Lilly Atkins Sidewalk Construction Update

Lilly Atkins Sidewalk Map

 

Town of Cary has notified Lochmere HOA that the Lilly Atkins sidewalk project is currently scheduled to start on Monday, January 27.   lt is scheduled to take around 1-1.5 months to complete. 

As has been previously announced, the sidewalk will extend from the current Lochmere asphalt trail opposite the tennis courts along to Maltland Drive. 

The good news for Lochmere is that this will include a crosswalk from Clubwood Lane in the Whisperwood neighborhood of Lochmere across Lilly Atkins to the Recreation Club facilities.  The crosswalk is near a slight bend in the road so the Town is looking to add some kind of LED warning signs for drivers.

Anyone entering and leaving from the lower pool/tennis court parking lot needs to be careful during construction.  Those leaving and entering Whisperwood should also be very cautious. 

We will post updates as we know more.  Please direct any questions or comments to Community Manager, Andy Siouville, at 919-233-7640 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

LASS Update - 2025

 

 

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The Lochmere Architecture Committee (Lochmere AC) is currently in the process of updating the Lochmere Architectural Standards and Specifications (LASS) including amendments and changes to the Architecture Request process, information and forms.
 
The Committee, the specification and process were put in place and are designed to serve the Lochmere community in order to “… maintain and promote consistent standards while remaining open-minded to changes in our neighbor’s and our lifestyles.”
 
The current LASS states: “Homeowner suggestions for process improvements are welcomed and will be promptly considered by the Committee and Lochmere HOA Board”. (LASS v5.0 art I para 3).
 
To this end, the Lochmere AC has established a Google Group to collect feedback from the Lochmere homeowners between October 25, 2024 and March 31, 2025.  Please see LASS UPDATE - 2025 for details.

 

Out & About Lochmere With The Facilities & Landscape Committees

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The Facilities and Landscape Committees have had a busy past couple of months.  The following is an update of what they have accomplished to make Lochmere a beautiful place to live in. 

  • Leave the Leaves:  As you drive around Lochmere, you might see some large mounds of mulched leaves. Don’t worry, it’s not the leaf monster at work!   The Landscape Committee in partnership with The Town of Cary has arranged for some of our residents’ leaves sucked up this week to be deposited in various locations around the community. These leaves will be distributed mostly around tree bases and areas where we can’t grow grass. This initiative was started earlier this year by the Committee to replenish the health of our soil, improve water retention and limit erosion, and provide habitat for our native wildlife. For more information, please visit HERE.

Save The Leaves Pile

  •  Disc Golf:  A course map has been installed at the Disc Golf course in Ann Brunswick Lake Park. It is between the park sign and hole #1 post. A number #10 sign has been added showing where the hidden extra basket is located.

Disc Golf

  • Trail Posts: New replacement trail posts are being installed in various spots around our trail heads. Others that can be repaired and stained are being worked on as well as some benches.  The Facilities Committee is looking at additional repairs.

trail Posts

  • Highlands Dam Guardrails: The wood guardrails along Loch Highlands Drive have had some posts and beams replaced. They have also been stained.

 highlands dam guardrail repaint

  • Loch Lomond Gazebo:  Repairs and staining of the gazebo on Loch Lomond have been completed. The Landscape Committee has removed the failing Bradford Pear trees and holly bushes that once surrounded it. The Landscape Committee is looking at suitable plantings for this area.

 Loch Lomond Gazebo

  • Ann Brunswick Lake Park Bridge:  A contractor has repaired the Ann Brunswick Lake Park Bridge. The walkway boards were all replaced, posts repaired, and the structure was power washed and stained.

Highlands Guardrails Repainted

 

  • Lochmere Lakeside Sign Lighting:  The plans to add hard-wired lighting to the entrance sign at Lochmere Drive and Kildaire Farm Rd. were delayed for some time due to permitting. We are waiting on the electrician to install a meter base for Duke Energy to then run a new line to the center median.
  • Birkhaven Trails: The Facilities Committee is looking at proposals to repair sections of this trail including a failing bridge retaining wall. Another section of trail has severe erosion which requires more investigation. Other trail sections will require repairs, and the Committee is looking into this.