Georges River Council
Assets and Infrastructure Committee - 9 Mar 2026
The committee backed local traffic, parking, road safety, waste collection and event traffic changes affecting Carlton, Penshurst, Hurstville and several other suburbs, including trials and follow-up reviews.
Key decisions
- School traffic trial at Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton
The committee recommended a six-month trial extending the Kiss and Ride area on Ecole Street and introducing timed left-turn restrictions from Princes Highway into Ecole Street and from Ecole Street into Ecole Lane during school times.
Residents, school families and drivers in Carlton may see changed access, parking and traffic movements during school drop-off and pick-up periods. - Parking restriction change near Sans Souci Leisure Centre
The committee recommended installing a 10m No Stopping zone on the northern side of Morshead Drive south of Rickard Road, South Hurstville.
Drivers near the leisure centre and nearby intersection may see clearer sight lines and changed parking availability. - ANZAC Day road closures approved for Penshurst RSL event
The committee recommended approving road closures on Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst, on 19 April 2026, reserving parking outside the memorial, and requiring resident and business notification and police liaison on safety assessment needs.
Residents, visitors and businesses in Penshurst should expect temporary road closures, parking changes and event-related access impacts. - 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. - Carrington Avenue and Warwick Street, Hurstville safety upgrade
The committee recommended progressing intersection safety works including a median island, speed humps, kerb blisters, kerb ramps, stop signs and line marking changes, with final design to be endorsed for construction in 2025/26 and further consultation on a possible raised threshold and additional signage in Warwick Street.
People living, walking or driving in Hurstville may benefit from slower vehicle speeds and improved visibility at a known safety concern.
Important topics
- 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.
Resident impacts
- School-zone traffic conditions in Carlton will change during a six-month trial.
- Some parking spaces and stopping rules will change in South Hurstville, Blakehurst and Penshurst.
- Penshurst residents and businesses will need to plan for ANZAC Day road closures on 19 April 2026.
- Residents on several roads may hear waste trucks earlier in the morning.
- Hurstville intersection safety works are expected to reduce speeds and improve driver visibility.
Places affected
- Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton
School traffic and parking trial including Kiss and Ride extension and turn restrictions. - Morshead Drive at Rickard Road, South Hurstville
New 10m No Stopping zone recommended. - Othello Street, Blakehurst
Thursday No Parking restriction at the cul-de-sac reduced by 1.6 metres. - Bridge Street and Connelly Street, Penshurst
Temporary road closures and parking controls for ANZAC Day service. - Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road
Six-month trial of earlier waste collection vehicle start times. - Broadarrow Road, Riverwood
Permanent earlier waste collection start time recommended. - Carrington Avenue and Warwick Street, Hurstville
Proposed safety improvements and further consultation. - Sans Souci Leisure Centre
Nearby parking restriction changes discussed in connection with access and safety.
Next steps
- Review the Ecole Street and Ecole Lane trial and determine permanent traffic and parking measures.
After the six-month trial - Notify residents before the earlier waste collection trial begins on Bonds Road and Stoney Creek Road.
Before trial commencement - Monitor complaints and compliance during the waste collection trial, with power to revoke if repeated breaches occur.
During the six-month trial - Report waste collection trial outcomes and long-term recommendations back to the Local Transport Forum.
At the end of the six-month trial - Undertake community consultation on a possible raised threshold and extra signage in Warwick Street and report back.
Before a future Local Transport Forum meeting - Notify affected residents and businesses about Penshurst ANZAC Day closures and complete required event safety liaison.
At least one week before 19 April 2026
Extracted minutes text
MINUTES Assets and Infrastructure Committee Monday, 09 March 2026 Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Assets and Infrastructure Committee Meeting - 9 March 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 Infrastructure – B...