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Council waste, water and environment decisions
Waste, recycling, landfill, water, wastewater, flood, environment, and sustainability decisions from public council minutes. Latest: Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley
What residents may care about
- This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.
- Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.
- This affects council representation on floodplain risk matters relevant to local flood planning and management.
- Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.
- This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.
- This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.
Decisions and actions
Height variation supported for Algernon Street, Oatley
The panel unanimously supported a Clause 4.6 variation to the Height of Building development standard under the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 for 58A Algernon Street, Oatley.
This allows the proposed development to proceed despite a height variation, with the panel finding the variation justified and not expected to cause unreasonable environmental or amenity impacts, subject to conditions.
Traffic and parking changes approved in several locations
Council approved a six-month trial to extend the Kiss & Ride area on Ecole Street and introduce timed turn restrictions at Ecole Street/Ecole Lane during school times, along with several parking and waste collection start-time changes across Blakehurst, Riverwood, Hurstville, South Hurstville, Allawah, Kingsgrove and Beverley Hills.
Residents may see changed parking access, traffic movements, school pick-up arrangements, earlier waste truck activity and future reviews after the trial period.
Floodplain Risk Management Committee delegates appointed
Council appointed Councillor Mahoney and Councillor Liu as voting delegates to the Floodplain Risk Management Committee until the end of the current council term.
This affects council representation on floodplain risk matters relevant to local flood planning and management.
Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study advanced for Council adoption
The committee received and noted the final draft Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study and recommended that Council adopt the final draft, allow the General Manager to make minor corrections, add required legal notations to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties, and publish the adopted study on Council’s website.
Residents and property owners in affected parts of Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may see flood information formalised in planning certificates and publicly available on Council’s website.
Preferred flood mitigation options noted for Beverly Hills intersections
The committee received a progress update on the feasibility study for flood risk mitigation at the Gloucester Road–Stoney Creek Road intersection and the Morgan Street–Gloucester Road intersection, Beverly Hills, and noted the preferred options selected for detailed cost-benefit assessment.
This may lead to future drainage or road improvement works in Beverly Hills to reduce flood risk at known problem intersections.
Updated committee terms and community representative changes noted
The committee noted updated Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee, the recent appointment of community representatives, and the resignation of former community representative Erin Seller.
This affects how the committee operates and how community input is represented in floodplain risk management discussions.
State department flood-related update received
The committee received and noted a verbal update from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Residents may be indirectly affected by future state policy, funding, or guidance changes on floodplain management.
Detached dual occupancies supported in 7(c) Water Catchment zone
Council reaffirmed support for Planning Proposal BSC 25/009 and asked the state department to finalise LEP changes to permit detached dual occupancy with consent in the 7(c) Environmental Protection (Water Catchment) zone.
This may expand housing options in affected catchment-zoned land, subject to final state planning action.
Waste financial plans endorsed for exhibition
Council endorsed draft fees and charges plus long-term financial plans for Landfill and Resource Management and Domestic Waste Management for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.
Could affect future waste charges and service funding.
Wastewater annual charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition
Council endorsed wastewater annual charges and the Wastewater Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition in the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan.
May affect sewer charges for connected properties.
Water charges and financial plan endorsed for exhibition
Council endorsed 2026/27 water charges and the Water Operations long-term financial plan for exhibition, including a 20mm water access charge rising from $265 to $281, water consumption under 350kl rising from $2.99 to $3.17, water consumption over 350kl rising from $4.49 to $4.76, and vacant land charge rising from $265 to $281.
Directly affects household and property water bills if adopted after exhibition.
Earlier waste collection trial and permanent start-time changes
The committee recommended a six-month trial of earlier waste collection starts on parts of Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road, with resident notification, complaint monitoring and the General Manager able to revoke the trial if repeated breaches occur. It also recommended permanent earlier start times on Broadarrow Road, Connells Point Road, Forest Road, Dover Park East and Swanns Lane.
Residents on affected streets may experience earlier morning waste service activity, with a formal trial, complaint logging and later review for some locations.
Paving investigation near The Wharf Bar and Restaurant
Council will investigate cost-effective paving suitable for dancing in front of the leased area of The Wharf Bar and Restaurant and liaise with the dance operator about required permits.
May affect public space use and event activity in the waterfront area.
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.
SEAC membership appointments endorsed
Council endorsed appointments to the Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee for the term from 1 March 2026 to 30 June 2028 and delegated authority to the General Manager to fill vacancies or skill gaps during that period.
This affects how community environmental and sustainability input is represented in Council advisory processes.
Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted
Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.
Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.
Subdivision approved at Booker Bay
The Panel approved DA/1009/2024 for 264-266 Booker Bay Road, Booker Bay, with conditions. The Panel also accepted the written justification for contravening the development standard for lot sizes for dual occupancies under the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022.
