Lane Cove News Week in Review 19th to 26th June 2024

Welcome to our week-in-review.

Chatswood Metro Line to Open in August 2024

The Crows Nest Metro Station will open in August 2024.

Testing has reached its final stages, ahead of the metro services starting in August from Chatswood to the Sydney CBD and out to Sydenham.

This week, the Premier made the following announcement on his Facebook page:

“I’ve got good news. We’re not far off from the official opening of Sydney’s brand-new metro line.

Since April last year, we’ve undertaken nearly 10,000 hours of testing from Tallawong to Sydenham – and we’re ready to hit go.

And once open, it’ll get you from Victoria Cross in North Sydney to Barangaroo in 3 minutes.

All aboard this August.”

The good news is that the metro will take you to Central (unlike the buses).

The bad news is that more buses will terminate at North Sydney rather than going straight to the city.   Read more about the proposed bus changes here.

Kerbside EV Charges are proposed for the following locations:

The following parking restrictions will apply.

396 Mowbray Rd W, Lane Cove North: Installation of an EV Charger on Ausgrid pole Number GL90895. This will involve changing approximately one car length of the current unrestricted parking to “2P; 8 am – 6 pm; EV Charging ONLY”.

626 Mowbray Rd W, Lane Cove North: Installation of an EV Charger on Ausgrid pole Number GL36899. This will involve changing approximately one car length of the current unrestricted parking to “2P; 8 am—6 pm; EV Charging ONLY.”

43 Little St, Lane Cove: An EV charger will be installed on Ausgrid pole Number GL71792. This will involve changing approximately one car length of the current unrestricted parking to “2P; 8 am—6 pm; EV Charging ONLY.”

You can have your say on the proposed locations here.

Fight Between Two Dog Owners at Blackman Park Makes National News

Brown Cardigan posted on his Instagram account a fight between two dog owners at Blackman Park last week.  The video has been picked up by The Daily Telegraph and the Daily Mail and posted on the News.com.au website.

Commonwealth Bank Relocating Soon

The Commonwealth Bank on Longueville Road will close on July 4, 2024, and reopen in Lane Cove Market Square. There will be no tellers, only machines and loan officers.

If you would like to rent their old premises, details are here.

Highest Earning Postcodes

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released its latest annual Taxation Statistics based on data extracted from tax returns for 2021–22. The ATO figures show that Sydney had the country’s highest-earning postcodes, with seven suburbs making up the top 10. Hunters Hill was number nine on the list.

Registrations Now Open for 2024 Lane Cove Fun Run

Lane Cove Fun Run REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Register before midnight, 27th June 2024, for one-off FLASH SALE prices.

Event Details

Sunday 8th September 2024

• 5km – Walk or Run – 7:30 am
• 2km – The LONGueville Family Dash – 8:30 am

The course will be the same as previous years, starting and finishing at Kingsford Smith Oval in Longueville.

The oval will host a Fun Run Village, offering activities and food stalls to participate in before or after your run.

The event caters to all abilities, so you can walk or run 5km. If you are participating in the 2km LONGueville Family Dash, you are encouraged to dress up. Get your kids to dress up, and don’t forget to decorate those prams! There will be prizes for the best dressed on the day.

Entry prices will increase after 27 June 2024, so get in quick!

Can’t make it on the day? That’s okay—we know life is busy. You and your family can still show your support for the fundraising effort by registering as “Virtual Runners,” a great way to donate when you can’t be there.

To register, go to www.lanecovefunrun.com.au.

Wet Weather Causing Issues with Lane Cove Sportsgrounds

In January 2024, work was undertaken to upgrade the drainage and irrigation at Tantallon Oval.   On the council website, the reason for the upgrades was listed as:

“The works will extend the area’s availability during wet weather and help sustain better turf coverage across the oval.”

Tantallon Oval was closed from January to the start of Autumn sports.

Unfortunately, despite the upgrades, Tantallon Oval is closed, and Lane Cove Rugby Club advised its members that it would be closed again this weekend.

