs and aged care. The Lease will need to be amended, and this amendment will need to be approved by the council at a council meeting.
The Lane Cove Council resolved to build senior’s living to assist with the need for aged care in Lane Cove. Since this decision, there has been numerous aged care and retirement villages planned for Lane Cove.
At the Lane Cove Council 16th August 2021 Meeting, the councillors discussed the NSW Housing SEPP Consultation. The Officer’s Report set out in the Agenda Papers noted the following:
Concentration of Seniors Housing
It is still considered that there should be a concentration threshold for the provision of age care development under the seniors SEPP, so that once a certain concentration of developments has been reached within a set area e.g. 2 square km, the SEPP should no longer apply. This is because the SEPP is sometimes used in order to access the concessions granted and areas can ultimately end up with an oversupply of seniors housing, placing demands on services and unintended, out-of-character built form outcomes.
The councillors discussed this issue in detail and decided the above threshold would be too hard to enforce. During the debate, Council staff were asked for their opinion on the need for senior housing in Lane Cove in light of Lane Cove’s social plan. The council officer stated:
“not delivered much for aged care concept.”
“..missing aged care to keep seniors in Lane Cove.”
Mayor Pam Palmer stated: “..do need some more nursing homes ..keep encouraging more facilities for elderly.”
The General Manager stated ” 266 came to be needed for aged care ..higher priority for aged care than over 55.
The Lane Cove Boot Sale Hailed a Success
On Sunday, 30th July 2023, Lane Cove Council and Lane Cove Rotary organised a car boot sale and encouraged residents to sell and buy some pre-loved goods. Lane Cove Rotary organised the event well; one seller said it was great to see their garage was less cluttered. Car Boot Sales will be held every three to four months.
Lane Cove Council Community Grants
Tonight (2 August 2023) Mayor Andrew Zbik, will announce recipients of $458,898 in grants to 12 organisations.
Not-for-profit organisations can apply each year for up to $10,000 to support one off projects and services that enhance the well-being of Lane Cove residents and the community.
Mayor Andrew Zbik said “Lane Cove has numerous community groups that committed volunteers often support. The programs and ideas they foster are an important part of what makes Lane Cove a thriving, livable community, and one with a heart.
“Supporting the activities of community groups that cater for all ages, and many different interests is central to the social purpose of Council. From a kindergarten to retirement units, to musical and artistic groups, these grants support activities that most residents can benefit from.
The grants are cash grants, and in some cases in kind support such as fees and charges waivers, depending on the circumstances and applications of the recipients.
Applications for the 2024 round of grants will open early next year, and more information is available on Council’s website.
COMMUNITY GROUPS AWARDED GRANTS:
Birrahlee Kindergarten
Centrehouse Inc
Lane Cove Bowling and Recreation Club
Lane Cove Choristers
Lane Cove District Music Club
Lane Cove Youth Orchestra
Lane Cove Swimming Club
Longueville Sporting Club
Pottery Gardens Retirement Units
StreetWork Australia
Taldumande
Women and Children First
Sydney Community Services
New 40km/hr Zones at Royal North Shore Hospital
If you visit the Royal North Shore Hospital or North Shore Private, be aware that there are now 40km/h zones.
A new 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) to manage speed and put pedestrian safety first is now in place in and around the Royal North Shore Hospital precinct, St Leonards.
The precinct comprises public roads surrounding the hospital including Herbert Street, Frederick Street, Reserve Road and Westbourne Street, as well as the private roads within Royal North Shore Hospital grounds.
Traffic changes, developed in accordance with Transport for NSW “High Pedestrian Activity Areas” guidelines, include gateways, traffic calming devices, and a new pedestrian crossing facility.
The HPAA 40km/h speed zones will be put in place on the following roads:
- Herbert Street (between Pacific Highway and just north of Frederick Street);
- Frederick Street (between Herbert Street and 2 Frederick Street);
- Reserve Road (from Pacific Highway to the Hospital ground);
- Westbourne Street (from Pacific Highway to the hospital ground); and
- All private roads within the RNSH grounds.
