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Austral

2 decisions3 topicsUpdated 25 March 2026

Mentions

  • Planning proposals at Fourth Avenue and Eighth Avenue sites for indoor recreation facilities were progressed.
  • Location of the planning proposal for 495 Fourth Avenue.
  • These decisions may influence future land use, recreation facilities and development contributions in growing areas.
  • Could change future land use and development options in Austral, with public exhibition giving residents a chance to comment.
  • Residents in growth suburbs may see further consultation on land use changes and concerns about infrastructure delivery.
  • Residents connected to the defence community may wish to watch for whether this proposal proceeds.

Decisions

Multiple planning matters progressed

Council endorsed in principle planning proposals for 495 Fourth Avenue, Austral and 330-350 Eighth Avenue, Austral to permit indoor recreation facilities, subject to Gateway determination and public exhibition; and approved execution of the Edmondson Park Precincts 3, 5 and 9 planning agreement.

These decisions may influence future land use, recreation facilities and development contributions in growing areas.

495 Fourth Avenue, Austral planning proposal endorsed in principle

The committee endorsed, in principle, a proponent-initiated planning proposal to allow a recreation facility (indoor) as an additional permitted use at 495 Fourth Avenue, Austral. It also resolved to forward the proposal to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination, then exhibit it publicly if approved, and receive a post-exhibition report.

Could change future land use and development options in Austral, with public exhibition giving residents a chance to comment.

Topics

Western Parkland City planning proposals

Council progressed planning proposal steps for two Austral sites and noted related planning matters involving growth and infrastructure in the western growth area.

Residents in growth suburbs may see further consultation on land use changes and concerns about infrastructure delivery.

Rates discount for defence personnel and veterans

A notice of motion was introduced seeking preparation of a policy for a rates discount for current Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans residing in the Liverpool LGA, but the extracted text does not show the final resolution.

Residents connected to the defence community may wish to watch for whether this proposal proceeds.

Community consultation pathway for Austral planning proposal

If Gateway Determination is granted, the proposal will be placed on public exhibition and a further report will come back after consultation.

Residents and nearby land users may be able to comment before any planning change is finalised.

Meetings

Council - 25 Mar 2026

Council adopted the revised Woodward Park masterplan, approved grants, progressed several planning and policy matters to exhibition or further action, deferred Ireland Park, and backed follow-up on East Leppington infrastructure delays.

Governance Committee Meetings - 10 Feb 2026

Committee backed a 495 Fourth Avenue, Austral planning proposal in principle, allocated $100,000 for a circular economy entities case study, requested a finance workshop, and deferred the George Street/Moore Street streetscape design update.