Welcome to our week in review.
Lane Cove Goes All Out for Halloween
Parents and kids enjoyed Halloween in Lane Cove. More houses were decorated, and the streets were full of kids and parents enjoying the nice weather and meeting locals. The ITC household ran out of treats by 6 p.m. (we had 180 individually wrapped chocolate treats and 40 packets of chips). Kids, adults, and dogs wore impressive costumes.
Vale Soo-Tee Cheong
Former Lane Cove Councillor Soo-Tee Cheong has passed away. In 2022, he was awarded an OAM for his services to architecture, urban planning, and the community.
He was a Lane Cove Councillor from 2012 to 2017 (including Deputy Mayor from 2013 to 2014) and has been Anthony Robert’s Representative on the Lane Cove Traffic Committee since 2016.
His other achievements were:
Urban Planning
- Chairman, Design Review Panel, Botany Bay City Council, 17 years.
- Member, Sydney East Joint Regional Planning Panel, before 2014.
- Examiner, NSW Architects Registration Board, 2006-2010, and 1990’s and 1980’s.
- Green Star Accredited Professional, since 2007.
- a Fellow of the New South Wales Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects since 2014 and a member since 1971.
- Principal Architect, STC Architects and Urban Planners, 1980-2017.
- Past Board Member, various mining and resources companies.
NSW Government
- Member, State Parole Authority, Department of Justice and Communities, NSW, since 2020.
- Commissioner, NSW Independent Planning Commission, 2017-2020.
Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW
- Executive Committee Member, 1997-1999.
- Life Member.
- Member, since 1997
He was also an avid reader of ITC. Whenever we saw Soo-Tee, he said, ” Keep up the excellent work. ” Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Lane Cove Indian Community Celebrates
On 28 October 2023, the Lane Indian community held an enchanting Diwali & Dussehra celebration in the Canopy. It was great to see the Lane Cove Indian Community sharing their culture with Lane Cove Locals.
Thank you to Masala Kitchen for providing refreshments and for sponsoring the event.
Lane Cove Council in the News
The Sydney Morning Herald published an article this week about allegations made by a Lane Cove Council Compliance Officer regarding Lane Cove Council’s alleged failure to adopt a swimming pool inspection programme.
The article mentioned that a toddler had drowned in a Greenwich pool. This is not correct. ITC wrote an article about this last week, and before publishing the article, we checked with NSW Police, who advised us that an incident did take place, but the child did not pass away. ITC wrote to the SMH journalist and informed them of their mistake, and a correction was made. You can read our article here and SMH’s article here.
Greenwich Home Of Pioneering Journalist Caroline Jones is Sold
Bernadette Hayes of Stone Real Estate Crows Nest and Greenwich has sold Caroline Jones’s Greenwich home.
Details here
Have Your Say on the Future of Two Lane Cove Parks
The Lane Cove Council has released their proposed master plans for two popular parks in Lane Cove – Burns Bay Reserve and Stringybark Creek Reserve.
Burns Bay Reserve
Burns Bay Reserve in Lane Cove is accessed via Kooyong Road, off Riverview Street. It is a peaceful spot by the water with a playground and sports grounds. It is an excellent place for a picnic, but the toilets need to be upgraded as soon as possible. Read more about Burns Bay Reserve here.
Lane Cove Council has requested the following:
“Help us design an open space for you! Your feedback will help the Council better understand the needs and desires of Lane Cove residents and visitors to this harbourside park.
As part of the Operational and Delivery Plan of Parks and Playgrounds 2023 – 2024, Burns Bay Reserve is programmed for a master plan. The masterplan will encompass the whole reserve, including the waterfront area, sports fields, parking, playground, entry into the bushland and facilities of the reserve.
Link to more information and survey here.
Stringybark Creek Reserve
Stringybark Creek Reserve is accessed via Murray, Ralston and Nundah Streets. Read more about the reserve here.
Lane Cove Council has requested the following:
“Help us design a park for you!
As part of the Lane Cove Operational and Delivery Plan, 2023 – 2024, Stringybark Reserve is programmed for a master plan. The master plan will guide ongoing changes and improvements to the park over time – this includes the whole reserve, connections from the street, and the entry to the Harry Howard Bushwalk.
Your feedback will help Council better determine the needs and desires of residents and visitors to the park when developing the plan.”
Link to more information and survey here.
Lane Cove Events 4 and 5 November 2023
It’s a BIG BIG Weekend of events in Lane Cove this weekend.
Greenwich Village Arts Trail 4 and 5 November 2023
Tour around Greenwich and meet the artists in their studios. You can buy their artwork – details here.
Sydney Edible Gardens Trail 4 and 5 November 2023
If you have ever wanted to grow an edible garden, you must tour some local edible gardens – details here.
Exhibition Gallery Lane Cove
Free exhibitions at Gallery Lane Cove – Strange Notions – untethered fibre artists. – details here.
Lane Cove Food and Wine Festival – 5 November 2023
Fast becoming one of Lane Cove’s popular events, the Lane Cove Food and Wine Festival is on 5 November at Burns Bay Reserve- details here
Diddy Day – 5 November 2023
The Diddy will host an all-day community event from noon to celebrate the club with guests and members. There will be a variety of food and drink stalls, live music, and other entertainment throughout the day.
More information here.
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