Read the Mayor's July Message
Published on 27 June 2025
I am excited to announce the appointment of Louise Kerr as the new General Manager of Lane Cove Council. With 30 years of experience in the local government sector, Ms Kerr brings a wealth of experience to Lane Cove across a wide range of services including urban planning, development assessment, economic development, regulation, project delivery, and strategic financial management.
We are excited to have someone of this calibre coming on board to lead our organisation. I look forward to working with Ms Kerr as we embark on the next chapter for Lane Cove. I'd also like to take the opportunity to thank Mr Steven Kludass for the dedication, leadership and ongoing support he has provided in the interim period.
Recently I was privileged to attend the 28th year of the Children’s Voices for Reconciliation event. It is a very proud, long standing Lane Cove tradition, and I hope if continues for long after I am gone. A big thank you to Karen Smith for hosting and to everyone else who was involved.
Coming into school holidays, Winter magic is arriving in Lane Cove, and we have a range of theme nights at our Lane Cove Roll-a-round from 4-13 July. I hope to see you there or enjoying some of our other great school holiday activities, from Bush Kids events to Library events, to our movie night at The Canopy.
And following adoption of the 2025/26 Operational Plan at our June Council meeting, we are getting ready to deliver a range of exciting projects over the next year. Some highlights which might be happening near you include:
• Stringybark Reserve Masterplan Implementation Works
• 14 Gay Street & 347 Burns Bay Road – demolition of buildings and associated works
• Playground Equipment Upgrades – Marjorie York & Charlish Park
• Blackman Park – Fitness Equipment Replacement
• Kingsford Smith Oval – Part Fencing Replacement
• Innes Road Embankment Works
• Ventemans Reach Boardwalk Works
• Finalising works associated with Lane Cove North Speed Reduction Program
You can find out more about what happened at our latest council meeting in our meeting wrap-up.
2025 Lane Cove Art Award - Call for Entries
Lane Cove Art Society invites all Australian artists to enter the prestigious 2025 Lane Cove Art Award. The acquisitive 1st prize is $15,000 (sponsored by Lane Cove Council) as well as a $1,000 Recommended Prize (sponsored by Centrehouse).
The finalists' exhibition will be held at Gallery Lane Cove from Wednesday 17 September - Saturday 4 October with opening night on Friday 19 September. You won’t want to miss it!
Entries are now open and close Sunday 3 August. Find out how to enter!
Have Your Say on Dunois Reserve
Dunois Reserve is a valuable community space and home to an ecologically sensitive Saltmarsh and Estuarine Swamp Oak Forest. This endangered habitat protects the land from erosion, helps manage floodwaters with sponge-like soil, supports rich biodiversity, and improves water quality by filtering pollutants.
Unfortunately, human activities like mooring boats on the saltmarsh, attaching vessels to trees, or dragging anchors can cause serious and often irreversible damage.
Council is calling on the community to share their thoughts through a short survey. Your input will help create a balance between recreational use and environmental protection, ensuring that Dunois Reserve remains a thriving sanctuary for people and wildlife alike. Join the conversation and help shape the future of this beautiful reserve! Closes July 14.
You can view this and all other open consultations at haveyoursay.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/
Bob Campbell Oval is now open
We are pleased to announce that the first stage of upgrade works at Bob Campbell Oval are now complete, and the following new and improved facilities are available to enjoy:
- Children’s playground with swings and adventure play equipment
- Picnic shelters and two electric BBQs
- Fitness equipment
- New access stairs to the bay
- Public toilets in the new amenities building
- At the northern end of the park there is a shared area that can be used for off-leash dog exercise
Please note that the sports field remains closed to allow the newly laid turf to properly establish.
The playing field is expected to open in early Spring 2025. To help keep everything on track, we kindly ask that the field not be used before it’s ready, as any premature use could delay the opening.
Second Hand Saturday
Saturday 16 August
Do you have some second-hand treasure collecting dust? Host a garage sale in the Lane Cove Council area on Saturday 16 August and we will help make it a success! Register your sale with Council to get free advertising that helps shoppers discover your treasures. It’s a fun way to promote reuse, make extra cash, and bring the community together. We encourage households, schools, churches, and community groups to join.
Don’t miss these chances to declutter, support sustainability, and join in the fun. Start prepping today and give your items a second life! Register now!