suburb and local park area · 5 meetings
Austral
Mentions
- Local Park 2 identified as experiencing recurring vandalism and graffiti.
- Proposed accessible playground in a growth area
- Council approved purchase of land at 203 Edmondson Avenue for road widening.
- Planning proposals at Fourth Avenue and Eighth Avenue sites for indoor recreation facilities were progressed.
- Location of the planning proposal for 495 Fourth Avenue.
- Changes how often residents receive Council information and updates.
Decisions
Adopted Liverpool Life publication changes
Council decided to endorse Liverpool Life as a biannual publication distributed through Australia Post mechanisms, after an amendment to keep it triannual was lost.
Changes how often residents receive Council information and updates.
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
Graffiti and vandalism prevention
Council directed an investigation into lighting, technology and other cost-effective measures to deter vandalism and graffiti at parks, including Local Park 2 in Austral and Cameron Park in Wattle Grove. Further discussion is scheduled for the September Governance Committee meeting.
Residents may see proposed prevention measures in parks with recurring damage, alongside analysis of installation and maintenance costs.
Rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans
Council noted that current law does not permit a rates discount for serving Australian Defence Force personnel or veterans beyond existing pensioner arrangements, and considered extending the existing discount to non-pensioner veterans.
Veterans seeking a council-rates concession may not currently qualify, and any change would require consideration within legal limits.
Liverpool Life distribution
Council shifted Liverpool Life from three editions per year to two, with Australia Post distribution and no change to the budget allocation.
Changes the frequency of Council communications reaching households.
Property acquisitions and road widening
Council approved land purchases and related land classifications, including land at Edmondson Avenue, Austral for road widening and land at Derwent Road, Bradfield for drainage and recreation.
Impacts land use, drainage and future road works in those localities.
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.