Local Transport Forum - 28 Oct 2026

Topics

• Four portable speed signs proposed for Georges River hotspots
  Council transport officers want to buy four movable Vehicle Activated Signs at roughly $70,000 each, funded through a Transport for NSW grant.
  The signs could rotate between speeding hotspots and collect traffic data, affecting how Council responds to local road-safety complaints.
• Earlier rubbish collection proposed on six Georges River roads
  A six-month trial would move public-place litter-collection vehicles as much as an hour earlier on roads across six suburbs.
  Nearby residents could experience earlier vehicle activity, while the trial creates a defined opportunity for community feedback and possible long-term service change.
• Road humps planned for Belmore Road and Forest Road before mid-2027
  Three flat-top road humps are proposed in Peakhurst and Lugarno, with a fourth possible after consultation.
  The works would change traffic conditions and pedestrian treatments on roads where speeding and safety concerns have been raised.

Decisions

• Portable Vehicle Activated Signs proposed
  The forum considered purchasing four portable Vehicle Activated Signs for deployment across the Georges River local government area, generally for six months at prioritised locations. Funding is proposed from the 2026/27 Transport for NSW Traffic Facilities Block Grant. Each sign was estimated at roughly $70,000.
  The signs could be moved between speeding hotspots and will collect traffic data, but locations and deployment timing are still to be determined.
• Road humps proposed for Peakhurst and Lugarno
  Flat-top road humps, signage, line marking and pedestrian fencing were proposed near 28 Belmore Road, Peakhurst, and near 875 and 1140 Forest Road, Lugarno. A further hump near 78 Belmore Road, Peakhurst, is subject to no substantial objections during consultation.
  The works are intended to address local speeding and road-safety concerns. Funding is included in the current capital works program, with delivery expected before the end of the 2026/27 financial year, subject to design and consultation matters.
• Six-month trial for earlier public-place litter collection
  A recommendation was made to bring forward litter-collection vehicle start times by 30 to 60 minutes at six locations in Sans Souci, Ramsgate, Hurstville, South Hurstville and Penshurst. Residents are to be notified before the trial, which is pending Council adoption, expected at the November council meeting. The General Manager could revoke the trial if repeated breaches occur.
  Residents near the affected roads may experience earlier collection activity and will have an opportunity to provide feedback during the trial.
• Taxi rank section proposed for short-term parking
  The forum considered converting 16 metres of the existing taxi zone on the southern side of Mashman Avenue, Kingsgrove, to 1/2P parking operating during specified weekday and Saturday hours. The discussion indicated the proposal would provide three new parking spaces, with officers supporting 30-minute parking and possible reconsideration if businesses request it.
  The change could improve short-stay access for nearby shops and customers while removing part of the existing taxi zone.
• Traffic advocacy and investigations to continue
  Council officers said a further representation would be made to the Minister for Roads about the George Street and Forest Road intersection. Questions about previous correspondence, crash data and possible traffic controls were taken on notice. Broader concerns about heavy vehicles parking in residential areas were also raised, including the limited deterrent effect of current penalties.
  Residents may see continued advocacy on intersection safety and heavy-vehicle parking, but no immediate traffic-control change was confirmed.

Discussion

• Mobility parking update
  The forum received an update on mobility parking spaces. A question about how long vehicles may remain in mobility spaces was raised, but the supplied extract does not record a new policy or decision.
  No immediate change to mobility-parking arrangements was identified.
• Other intersection and project follow-up
  Officers indicated that some traffic projects are independent of other roadside works and that a roundabout construction date could not yet be confirmed because procurement and further investigations are required.
  Affected residents should not assume construction dates are fixed until procurement and investigations are complete.

Impacts

• Earlier litter-collection starts are proposed on six named road sections, subject to Council adoption and resident notification.
• Four portable speed signs may be deployed across Georges River at changing priority locations using Transport for NSW grant funding.
• Road humps are proposed for parts of Belmore Road and Forest Road, with one additional Belmore Road location dependent on consultation.
• A section of the Mashman Avenue taxi zone may become short-term parking, potentially adding three spaces for nearby businesses and customers.
• Council plans further advocacy to the NSW Government regarding the George Street and Forest Road intersection and heavy-vehicle parking enforcement.

Places

• Rocky Point Road, Sans Souci (road/service area)
  Proposed litter-collection start time change from 4:00am to 3:30am between Broughton Street and Ramsgate Road.
• Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate (road/service area)
  Proposed litter-collection start time change from 4:00am to 3:30am between Rocky Point Road and Harslett Crescent.
• Greenbank Street and Ormonde Parade, Hurstville (roads/service area)
  Proposed litter-collection start time changes from 5:00am to 4:00am.
• Connells Point Road, South Hurstville (road/service area)
  Proposed litter-collection start time change from 5:00am to 4:00am between King Georges Road and Woniora Road.
• The Strand, Penshurst (road/service area)
  Proposed litter-collection start time change from 6:00am to 5:00am.
• Belmore Road, Peakhurst (road/project area)
  Road humps proposed near numbers 28 and 78, with the latter subject to consultation.
• Forest Road, Lugarno (road/project area)
  Road humps proposed near numbers 875 and 1140.
• Mashman Avenue, Kingsgrove (road/parking area)
  Sixteen metres of an existing taxi zone proposed for 1/2P short-term parking.

Next

• Seek Council adoption of the proposed litter-collection trial and notify affected residents before commencement.
  Expected to be considered at the November 2026 council meeting; trial timing was not otherwise specified.
• Determine Vehicle Activated Sign deployment locations using traffic data, speeding concerns, road-safety considerations, community requests and operational requirements.
  After proposed purchase and funding arrangements are progressed.
• Undertake community consultation for the proposed Belmore Road and Forest Road road humps.
  Before construction; delivery is expected before the end of the 2026/27 financial year.
• Resolve stormwater and design matters for the remaining flat-top hump and progress procurement and construction.
  Stormwater issue anticipated to be resolved before Christmas 2026; exact construction date not confirmed.
• Make a further representation to the Minister for Roads about George Street and Forest Road, and review records concerning earlier correspondence and possible traffic controls.
  Follow-up action; some questions were taken on notice.
• Evaluate the litter-collection trial and report back with outcomes and a recommended long-term approach.
  At the conclusion of the six-month trial.

Extract

MINUTES Local Transport Forum Wednesday, 28 October 2026 10:00 AM Dragon Room Civic Centre Hurstville Minutes of Georges River Local Transport Forum Meeting - 28 October 2026 COMMITTEE MEETING MEMBERS Councillor Mahoney (Chairperson) Mr L Crompton (Representing Member for Kogarah and Rockdale, Chris Minns MP and Steve Kamper MP) Mr V Le (Representing Transport for NSW) Mr S Braunig (U-GO Mobility Bus Company) Mr J Tran (Representing Member for Oatley, Mark Coure MP) Mr G Wong - St George Cabs – Attended Online GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL STAFF Mr B Spelta (Director Assets & Infrastructure) Mr S Lindsay (Manager Assets and Traffic) Mr A Baradhy (Coordinator Traffic and Transport) Ms N Paraskevopou...