Cumberland Council
Council - 29 Jul 2026
Cumberland Council advanced major transport, flood-mapping, park-upgrade and heritage initiatives, adopted two four-year community strategies, and approved funding and contracts affecting several local suburbs.
Topics
- $3 million state grant advances Duck River active transport link
Council has secured $3 million in NSW Government funding for the Duck River Parklands Active Transport Link.
The funding supports a major walking and cycling project and may accelerate delivery of new active transport infrastructure. - Wentworthville intersection traffic study ordered
Council will investigate traffic, crash history, speeds and pedestrian safety around Lytton Street and Bridge Road.
The study could lead to changes such as new signage, traffic calming, turn restrictions or an intersection upgrade. - Regents Park congestion prompts cross-council traffic investigation
Council will prepare a traffic-management report addressing congestion, parking, crossings, bus stops and the Amy Street bridge approach.
The investigation targets worsening peak-hour delays and safety concerns affecting commuters, residents and town-centre businesses.
Decisions
- $3 million active transport funding noted
Council noted the $3 million NSW Government grant for the Duck River Parklands Active Transport Link.
The grant supports delivery of a significant local walking and cycling connection. - Two community strategies adopted
Council adopted the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026–2030 and Gender Equity Strategy 2026–2030.
The adopted plans guide Council’s programs and service priorities over the next four years. - Draft catchment flood maps endorsed for consultation
Council endorsed updated draft flood mapping and required consultation with affected residents and property owners.
Residents can provide feedback before the mapping returns to Council. - 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. - Linnwood Estate protection measures supported
Council supported measures to protect Linnwood Estate, including legal coordination, a working party, publicity and a further report on land claims.
The decision concerns the future heritage protection and community use of Linnwood Estate. - Free small-business digital program pursued
Council resolved to apply for partnership in the Australian Small Business Advisory Service Digital Solutions Program, which is delivered at no cost to Council.
Eligible local small and micro-businesses may gain access to face-to-face digital workshops.
Discussion
- Flood mapping consultation
Council endorsed updated draft flood mapping for the A’Beckett’s Creek, Duck Creek and Duck River catchments and will consult directly affected residents and property owners.
Property owners may be affected by updated flood-risk information and future planning decisions. - Wentworthville traffic safety
A traffic study was ordered for Lytton Street, Veron Street, Bridge Road and Fullagar Road, Wentworthville, with recommendations due by December 2026.
The study will examine road safety, speeds, crashes, turning movements and possible traffic controls. - Regents Park traffic management
A report will investigate congestion and local traffic management in the Amy Street and Regents Park town-centre area, with external agency and community consultation.
Residents, commuters and businesses may see future changes to parking, crossings, bus stops or traffic flow. - Girraween open-space planning
Council will prepare a concept plan and consult the community about future improvements at Targo Road Reserve, Girraween.
Local residents and community groups will have an opportunity to influence the reserve’s future design. - Adopted community strategies
Council adopted the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026–2030 and Gender Equity Strategy 2026–2030.
These plans set longer-term priorities for accessible services and gender-equity initiatives. - Booked kerbside clean-up notifications
Council will investigate an automated PDF notification identifying pre-booked kerbside clean-ups and report on alternative options.
Clearer notices may reduce confusion about booked waste collections and help residents distinguish them from unbooked dumped items.
Impacts
- A $3 million state grant will support the Duck River Parklands Active Transport Link.
- Residents and property owners in three catchments will be consulted on updated draft flood maps.
- Traffic studies and management investigations will examine safety and congestion in Wentworthville and Regents Park, with reports due by December 2026.
- Park upgrade contracts worth almost $2.7 million excluding GST were awarded for Duck River Parklands and Joyce Street Park, Pendle Hill.
- The Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Gender Equity Strategy for 2026–2030 were adopted.
- Council will pursue free digital capability workshops for eligible small and micro-businesses.
- Council will continue legal and community efforts to protect Linnwood Estate and its community use.
Places
- Duck River Parklands
Active transport link project and NSW Government funding - Wentworthville
Traffic study area bounded by Lytton Street, Veron Street, Bridge Road and Fullagar Road - Amy Street and Regents Park town centre
Traffic congestion and local traffic management investigation - Targo Road Reserve, Girraween
Concept plan and community consultation for the reserve - Linnwood Estate
Heritage estate protection and ongoing community use - A’Beckett’s Creek, Duck Creek and Duck River catchments
Draft flood mapping consultation - Joseph Street and Bridge Street, Lidcombe
Joseph Street Precinct Upgrade telecommunications works - Duck River Parklands and Joyce Street Park, Pendle Hill
Park upgrade contracts
Next
- Consult directly affected residents and property owners on updated catchment flood mapping, then report outcomes to Council.
Following endorsement on 29 July 2026 - Undertake and report the Wentworthville traffic study to the Cumberland Local Transport Forum and Council.
By December 2026 - Prepare the Regents Park traffic and local-management report with Transport for NSW, Canterbury-Bankstown Council and the community.
By December 2026 - Prepare the Targo Road Reserve concept plan and conduct community consultation.
Timing not specified - Prepare and publish the Cumberland Active Transport Baseline Report and supporting datasets.
By the end of June 2027 - Apply for the small-business digital program partnership and promote workshops through Council and local networks.
Timing not specified - Establish the Linnwood Estate working party and report on past and present land claims and related matters.
Report to the next Council meeting; other timing not specified
Extract
Council Meeting 29 July 2026 Minutes of the Council Meeting 29 July 2026 Present: Councillors Ola Hamed (Mayor) Councillor Nadima Kafrouni-Saba (Deputy Mayor) Councillor Steve Christou Councillor Dr Diane Colman Councillor Glenn Elmore Councillor Paul Garrard Councillor Helen Hughes Councillor Ahmed Ouf Councillor (arrived 6:51pm) (Exited 8:15pm) Joseph Rahme Councillor Suman Saha Councillor Eddy Sarkis Councillor Sujan Selventhiran Councillor Steve Yang Councillor Enver Yasar Councillor Michael Zaiter Councillor Officers Peter Fitzgerald General Manager Tony Chahine Acting Director Corporate Performance Daniel Cavallo Director Environment & Planning Brendan Govers Director City Services Ni...