Council Meeting - 26 Oct 2026

Topics

• Council orders feasibility and housing-capacity review for Beverly Hills Master Plan
  A $120,810 unspent project allocation will fund further review of whether proposed Beverly Hills development and housing targets are economically feasible.
  The findings could influence future redevelopment potential, dwelling numbers and planning expectations in Beverly Hills.
• The Green sporting amenities project moves to construction after tender approval
  Council accepted the recommended tender and approved an increased budget for The Green Sporting and Public Amenities project.
  The decision clears a major recreation project to proceed, although the public extract does not disclose the revised cost.
• Council investigates protective barriers for outdoor dining streets in Allawah and Kogarah
  Safety assessments will examine bollards, barriers and other measures to stop vehicles entering pedestrian and outdoor dining areas.
  The outcome could change streetscapes and improve safety for diners, pedestrians and nearby businesses.

Decisions

• Beverly Hills Master Plan feasibility review
  Council will review housing capacity and net dwelling yields as part of post-exhibition reporting and recommend a staged approach to specialist economic feasibility testing, including scope, timing, costs, funding and project-timeframe impacts. The review is to use the remaining $120,810 from the approved Beverly Hills Master Plan budget, with no additional operational-reserve funding requested.
  The review may affect future housing capacity, redevelopment expectations and planning decisions in Beverly Hills.
• The Green sporting and public amenities tender
  Council accepted the recommended tender for project T26/005, noted the increased required budget and approved the additional project budget identified in confidential attachments. The General Manager may execute the contract subject to a satisfactory financial assessment.
  Construction of sporting and public amenities will proceed, subject to contract and budget arrangements.
• Outdoor dining and pedestrian safety assessments
  The General Manager must assess risks from vehicles entering pedestrian and outdoor dining areas at Railway Parade and Elizabeth Street, Allawah, and Rocky Point Road and Shaw Street, Kogarah. Council requested options including bollards, barriers or other protective infrastructure, with a report on costs, funding and delivery dates.
  Residents, diners, pedestrians and local businesses may see safety works proposed, prioritised for delivery in 2026/27 subject to approval.
• Indoor Multisport Stadium consultation
  Council endorsed at least 28 days of community and stakeholder engagement on a proposed Indoor Multisport Stadium and four shortlisted sites: Johnny Warren Indoor Sports Centre, Tallawalla Reserve, Peakhurst Park and Olds Park. A later report will include engagement results, a Strategic Business Case and a preferred site and delivery option.
  Residents and sporting groups can comment before Council selects a preferred location and delivery approach.
• Carss Park aquatic facility naming consultation
  Council endorsed a 28-day consultation on potential names for the new Carss Park aquatic facility, with any future name required to retain the words “War Memorial”.
  The community can provide input into the facility’s future name.
• Council meeting start time changed
  Ordinary Council Meetings will begin at 6:00pm instead of 7:00pm from 30 November 2026.
  Residents attending or watching meetings will need to note the earlier start time.
• Beverley Park Golf Club Plan of Management exhibition
  Council endorsed public exhibition of the draft plan for at least 28 days, with submissions accepted for up to 42 days. Proposed security-fence provisions will be removed before exhibition, and further approvals and a public hearing are required.
  Golf course users, nearby residents and the wider community can comment on the future management and land categorisation of the site.
• Event grants approved
  Council approved grants and in-kind support for five listed events: Kogarah Christmas Carols, Christmas in Kogarah, the Multicultural Christmas Celebration, St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church Christmas Carols and the Sudanese Australian Community Cultural & Youth Festival. The reported total support is $54,?00 including financial and in-kind components; the minutes’ resolved list excludes the proposed Evatt Park grant.
  Community organisations and event attendees will benefit from support for local cultural and Christmas events.
• Olds Park Sports Club rental subsidy declined
  Council declined a 50% rental subsidy for Olds Park Sports Club Limited for lease years 3 to 5, citing insufficient improvement in governance, financial management and organisational stability.
  The decision may increase the club’s lease costs and affects the use and management of a community sporting facility.
• State Significant Development submission for Hurstville
  Council endorsed a preliminary submission on SSD-130519492 concerning 9 Gloucester Road and 420-430 Forest Road, Hurstville, and authorised minor amendments before lodging it with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
  The submission represents Council’s position on a major proposed development affecting Hurstville.

