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Georges River Council

Finance and Governance Committee - 9 Nov 2026

The committee supported budget amendments, a $0.20 per-journey shared micromobility fee, a $16,164.90 restoration-fee write-off, and actions to progress the Penshurst Station land licence proposal.

9 November 2026Finance and Governance CommitteeSummary available
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transport Georges River committee recommends 20¢ fee on eligible shared micromobility trips governance Peakhurst restoration fees of $16,164.90 recommended for write-off funding Georges River committee backs proposed 20-cent fee on shared micromobility journeys funding Georges River committee backs 2026/27 budget changes and proposed $0.20 micromobility fee transport Penshurst Station land licence: Georges River committee recommends asking Minns to speed up progress funding Committee backs budget changes, $0.20 micromobility fee and Peakhurst write-off governance Georges River committee recommends noting investment report, but minutes reveal no figures governance Committee recommends Penshurst licence push and $16,164.90 Peakhurst write-off governance Audit records remain split between confirmed and unconfirmed at Georges River committee

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Issue Budget, rates and governance Issue Projects and capital works Area Hurstville Project Shared Micromobility Operators

Topics

  • Georges River backs $0.20 fee on every eligible shared micromobility trip
    Council is proposing a per-journey charge on shared micromobility operators across the Georges River area.
    The fee could affect shared-bike and scooter operators and may influence the commercial cost of micromobility services for users.
  • Council seeks State intervention to unblock Penshurst Station land licence
    The committee will ask Premier Chris Minns to help expedite a land licence agreement involving Council, Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW.
    The proposal has reached a stage where agency responsibilities, approvals and engineering information need to be clarified before it can progress.
  • $16,164.90 restoration fee recommended for write-off at Peakhurst property
    Council is recommending a substantial write-off linked to restoration fees for application APP2017/0106.
    The decision concerns recovery of development-related charges at a named property and may interest nearby residents and planning observers.

Decisions

  • 2026/27 budget amendments supported
    The committee recommended adopting proposed operating and capital budget variations detailed in Attachment 1 and noted that Council's projected financial position remained satisfactory.
    The amendments may affect Council spending and service delivery during 2026/27, although the supplied extract does not specify individual variations.
  • Shared micromobility operator fee introduced
    The committee recommended a fee of $0.20 per eligible journey for shared micromobility operators operating within the Georges River local government area, under the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021, with the fee incorporated into Council's 2026/27 Fees and Charges.
    Operators of shared bikes, scooters or similar services may pass this cost through commercially, while Council will receive a new per-journey fee.
  • Restoration fee written off
    The committee recommended writing off outstanding restoration fees of $16,164.90 relating to application APP2017/0106 at 30-32 Lawrence Street, Peakhurst.
    This is a site-specific financial decision concerning an outstanding development-related restoration fee.
  • Penshurst Station land licence follow-up
    The committee recommended writing to NSW Premier Chris Minns seeking support to expedite the Penshurst Station Land Licence Agreement between Council, Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW. A report for the 30 November 2026 Council meeting must outline milestones, responsibilities, dependencies, approvals and indicative timeframes.
    The action is intended to clarify and accelerate progress on a proposal affecting Penshurst Station land.

Discussion

  • Quarterly financial position
    The committee received and noted the Quarterly Budget Review Statement for the period ending 30 September 2026 and the Responsible Accounting Officer's assessment that the projected financial position remained satisfactory.
    Residents can monitor Council's financial position and budget performance through the quarterly review process.
  • Council investments
    The Investment Report as at 30 September 2026 was received and noted.
    The report concerns management of Council funds, although the supplied extract provides no investment figures or changes.
  • Commercial property portfolio
    The committee received and noted the quarterly Commercial Property Portfolio report for 1 July to 30 September 2026, with additional action focused on the Penshurst Station land licence proposal.
    Council property decisions can affect local facilities, land use and future infrastructure opportunities.
  • Audit and risk oversight
    Confirmed minutes from the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meeting on 3 September 2026 and unconfirmed minutes from 22 October 2026 were received and noted.
    The committee's work supports Council accountability, internal controls and risk management.

Impacts

  • A $0.20 per eligible journey fee will apply to shared micromobility operators in the Georges River local government area once incorporated into the 2026/27 Fees and Charges.
  • A $16,164.90 outstanding restoration fee associated with 30-32 Lawrence Street, Peakhurst, was recommended for write-off.
  • Council's 2026/27 operating and capital budgets are proposed to be amended, but the supplied extract does not detail the individual variations.
  • Council will seek State Government and transport-agency support to progress the Penshurst Station land licence proposal and report on next steps by 30 November 2026.

Places

  • Georges River local government area (local government area)
    Area in which the shared micromobility per-journey fee will apply.
  • 30-32 Lawrence Street, Peakhurst (property address)
    Site associated with the $16,164.90 restoration-fee write-off.
  • Penshurst Station (transport facility)
    Location of the land licence proposal involving Council, Sydney Trains and Transport for NSW.
  • Hurstville (suburb)
    Location of the Georges River Civic Centre, where the meeting was held.

Next

  • Incorporate the $0.20 per eligible journey shared micromobility fee into the 2026/27 Fees and Charges.
    As part of the 2026/27 fees and charges process; exact implementation date is not stated.
  • Write to NSW Premier Chris Minns seeking support to expedite the Penshurst Station Land Licence Agreement.
    Following the committee recommendation; exact date is not stated.
  • Present a report outlining Penshurst Station proposal milestones, responsibilities, dependencies, approvals and indicative timeframes.
    Council meeting of 30 November 2026.
  • Continue managing remaining funding-related actions for the Carss Park Aquatic Facility under separate Council resolutions.
    Ongoing; no completion date is stated.

Extract

MINUTES Finance and Governance Committee Monday, 09 November 2026 Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Finance and Governance Committee Meeting - 9 November 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Christina Jamieson (Chair), Councillor Matthew Allison, Councillor Elaina Anzellotti, Councillor Tom Arthur, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Oliver Dimoski, Councillor Thomas Gao, Councillor Gerard Hayes, 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 Tux...