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Georges River Council
Georges River Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 44 recent meetings, including 37 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 31 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Roads, traffic and parking, Funding and grants, Hurstville, Blakehurst.
- Meetings
- 44
- Substantive
- 37
- Articles
- 31
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Allawah mixed-use project refused over affordable-housing failures
The unanimous refusal of DA2026/0046 blocks the project in its submitted form after the panel cited failures under the Housing SEPP, parking rules and design controls.
The Allawah mixed-use development cannot proceed in its submitted form following the unanimous refusal.
The Kogarah residential flat-building additions may proceed subject to development conditions and additional fire-services documentation.
The Oatley proposal may proceed with consideration of a variation to the usual building-height control.
Nearby residents and submitters were heard or represented across the three site-specific matters.
Articles
Allawah mixed-use project refused over affordable-housing failures
The unanimous refusal of DA2026/0046 blocks the project in its submitted form after the panel cited failures under the Housing SEPP, parking rules and design controls.
Kogarah flat-building additions approved with nine-apartment affordable-housing condition
Approval for 1-7 Bowns Road requires plans for gas, water, fire-hydrant and sprinkler-booster enclosures before construction above ground-slab level.
Allawah mixed-use proposal refused as panel backs Kogarah, Oatley changes
The Georges River panel refused an Allawah application over planning and affordable-housing failures, approved Kogarah additions with extra fire-services requirements and backed an Oatley height variation.
Oatley height variation backed as panel approves 30 Annette Street project
The Georges River panel backed a Clause 4.6 variation for 30 Annette Street and approved demolition, a new garage and office, and changes to the Oatley dual occupancy.
Turf sports fields enter four-year lighting upgrade program
Turf sports fields will be covered by a four-year lighting program, while audits of hardcourts and synthetic turf fields will return in a future report.
Georges River Council submits local planning concerns on proposed NSW approval changes
Submissions authorised under resolutions CCL052-26 and CCL053-26 will address proposed NSW changes affecting development applications and standard conditions attached to approvals.
Belgrave Street closure approved for Kogarah arts festival
The approved closure covered Belgrave Street between Post Office Lane and Kensington Street from 4pm on 26 June to 6am on 28 June 2026, with affected stakeholders to be notified.
Georges River Council backs stronger Better Together campaign and grant bids
Councillors unanimously asked the general manager to report on revitalising Better Together, multicultural-sector partnerships and social-cohesion programs across the Georges River area.
Glenlee in Lugarno to be assessed for possible national parks acquisition
Glenlee at 80 Boronia Parade, Lugarno, will be submitted to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for assessment, but no acquisition has been approved.
Sports-field lighting program enters Georges River’s four-year capital plan
Sports-field users are the focus of a proposed lighting program unanimously backed for inclusion in Georges River Council’s four-year capital plan using the adopted Sports Field Lighting Upgrades budget.
Allawah Railway Parade safety-fencing request rejected 8-5
The Railway Parade proposal at Lily Street and Elizabeth Street was rejected 8-5, with no alternative safety treatment approved for the Allawah intersections.
Georges River Council backs 2026 business awards with $10,000 sponsorship
Georges River Council will put $10,000 plus GST into major sponsorship of the 2026 Georges River Local Business Awards after a unanimous approval.
Decisions
Kogarah residential flat-building additions approved
The panel unanimously granted DA2025/0589 for alterations and additions to the residential flat building at 1-7 Bowns Road, Kogarah, subject to recommended conditions and an additional condition 41A requiring services and fire-hydrant enclosure plans before a construction certificate for works above ground-slab level.
The approval allows the project to proceed subject to conditions addressing building services and fire-safety infrastructure.
Allawah mixed-use development application refused
The panel unanimously refused DA2026/0046 for alterations and additions to the existing mixed-use development at 2-2A Lancelot Street, Allawah. A stated reason was failure to satisfy affordable-housing requirements for additional floor space under the Housing SEPP 2021.
The refusal prevents the application from proceeding in its submitted form and responds to issues raised by submitters.
