Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee - 14 May 2026

Topics

• Council eyes future sports lighting priorities after consultation
  A future report will set out the Lux Lighting Prioritisation Matrix and methodology for prioritising sports lighting works.
  Lighting upgrades affect field access, evening training capacity and which clubs benefit first.
• Sporting infrastructure works continue through 2025/26 capital program
  Council gave an update on sporting infrastructure projects in its capital works program.
  Residents and clubs may face construction impacts, service interruptions or upgraded facilities.
• Carss Park Aquatic Facility remains under review
  The committee received an update on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, signalling continued attention to the site.
  Any changes to the facility could affect swimmers, families and nearby residents.

Decisions

• Minutes confirmed
  The committee confirmed the minutes of the 26 February 2026 meeting.
  Administrative only; does not change services or projects.
• Sports lighting consultation outcomes noted
  The committee received and noted the outcomes of the sports lighting workshop and broader community consultation, and noted that a future report on the Lux Lighting Prioritisation Matrix will go to the Assets and Infrastructure Committee.
  May influence future sports field lighting priorities and associated project sequencing.
• Sport and Community Facilities update received
  The committee received and noted a presentation on the overview of sport and recreation facilities across the local government area.
  Provides residents and sporting groups with an update on local facility planning and management.
• Community consultation request noted
  The committee received and noted planned community consultation for the Customer Experience Strategy 2022-2027 and the Social Justice Charter 2022-2026, including a request to share surveys with networks.
  Residents and community groups may be asked to contribute feedback to council strategies.
• Sporting infrastructure capital works update received
  The committee received and noted an update on sporting infrastructure projects within Council’s Capital Works Program 2025/26.
  Signals ongoing works that may affect access to sports facilities and playing fields.
• Carss Park Aquatic Facility update received
  The committee received and noted an update on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility.
  Relevant to users of the aquatic facility and nearby residents through future works or service changes.

Discussion

• Sports lighting prioritisation
  A future report on the Lux Lighting Prioritisation Matrix and methodology will be presented to the Assets and Infrastructure Committee.
  Could affect which sporting fields receive lighting improvements first.
• Capital works for sporting infrastructure
  Council provided an update on sporting infrastructure projects in the 2025/26 capital works program.
  May affect local field upgrades, closures, or construction timing.
• Carss Park Aquatic Facility
  The committee was updated on the aquatic facility at Carss Park.
  Important for swimmers, families, and users of the facility if works or changes follow.

Impacts

• Possible future changes to sports field lighting priorities.
• Potential works, scheduling impacts, or access changes at sporting facilities under the 2025/26 capital works program.
• Continued community consultation on council strategies may seek resident feedback.
• Updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility may affect local users and nearby residents.

Places

• Georges River local government area (local government area)
  Area covered by the sports facilities and infrastructure updates.
• Carss Park Aquatic Facility (facility)
  Aquatic facility discussed in the committee update.
• Georges River Civic Centre, Hurstville (civic centre)
  Meeting venue.

Next

• Present the Lux Lighting Prioritisation Matrix report to the Assets and Infrastructure Committee
  Future meeting, date not specified
• Continue community consultation for the Customer Experience Strategy and Social Justice Charter
  Ongoing
• Proceed with sporting infrastructure capital works updates and delivery
  2025/26 program period
• Provide ongoing updates on the Carss Park Aquatic Facility
  Future reporting cycle

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MINUTES Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee Thursday, 14 May 2026 6:00 PM Georges River Civic Centre Hurstville - Dragon Room Georges River Council - Minutes of Georges River Council Sports Advisory Committee Meeting - 14 May 2026 ATTENDANCE COUNCILLOR MEMBERSHIP Councillor Oliver Dimoski (Chairperson) Councillor Kathryn Landsberry Councillor Natalie Mort. COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP Jeffrey Barrett – St George Cycling Club Ross Bernays – Oatley Rugby Club Caroline Braddick – St George Touch Football Warren Driscoll – St George Junior Rugby Club (Apology) Jodie Gatehouse – St George District Rugby League Football Club Kevin Greene – Cricket NSW Kim Mok - Australian Chinese Soccer Assoc...