Environment and Planning Committee - 13 Apr 2026

Key decisions

• Riverwood Local Centre master plan endorsed for exhibition
  Council endorsed the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with authority for minor editorial changes before exhibition and a further report to return after submissions are received.
  Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.
• Mortdale planning proposal and DCP amendment to proceed
  Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.
  Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.
• Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme planning proposal advanced
  Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.
  This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.
• Carss Bush Park and Todd Park master plan adopted
  Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.
  Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.
• Mortdale Village parking report noted
  Council received and noted the report on Mortdale Village Parking.
  Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.

Important topics

• Public exhibition of strategic planning documents
  Multiple planning items were endorsed to move to public exhibition following committee consideration, including Riverwood, Mortdale and the affordable housing planning proposal.
  Residents will have upcoming opportunities to review and comment on significant planning changes.
• Gateway Determination process
  Two planning proposals were approved to be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
  State gateway approval is a required step before formal exhibition and later adoption of planning changes.
• Publication of planning evidence
  Council resolved to remove confidentiality from the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme feasibility assessment attachment and publish it on Council’s website.
  This improves public access to evidence behind the affordable housing proposal.

Resident impacts

• Riverwood residents can expect a public exhibition period of at least 28 days for the local centre master plan.
• Mortdale residents may see proposed changes to planning controls and development rules exhibited after gateway approval.
• Developers and the community across Georges River may be affected by a future affordable housing contribution scheme.
• Users of Carss Bush Park and Todd Park may see future park management and upgrade actions guided by the newly adopted master plan and plan of management.
• Community members who made submissions on the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park documents are to be notified of Council’s decision.

Places affected

• Riverwood Local Centre (local centre)
  Draft master plan endorsed for public exhibition.
• Mortdale (suburb)
  Planning proposal, DCP amendment and parking matters considered.
• Mortdale Village (local centre)
  Parking report was received and noted.
• Carss Bush Park (park)
  Master plan and plan of management adopted.
• Todd Park (park)
  Master plan and plan of management adopted.
• Hurstville (locality)
  Meeting held at the Georges River Civic Centre in Hurstville.

Next steps

• Exhibit the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for at least 28 days.
  After endorsement and any minor editorial amendments.
• Return a report to Council on submissions and any recommended changes to the Riverwood master plan.
  After the Riverwood exhibition period closes.
• Send Mortdale Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 to DPHI for Gateway Determination.
  Following the meeting resolution.
• Publicly exhibit the Mortdale planning proposal and draft DCP Amendment No. 8 in line with any Gateway Determination.
  After gateway approval is issued.
• Send Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 to DPHI for Gateway Determination and later public exhibition.
  Following the meeting resolution and then in accordance with gateway conditions.
• Publish the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website.
  Following removal of confidentiality.
• Place the adopted Carss Bush Park and Todd Park documents on Council’s website and notify submitters of the decision.
  Following adoption.

Extracted minutes text

MINUTES Environment and Planning Committee Monday, 13 April 2026 Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre, Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Environment and Planning Committee Meeting - 13 April 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Peter Mahoney (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 Natalie Mort, Councillor Leon Pun, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, and Councillor Ben Wang. COUNCIL STAFF G...