Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 13 Apr 2026

Key decisions

• Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay flood study noted and progressed
  The committee received and noted the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Overland Flow Flood Study. A related Floodplain Risk Management Committee recommendation was supported to adopt the final draft study, allow minor corrections, add required flood notation to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified properties, and publish the study on Council’s website.
  Property owners in affected flood areas may see flood information formally recorded on planning certificates and used in future planning and risk management.
• Floodplain Risk Management Committee recommendations adopted
  Council was recommended to adopt Floodplain Risk Management Committee items FRMCC003-26 to FRMCC005-26 via the committee report, excluding FRMCC002-26 which was dealt with separately.
  Flood management and mitigation work will continue through related committee actions and future Council processes.
• Accessible parking approved in Railway Parade, Kogarah
  The committee recommended converting 6 metres of existing time-restricted parking on the eastern side of Railway Parade, Kogarah into an accessible parking zone.
  This will improve parking access for people with disability in central Kogarah.
• Local Transport Forum recommendations adopted
  The committee recommended adoption of Local Transport Forum items LTF026-26 to LTF029-26, including traffic and transport matters such as the Railway Parade accessible parking change and related forum recommendations.
  Residents may see local traffic, parking and transport changes implemented following Council endorsement.
• Updated transport sub-delegations endorsed
  The committee recommended sub-delegating functions under the Transport for NSW (2025) Authorisation and Delegation Instrument to the General Manager, Director Assets & Infrastructure, Manager Assets & Traffic, and Coordinator Traffic & Transport, with the Mayor authorised to execute the instrument.
  This supports faster administration of certain traffic and transport decisions within Council’s authorised framework.
• Additional budget support recommended for major infrastructure projects
  The committee recommended approval of increased or additional non-budgeted capital expenditure for The Green Sporting Amenity construction and the Endeavour Street Seawall Reconstruction design.
  These projects may proceed despite cost increases, affecting delivery of sporting and coastal infrastructure.
• Woodville Park framework endorsed
  The committee recommended noting community engagement outcomes and endorsing the Draft Woodville Park Spatial Framework.
  This sets direction for future planning and upgrades at Woodville Park.
• Penshurst public domain plan to go on exhibition
  The committee recommended that the Draft Penshurst Town Centre Public Domain Plan proceed to public exhibition and community consultation.
  Residents and businesses in Penshurst will have a chance to review and comment on proposed town centre public space improvements.
• Todd Park facility options released for consultation
  The committee recommended endorsing two concept options for Todd Park Sporting Facility Reconstruction and progressing community engagement on both options.
  Users of Todd Park will be able to help shape whether the rebuilt facility includes standard amenities only or amenities plus a gym funded for rugby league club use.
• Peakhurst Park adventure playspace concept endorsed
  The committee recommended noting community engagement outcomes and endorsing the Peakhurst Park Adventure Playspace concept design to proceed to detailed design and construction.
  Families in Peakhurst can expect the playspace project to move into the next design and delivery stages.

Important topics

• Flood risk information for Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay
  Flood study work reached a key milestone, with recommendations to adopt the final draft study, publish it, and place legal notation on planning certificates for identified properties.
  This may affect property searches, development considerations and awareness of flood risk.
• Transport governance update
  Council’s Local Transport Forum Terms of Reference v3.0 was adopted through forum recommendations, and staff sub-delegations were updated under the TfNSW 2025 instrument.
  This shapes how local traffic and parking matters are assessed and administered.
• Project costs rising
  Budget increases were reported for The Green Sporting Amenity and the Endeavour Street Seawall Reconstruction design.
  Residents may see revised spending priorities to keep these projects moving.
• Community consultation on parks and centres
  Several projects were advanced through engagement or exhibition stages, including Woodville Park, Penshurst Town Centre, Todd Park and Peakhurst Park.
  Residents have opportunities to influence local open space, sporting and streetscape improvements.

Resident impacts

• Flood-affected properties in Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay may have flood notation added to planning certificates.
• An accessible parking space is planned for Railway Parade, Kogarah.
• Public consultation is expected on the Draft Penshurst Town Centre Public Domain Plan.
• Community engagement will be undertaken on two reconstruction options for Todd Park Sporting Facility.
• Peakhurst Park Adventure Playspace is set to move toward detailed design and construction.
• Council is preparing to spend additional funds on The Green Sporting Amenity and Endeavour Street Seawall projects.

Places affected

• Blakehurst (suburb/ward area)
  Overland flow flood study area and affected properties.
• Kogarah Bay (suburb/ward area)
  Overland flow flood study area and affected properties.
• Railway Parade, Kogarah (road)
  Location of proposed accessible parking change.
• Woodville Park (park)
  Spatial framework endorsed following community engagement.
• Penshurst Town Centre (town centre)
  Draft public domain plan to proceed to public exhibition.
• Todd Park (sporting facility/park)
  Sporting facility reconstruction options to be exhibited for community feedback.
• Peakhurst Park (park)
  Adventure playspace concept endorsed for detailed design and construction.
• Endeavour Street (street/coastal infrastructure site)
  Seawall reconstruction design budget increase recommended.

Next steps

• Adopt and publish the final Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Ward Overland Flow Flood Study, subject to Council approval.
  Next Council decision and subsequent publication.
• Apply required legal notation to 10.7 Planning Certificates for identified flood-affected properties.
  After study adoption.
• Install or implement the accessible parking change in Railway Parade, Kogarah.
  Following Council adoption and operational works.
• Place the Draft Penshurst Town Centre Public Domain Plan on public exhibition and undertake community consultation.
  Upcoming consultation period.
• Undertake community engagement on the two Todd Park Sporting Facility Reconstruction options.
  Upcoming consultation period.
• Proceed with detailed design and construction preparation for the Peakhurst Park Adventure Playspace.
  Following endorsement.

Extracted minutes text

MINUTES Assets and Infrastructure Committee Monday, 13 April 2026 6:00 PM Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Assets and Infrastructure Committee Meeting - 13 April 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Natalie Mort (Chair), Councillor Matthew Allison, Councillor Elaina Anzellotti, Councillor Tom Arthur, Councillor Oliver Dimoski, Councillor Thomas Gao, Councillor Gerard Hayes, Councillor Christina Jamieson, Councillor Kathryn Landsberry, Councillor Nancy Liu, Councillor Peter Mahoney, Councillor Leon Pun, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, and Councillor Ben Wang. COUNCIL STAFF General Manager –...