Councillor David Roenfeldt - Lane Cove

06/02/2026

Cr Councillor Caleb Taylor and myself are in the Lane Cove Plaza this morning from 9.00am till 11.00am as part of Councillors In the Plaza. Quite a few enquiries about our new food waste service, bins start rolling out 10 Feb, collection service starts 16 March. If you are in the Plaza, come say Hi!

06/02/2026

After 15 Years in the making, tonight we officially opened the Galuwa Recreation Centre. I was disappointed that former Mayors, Andrew Zbik, Pam Palmer and other former Councilors as well as former General Manager Craig Wrightson were not there to share on the milestone, however their hearts and souls will reside in Galuwa forever. You know, I spent some time last weekend watching around 15 mins of a Basketball game being played by some young kids and felt chuffed to have helped deliver a top notch facility that allows them and others to play sport in their own backyard. For me, this is the reasons that were worth the battle to have it built. I want to thank Council staff for their hard work, AJ&C for their design work which was particularly challenging at times, ADCO Constructions for proving once again their prowess in constructing a first class facility, Steensen Varming, for guidence on green initiatives, Forge Venture and all the people that toiled for hours and hours to deliver it. Lane Covian's this is now yours to enjoy.

06/02/2026

Over 15 Years in the making, tonight we officially opened the Galuwa Recreation Centre! I was disappointed that former Mayors Andrew Zbik and Pam Palmer as well as former Councillors and former General Manager Craig Wrightson were not present, but their heart and soul will forever reside in Galuwa. I want to thank all Council staff that worked tirelessly in delivering the project, including our partners AJ&C Architects, Stensen Varming, ADCO Constructions, Forge Venture and our operator SSMG. All of you made Councils vision for the project a reality. You know, last weekend I watched 15 minutes of a youth basketball game, and I felt chuffed that I played a hand in the delivery of a first-class facility for locals to play sport in their own back yard, as well as all the other activities that Galuwa provides. Lane Coveian's, the facility is now yours and open for you to enjoy.

25/01/2026

Happy Australia Day! Its always a privilage to be part of the Citizenship Ceremony, where today we welcome around 100 new Australians! Was great to share the stage with Mayor Merri Southwood and Councillor Katie Little - Lane Cove, Councillor Scott Bennison and Councillor Kathy Bryla. Also present were the Hon. Anthony Roberts, State member for Lane Cove as well the Hon. Jerome Laxale MP, Federal member for Bennelong as well as some special guests. I want to congratulate and welcome all our newest citizens today where ever they may be from, that now call Australia home!

22/12/2025

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

Great to welcome The Hon. Chris Bowen along with Jerome Laxale MP to Lane Cove to announce the Federal Funding Grant for the much needed Electrification of heating for the Lane Cove Acquatic Centre! Here in Lane Cove we continue to play our part in reducing our own carbon emissions to reach Net Zero by 2050.

12/11/2025

📰 Lane Cove Leads the Charge to Clean Energy 🌱

Lane Cove Council has received the largest NSW grant — $1.14 million — from the Federal Government’s Community Energy Upgrades Fund to transform the Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre from gas to electricity.

This significant investment will replace the centre’s gas systems with modern, energy-efficient electric alternatives — cutting emissions, reducing running costs, and helping Lane Cove take a major step toward a cleaner, greener future.

The grant is part of a national $100 million initiative supporting councils across Australia to upgrade community facilities like pools, libraries, and sporting grounds with solar, batteries, and electric systems.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said the upgrades will “deliver a cheaper, cleaner energy future for Australia – proof that what’s good for the planet is good for the pocket.”

11/10/2025

Today is Lane Cove Rotary Fair! Its always a highlight of Lane Coves Events calendar. I will be at the Jerome Laxale MP stand this morning so make sure to come and say hi and lets us chat about what matters to you!

25/09/2025

Tonight Councillors were given a tour of the Galuwa Recreation Centre. Construction of the complex is expected to be completed in November, with an opening early in the new year. Excitement incoming soon for Golfers, Netballers, Basketballers, Volleyballers, Pickleballers, Futsullers, as well as other recreation users!

22/09/2025

Saw something kewl this morning just now walking home. A crow dropped a golf ball on the road as it flew past me and it rolled up Sutherland St coming to rest in the gutter. The crow knew where the golf ball landed, flew to its location, paused to look around, then picked it up and flew away in the opposite way it had come. I managed to snap a few photos...