Willoughby City Mayor Tanya Taylor said that the traffic changes within the precinct are a welcome shift to endorse pedestrian safety.
“The precinct is a busy hub of activity generating significant pedestrian movement from the Transport Interchange, Royal North Shore Hospital, adjacent residential blocks, Gore Hill Oval and St Leonards TAFE NSW.”
“The changes will alert drivers to the lower speed limit and make them aware of the presence of pedestrians,” Cr Taylor said.
Business Alert
Get ready for a new coffee shop in the old Mama Hoang shop.
We can reveal that it is called Thimble (right next door to Masterpiece Dressmaker). It will be run by Souren, who used to run Birdwood Cafe, and his coffee of choice is Double Roasters
Lane Cove Sport
North Shore Cricket Club is on a recruitment drive. If you want to play cricket and have some fun, then this might be the club for you. Details below.
Lane Cove Events
Lane Cove Fun Run
The @lanecovefunrun EARLY BIRD PRICING will end this week! The 4th of August is the last day you can secure discounted pricing for the Lane Cove Fun Run!
Book here asap- www.lanecovefunrun.com.au
Indian Cooking Classes at Masala Kitchen
We have previously mentioned that Masala Kitchen is now holding Indian Cooking Classes.
On Sunday 6th August 2023, join a Masala Kitchen Cooking Class and unlock the secrets of Indian cuisine! Limited seats are available, so grab your spot now!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, August 6th
📍 Locations: Dee Why and Lane Cove
Led by renowned Indian food connoisseur, Bhavna Kalra, this hands-on class is perfect for beginners and food enthusiasts alike. Learn essential spices, cooking techniques, and create mouthwatering Indian dishes.
Great for team building or family outings! Bond with your colleagues or loved ones as you embark on this culinary journey together.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your culinary skills! For more information, click here.
Crime, Accident and Incident Report
Accident
There was a three-car pile-up on Burns Bay Road just past the Lights at Burns Bay Road and Tambourine Bay Road on 30 July 2023. A car crashed into parked cars.
E Bike Stolen
A roving reporter has advised the following:
“Hi everyone- our e-bikes were stolen from behind our car in its carport late last night/early hours of this morning. We have reported this to the police, and they are investigating. If anyone saw or heard anything suspicious in the vicinity of Longueville rd and Alpha rd, please let me know. Thank you.”
North Shore Police Area Command provided the following incident reports:
Mid-Range Drink Driving – Willoughby – 17/06/2023
A 34-year-old Kogarah woman has been charged with Mid-Range Drink Driving.
At 10:27 pm on Saturday, the 17th of June 2023, police were conducting stationary random breath testing on Alpha Road, Willoughby, when they noticed a white Kia allegedly stop short of the testing site. Police spoke with the Kogarah woman who was the driver of the vehicle and breath tested her, which allegedly returned a positive result.
The woman was arrested and conveyed to Chatswood Police Station, where she was submitted to a breath analysis, allegedly returning a mid-range reading of 0.119 grams of alcohol in 210 litres of breath.
The woman was issued with a court attendance notice for Mid-Range Drink Driving and will face Hornsby Local Court on the 20th of July. Her driver’s license was also suspended until that date.
Trespass/Custody of a Knife – Chatswood – 17/06/2023
Two 18-year-olds, one from Bossley Park and the other from Marsden Park, have allegedly been caught trespassing in the rail corridor at Chatswood.
At 10:50 pm on Saturday, 17th June 2023, police received information from Sydney Trains that there were two individuals in the rail corridor near Chatswood Train Station. Police attended and located the two males a short distance away.
Police searched the two individuals and allegedly located a camera with several images and videos of themselves inside the rail corridor. Police will also allege that during the search, they located a knife in possession of the Bossley Park man.
