286 meetings on the record
Council project and capital works decisions
Highlights
- Residents will receive a later report comparing major infrastructure and funding choices.
- The approval allows the project to proceed subject to conditions addressing building services and fire-safety infrastructure.
- The refurbishment can proceed, with future commercial use and tearoom planning to follow a separate process.
- Moves six locations into the next planning stage while leaving other identified sites dependent on future priorities and funding.
- Allows Council to formally advocate on proposed State planning and development-assessment changes.
- The proposed guarantee that sale proceeds would be spent on Lurnea improvements was not approved.
Decisions
Future Gordon Ward performing-arts options to be reported
Council will be presented with three or more options for funding and delivering Gordon Ward performing-arts infrastructure, such as Marian Street Theatre, Gordon Civic Hub, or both, after the relevant strategy and grant outcomes.
Residents will receive a later report comparing major infrastructure and funding choices.
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.
Bronte House refurbishment contract awarded
Council accepted Boylson Pty Ltd as preferred tenderer for Bronte House refurbishment head contractor services for $530,800 excluding GST and authorised contract execution.
The refurbishment can proceed, with future commercial use and tearoom planning to follow a separate process.
Hunter Ward traffic-calming locations prioritised
Six high-priority Hunter Ward traffic-calming locations were approved for further concept development. Five medium- and five lower-priority locations will continue to be monitored for possible future capital works.
Moves six locations into the next planning stage while leaving other identified sites dependent on future priorities and funding.
Submissions on proposed planning reforms approved
Council approved two submissions to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure concerning standard and model conditions of consent and the Improving Development Assessment Discussion Paper.
Allows Council to formally advocate on proposed State planning and development-assessment changes.
Lurnea proceeds motion lost
Council defeated the motion to place all net proceeds from the C.T. Lewis Community Centre sale into a restricted reserve for Lurnea capital works.
The proposed guarantee that sale proceeds would be spent on Lurnea improvements was not approved.
Park upgrade tenders awarded
Council awarded park upgrade contracts to Civilscape for $1,499,800.70 and EZY-PAVE for $1,197,946.40, excluding GST.
The contracts fund upgrades at Duck River Parklands and Joyce Street Park in Pendle Hill.
Molong water and sewerage review exhibited
Council endorsed the draft interim Molong water supply and sewerage servicing review for public exhibition.
The review will inform infrastructure planning and future development capacity in Molong.
Pedestrian bridge contract awarded
Council awarded the Manildra and Cudal pedestrian swinging bridges contract to Trustees of Central Industries.
The decision enables delivery of two pedestrian infrastructure projects.
Traffic bridge tender process reset
Council rejected tenders for the Edward Street, Cudal and Baghdad Road, Cargo traffic bridges and authorised contract negotiations with DEARNU Constructions Pty Ltd.
The decision changes how the bridge projects will be procured and may affect delivery timing.
Event grants approved and Molong parking project cancelled
Council approved $9,300 in event sponsorship and cancelled the Molong Silos Parking Bay design project, redirecting available funds to Legal Expenses – Planning.
The decision supports two community events but removes a planned Molong capital works project.
Kingsford Voluntary Planning Agreement approved
Council approved the Voluntary Planning Agreement for the Kingsford development and authorised administrative amendments before execution.
The agreement relates to a major development and associated community infrastructure and housing considerations.
Council seeks input on Moore Park redevelopment
Council resolved to pursue early involvement in the planning assessment for the proposed Moore Park Supa Centre redevelopment.
Randwick will seek to have cross-boundary transport, infrastructure and amenity impacts considered.
Yarrambat change rooms contract approved
Approved the Yarrambat War Memorial Change Rooms Development contract and authorised contract execution and certain project variations, with further Council approval required for variations exceeding the approved budget.
The decision enables the change rooms project to proceed during the stated construction term.
Finance review panel appointments
Appointed Allan Baptist and Jane Milinkovic to the Finance & Infrastructure Review Panel for two years, with an option to re-stand for one additional term.
Adds community representatives to a council finance and infrastructure oversight panel.
Hospital redevelopment fee waiver approved
Approved a $193,189 waiver of statutory road and footpath occupation fees for St George Hospital Stage 3 redevelopment works in Kogarah.
Supports hospital infrastructure works without a direct Council capital contribution.
