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HELP YOURSELF TO A BOOK
Two new street libraries have been installed locally to encourage the community to exchange and borrow books with their neighbours. The libraries are located at Yorks Corner in Riverview and Helen Street Reserve in Lane Cove North. Two young local artists, Maya Cheesman and Isabelle Shepherd, were commissioned to paint original artworks on the libraries. Members of the public are welcome to donate, borrow or swap any book housed in the libraries.
Budget and community plan to go on public exhibition Council’s 2018/2019 Draft Budget and Draft Community Strategic Plan is on public exhibition until the end of May to provide the community with the opportunity to comment on proposed initiatives and actions. Following this consultation period, a report will be prepared for Council’s consideration at the June Ordinary Council Meeting. DRAFT BUDGET Within its proposed budget, Council is continuing with a period of significant investment in infrastructure, aimed at providing long-term cultural, social and economic benefits to the Lane Cove community and visitors to the area. This includes: Rosenthal Car Park redevelopment - $30,000,000 has been provided for the continued redevelopment of Rosenthal Car Park. Development has been staged over four years with additional funding of $30,000,000 provided for 2018/19 and $15,000,000 for 2018/19. Mowbray Precinct – Open Space - $3,000,000 has been provided for the construction of new open space and active recreation facilities in the Mowbray Precinct to cater for the additional population growth.
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Aquatic Centre Olympic Pool and Grandstand - The Olympic Pool was built in 1961 and concern has been raised about its remaining lifespan. The grandstand has also reached the end of its economic life. Council staff over the next year will progress planning for the replacement of both structures. Traffic signals - Funds have been allocated to upgrade traffic signals at Tambourine Bay/Burns Bay Road intersection. Cultural services - A total of $310,000 has been provided for cultural services programs. Other capital projects pegged to receive funding include: • Kingsford Smith Oval $400,000 for grandstand and amenities upgrades; • Tantallon Oval - $500,000 matching funding for the proposed grandstand upgrade works; • Amenities building upgrades - $50,000 is provided for amenities in Helen Street Reserve; and • Playground upgrades - $150,000 is provided for priority playground equipment upgrades
DRAFT COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN The Draft Community Strategic Plan entitled ‘Liveable Lane Cove, 2035’ has been developed by Council to guide Lane Cove to 2035. Following engagement workshops with community, councillors and council staff regarding the future of Lane Cove and priorities moving towards 2035, the draft plan has been prepared to show long-term goals and objectives and the strategies to achieve them. Community feedback highlighted the following priorities: • Protecting our local open space and bushland • Improving public transport services • Managing urban growth and density • Preserving our clean waterways • Ensuring our community feels connected and involved in community life • Enhancing community safety on our streets and in our public spaces • Expanding choices for healthy and active lifestyles within our community The 2018-2019 Draft Budget; Draft Delivery Program (incorporating Operational Plan) 2018-21; and the Draft Community Strategic Plan can be viewed at the Civic Centre and at the Lane Cove Library.
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