Georges River Council · 23 March 2026
Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.
Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.
Georges River Council · 23 March 2026
Council approved Penshurst RSL Club road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, for the ANZAC Day Service on 19 April 2026, with resident/business notification and safety requirements.
Drivers, nearby residents and local businesses should expect temporary road closures and parking restrictions around the memorial area.
Georges River Council · 23 March 2026
Council approved the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new community centre at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.
Residents now have the confirmed public name for the new community facility.
Georges River Council · 9 March 2026
The committee recommended approving road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, on 19 April 2026, reserving parking outside the memorial, and requiring resident and business notification and police liaison on safety assessment needs.
Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts.
Georges River Council · 9 March 2026
The committee recommended progressing intersection safety works including a median island, speed humps, kerb blisters, kerb ramps, stop signs and line marking changes, with final design to be endorsed for construction in 2025/26 and further consultation on a possible raised threshold and additional signage in Warwick Street.
People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.