Council Meeting - Extraordinary - 9 Nov 2026

Topics

• Council rejects bid to overturn Carss Park aquatic centre naming consultation
  A 6–9 vote rejected an attempt to cancel consultation on naming the new facility, amid material from RSL NSW and related public statements.
  The consultation remains possible and any future name must retain “War Memorial”, making the outcome relevant to residents and community groups invested in the pool’s history.

Decisions

• Rescission motion on Carss Park aquatic facility name consultation was lost
  A motion by Councillors Anzellotti and Gao to rescind resolution CCL098-26 was defeated, with six votes for and nine against. The earlier resolution therefore remains in place.
  The planned 28-day community consultation on possible names for the new aquatic facility can proceed, with any future name required to retain “War Memorial”.

Discussion

• Naming consultation for Carss Park aquatic facility
  The meeting considered a notice of rescission concerning Council’s decision to consult the community on potential names for the new facility. Supporting material included a Kogarah War Memorial Pool Carss Park letter from RSL NSW and related media and social media statements.
  Residents may have an opportunity to provide feedback on the facility’s future name through the approved consultation process.

Impacts

• The previous decision to hold a 28-day community consultation remains in force.
• Any future name for the new Carss Park aquatic facility must retain “War Memorial”.
• A future Council report is expected to outline community feedback and potential name options.

Places

• Carss Park (suburb and project area)
  Location of the new aquatic facility and proposed naming consultation.
• Kogarah War Memorial Pool Carss Park (facility)
  Facility referenced in material presented in support of the rescission notice.

Next

• Proceed with the previously endorsed 28-day community consultation on potential facility names.
  Timing not specified in the meeting extract.
• Prepare a future report outlining consultation feedback and potential names consistent with the Georges River Council Place Naming Policy.
  After the consultation; date not specified.

Extract

MINUTES Extraordinary Council Meeting Monday, 09 November 2026 6:00 PM Dragon Room Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Extraordinary Council Meeting - 9 November 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 Infrastructur...