Business Alerts

Boujee Boards

Boujee Boards, a Lane Cove company, has grown. They have now opened what they believe is Sydney’s very first retail store, Build Your Own Cheese Box, in Gladesville.

It is located at 267A Victoria Road, Gladesville.

Well done, Lily and the team.

Lusso Kitchens at The Diddy

The Bistro at The Diddy is now open from 4 pm on Mondays!

Book online; walk-ins are welcome!

Lane Cove Rotary

Congratulations to Tania Mace, who is the Lane Cove Rotary President 2024/2025.

Tania was recently awarded a Lane Cove Council leadership award.

Read more about Tania here.

Lane Cove Ferry

St Ignatius College Riverview has advised that Lane Cove Riverview Wharf will be closed for maintenance works from Monday, 1 July to Friday, 5 July 2024.

Captain Cook Cruises operates the Lane Cove Ferry and has an EOFY sale.

If you are looking for a dining experience on the beautiful Harbour, Captain Cook Cruises offers savings of over 30%.

 

Northern Sydney Local Health District Looking for Participants in a Bone and Muscle Strength Research Project

Would you like to be involved in a research programme looking at bone and muscle strength in women? Details below – The Northern Sydney Local Health District has approved this study

Lane Cove Sports

The Lane Cove Council has upgraded the cricket nets at Kingsford Smith Oval.

 

The Lane Cove Toy Library Now Open for Memberships

The Lane Cove Toy Library is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run library under the stewardship of The Sydney Library of Things. The Lane Cove Council has funded the set-up costs (thank you so much). It is located at 47 Burns Bay Road, opposite Harris Farm.

If you want to volunteer with the library, please complete this form.  All volunteers who volunteer four times a year receive free membership.

The toy library is for ages 0 to 18 and includes board games or other items that families can enjoy and try before they buy.

You can now apply for membership, and the first day to lend toys is 29 June 2024.  Apply for membership here

Check out the vast range of toys, games and puzzles here

Already the most popular toy is the Tetter Popper.  We have three in stock and two will be borrowed this Saturday.

Last Chance to Have Your Say on 14 Gay Street Lane, Cove North – Submissions Close 26 June 2024

Residents must submit their comments on the options for 14 Gay Street Lane Cove North within a few days.

Lane Cove Council is seeking feedback on the three options for the potential future use and management of the property acquired at 14 Gay Street, Lane Cove.

In March 2023, the Council finalised its purchase of 14 Gay Street, Lane Cove, as part of its Bushland Expansion Program.

It is now time for Lane Cove Council to consider the future use and management of the property for the potential use of the northern end of the site – the southern end shall be retained as bushland.

None of the suggested future uses involve retaining the house in its current state, and therefore, it will be demolished.

The area along the western boundary was already owned by the Council as a drainage reserve. It is a natural linkage from Gay Street that provides public access to the southern end of this site. This would be retained and is currently classified as community land.

Have Your Say

Lane Cove Council has prepared a Community Information Package to help provide further detail on the three options provided

It is recommended that the Community Information Package(External link) is read before completing feedback on the three possibilities summarised below:

1. Subdivide the block and construct a best-practice sustainable home that can be used as a demonstration home before ultimately being sold to recoup part of the land acquisition costs

2. Subdivide block and build two ‘micro houses’ (dual occupancy) that can be permanently used for affordable housing

3. Dedicate the entire site to Bushland. i.e. rezone entire site to C2.

Provide your feedback by participating in the survey here.

Alternatively, you can lodge a written submission to the Council by quoting SU9252:

Email: [email protected] or

Post: Lane Cove Council, PO BOX 20, Lane Cove NSW 1595

The consultation closes on Wednesday, 26 June 2024.

Please read our article here about the history of the site.

Lane Cove Crime, Accident and Incident Report

Damage to Vehicle – Osborne Park

A Roving reporter advised the following:

“My son’s car was parked on Panorama Road in Osborne Park, outside number 4 and across from 11 and 9. It’s been keyed on every panel. A police report is being lodged. If anyone saw anything, I’d be grateful if you could get in touch.”