This enables subdivision to proceed at Booker Bay and confirms flexibility was allowed on lot size standards in this case.
Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review to go on exhibition
The committee recommended Council place the draft Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review on public exhibition for four weeks, with further briefing details to be provided to committee members and an in-depth workshop for the subcommittee and interested councillors.
Residents around Tuggerah Lakes and flood-prone areas may be able to review and comment on updated flood study information that can influence future flood planning and risk management.
Woongarrah planning proposal endorsed for finalisation
The committee endorsed finalisation of the planning proposal for 243 Green Park Parade, Woongarrah, and recommended completing the amendment process under delegated authority or through the Minister if required.
Nearby residents and landowners in Woongarrah may see changes proceed through the local environmental planning framework.
2025-26 Regulatory Priorities Statement updated
The committee recommended adoption of the 2025-26 draft Central Coast Regulatory Priorities Statement and added illegal tree clearing as an additional priority.
This signals stronger regulatory focus on compliance issues that affect neighbourhood amenity, environmental protection, and land management.
Important topics
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.
Wildlife Protection Area Policy endorsed
Council endorsed the Georges River Wildlife Protection Area Policy 2025 and requested future review reporting include data on documented breaches.
Residents in or near wildlife protection areas may be affected by how environmental protections are applied and monitored.
Planning certificate flood notation
The committee supported inclusion of required legal notation on 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties linked to the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study.
This can affect property searches, disclosure of flood risk, and planning awareness for buyers and owners.
Publication of flood study information
The committee supported publishing the adopted Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study report on Council’s website.
Residents will have easier public access to local flood study findings once adopted by Council.
Pacific Parade amenities and holiday waste collection
The committee discussed amenities and waste collection over the holiday period. A post-meeting note says public bin services are monitored and increased during peak visitation, with service levels to continue being adjusted to reduce overflowing bins.
Affects cleanliness and public amenity in busy coastal areas.
Local Transport Forum recommendations adopted
The committee recommended Council adopt a package of Local Transport Forum items including traffic, parking, event and waste service changes.
Many of the meeting's practical outcomes for residents came through Local Transport Forum recommendations.
Trial-based approach to traffic and service changes
Several proposals were set up as six-month trials with reviews at the end, including school traffic management and some early waste collection changes.
Residents will have a chance to experience changes before permanent decisions are made, and feedback may influence final outcomes.
Possible revised review application for Beverly Hills site
The Panel noted the applicant submitted additional information after Council assessment. If the applicant seeks a review under Division 8.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Panel suggested changes including reduced operating hours, relocation or removal of some parking, greater landscaping and acoustic screening, one order station instead of two, bin room acoustic treatment, improved lighting controls, and formal submission of updated acoustic and tree information with revised plans.
Nearby residents may see a revised proposal return with tighter controls aimed at reducing noise, traffic and visual impacts.
Apartment liveability and amenity standards
The adopted DCP amendments followed public exhibition and consultation with the Design Review Panel, with minor changes proposed after submissions.
Planning rules for apartment development are being tightened to improve residential amenity, sustainability and urban design.
Site and design changes
The application also proposed amendments to communal open space, adaptable/liveable units, waste bins, basement storage and parking arrangements to support the additional apartments.
These changes may affect amenity, accessibility, waste handling and on-site vehicle management for future occupants and neighbours.
Application of planning law and consent conditions
The Panel’s determinations were made under sections 4.16 and 4.17 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, with approvals subject to conditions and one refusal supported by detailed planning reasons.
Planning decisions set what can be built locally and what conditions developers must follow.
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.
Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Subcommittee appointments considered in confidential session
The committee dealt with appointment of community representatives to the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee in confidential session after first moving to amend the terms of reference to clarify that selections are determined by the Environment and Planning Committee.
This affects community representation in coastal, estuary, and floodplain risk management discussions, although the final appointment details were not clearly extracted from the text.
Environment and Planning Committee outcomes adopted
Council adopted Terms of Reference for the Mangrove Mountain Advisory Sub-Committee and endorsed the Draft Policy for Keeping of Animals and the draft Squirrel Glider Species Management Plan for public exhibition.
Residents in affected areas may have input on animal management and species protection settings.
Environmental protection in council works
Council reaffirmed alignment with the Community Strategic Plan and Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, prioritising protection of high conservation value areas in works programs and seeking a councillor workshop on environmental approval pathways.
This may influence how council carries out capital, maintenance, emergency, and vegetation works across the shire.
FOGO waste processing project
The committee considered a confidential business case for a FOGO facility at Buttonderry, including procurement and PPP arrangements, but did not support proceeding to EOI at this meeting.
Important for future organics waste processing and long-term waste infrastructure planning on the Central Coast.
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