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Don’t miss the International Women’s Day forum
Proposed road and parking changes
Council is considering road upgrades and parking changes within the Village area to cater for the additional traffic generated by Lane Cove’s increasing population, along with the upcoming Rosenthal Avenue Car Park Redevelopment.
THE UPGRADES UNDER CONSIDERATION INCLUDE:
1. The installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Burns Bay Road, Coxs Lane and Tambourine Bay Road which will result in the need to change access to/from Sutherland Street and impact on traffic through nearby Graham Street. 2. Making changes to Finlayson Street and Coxs Lane to improve traffic flow. This would include changes to the width of the road and/ or parking arrangements to improve safety and ease congestion as more cars seek to connect to Epping Road. 3. A longer-term project to help provide better access to Epping Road via revisions to the traffic signals at the intersection with Coxs Lane. Although this is not an immediate task, Council is using the opportunity to consult with the community at this early stage to assist during the planning process.
To see what is planned and understand the considerations of each option, visit www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or view the plans and related documents via Council’s public exhibitions at the Civic Centre, Lane Cove Library and Greenwich Library.
In addition, Council will hold a public information evening on Wednesday 15th March at the Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road from 6.15pm. To RSVP, visit www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call Council’s Open Space and Urban Services team on 9911 3583.
Online surveys and written submissions must be received by Wednesday 12th April 2017.
Lane Cove celebrates International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements while promoting greater equality and harmony.
This year Lane Cove is hosting its third forum for the local community. Be inspired by the experiences and lessons learnt from women who have achieved success in their chosen fields.
Hear from guest speakers: • Moo Baulch – CEO, Domestic Violence NSW • Emma Bird – Treasurer, World Board of the YWCA • Kerry Chikarovski – Government Relations
Advisor and former Political Leader • Kellie Rigney – Founder, Buyer and Creative Director, Zjoosh • Sabrina Saldanha – Local General Practitioner • Karen Smith – Education Officer, Aboriginal Heritage Office Light refreshments will be served from 6:00pm.
THURSDAY 16 March, 6:00Pm to 8:30pm, Terrace Function Room, 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove
Bookings essential – limited places available. Phone: 9911 3591 or email: agrant@lanecove.nsw.gov.au Proudly brought to you by Lane Cove Council in conjunction with WAIG (Women’s Action and Information Group)
Council to proceed with Merger court action
At its February meeting, Council voted to proceed with the appeal against the Land and Environment Court’s judgment dated 20 September 2016. Despite the Premier’s recent decision to proceed with forced mergers, five Councillors voted to continue the appeal process (Karpin, Palmer, Bennison, Brent and Strassberg), whereas four Councillors voted against (Gold, Hutchens, Brooks-Horn and Cheong). Council is due in the Supreme Court in early April where it is likely to learn the outcome of its case.
Other neighbourly activities in Lane Cove
Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy hosts groups and events to facilitate further neighbourly interaction throughout the year.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • EDGE (for 18 to 40 year olds), offering fun, challenging and ‘edgy’ activities – from Taronga High Ropes to Escape Rooms, indoor rock climbing and more. $35/ adventure, Sunday afternoons monthly. • RESPECTFUL CONVERSATIONS, a lively discussion group exploring matters of faith which may be a little bit controversial - respectfully - over food and drinks. Wednesdays, 7pm monthly. • WALK AND WONDER, exploring local bushland in an appreciative way in good company. Sunday afternoons monthly. • MUMS’ NETWORK, a time for mums with young children to gather for lunch, a chat and often an activity. 12.30pm, Sundays monthly. • EXPLORE, a group for those want to deepen their Christian faith over a meal in a home rather than a traditional church setting. 6.30pm, Mondays monthly. • CHRISTIAN MEDITATION, a simple practice bringing respite and peace into busy lives. 1.30pm, Thursday weekly. For more information, phone Karen on 0400 299 751, email lanecovechaplain@ gmail.com or visit www.lanecovecc.com
Are you new to Lane Cove?
If you are new to the area or looking to get more settled, watch out for the free Welcome Packs which include information about local services, celebrations and activities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.lanecove. nsw.gov.au/ lovewhereyoulive
Meet your Meet your Lane Cove Lane Cove Neighbours this Neighbours this
Neighbour Neighbour Day Day
There are plenty of ways to There are plenty of ways to celebrate Neighbour Day in celebrate Neighbour Day in Lane Cove this March. Lane Cove this March.
Organise your own Neighbour Day ‘Do’ Organise your own Neighbour Day ‘Do’
Council is offering apartment blocks in Lane Council is offering apartment blocks in Lane Cove the opportunity to receive free BBQ and Cove the opportunity to receive free BBQ and Morning/Afternoon Tea catering packs to assist Morning/Afternoon Tea catering packs to assist with hosting their own Neighbour Day event. with hosting their own Neighbour Day event.
