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Council project and capital works decisions
Project updates, capital works, infrastructure programs, delivery plans, tenders, and works decisions from council minutes. Latest: Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed
What residents may care about
- This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.
- Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.
- Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.
- Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.
- This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.
- Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations.
Decisions and actions
Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility work progressed
The committee recommended noting the existing $120,000 allocation in the 2025/26 budget for an Indoor Multisport Stadium feasibility study, jointly funded with Basketball NSW, and endorsed Stage 1 Strategic Business Case with additional funding to be reallocated from existing operational projects.
This advances planning for a potential indoor sports facility that could affect future recreation infrastructure and budget priorities.
Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed
Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.
Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.
Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted
Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.
Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.
Carss Park Pool project milestone update noted
The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.
Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.
Moore Park reclassification planning proposal adopted
Council adopted the amended planning proposal to reclassify part of Moore Park, Beverley Park, from community land to operational land and will send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.
This is a significant land-use change affecting council-owned land at Moore Park and may influence future use or management of that site.
MSE pipeline hazard planning proposal sent for Gateway determination
Council voted 12-1 to forward Planning Proposal 2026/0002 on the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline hazard analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway determination and future public exhibition.
Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls related to pipeline hazard considerations.
Carrington Avenue and Warwick Street, Hurstville safety upgrade
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.
New community centre named Peakhurst Park Community Centre
Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.
Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.
Moore Park land reclassification advanced
Council recommended adopting amended Planning Proposal PP2024/0006 to reclassify the northwestern portion of Moore Park at 33 Lobb Crescent, Beverley Park from community land to operational land, then send it to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for finalisation and gazettal.
This changes the planning status of part of council-owned park land and may affect how that parcel can be managed or used in future.
MSE Pipeline Hazard Analysis planning proposal sent for Gateway
Council recommended forwarding Planning Proposal No. 2026/0002 for the Moomba to Sydney Ethane Pipeline Hazard Analysis to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination, with public exhibition to follow if approved.
Residents may be able to comment during exhibition on planning controls linked to pipeline hazard analysis in affected areas.
Restaurant development at 143 Stoney Creek Road refused
The Panel refused DA2025/0397 for demolition works and construction and use of a restaurant at 143 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills. Reasons included inadequate vehicular access, impacts on trees, an acoustic report not meeting relevant standards, and unacceptable neighbourhood amenity impacts including noise and lighting associated with proposed operating hours.
Residents near the site will not see the proposed restaurant proceed in its current form, with the refusal citing traffic, tree protection and amenity concerns.
Development approved at 23 Compton Drive, East Ballina
Council approved DA 2025/126 for demolition of an existing restaurant and construction of a two-storey dwelling house with associated earthworks, retaining walls, vegetation removal and revegetation, subject to conditions.
Enables redevelopment of the East Ballina site with environmental and engineering conditions.
Roof replacement contract awarded
Council awarded the Ballina and Alstonville roof replacements contract to Barden Constructions Aust Pty Ltd for $400,884.25 excluding GST.
Commits spending to council building maintenance works in Ballina and Alstonville.
Sporting infrastructure capital works update noted
The committee received and noted a presentation on sporting infrastructure projects within Council’s 2025/26 Capital Works Program.
Local sporting clubs and residents may see upgrades, construction activity, or service improvements at sports facilities covered by the capital works program.
Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants progress noted
Council noted the quarterly progress update on delivery of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Residents may be affected by the timing and delivery of grant-funded local infrastructure projects.
Half-yearly performance report endorsed
Council endorsed the Half-Yearly Report for 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 on progress against its Delivery Program.
This provides residents with an accountability update on Council service and project delivery.
2025-26 budget review approved
Council received and noted the Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2025 and approved revised 2025-26 income and expenditure estimates, including a projected surplus of $28,097,000, with budget adjustments and reserve transfers.
This affects Council’s financial settings for services, projects and reserve management during the 2025-26 year.
