242 meetings on the record
Council waste, water and environment decisions
Highlights
- The partnership may create a larger or changed event in the King Street area, with implications for residents, venues, traffic and public-space use.
- Residents may experience roadworks, changed traffic conditions or improved flood resilience on and around Tamarind Drive.
- Residents, temporary-home occupants and property owners will have an opportunity to comment before a final decision is made.
- The submission represents Council's position on a proposed waste facility that could affect nearby communities, environmental conditions and the local economy.
- The decision updates Council’s multi-year budget and financial forecasts, including projects and funds carried into the current financial year.
- The petition formally records community opposition to the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre waste incinerator and requires a further council response.
Decisions
King Street Carnival partnership supported
Council approved a partnership with Music and Booze Co to transition the King Street Crawl into the King Street Carnival in 2028 and approved $300,000 over three financial years for Council’s role as lead sponsor. The agreement must address road closures, pedestrian safety, waste, use of Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, artist payments and event reporting.
The partnership may create a larger or changed event in the King Street area, with implications for residents, venues, traffic and public-space use.
Tamarind Drive road remediation
Council advised that flood-related works on Tamarind Drive are expected to involve embankment reconstruction, with timing currently anticipated for late 2026. Council has received $17 million for flood-affected road upgrades across the shire.
Residents may experience roadworks, changed traffic conditions or improved flood resilience on and around Tamarind Drive.
Temporary-home law amendment proposed for public consultation
The committee considered proposed amendments to Subordinate Local Law No. 1.3 relating to temporary homes, caravans, tiny homes and alternative accommodation. The proposal would introduce limited periods of occupation without approval and revise requirements for approved temporary homes, while retaining controls for health, sanitation, wastewater, safety, services and neighbourhood amenity. A further report is to be provided after consultation; the proposal does not commit Council to making the amendment.
Residents, temporary-home occupants and property owners will have an opportunity to comment before a final decision is made.
Submission on proposed Bromelton energy-from-waste facility
Council endorsed an amended submission about the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre within the Bromelton State Development Area. The submission acknowledges potential benefits of energy-from-waste facilities but states that protection of Scenic Rim residents, the environment and the economy is paramount and requires a guarantee that they will not be adversely affected before State approval.
The submission represents Council's position on a proposed waste facility that could affect nearby communities, environmental conditions and the local economy.
2026–2027 budget carry-forwards adopted
Council adopted the 2026–2027 Budget Review for Carry Forwards, including revised financial statements and financial sustainability measures for 2026–2027 to 2028–2029.
The decision updates Council’s multi-year budget and financial forecasts, including projects and funds carried into the current financial year.
Petition opposing Bromelton incinerator referred for report
Council received the “No Incinerator for Scenic Rim” petition and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer for a report at a future meeting.
The petition formally records community opposition to the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre waste incinerator and requires a further council response.
Vulnerable Community Assets and Resilience report requested
Council requested a report for the February 2027 meeting on options for a consolidated, risk-based register, dashboard or reporting framework covering community assets exposed to flooding, bushfire, coastal erosion, sea-level rise and other climate hazards.
Could improve how Council prioritises protection, maintenance and spending on at-risk community infrastructure.
Financial Sustainability and Borrowing Policies adopted
Council adopted the Financial Sustainability Policy and Borrowing Policy after public exhibition, noting four submissions. The proposed amendment to the Debt Service Coverage Ratio definition was not carried, and the policies were adopted without that amendment.
These policies guide Council’s debt, borrowing and long-term financial management decisions.
Lennox Head flood study exhibited
Council endorsed public exhibition of the Draft Lennox Head Overland Flood Study and associated flood mapping.
Residents will have an opportunity to review and comment on proposed flood information affecting Lennox Head.
Water, sewerage and trade waste charge reductions
Council resolved to reduce the water consumption charge for 179–181 Byng Street from $9,548.40 by 30% to $6,683.88, reduce the sewerage charge from $8,528.34 to $1,378.75 pro-rata to normal consumption, and reduce the $1,007.51 trade waste charge to $158.05 pro-rata to normal consumption.
