Public Forum - 20 Apr 2026

Important topics

• Flood studies and flood mitigation
  Public submissions were made on the Blakehurst and Kogarah Bay Wards Flood Study and on flood risk mitigation feasibility options at Gloucester Road, Stoney Creek Road and Morgan Street in Beverly Hills.
  Relevant to residents affected by flooding, drainage and intersection safety in Blakehurst, Kogarah Bay and Beverly Hills.
• Woodville Park Spatial Framework
  Speakers addressed the Woodville Park Spatial Framework.
  May affect future planning, land use and public space outcomes around Woodville Park.
• Draft Penshurst Town Centre Public Domain Plan
  Multiple public forum speakers addressed the draft public domain plan for Penshurst Town Centre.
  Relevant to streetscape, pedestrian amenity and town centre improvements in Penshurst.
• Todd Park Sporting Facility Reconstruction
  Community engagement on reconstruction of sporting facilities at Todd Park was raised by multiple speakers.
  Relevant to park users, sporting groups and nearby residents affected by future upgrades.
• Planning and park management proposals
  Speakers addressed the Mortdale Local Centre Planning Proposal and the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management.
  May affect planning controls, future development and park management in Mortdale, Carss Bush Park and Todd Park.
• Other resident issues raised
  Additional public forum items included removal of palm trees on King Georges Road, Beverly Hills; acknowledgement of the Magnificals Chamber Orchestra Gala; public EV charging infrastructure; gambling losses in NSW; and road safety concerns at Kingsway and Maluka Place, Beverly Hills.
  These matters may influence streetscape, transport infrastructure, community support and traffic safety discussions.

Resident impacts

• Residents had an opportunity to publicly raise concerns and support on local flooding, planning, park upgrades and road safety matters.
• The extracted text does not record any votes, approvals, spending decisions or adopted actions at this forum.
• Issues raised at the forum are likely to inform later council meeting debate or formal reports.

Next steps

• Public forum submissions may be considered in subsequent council reports or formal meeting decisions on the listed items.
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Extracted minutes text

MINUTES Public Forum Monday, 20 April 2026 6:00 PM Dragon Room Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Public Forum - 20 April 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...