Discussion

• Planning and housing capacity
  Council noted that specific economic feasibility testing for the current draft Beverly Hills Master Plan has not been completed and directed further review during post-exhibition reporting.
  Further evidence may influence the scale and feasibility of future housing and redevelopment.
• Community facility investment
  The Green amenities project, a proposed Indoor Multisport Stadium and an additional basketball half court at Hogben Park all advanced through Council decisions. A skate park and fenced dog park will not be pursued in the Hogben Park draft plan.
  Sporting facilities and recreation options will change across several suburbs, subject to later consultation and approvals.
• Planning participation and digital access
  Council noted changes under the Statewide Community Participation Plan and will advocate for more accessible NSW Planning Portal consultation, including broader notification requirements.
  The advocacy is intended to help older people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and people with disabilities participate in planning matters.
• Free public Wi-Fi
  Council recognised existing free public Wi-Fi at 15 locations, reporting more than 250,000 user sessions annually, and requested that service gaps and priorities be reported through digital strategy arrangements.
  Libraries and other public facilities remain important access points for residents without reliable internet.
• Lobbying and political transparency
  Council will advocate for stronger lobbying transparency, political donation disclosure and integrity measures, referencing ICAC recommendations and proposed NSW reforms.
  The action seeks greater transparency around influence on government decision-making.
• Sports recognition program
  Council endorsed a Georges River Sports Recognition Framework, including a digital Sports Hall of Fame, and directed development of a formal policy covering eligibility, nominations, assessment and ongoing management.
  Local sporting achievements will have a more formal and accessible recognition pathway.

Impacts

• Earlier Ordinary Council Meeting start times from 30 November 2026.
• Public consultation will occur on the Indoor Multisport Stadium shortlist, Carss Park aquatic facility naming and the Beverley Park Golf Club Plan of Management.
• Potential pedestrian-protection works will be investigated in outdoor dining areas in Allawah and Kogarah.
• The Olds Park Sports Club rental subsidy was refused, while a separate non-exclusive licence for St George Australian Football Club was authorised.
• Council approved ward discretionary funding of $1,000 for Hurstville Community Garden Association, $500 for St George Men’s Shed, and $2,000 total for St George District Athletic Club applications.
• Council will make a submission on the proposed State Significant Development in Hurstville.

Places

• Beverly Hills (suburb and master plan area)
  Subject of housing-capacity and economic-feasibility review.
• The Green Sporting and Public Amenities (recreation project)
  Tender accepted and additional project budget approved.
• Railway Parade and Elizabeth Street, Allawah (roads and outdoor dining area)
  Pedestrian and vehicle-safety assessment requested.
• Rocky Point Road and Shaw Street, Kogarah (roads and outdoor dining area)
  Pedestrian and vehicle-safety assessment requested.
• Olds Park, Penshurst (park and sports facility)
  Place-naming consultation, stadium shortlisting and sporting licence matters.
• Carss Park (suburb and aquatic facility)
  Community consultation on a facility name retaining “War Memorial”.
• Beverley Park Golf Club (golf course and public land)
  Draft Plan of Management to be exhibited.
• Hurstville (suburb and development area)
  Council submission on SSD-130519492 at Gloucester Road and Forest Road.

Next

• Prepare post-exhibition reporting on Beverly Hills housing capacity, feasibility testing, costs, funding and timeframes.
  As part of post-exhibition reporting; timing not specified.
• Execute the T26/005 contract for The Green Sporting and Public Amenities after satisfactory financial assessment.
  Following tender acceptance and financial assessment.
• Assess outdoor dining safety and report recommended works, costs, funding and delivery dates.
  Report back to Council; approved works are to be prioritised in 2026/27 subject to approval.
• Undertake at least 28 days of consultation on the Indoor Multisport Stadium sites.
  Future consultation period; exact dates not specified.
• Place the Carss Park aquatic facility naming options on 28-day community consultation.
  Future consultation period; exact dates not specified.
• Place the draft Beverley Park Golf Club Plan of Management on public exhibition and hold the required public hearing.
  At least 28 days for exhibition, with submissions accepted up to 42 days.
• Change Ordinary Council Meeting commencement time to 6:00pm.
  From 30 November 2026.
• Lodge Council’s submission on SSD-130519492 with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
  After minor administrative and editorial amendments.

Extract

MINUTES Council Meeting Monday, 26 October 2026 7:00 PM Dragon Room Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Council Meeting - 26 October 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Matthew Allison, Councillor Elaina Anzellotti, Councillor Tom Arthur, Deputy Mayor, Oliver Dimoski, Councillor Thomas Gao, Councillor Gerard Hayes, Councillor Christina Jamieson, Councillor Kathryn Landsberry, Councillor Nancy Liu, Councillor Peter Mahoney, Councillor Natalie Mort, Councillor Leon Pun, Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, and Councillor Ben Wang. COUNCIL STAFF General Manager – David Tuxford, Director Assets and Infrastructure – Bryce Spelta, A/Director...