Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 11 May 2026

Topics

• Mortdale streetscape gets $90,000 funding boost
  Council approved non-budgeted capital spending for streetscape enhancements in Mortdale.
  A new funding commitment can lead to visible public realm changes and signals council spending priorities.
• Residents to have say on verge management policy
  A draft council policy affecting verge management is going on public exhibition for at least 28 days.
  The policy could change how residents manage nature strips and roadside areas, with environmental and maintenance implications.
• Carss Bush Park playspace upgrade advances
  The playspace project has cleared community engagement and concept design, moving into detailed design and construction.
  Families using the park are a step closer to upgraded play facilities, with future construction impacts likely.

Decisions

• Mortdale streetscape enhancements
  The committee received and noted the investigation into Mortdale streetscape enhancements and approved non-budgeted capital expenditure of $90,000 in the 2026/27 financial year.
  Could improve streetscape amenity and change how council funds local public-space upgrades in Mortdale.
• Draft Verge Management Policy to be exhibited
  Council endorsed the Draft Verge Management Policy for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with a further report to come after feedback is considered.
  Residents and property owners will be able to comment on proposed rules for verge management before the policy is finalised.
• Carss Bush Park Playspace Stage 2 progresses
  The committee noted community engagement outcomes and endorsed the concept design for Carss Bush Park Playspace Stage 2 to move to detailed design and construction.
  Signals progress towards improved playground facilities at Carss Bush Park.
• Local Transport Forum recommendations adopted
  Council was recommended to adopt transport forum items covering parking and stopping restrictions, including changes in Peakhurst and Woodlands Avenue.
  Affects local parking availability, traffic flow and roadside access in the listed streets.

Discussion

• Public exhibition of verge management rules
  A draft policy affecting how verges are managed is going out for a minimum 28-day public exhibition period, with a further report to follow after submissions are reviewed.
  Residents, stakeholders and environmental groups can influence the final policy.
• Carss Bush Park playspace upgrade
  Community engagement has been completed for Stage 2 and the concept design has been endorsed to proceed to detailed design and construction.
  Families using the park can expect future works and potential temporary construction impacts.
• Parking and stopping restrictions in Peakhurst and Woodlands Avenue
  Transport forum recommendations include new 'No Stopping' restrictions at Baumans Road and Meadowland Road, '1/2P' restrictions nearby, and changes on Woodlands Avenue including converting 'No Parking' to 'No Stopping' and extending restrictions near No. 93.
  Drivers and nearby residents may see altered parking access and roadside safety changes.

Impacts

• Mortdale residents may see future streetscape works funded through a $90,000 capital allocation.
• Property owners and residents may wish to comment on the draft verge management policy during public exhibition.
• Families and park users at Carss Bush Park are likely to see the playspace move into detailed design and construction.
• Drivers in Peakhurst and Woodlands Avenue may need to adjust to new parking and stopping restrictions.

Places

• Mortdale (suburb)
  Streetscape enhancement investigation and funding allocation.
• Carss Bush Park (park)
  Playspace Stage 2 upgrade and design progression.
• Peakhurst (suburb)
  Parking and stopping restriction changes at Baumans Road and Meadowland Road.
• Baumans Road (road)
  Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions at the intersection with Meadowland Road.
• Meadowland Road (road)
  Proposed parking restrictions near Baumans Road, Peakhurst.
• Woodlands Avenue (road)
  Parking restrictions to be converted to 'No Stopping' and extended near No. 93.

Next

• Place the Draft Verge Management Policy on public exhibition for at least 28 days
  Immediately following the meeting decision
• Receive a further report on the verge management policy after public exhibition closes
  After the 28-day exhibition period
• Proceed with detailed design and construction for Carss Bush Park Playspace Stage 2
  Following concept design endorsement
• Implement recommended parking and stopping restrictions in Peakhurst and Woodlands Avenue
  After Council adoption and any required traffic works
• Include the $90,000 non-budgeted capital expenditure in the 2026/27 financial year
  During 2026/27 budget planning

Extract

MINUTES Assets and Infrastructure Committee Monday, 11 May 2026 6:00 PM Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Assets and Infrastructure Committee Meeting - 11 May 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Natalie Mort (Chair), Councillor Matthew Allison, Councillor Elaina Anzellotti, Councillor Oliver Dimoski, Councillor Thomas Gao, Councillor Gerard Hayes, Councillor Christina Jamieson, Councillor Kathryn Landsberry, Councillor Nancy Liu, Councillor Peter Mahoney, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, and Councillor Ben Wang. COUNCIL STAFF General Manager – David Tuxford, Director Assets and Infrastructur...