Provides substantial charge relief in a case involving personal hardship and abnormal consumption.
Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan amended
Council adopted amendments responding to 830 written submissions and 470 survey responses. Changes include further modelling of building heights and shadows, a Waverley Street bike path with tree planting, pocket parks at Grey Street, stronger sustainability requirements, consideration of 10% affordable housing subject to economic analysis, and further review of traffic, parking, connectivity and development transitions. Officers will report in December 2026. A rescission motion is listed for 17 November 2026.
Residents will see further changes to the proposed future shape, transport, open space, housing and sustainability settings for Bondi Junction, with further public consideration still expected.
McCarthy Lane parking restrictions approved
No Parking and No Stopping zones on both sides of McCarthy Lane, Annandale, were approved as shown in the report’s Figure 2.
The restrictions will affect parking, loading and vehicle access for residents, tradespeople, delivery vehicles, waste services and other users of the laneway.
Waste contamination update noted
Council received and noted a report on garden organics and recycling-bin contamination rates in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including related activities.
The report concerns waste-sorting performance and recycling services for culturally and linguistically diverse residents.
Environment and Sustainability quarterly capital update noted
The committee received and noted the Environment and Sustainability Department capital delivery portfolio update for the first quarter of the 2026–2027 financial year, covering July to September 2026.
Provides a formal update on progress in the department’s capital program, although the extracted minutes do not specify individual projects, spending or delays.
Urban Utilities board reappointments
Council endorsed the reappointment of Andrea Kenafake, Peter Hyland and Paul Vincent as Urban Utilities board members for four years from 30 June 2027 to 30 June 2031. The Chief Executive Officer was authorised to complete the appointments.
Urban Utilities governance affects the oversight of major water and wastewater services used by residents.
September 2026 financial results noted
Council noted the financial position and results for September 2026. Council reported an operating surplus of $16.5 million year to date, $5.1 million better than budget, and cash and investments of $322.6 million at the end of September. The Asset Sustainability Ratio was below target for the month, while other listed financial sustainability ratios were at or above target.
The report provides residents with an update on Council’s financial capacity, operating performance and asset-renewal position.
Recommendation to adopt revised water and wastewater infrastructure policies
The committee recommended that Council adopt the revised 2.03 Water Infrastructure Policy and 2.04 Wastewater Infrastructure Policy, together with their associated technical documents. The recommendation responds to operational experience, stakeholder feedback and updated industry and regulatory requirements; the source does not confirm final Council adoption.
The policies are intended to create clearer and more consistent requirements for water and wastewater infrastructure across the Toowoomba region. They may affect property owners, developers and residents undertaking subdivision or building work.
153-157A Anzac Parade and 7 Addison Street, Kensington
The Panel required amended plans and operational conditions for the development, including at least 19 motorcycle spaces, 37 bicycle and e-bike spaces with at least three charging points, an acceptable wholly onsite waste-collection arrangement, specified bin capacity and revised ground-floor uses. The development must be used only for student accommodation under proposed condition 135A.
The conditions affect parking, waste movements, building use, ground-floor commercial space and the operation of the student accommodation development. Waste collection from Addison Street and bin presentation in the public domain are not supported.
Refusal of DA/643/2026 at 209-215 Coogee Bay Road
The Panel refused consent under section 4.16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for an integrated development involving demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a part five- to six-storey shop-top housing development with 13 apartments, roof terraces, four retail tenancies and basement parking.
The proposal will not proceed in its current form. The Panel found unacceptable impacts on surrounding residential amenity, internal building amenity, flooding risk, traffic and parking, landscaping, waste management, setbacks and the desired future character of Coogee.
Financial Sustainability Policy and Borrowing Policy recommended for adoption
The committee noted four public submissions received during exhibition from 14 August to 13 September 2026 and recommended that Council adopt the Financial Sustainability Policy and Borrowing Policy.
The policies will guide Council’s financial management and future borrowing, subject to formal Council adoption.
Topics
Climate and reconciliation planning
Council deferred the Inner West Climate Strategy pending Councillor briefings and approved public exhibition of the draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2026–2028 for 28 days.