CCTV network upgrade scope confirmed
Council confirmed the scope of the Ballina Community Safety Infrastructure Upgrade - CCTV Network in line with Matryx Pty Ltd recommendations so implementation can proceed within Federal Government grant conditions and timelines.
Supports public safety infrastructure and keeps the grant-funded upgrade on schedule.
Wollongbar housing construction tender rejected and project tender cancelled
Council declined to accept any tenders for the Wollongbar Medium Density Housing construction project because submitted tenders were not commercially viable, cancelled the contract proposal under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, and adopted the option to sell, subject to a further report to Council.
A planned housing project will not proceed as tendered, and the site’s future may shift toward sale instead of development.
Works Zone approved on McLeod Road, Merrylands
A 15m long 'Works Zone' operating 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday was approved on the frontage of a redevelopment site on McLeod Road, Merrylands for 4 months, with possible extension subject to Council's standard conditions. The applicant must pay the applicable works zone fees.
Residents and road users near the redevelopment site may see temporary parking and traffic changes during construction.
Important topics
Sports infrastructure planning and budget reallocation
The Indoor Multisport Stadium project moved into a strategic business case stage, supported by existing funding and additional reallocated operational funding.
The project could shape future indoor sport options, facility planning and council spending.
Gateway Determination process
Two planning proposals were approved to be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
State gateway approval is a required step before formal exhibition and later adoption of planning changes.
Carss Park Pool project progress
The report recorded completion of Milestone 1 and payment approval to the NSW Office of Sport in line with the project funding agreement.
Indicates progress on a local recreation facility project.
State review and endorsement steps
Council will seek endorsement from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for the LSPS addendum and submit the endorsed LSPS and addendum to the department.
Final planning effect depends on state processes and publication.
Delivery Program and Operational Plan quarterly review
Council noted the quarterly review, including risk that the Hutley Drive basketball court may need partial removal in future if sewer infrastructure requires work, and approved proceeding with Lennox Point Car Park works subject to further reporting on footpath composition and colour.
Affects delivery of local projects and identifies constraints on planned recreation infrastructure.
State strategic planning reforms submission
Council endorsed its submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on the 'New Approach to Strategic Planning' discussion paper.
Allows council to influence NSW planning reforms that may affect future development rules.
Financial and capital reviews
Council noted investment records, approved December 2025 quarterly budget changes, and approved capital expenditure budget variations for the period ending 31 December 2025.
Confirms updates to council finances and capital works spending.
Council sports facility planning and works
Presentations covered the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, capital works projects, and a broader overview of sport and recreation facilities.
These updates point to ongoing investment and planning in local sports infrastructure.
Infrastructure grant delivery
Council reviewed progress on the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Grant-funded works can shape local infrastructure availability and delivery timing.
Non-viable housing delivery costs
The Wollongbar Medium Density Housing tender was found not commercially viable, leading Council to cancel the tender process and consider sale through a future report.
Signals cost pressures affecting council-led housing delivery.
Governance and procedural dispute during tender item
A motion of dissent about the Mayor’s ruling on an amendment during the Wollongbar item was lost, and the substantive motion then passed.
Did not change the final outcome but indicates contested handling of the housing item.
Water and Sewer Works in Kind Policy Review considered
A motion was moved to adopt the recommendation on the Water and Sewer Works in Kind Policy Review, but the extracted text does not include the final wording of the outcome.
This policy area can affect how developer-delivered water and sewer infrastructure works are handled, but the precise outcome is unclear from the extract.
Animal care facility timing
A further report was requested for the next committee meeting to investigate and detail options to fast-track the animal care facility.
This signals potential acceleration of a council facility project that may affect service availability and capital spending priorities.
Capital works program
The committee received an information report on Council's capital works.
Capital works updates indicate progress and priorities for local infrastructure projects.
Foreshore shared path delivery in Tuggerawong
Council provided an update on Stage 5 of the Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path project, which is funded by grants and developer contributions.
The project affects local walking and cycling access along the foreshore.
Gosford Regional Library
Council noted progress on the Gosford Regional Library project.
Signals ongoing progress on a major civic facility.
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