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Ashfield Service Centre

3 decisions0 topicsUpdated 28 April 2026

Mentions

  • 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.
  • The Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre upgrade is moving into its next delivery stage under an appointed contractor.

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.

Meetings

Extraordinary Council - 28 Apr 2026 7:30 PM

Council advanced public exhibition of major draft housing and planning policies, and in confidential session appointed FDC Construction to deliver Stage 2 of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre upgrade.

Extraordinary Council - 24 Feb 2026 5:30 PM

Council met in a short extraordinary session and approved a new employment contract and salary package for the General Manager, Peter Gainsford, authorising the Mayor to sign on Council’s behalf.