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Georges River Council
Georges River Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 76 recent meetings, including 64 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 40 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Funding and grants, Hurstville, Beverly Hills.
- Meetings
- 76
- Substantive
- 64
- Articles
- 40
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Four road humps proposed near Belmore and Forest roads, with work targeted by June 2027
A recommendation in Georges River transport forum minutes proposes three flat-top humps in Peakhurst and Lugarno, while a fourth near 78 Belmore Road would depend on community consultation producing no substantial objections.
Earlier public-place litter collection vehicle start times will be trialled for six months on specified roads, with resident notification and feedback arrangements required.
The proposed St Georges Road playspace will proceed to site investigations and concept design, including assessment of parking, traffic and access.
The Forest Road playspace is intended to remain open during planning, design and construction of the proposed St Georges Road facility.
A raised pedestrian crossing may be installed on Mulga Road, Oatley after consultation with residents and bus operators and subject to no substantial objections.
Articles
Four road humps proposed near Belmore and Forest roads, with work targeted by June 2027
A recommendation in Georges River transport forum minutes proposes three flat-top humps in Peakhurst and Lugarno, while a fourth near 78 Belmore Road would depend on community consultation producing no substantial objections.
Four portable speed signs priced at about $70,000 each proposed for Georges River roads
A Local Transport Forum recommendation would rotate the removable, sensor-equipped signs through speeding-priority locations, using the 2026/27 Transport for NSW grant budget.
Carss Park aquatic naming plan survives 6-9 rescission vote
Georges River councillors rejected a bid to cancel a 28-day consultation on names for the new facility, with any future name required to retain “War Memorial”.
Lime Kiln Bay wetlands project faces recommended $3.374m funding increase
Georges River Council’s Assets and Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously to recommend the extra allocation from the Asset Management Reserve, with the minutes recording a recommendation rather than final Council approval.
St Georges Road named preferred site for new playspace, pending Council decision
Georges River Council’s Assets and Infrastructure Committee has recommended site investigations and concept design at St Georges Road, with $50,000 proposed for 2026/27 and $750,000 for 2027/28.
Community groups could be offered 56 days to comment on Georges River lease policy
A committee recommendation would put a draft policy covering community leases and licences on extended exhibition, with a later report to present feedback and a final draft.
Georges River alcohol zones recommended, but minutes omit locations
The Community and Culture Committee unanimously recommended adopting identified Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas after public exhibition. The minutes do not say where the zones are or when any restrictions would begin.
Community groups could get 56 days to comment on Georges River lease policy
The committee recommended exhibiting a draft policy affecting community organisations and sporting clubs, with a further report to bring back feedback and a final draft.
Georges River committee backs revised grants policy
The committee recommended adopting the revised Draft Grants and Donations Policy after public exhibition, with changes and timing still to be explained if Council adopts it.
Georges River committee recommends 56 days to comment on customer strategy
The Community and Culture Committee recommended a 56-day public exhibition for the Draft Customer Experience and Social Justice Strategy 2027 - 2032, with a proposed future report to address submissions before adoption is considered.
Alcohol zones recommended for adoption, but Georges River locations remain unnamed
A unanimous committee recommendation would adopt identified Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas, but the supplied minutes do not say which parks, streets or other places are covered.
Audit records remain split between confirmed and unconfirmed at Georges River committee
Georges River’s Finance and Governance Committee recommended that Council receive and note confirmed minutes from 3 September and unconfirmed minutes from 22 October, with its motion recorded as carried unanimously.
Decisions
St Georges Road neighbourhood playspace progression
The committee recommended progressing site investigations and concept design for a consolidated neighbourhood playspace at St Georges Road, including parking, traffic and access assessments. The capital budget would be rephased to $50,000 in FY2026/27 and $750,000 in FY2027/28.
Residents will have further opportunities to comment on the design, while the St Georges Road and Forest Road play areas are considered as an integrated recreational network.
