Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Jun 2026

Topics

• Blakehurst footpath proposal paused, with wider footpath priority review to come
  Committee rejects immediate consultation on the East Street footpath and asks for a broader prioritisation report later.
  This affects whether Blakehurst residents get a say now and signals how council will rank future footpath projects across the LGA.
• Jubilee Stadium toilet block project changes flagged in capital works update
  Council noted a scope change and budget adjustment for the eastern toilet block replacement at Jubilee Stadium.
  Project changes can affect stadium users, delivery timing and council capital spending.
• Hogben Park basketball court lights get the go-ahead
  The committee endorsed lighting for recreational use at the Hogben Park basketball court after community consultation.
  The upgrade should change after-hours use of the court and may improve amenity and safety in the park.

Decisions

• East Street, Blakehurst footpath: no community consultation at this time
  The committee carried the motion to receive the feasibility assessment, not proceed with community consultation on the proposed footpath at this time, and bring back a future report on LGA-wide footpath prioritisation and the next four years of works.
  Residents in Blakehurst will not be consulted on this footpath proposal yet, but the area may be reconsidered in a wider footpath priority program.
• Jubilee Stadium eastern toilet block scope change
  The committee noted the proposed scope change and budget adjustment for the Jubilee Stadium Eastern Toilet Block Replacement project and updated the 4-year Capital Works Program for 2026-27.
  Users of Jubilee Stadium may see changes to the toilet block project timing, scope and budget.
• Hogben Park basketball court lighting endorsed
  The committee endorsed installation of lighting at Hogben Park basketball court for recreational purposes, following the September 2025 community consultation.
  Improved lighting may extend evening use of the basketball court and change how the park is used by nearby residents.
• CCTV Operations Policy adopted
  The committee acknowledged the consultation results and adopted the draft Closed Circuit Television Operations Policy.
  The policy may affect how CCTV is used and managed across council areas, with implications for public safety and privacy.
• 2026/27 playspace works program endorsed
  The committee endorsed the 2026/27 program of works linked to the Playspace Strategy Implementation budget allocation.
  Families and park users may see playground upgrades or new playspace works delivered during 2026/27.

Discussion

• Capital projects update
  The committee received and noted the June 2026 capital projects update.
  Provides an update on the status of council infrastructure spending and delivery, though no new decision was made.
• Gifford Park Sporting and Public Amenity community engagement deferred
  Consideration of the Gifford Park Sporting and Public Amenity item was deferred to a future Ordinary Council Meeting.
  Any decisions affecting Gifford Park are delayed, so residents will need to wait for a later meeting.

Impacts

• Potential changes to local footpath planning in Blakehurst.
• Possible works and budget changes at Jubilee Stadium.
• Better lighting at Hogben Park basketball court for recreation.
• Updated council CCTV policy may affect surveillance arrangements.
• Playspace improvements may be delivered in 2026/27.

Places

• Blakehurst (suburb)
  Location of the proposed East Street footpath
• East Street (road)
  Proposed footpath location between Oberon Street and Orana Crescent
• Oberon Street (road)
  Boundary point for the East Street footpath proposal
• Orana Crescent (road)
  Boundary point for the East Street footpath proposal
• Jubilee Stadium (facility)
  Site of the eastern toilet block replacement project
• Hogben Park (park)
  Basketball court lighting proposal
• Georges River Civic Centre (facility)
  Meeting venue

Next

• Prepare a future report on prioritisation of new footpaths across the LGA, including the next four years of works
  Future meeting
• Return the Gifford Park Sporting and Public Amenity item to an Ordinary Council Meeting
  Future Ordinary Council Meeting
• Implement the approved change in scope and budget for the Jubilee Stadium eastern toilet block project
  2026-27 financial year
• Progress installation of lighting at Hogben Park basketball court
  Following endorsement
• Implement the 2026/27 playspace works program
  2026/27

Extract

MINUTES Assets and Infrastructure Committee Tuesday, 09 June 2026 6:00 PM Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Assets and Infrastructure Committee Meeting - 9 June 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 – Da...