Western Sydney
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 18 recent meetings, including 17 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 7 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Projects and capital works, Woodward Park, Austral.
- Meetings
- 18
- Substantive
- 17
- Articles
- 7
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Liverpool veterans rates discount remains a conference proposal
The Governance Committee backed advocacy themes for the 2026 Local Government NSW conference, but did not approve a rates concession for Australian Defence Force personnel or veterans.
The Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre project cost is increasing by $4.47 million, with Council endorsing a revised funding strategy.
The Light Horse Park Community Hub will use the preferred ‘Celebration Tent’ external colour scheme.
Lismore Street may be subject to future traffic-demand management measures after the study is completed.
Owners of properties or places among the 61 heritage items progressing to owner consultation may be contacted as the study advances.
Articles
Liverpool veterans rates discount remains a conference proposal
The Governance Committee backed advocacy themes for the 2026 Local Government NSW conference, but did not approve a rates concession for Australian Defence Force personnel or veterans.
Liverpool council’s July revenue trails benchmark as employee costs hit 9.9% of budget
The council recorded $30.7 million in operating revenue and $24.5 million in expenditure at 31 July, while recruitment controls applied to selected vacant positions.
Carnes Hill aquatic centre cost rises $4.47m as funding strategy endorsed
Liverpool City Council’s Governance Committee noted a revised budget for the Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre and endorsed a proposed funding strategy in a confidential item.
80% of reported Liverpool potholes made safe within three days, council says
Liverpool City Council has replaced two patching trucks, commissioned a Jetpatcher and begun recruiting three road-maintenance workers, but 10 roads remain outside the current and following financial years’ Capital Works programs.
Liverpool replaces pothole trucks and starts recruiting three road workers as 10 roads await rehabilitation
Council says it has commissioned a Jetpatcher and ordered repair attachments, but 10 roads identified after complaints are outside current and next financial-year capital works programs.
Light Horse Park project gets $6.698m budget lift as tenders are rejected
Liverpool City Council approved the increase after recording a $6.7 million cost escalation, mainly attributed to asbestos remediation. The minutes record no contract award.
$729,500 library and museum allocation deferred in Liverpool budget vote
Liverpool City Council approved $21.95 million in capital works carryovers but sent the proposed Libraries and Museum Services funding to its next Governance Committee meeting for review of cash reserves and the long-term financial plan.
Decisions
Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre budget increase
The committee noted a revised project budget and associated $4.47 million increase in project cost, and endorsed the proposed funding strategy. The detailed report was confidential on commercial-advantage grounds.
The decision increases the cost of a major aquatic and recreation project and may affect project funding and delivery.
Light Horse Park Community Hub colour scheme
The committee noted the colour concept prepared by Lymesmith with Collins & Turner Architects and endorsed the ‘Celebration Tent’ scheme as the preferred external colour treatment for detailed design and construction documentation.
The design decision affects the appearance and wayfinding of a new community facility in Liverpool.
Monthly Finance & Risk Report received
The committee received and noted the July 2026 finance and risk report. Operating revenue was $30.7 million and operating expenditure was $24.5 million as at 31 July 2026; employee costs were above benchmark and recruitment controls were being used for selected vacancies.
The report indicates that Council finances were broadly tracking to expectations, while staffing costs were being actively managed.
Woodward Park Plan of Management adopted
Council adopted the Woodward Park Plan of Management and classified the land containing the netball courts as general community use. It directed that affected sporting groups, particularly netball, continue to be consulted and that netball remain at Woodward Park until a suitable alternative is agreed.
Provides a framework for future use of Woodward Park while protecting the current netball arrangement during ongoing planning.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre budget increase
Projects and capital works
Park and Infrastructure Delivery Committee established
Funding and grants
Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre budget increase
Roads, traffic and parking
Lismore Street Traffic Study update
Community services and facilities
Carnes Hill Aquatic and Recreation Centre budget increase
Waste, water and environment
Released overland flow path study for public exhibition
Topics
Local Heritage Study
Council assessed 136 potential local heritage items, including new nominations and items carried over from earlier studies. Sixty-one items were identified to progress to owner consultation, subject to endorsement.
Owners and communities connected with the identified places may be consulted before any future heritage-listing decisions.
Community facility design
The Light Horse Park Community Hub is planned as a single-storey building in parkland on the western bank of the Georges River at Liverpool. The preferred colour concept will proceed into detailed design and construction documentation.
The decision provides a visible project milestone for a future community facility and its surrounding parkland.
Early-year financial performance
July operating revenue was below the straight-line annual benchmark mainly because of the timing of rates, grants and seasonal revenue, while expenditure was broadly aligned with expected patterns. No material financial sustainability or budget-compliance risks were identified.
Residents receive an indication of Council’s financial position at the start of the 2026–27 financial year.
Community grants and sponsorship
Council approved $12,000 in community grants and $27,676.69 in community sponsorships for local programs and events, including CORE Community Services, Carers for Kids NSW, Festival of Chariots, Ganeshotsava and Care for a Walk?
The funding supports community events, carers, families and health-related activities. A further report will examine increasing funding for long-standing community events.
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.
Street names proposed
Council endorsed public exhibition of Norma Street and Ingham Avenue for a new subdivision at 475 Badgerys Creek Road, Bradfield, and Nakhoul Street for a subdivision at Lot 3 DP 1275478 McFarlane Road, Edmondson Park. Proposed names will then be referred to the NSW Geographical Names Board.
Residents can comment during the 28-day exhibition periods before names are formally approved.
South West Sydney Academy of Sport partnership
Council confirmed ongoing support for the South West Sydney Academy of Sport for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 and agreed to re-enter a memorandum of understanding setting out service obligations and Council contributions.
Maintains Council support for sporting development and services delivered through the Academy.
Ireland Park masterplan deferred
Consideration of the Ireland Park Master Plan was deferred to the September Governance Committee meeting following further consultation with Liverpool Rangers Soccer Club.
The final plan for Ireland Park has not yet been settled.
Places
Woodward Park
Plan of Management adopted; netball use protected pending a suitable alternative.
Austral
Local Park 2 identified as experiencing recurring vandalism and graffiti.
Liverpool
Location of the Light Horse Park Community Hub and the western bank of the Georges River project area.
Edmondson Park
Nakhoul Street proposed for a new subdivision; land at 45 Dalmatia Avenue approved for purchase for road and public recreation.
Fifteenth Avenue
Alternative six-lane transit boulevard proposal and planned upgrade corridor
CT Lewis Centre
Subject of a notice of motion about suspending sale-related actions and reviewing the appointment of selling agent CBRE.
George Street
Part of the Liverpool upgrades project discussed by the committee.
Moore Street
Part of the Liverpool upgrades project discussed by the committee.
Projects
NSW Geographical Names Board
Will consider formal approval of proposed street names.
Origin Energy
Providing the interim electricity arrangement through 31 December 2026.
Contributions Planning Framework Reform Project
Subject of the quarterly reform update.
Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade Project
Major road project involving land acquisition, design options and a future formal Council response.
Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
Set the maximum fee range used for councillor and mayoral fees.
Autism Advisory and Support Service
Recipient of a $15,000 matching grant.
Liverpool 2050
Long-term city strategy being developed to 2050.
Office of Local Government
Will receive a referral for independent investigation into the CBRE appointment circumstances.