If anyone has information, they can email In the Cove at [email protected].

North Shore Area Command Police Report

Drive with high range PCA, Refuse or fail to submit to breath test & Not give particulars to police – McMahons Point – 06/06/2024

A 29-Year-old female has been charged with Drive with High Range PCA, Refuse or Fail to Submit to Breath Test & Not Give Particulars to Police.

About 10:35pm Thursday 6th June 2024 the female was allegedly involved in a motor vehicle collision on Blues Point Road, McMahons Point where her vehicle collided with a parked vehicle. Several witnesses contacted police as a result of the collision.

Police attended shortly after and will allege they located the female still seated in the vehicle. The female was allegedly aggressive and argumentative with police. Police will allege in court that the female refused to provide a version of the collision or submit to a roadside breath test.

The female was conveyed to Chatswood Police station where she underwent a breath analysis returning a reading of 0.206 grams of alcohol in 210 litres of breath.

The female was issued with a field court attendance notice and her license suspended. She will appear before Hornsby Local Court in July.

Vehicle Fire – Mosman – 14/06/2024

A vehicle has been destroyed by fire in Mosman.

About 6:30pm on Friday 14th June 2024 Police and Fire Rescue were called to Spit Road, Mosman. Upon arrival the entire bonnet area of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Fire Rescue extinguished the flames a short time later. It is believed the fire started due to a mechanical fault in the engine bay.

The vehicle required towing from the scene and the driver of the vehicle was assessed by paramedics. The incident caused significant traffic delays.

Clandestine Lab – Chatswood – 19/06/2024

About 9:30pm on Wednesday 19th June 2024 police were called to an apartment block in Chatswood by NSW Fire and Rescue in response to a fire alarm.  Upon entering the unit, firefighters allegedly location a Clandestine lab in the bathroom.

Police attended the location, and a crime scene was established. Numerous items were located inside the room consistent with the production of illicit drugs. Specialist police attached to the Chemical Operations Unit attended and examined the scene.

Police are continuing enquires into the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Possess prohibited drug – St Leonards – 23/06/2024

A 17-year-old male has been dealt with under the Young Offenders Act for Possess Prohibited Drug.

About 2:30pm Sunday 23rd of June 2024 police received reports of a fight at St Leonards Forum. Police attended the location shortly after and spoke with the 17 year old who allegedly attempted to evade police. The male was stopped shortly after and subjected to a search. Police will allege that during the search police located amount of Cannabis.

The male was issued with a move on direction and left the area.

The male will participate in a Youth Justice Conference for the offence.

Shoplifting, Assault police officer in execution of duty & Hinder or resist police officer – Lane Cove – 24/06/2024

A 45-Year-old male has been charged with Shoplifting, Assault police officer in execution of duty & Hinder or resist police officer.

About 3:00pm Monday 24th of June 2024 the male attended a supermarket in Lane Cove allegedly under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Police will allege the male stole numerous items from the store then left without making any attempt to pay for the items.

Police located the male shortly after and subjected him to a search subsequently locating the stolen items. During the interaction, the male allegedly made threats towards police and was arrested as a result. The male was conveyed to Chatswood Police Station.

The male was released with conditional bail to be before Hornsby Local Court on the 25th of June 2024.

North Shore Police Area Command

North Shore Police recently took delivery of 8 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) kits generously donated by a member of the community.

North Shore police had been involved in the successful resuscitation of a relative of this community member and as a gesture of gratitude they have supplied these kits to the North Shore Police Area Command in the hope further lives may be saved.

The kits have been installed in first response vehicles within the command and have been supplied with pads that can assist both adults and children.

Superintendent Devaney said, “We are extremely grateful to this generous member of the community for their donation. We are often the first emergency services on scene at a cardiac arrest and this valuable device will allow us to administer immediate lifesaving first aid giving the patient the best chance of survival.”

Picture: Superintendent Paul Devaney and Chief Inspector Brad Nuttall with some of the donated defibrillators.

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