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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. 6 I THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 259 260 I FEBRUARY MARCH 2017 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.
