Public Forum - 16 Mar 2026

Important topics

• Traffic and pedestrian safety in Hurstville
  Multiple speakers addressed item NM013-26 on traffic and pedestrian safety issues in Hurstville.
  Relevant to residents concerned about road safety, walking conditions and local traffic management in Hurstville.
• Proposed traffic and parking changes in Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton
  Speakers addressed items CCL014-26/LTF017-26 concerning proposed changes to traffic and parking conditions in Ecole Street and Ecole Lane, Carlton.
  May affect parking access, vehicle movements and street conditions for Carlton residents and visitors.
• Parking restriction changes at Sans Souci Leisure Centre
  A speaker addressed item LFT020-26 on changes to parking restrictions at Sans Souci Leisure Centre, Sans Souci.
  Relevant to centre users, nearby residents and drivers using parking around the facility.
• Tree canopy targets progress update
  Speakers addressed ENV009-26, a 2026 progress update on Georges River tree canopy targets to 2038.
  Relevant to urban greening, shade, local environment and long-term canopy coverage across the LGA.
• Artificial intelligence governance framework
  A submission was made on NM008-26 regarding development of an artificial intelligence governance framework for Georges River Council.
  Could affect how council uses AI in services, governance and decision-making in future.
• Minimising gambling harm
  Speakers addressed NM009-26 calling for action by NSW and Commonwealth governments on gambling harm within the Georges River Council LGA.
  Relevant to public health, community wellbeing and advocacy on gambling-related harm.
• Museum of Chinese in Australia official opening
  Several speakers addressed NM014-26 on the official opening of the Museum of Chinese in Australia.
  Relevant to local cultural life and community heritage.
• Heritage protection for Glenlee, 80 Boronia Parade, Lugarno
  A speaker addressed NM015-26 concerning heritage protection for Glenlee at 80 Boronia Parade, Lugarno.
  Relevant to heritage conservation and planning outcomes in Lugarno.

Resident impacts

• No formal decisions, approvals, spending commitments or service changes were recorded in the extracted public forum minutes.
• Residents can identify which issues were presented to council ahead of later consideration, including traffic, parking, tree canopy, AI governance, gambling harm, cultural heritage and local heritage protection.
• A note recorded that tree seedlings donated by Oatley Flora and Fauna will be used as tubestock for the bushcare nursery.

Next steps

• Public forum submissions are likely to inform later council consideration of the listed reports and notices of motion.
  At subsequent council or committee meetings, not specified in the extracted text.

Extracted minutes text

MINUTES Public Forum Monday, 16 March 2026 6:00 PM Dragon Room Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Public Forum - 16 March 2026 PUBLIC FORUM ATTENDANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, 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 General Manager – David Tuxford, Director Assets and Infrastructure – Bryce Spelta, Direc...