council facility · 3 meetings
Ashfield Service Centre
Mentions
- Venue for the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 1 September 2026.
- In-person discussion point for the affordable housing policy during exhibition.
- Venue where the extraordinary council meeting was held.
- This is a major step in progressing the aquatic centre upgrade, with ongoing reporting promised to Council and the Major Capital Works Committee.
- No direct service change, but it related to senior council governance and staffing.
- Affects council leadership and administration, which can influence delivery of local services and projects.
Decisions
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre Stage 2 contractor appointed in confidential session
Council endorsed appointing FDC Construction (NSW) Pty Limited to deliver the Leichhardt Aquatic Centre Stage 2 Project, subject to final contract terms, and delegated authority for necessary variations within approved funding.
This is a major step in progressing the aquatic centre upgrade, with ongoing reporting promised to Council and the Major Capital Works Committee.
Move into confidential session for personnel matter
Council resolved to enter closed session to deal with the Mayoral Minute concerning the General Manager’s contract of employment, citing confidentiality under section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993.
No direct service change, but it related to senior council governance and staffing.
General Manager contract approved
Council resolved to offer Mr Peter Gainsford a new contract of employment and salary package as General Manager on the terms set out in the Mayor’s recommendation, and authorised the Mayor to sign the contract and take any necessary follow-up action.
Affects council leadership and administration, which can influence delivery of local services and projects.