Soil-remediation contract awarded
Council awarded Synergy Resource Management the Canal Road soil-remediation contract for $604,113.25 excluding GST and authorised related work on private land.
The project commits public funding to remediation in Ballina.
Waste-centre tender process redirected
Council rejected all tenders for the Ballina Resource Recovery Centre main entry works and authorised negotiations because bids exceeded the current budget.
The entry project may face changed timing or costs.
Staged procurement approved for Southern Water Treatment Plant
Council approved an EOI process to shortlist proponents before written tenders and an Early Contractor Involvement process for the Southern Water Treatment Plant design-and-construction contract.
The decision establishes the procurement pathway for a major water infrastructure project.
Bondi Junction master plan adopted
Adopted the amended Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan, noting consultation outcomes and the need for further technical studies. A rescission motion is to be considered on 27 July 2026.
The plan could shape development and infrastructure planning in Bondi Junction.
Topics
Future infrastructure funding avenues
Future funding considerations may include asset sales in Gordon Ward and other funding avenues. Separate future consideration includes the St Ives basketball courts rates levy after the loan is fully paid.
Potential future funding measures could affect council assets, local charges or infrastructure priorities, but no new levy was adopted at this meeting.
Submissions on State development-assessment reforms
Council approved submissions to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on proposed standard and model conditions of consent and improvements to development assessment.
The submissions represent Council’s input into State planning reforms that could affect local development applications.
Sport and recreation planning priorities
Council considered questions about the Ivor Marsden precinct, North Ipswich Reserve masterplanning, stadium capacity and event activation, with limited capital available.
Future recreation and event infrastructure priorities may be constrained by Council’s capital funding position.
Dog beach planning
The City is considering possible additional dog beach locations and will develop its Dog Exercise Strategy from 2027.
Future decisions may change where dogs can exercise and increase coastal infrastructure, maintenance and compliance activity.
Capital program progress
Council’s financial report to 31 May 2026 showed capital expenditure of $119.8 million, or 82.5% of the revised $145.3 million capital program.
The figures indicate the progress of the City’s major works program and its remaining delivery commitments.
Finance and Infrastructure Review Panel
Allan Baptist and Jane Milinkovic were appointed to the Finance & Infrastructure Review Panel for two-year terms.
Community representatives will participate in council finance and infrastructure oversight.
Closed-session business
The Council resolved to close the meeting for confidential matters including closed minutes, personal information, a contract renewal and litigation-related matters.
The public extract does not provide substantive details of those confidential matters.
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.
Sporting-group capital works assistance
The amended Community Sporting Groups Capital Works Assistance Policy was adopted and will be exhibited for public comment.
Local sporting groups may have an opportunity to comment on assistance arrangements.
Fees, charges and development activity
Fees and charges were $18.4 million above budget, including higher private works, development, water infrastructure, planning and commercial waste income.
Higher activity and demand are contributing to Council revenue and may indicate increased development, construction and waste-service use.
Capital works and Cressbrook Dam project
The Capital Works Program was 99% complete and $1.6 million below budget. The Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project was $71.3 million below budget because the design phase continued.
The figures reflect project timing and may affect when major infrastructure works and expenditure occur.
Code of Meeting Practice changes
Council changed meeting arrangements, including committee briefing papers from August 2026 and disestablishment of the Strategic Property Review Committee and Capital Works Review Committee.
The changes affect public scrutiny, committee processes and meeting conduct.
Borrowing policy
Council will prepare a borrowing policy addressing debt limits, capital financing and repayment sustainability.
Future borrowing decisions could affect Council’s finances and the delivery of major infrastructure.
Maroondah Bicycle Network Plan 2025–2035
Council adopted the Maroondah Bicycle Network Plan 2025–2035.
The plan sets the long-term framework for cycling infrastructure and connections.
Additional Lennox Head Town Centre bike racks
The Committee requested additional bike racks for Lennox Head Town Centre. The matter was referred to Engineering Works for consideration and added to the works program, with an aim for completion in the first quarter of the financial year.
Could improve cycling access and amenity in the town centre, although delivery is not yet complete.
Merimbula CBD Upgrade Project
The proposed Merimbula CBD alteration package was defeated.
Traffic, parking, pedestrian and public-space changes proposed in the motion will not proceed under that resolution.