Vehicle Activated Signs approved for local deployment
Council was asked to purchase four portable Vehicle Activated Signs for use across the Georges River local government area. A rolling deployment program will prioritise locations using traffic data, speeding concerns, road safety issues, community requests and operational requirements, funded from the 2026/27 Transport for NSW Traffic Facilities Block Grant.
The signs may be deployed in areas experiencing speeding or other road-safety concerns.
Six-month changes to public-place litter collection times
A six-month trial was approved for earlier litter collection vehicle start times on specified roads in Sans Souci, Ramsgate, Hurstville, South Hurstville and Penshurst. Residents must be notified before the trial and given ways to provide feedback.
Some residents may experience collection vehicles operating from 3:30am, 4am or 5am instead of later morning start times.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
St Georges Road neighbourhood playspace progression
Funding and grants
Lime Kiln Bay wetlands funding increase
Planning, development and housing
Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan adopted
Projects and capital works
Lime Kiln Bay wetlands funding increase
Budget, rates and governance
St Georges Road neighbourhood playspace progression
Community services and facilities
Hogben Park Landscape Master Plan
Topics
Capital cost pressure at Lime Kiln Bay
The revised construction estimate requires a $3.374 million additional allocation from the Asset Management Reserve.
Residents may be affected by the scale and timing of wetlands reconstruction and by future explanations of project funding and contamination responsibility.
Community-led playspace location
Consultation identified the St Georges Road playspace as the preferred site for a consolidated neighbourhood playspace, with Forest Road to be considered concurrently for future repurposing.
The project will shape local recreation facilities, access arrangements and the future role of two existing playspaces.
Targeted speeding response
Four portable Vehicle Activated Signs will be purchased and deployed through a rolling, evidence-based program.
The signs may be moved between locations in response to speeding data, safety concerns and resident requests.
Earlier litter-service operations
A six-month trial will bring forward collection vehicle start times on six identified road corridors.
Residents and businesses along the affected roads may notice earlier operational noise and have a formal feedback opportunity.
White Ibis policy response
Council is establishing a consistent procedure for managing ibis nesting within its Tree Management Policy framework.
The approach is intended to balance nuisance concerns, habitat protection and legal obligations.
Public alcohol controls
The committee recommended adopting identified Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas after public exhibition.
Public drinking restrictions may change in affected Council areas, but the extract does not identify the locations.
Customer experience and social justice consultation
A 56-day public exhibition was recommended for the Draft Customer Experience and Social Justice Strategy 2027–2032.
Residents will be able to provide feedback on proposed Council service and social justice priorities.
Community grants policy
The revised Draft Grants and Donations Policy was recommended for adoption following public exhibition, with an implementation plan to follow.
Future grant and donation applicants may face changed processes or eligibility arrangements.
Places
Hurstville
Location of the Georges River Civic Centre, where the meeting was held.
Beverly Hills
Subject of housing-capacity and economic-feasibility review.
Carss Park Aquatic Facility
Aquatic facility and associated Learn-to-Swim enclosure project discussed in a progress update.
Kogarah
Location of Kogarah Christmas Carols and Christmas in Kogarah.
Mortdale
Location of the Mortdale Centre Master Plan and Planning Proposal PP2026/0001.
Blakehurst
Traffic calming proposal at Lynwood Street and Waratah Street
Penshurst
Council requested a report on shopfront improvements in the town centre and heritage enforcement reporting covers the area.
Carss Park
Location of the new aquatic facility and proposed naming consultation.
Projects
Georges River Council
Decision-maker and contracting authority for the project.
Carss Park Aquatic Facility
The facility affected by the naming consultation and rescission motion.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Recipient of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Olds Park Sports Club Limited
Rental subsidy was declined.
Carss Park Pool
Project whose progress and milestone completion were reported.
Draft Beverly Hills Master Plan
Planning document endorsed for public exhibition.
Kingsway Community Care
Recipient linked to the approved outgoing sponsorship.
Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan
Major strategic planning document going to public exhibition.