Monthly Archives: February 2017

History of the Lane Cove River

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businessofthelanecoveriver001Local Lane Cove resident Brian Scott has recently published his book ‘The Business History of the Lane Cove River’. As a Chartered Accountant, Brian brings a unique perspective to understanding the history of the Lane Cover River from 1788 between the Parramatta River and its headwaters near Thornleigh. Brian is a great storyteller. His book is enthralling.

Although today Willoughby has a short frontage to the river, prior to 1895 the present area of Lane Cove was part of the Municipality of Noth Willoughby. So there are many aspects of Brian’s journey that are directly relevant for Willoughby residents. In fact nearly half of the book directly relates to aspects of Willoughby’s history.

Some of the stories Brian tells relate to early timber getting, land grants, William Henry, Orchards around 1850, the wharves on the river, early tanneries, ferry services, Fullers farm and the Jenkins orchard, the Clifford Love bridge, Chicago Starch Mill, Fullers Bridge and Chatswood Golf Course.

The book is well researched (over six years) and well written. Brian has referenced his sources and provides an extensive Bibliography. The full colour, paperback edition of over 200 A4 pages costs $35.00 in a limited edition of 200 copies. It is selling out quickly. If you wish to purchase a copy, contact Brian Scott on 9418 6669 (b.h) or office@scott.com.au

 

 

 

 

Mowbray School Floodlights

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COMMUNITY, CULTURE & LEISURE DEPARTMENT- Culture & Leisure Unit

6 February, 2017

Dear Resident

 RE: Mowbray Public School Oval – proposed floodlights

Council is notifying residents on the proposal to install floodlights on the sportsground at Mowbray Public School. The oval is currently unlit, and is used for weekday sports training and weekend competitions for soccer (winter) and cricket (summer).

The proposed floodlights will be subject to a Development Application (DA), as per the usual statutory process.  Feedback from the local community will assist the preparation of the Statement of Environment Effects for the DA.  Further community comment can be provided in the DA notification phase.

The attached lighting plan above shows the proposed light locations:

  • 5 galvanised silver light poles , 18 metres high
  • Lighting level to be 100 lux, switchable to 200 lux as per the recommended Illumination, Australian Standard 2560.2.3-2007 Part 2.3 Lighting for football (all codes).
  • Times of use – weekday nights, sunset to 9pm. Special school events on weekends, up to 9pm.

Your preliminary comments on this proposal will be appreciated by Monday 20 February 2017 and can be sent to:

  1. Willoughby City Council PO Box 57, Chatswood NSW 2057, or
  2. email@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

Enquiries: Julie Whitfield ph 9777 7751

 

 

MOWBRAY PUBLIC SCHOOL OVAL – corner of Mowbray Road and Hatfield Street,

Lane Cove West

Proposal for floodlights

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting proposal:

  • 5 x 18 metre high light poles, galvanised silver
  • Light level for football – 100 lux, switchable to 200 lux
  • Times of use – weekday nights, sunset to 9pm. Special school events on weekends, up to 9pm.

Chatswood Public School

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cpsPRESS RELEASE
Following overwhelming local opposition to the initial proposal in 2016 by Aqualand Pty Ltd for the construction of high rise towers adjacent to Chatswood Public School and representations by the community to local MP Hon Gladys Berejiklian and Willoughby Council, the developer submitted revised plans for a 6 storey structure, again exceeding planning controls. 
 
Last week the Shadow Minister or Education Mr Jihad Dib (an ex public high school Principal) accompanied David Grover and Jenny Lee to see first-hand, Chatswood Public School’s chronic overcrowding and offered support for the community in seeking purchase of the land for the school. At present CPS students must cross Centennial Rd daily for lessons in the six demountables constructed in the grounds of the high school, itself at capacity.
On the first day of school for 2017, the State Opposition Leader Luke Foley with the Shadow Education Minister, held a press conference, before an audience of media and interested parents and challenged the Government to address overcrowding by purchasing the adjoining land, owned by Aqualand Developments. The issue featured in multiple media stories throughout the next two days.
 
It seems obvious and incontestable that the long term solution to the educational needs of students at Chatswood Public School and Chatswood High School is the acquisition by the NSW Government of this land for education – a new school building accompanied by open space.
David Grover
0404 556 339

Frank Channon Walk

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Service location works – Frank Channon Walk

Sydney Metro is planning service location work on Thursday 2 February 2017 between 7am-6pm.

Work will involve inspecting the existing utility pits, surveying the cable between pits and marking their location on the pavement.

The works are not expected to generate any noise.

If work is required outside of these hours local residents will be notified in advance.

Access to Frank Channon Walk will be maintained at all times.

 The notification was delivered on Wednesday 25 January to letterboxes.

Out of Hours Service Location Works – Mowbray Road, Artarmon (East)

 Service location works will be undertaken along Mowbray Road (see map overleaf) from Sunday 5 to Sunday 12 February, 2017(weather and site conditions permitting).

These works will involve:

  • Excavating seven narrow trenches in the footpath, kerb and road
  • Using a vacuum truck to expose underground services such as water and electricity
  • Reinstating affected areas.

 Work hours

Due to high daytime traffic volumes on Mowbray Road, these works will need to be completed outside of standard construction hours. Works will be undertaken between 9pm and 5am.    

Notification were  delivered 27 January to letterboxes.