The Bossley Park man was issued with a court attendance notice for the offences of “Go onto or into or remain on or in running lines” and “Custody of a Knife in a Public Place”. He is due before Hornsby Local Court on the 9th of August.
The Marsden Park man was issued with a Criminal Infringement Notice for “Go onto or into or remain on or in running lines”.
Expired License – St Leonards – 17/06/2023
A St Ives man has been issued with a Traffic Infringement Notice for allegedly driving on an expired license.
At 7:55 pm on Saturday, 17th June 2023, police were patrolling south on the Pacific Highway at St Leonards. Police stopped a black Nissan Ute for the purposes of breath testing the driver, who police allege was the St Ives man. The man returned a negative breath test result. However, checks on his New South Wales driver’s License revealed that it had allegedly been expired since the 14th of June 2023.
The male was issued with a $603 infringement “License expired less than two years”.
Shoplifting/Custody of a Knife – Chatswood – 22/06/2023
A 49-year-old man has been charged after an incident at a petrol station in Chatswood.
At 11:45 pm on Wednesday, 21st of June, police attended a petrol station on the Pacific Highway at Chatswood. Police were told by the attendant that a male had stolen several items while in possession of a knife.
Police conducted a search for the male with assistance from the police airwing and a police dog, who allegedly tracked the male to a nearby underground carpark, locating him sitting in a vehicle.
Police spoke to and searched the male, allegedly locating the knife and stolen items. The male was arrested and conveyed to Chatswood Police Station where he was charged with shoplifting and custody of a knife in a public place.
The male will face Hornsby Local Court in July.
Road Rage/Assault – Chatswood – 16/06/2023
A 53-year-old Chatswood man has been charged with assault after an alleged road rage incident.
Police have been told that the 53-year-old and another male became involved in a verbal argument about each other’s driving on the Pacific Highway, Chatswood. The pair pulled into Gordon Avenue where police will allege that the Chatswood man pushed the other male before allegedly hitting him across the face with a steering wheel lock, breaking his nose.
Police attended a short time later and arrested the Chatswood male. He was conveyed to Chatswood Police Station and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He is due to face Hornsby Local Court on the 5th of July.
Cover Photo: Our Cove Photo is the new welcome wall at Lane Cove Public School. The background was painted by Darren Simpson of Multistyle Painting & Decorating and the words were written by teacher Nathan
Week in Review Sponsor – Eden Gardens
Jump Start into Spring with Eden Gardens
Sydney’s spring may officially start on September 1, but a quick look around the neighbourhood in August and the flowers will tell a different story.
According to Tim Entwisle, famous author, broadcaster and former Director of both Sydney and Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens, we should have a new season ‘sprinter’ to cover ‘peak flowering’ on the southeast coast of Australia, when our wattles and blossoms are out. In his book Sprinter and Sprummer, botanist Tim Entwisle argues the case for a five-season calendar that more closely reflects antipodean cycles in weather, and plant and animal activity.
Here at Eden Gardens we are sprinting all right, and busily preparing our gardens and nursery for the season ahead. If you’re not running in the City to Surf, we thought you might want to join us for the Jump Start on Spring too!
Join us on Sunday 13th of August to celebrate the start of the new season by attending our vibrant artisan market. Our markets bring together talented artists, craftsmen, and local vendors and a good excuse to wonder through the gardens and welcome in warmer days ☀️
Programme
10am – Teas and Tianes – Join us for a cuppa as we unlock the plants you can grow in your garden to use for herbal tea.
10:45am – Spring flowers – How to add Perfume to your Garden
11:30am – Spring Kitchen Garden – What to Plant Now for Summer Fruit and Veg
12:15pm – Backyard fruit trees in pots or plots
Contact Details
Address: 307 Lane Cove Road (Cnr Fontenoy Road), Macquarie Park
Website: www.edengardens.com.au
Facebook: @edenmacquariepark
Instagram: @eden_macquariepark
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