Residents will have opportunities to engage with future climate and reconciliation priorities.
Access to services and cultural programs
Council supported investigation of bicycle recycling expansion, a possible zine collection in Inner West libraries, and a potential self-service library book-locker trial.
The initiatives could improve access to recycling, library collections and library services.
Proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre
Council considered the proposed energy-from-waste facility at the Bromelton State Development Area and approved a submission subject to an amendment requiring protection guarantees before approval.
Residents may be interested in the potential environmental, health, amenity and economic implications of the proposed development.
Urban Utilities board appointments
Council endorsed the reappointments of Andrea Kenafake, Peter Hyland and Paul Vincent as Urban Utilities board members for four-year terms beginning 30 June 2027.
The appointments relate to governance of the regional water and wastewater utility serving the area.
Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre
Public questions addressed councillors’ positions on the proposed incinerator. The Mayor indicated Council would prepare a submission to the Office of the Coordinator-General before 16 November 2026, with a special meeting expected for councillors to vote on it.
The proposed facility has potentially significant long-term implications for nearby residents, businesses, waste services and the environment.
Public recycling bins
Council agreed to investigate installing public recycling bins alongside general waste bins at key locations including parks and main roads.
The proposal could make recycling more convenient in public places and affect waste infrastructure planning.
Coastal and environmental planning
Council received committee recommendations on PFAS monitoring in the Ourimbah Creek Catchment, works-in-kind policy amendments, the Calga Sand Quarry Community Consultative Committee and development application statistics. The draft Coastal Lagoons Coastal Management Program was deferred to 17 November 2026.
Affects environmental management, development assessment and future coastal resilience planning.
Possible speed-limit reduction near Manildra
Council requested a report for its next meeting on reducing the speed limit on Yellowbox Road from Manildra towards at least the Manildra Waste Facility, including the processes required.
Could affect travel speeds and road safety for people using Yellowbox Road.
Financial sustainability and capital program
The 2026/27 budget provides for a $5.4 million operating surplus and a $236 million capital works program. At 30 September, the operating surplus ratio was reported as 39.5%, the leverage ratio as 1.56, and the asset sustainability ratio was below target.
Council reported capacity to meet current commitments, but the below-target asset sustainability measure may indicate longer-term pressure if new and upgrade works continue to outpace renewals.
Waste and water services
Council’s financial reporting covers waste management fees, the State Waste Levy and water connection and sales revenue. Waste disposal fees were $779,000 above budget, attributed to higher commercial waste volumes.
The result points to increased demand on waste services and continued financial exposure to waste disposal and levy obligations.
Southern Water Treatment Plant funding
Council reported securing $145 million in Queensland Government funding towards the Southern Water Treatment Plant project.
The funding supports a major regional water-supply project and may improve long-term water security.
Waste and resource recovery assistance
Council adopted amended policies for donations of waste disposal fees to not-for-profit groups and donations supporting community resource recovery initiatives.
Eligible community groups may benefit from updated assistance arrangements.
Blister-pack recycling
Council will map participating pharmacies, investigate collection points at community recycling centres and promote existing HomeCycle and pharmacy options.
Residents will receive clearer information and may gain more local options for recycling medicinal blister packs.
Hardship-related utility charge relief
Council reduced water, sewerage and trade waste charges for 179–181 Byng Street, citing personal hardship and a return to normal consumption levels.
Shows how Council may respond to exceptional consumption and hardship circumstances.
Housing and planning strategy
Council supported work to align Bondi Junction planning with community feedback, housing targets and sustainability objectives. It also supported investigation of affordable-housing controls used by Woollahra and the City of Sydney, with a report and planning proposal due by the November meeting.
Future planning controls could affect housing supply, density, affordability and development across the Waverley local government area.
Housing Advisory Committee
Council adopted terms of reference for a Housing Advisory Committee, appointed an initial councillor chair and invited expressions of interest for up to six expert members and two community representatives.
The committee is intended to bring specialist and community input into local housing, planning, design and sustainability policy.