Head along to Hughes Park Head along to Hughes Park
The Rotary Club of Lane Cove, Lane Cove The Rotary Club of Lane Cove, Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy and the FoodFaith Lane Cove Community Chaplaincy and the FoodFaith Lane Cove Community Garden are hosting a community event on Community Garden are hosting a community event on Sunday 26 March at Hughes Park from 12:00noon – Sunday 26 March at Hughes Park from 12:00noon – 2:00pm. A number of community organisations will 2:00pm. A number of community organisations will also be involved along with a charity sausage sizzle also be involved along with a charity sausage sizzle and opportunityto pick up your free welcome pack. and opportunityto pick up your free welcome pack.
Welcome a New Neighbour to Lane Cove Welcome a New Neighbour to Lane Cove
Council has free Welcome Packs available and this Council has free Welcome Packs available and this March a new Welcome Booklet for people from March a new Welcome Booklet for people from diverse backgrounds is being launched including diverse backgrounds is being launched including an online version available in Farsi, Hindi an online version available in Farsi, Hindi and Simplified Chinese. and Simplified Chinese. For more information For more information on any of these activities visit on any of these activities visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/lovewhereyoulive www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/lovewhereyoulive
Willoughby to leave Shorelink Library Network
Willoughby Council has decided to withdraw from the Shorelink Library Network that has linked the libraries of Lane Cove, Manly, Mosman, North Sydney and Willoughby since 1983.
The Council gave a number of reasons for their intention to withdraw, including that their future needs would be better met with a standalone Library Management System (LMS); that they wanted an increased focus on community hubs and activities other than collection management and lending; and that they no longer supported the Shorelink funding model.
Shorelink has enabled Lane Cove Library to achieve superior service outcomes for the community, with access to more than 840,000 items and the ability to borrow and return from any library in the Network. The online catalogue enables customers to search, reserve and renew items across the member libraries and the excellent interlibrary loans service has fulfilled 87% of requests.
Willoughby Council’s decision to withdraw will impact the way borrowers access library services and may lead to an increase in cost for the remaining four Councils within the Network. It will also see a reduction in the number of items that are available to borrow from 840,000 to 550,000 items.
Willoughby’s withdrawal will take effect in December 2017. In order to resolve associated administrative, technical and contractual issues, a bridging Deed of Agreement is required to allow the Shorelink Library Network to operate until June 2018.
At its February meeting, Lane Cove Council resolved to continue to participate in a cooperative Library Network with Manly, Mosman and North Sydney Councils for 2017/18.
It also intends to host a meeting of Mayors and General Managers from the current Shorelink Library Network to see if there are any changes that may encourage Willoughby Council to reconsider its position.
Illegal dumping costs ratepayers
Council will continue its focus on strategies to reduce illegal dumping in and around high-density areas, with research showing that these areas account for 63% of all waste dumping incidents.
Historically, illegal dumping has been concentrated in the Lane Cove North area, particularly Mowbray Road, Gordon Crescent, Mindarie and Murray Street, as well as along Epping Road and Burns Bay Road.
In 2015, Council’s records showed 159 dumps (comprising approximately 200 tonnes of waste) that were collected and disposed of at the community’s expense.
To address this ongoing issue, $210,000 in grant funding was sought from the NSW EPA’s Better Waste and Recycling Fund to employ a Waste Avoidance Project Officer for a period of up to two years and for marketing and promotional materials associated with the project. In January 2016, Council commenced the Multi-Unit Dwelling Illegal Dumping Project to reduce illegal dumping from multi-unit dwellings in Lane Cove North, particularly as residential unit development is increasing each year in the LGA.
The project to date has produced positive results with a 37% reduction in illegal dumping through a combination of promotional and pro-active intervention measures to significantly reduce the dumping in focus areas
However, new instances of illegal dumping continue to occur and ongoing intervention is necessary.
The NSW Government recently announced a further $39 million towards the Better Waste and Recycling Fund. Council is now considering an extension of the project beyond 2017 on the basis of this funding opportunity.
Residential care Planning Proposal opposed by Council
At its latest meeting, Council resolved not to support a planning proposal for a residential care facility at 4 -18 Northwood Rd, 274 and 274A Longueville Rd.
The proposal sought to amend the current permissible uses in the B1 zone, so as to permit a 130-bed residential care facility and age-related retail uses on the site.
A similar proposal was rejected by Council in 2013 on the grounds of adverse impacts on traffic and parking; visual character and scale; bushfire; retail levels; infrastructure and environment. This decision reflected overwhelming objection by the community (93% of 463 submissions).
Although the latest proposal differs, many of the issues raised continue to apply and Council resolved not to support it for a range of factors.
These included that the proposed bulk and scale was out of proportion with the 1-2-storey context of the area; the proposed street façade was bland and lacked articulation; the traffic impact significantly underestimated the impact of the proposal on roads; necessary intersection design and road modifications were outdated or not addressed; proposed parking was unlikely to cater for staff and visitors, especially on the weekend; and amenity and safety reservations about the location of a residential care facility on such a busy intersection.
Council may consider a development of more modest scale (height; FSR), once the issues raised have been satisfactorily addressed.