Oatley height-standard variation supported
The panel unanimously supported the Clause 4.6 request to vary the building-height standard for 30 Annette Street, Oatley, finding the request justified and in the public interest.
The variation may affect the scale and height of development near the site.
Kogarah Strategic Centre plan goes on exhibition
Endorsed public exhibition of the draft Kogarah Strategic Centre Master Plan for at least 28 days, followed by consideration of submissions.
Creates a formal consultation opportunity for residents, businesses and property owners.
Hurstville property acquisition approved
Approved acquisition of Lot A in DP386600 at 1 Carrington Avenue, Hurstville, including budget and funding authority, with operational-land classification after settlement.
Adds a council-controlled property in Hurstville and may enable future operational use.
Issues
Roads, traffic and parking
Allawah pedestrian fencing proposal rejected
Funding and grants
Hurstville property acquisition approved
Planning, development and housing
Allawah mixed-use development application refused
Projects and capital works
Kogarah residential flat-building additions approved
Budget, rates and governance
Hurstville property acquisition approved
Waste, water and environment
Beverly Hills Master Plan reasserted as council-led
Topics
Site-specific development assessments
The panel inspected all three development sites and nearby localities before determining the applications.
Site inspections informed decisions affecting nearby residents and submitters.
Planning justification for Oatley height variation
The Oatley proposal was found to have no adverse environmental impacts and to satisfy the relevant zone objectives, based on the panel’s recorded reasoning.
The finding is relevant to neighbours and property owners concerned about the proposal’s planning impacts.
Sports-field lighting upgrades
Council endorsed the proposed sports-field lighting upgrade program for inclusion in the four-year Capital Works Program and requested a future report on lighting audits for hardcourts and synthetic turf fields.
May improve lighting at sporting facilities, subject to programmed works and future funding decisions.
Community event sponsorships
Council approved $10,000 plus GST sponsorship of the 2026 Georges River Local Business Awards and $10,000 plus GST sponsorship of the 2026 Beachside Dash and Half Marathon.
Supports two community events and represents a combined $20,000 plus GST sponsorship commitment.
Ward discretionary funding
Council approved three Councillor Ward Discretionary Fund allocations: $1,000 to Hurstville Public School P&C, $650 to Brotherhood of Chalkidiki Aristoteles of NSW Incorporated and $200 to Baxter Bishop.
Provides $1,850 in local grants to community and school-related activities.
Local Government NSW conference representation
Council nominated voting and non-voting delegates for the 2026 Local Government NSW Annual Conference and set deadlines for submitting and confirming motions.
Determines how the council will represent local priorities at the statewide local-government conference.
Social cohesion and anti-racism initiatives
Council requested a report on strengthening the Better Together anti-racism campaign, multicultural-sector partnerships and social-cohesion programs, and approved seeking eligible NSW Government grant funding.
Could lead to expanded anti-racism and inclusion initiatives across the Georges River area.
Review of NSW parking rules
Council resolved to write to the NSW Roads Minister and Shadow Minister seeking changes to parking rules, including provisions affecting heavy vehicles and buses parked for extended periods.
May contribute to future changes in parking enforcement, road safety and street availability, but does not change current rules.
Places
Hurstville
Emily Street No Right Turn treatment
Blakehurst
Traffic calming proposal at Lynwood Street and Waratah Street
Kogarah
Strategic centre covered by a draft master plan proposed for public exhibition.
Carss Park Aquatic Facility
Referenced in the sports advisory update.
Mortdale
Referenced in the streetscape enhancement investigation.
Penshurst
George Street bus zone changes and Penshurst station traffic study
George Street
Line-marking changes and bus stop removals
Peakhurst
Peakhurst Park traffic study
Projects
Georges River Council
The local government authority responsible for the decisions and investigations.
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Recipient of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Carss Park Aquatic Facility
Subject of an update noted in the sports report.
Georges River Local Planning Panel
Decision-maker for the development applications and variation requests.
Kingsway Community Care
Recipient linked to the approved outgoing sponsorship.
Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan
Major strategic planning document going to public exhibition.
Oatley RSL Sub-Branch
Received event grant funding for ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day
Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District
Received event grant funding for Orthodox Easter event