Council - 29 Jul 2026

Topics

• Liverpool Council pushes $239m alternative design for Fifteenth Avenue
  Liverpool Council rejects the current TfNSW Fifteenth Avenue design and seeks an additional $239 million for its own six-lane transit boulevard proposal.
  Residents and businesses along the corridor could face different road layouts, construction impacts and travel outcomes depending on which design is funded.
• Middleton Drive Extension funding gap reaches $9.97 million
  The Middleton Drive Extension faces a nearly $10 million funding gap before construction can proceed.
  The shortfall could affect the timing of a significant local road connection and surrounding development access.
• Liverpool considers new Liberty Swing and accessible facilities
  Council advances plans for another Liberty Swing and investigates further accessible facilities across Liverpool.
  Accessible playground equipment would expand recreation options for children and adults who use wheelchairs and reduce barriers for carers.

Decisions

• Alternative Fifteenth Avenue proposal advanced
  Council rejected the current June 2026 TfNSW Fifteenth Avenue design, requested a redesign to reduce community impacts and construction costs, sought an additional $239 million in government funding, and approved a $50,000 General Fund communications campaign.
  The corridor's future design, construction impacts and delivery timetable remain subject to further advocacy and government decisions.
• Wianamatta endorsed as preferred suburb name
  Council supported Wianamatta as the preferred name for the suburb currently known as Badgerys Creek and will refer the proposal to the NSW Geographical Names Board, subject to any required consultation.
  The proposed name would affect addresses, services and public identity in the airport-area suburb.
• Edmondson Park street names proceed to exhibition
  Council approved public exhibition of 21 Serbian-themed street names for Edmondson Park, followed by referral to the Geographical Names Board.
  Residents will have a formal opportunity to comment before the names can be approved and gazetted.
• Grass-cutting policy sent back for revision
  Council did not adopt the open-space maintenance policy and required a revised draft and further report.
  Service standards for parks and grass cutting remain under review.
• Fortnightly council meetings proposed
  Council endorsed revised meeting arrangements and approximately $154,113 in General Fund funding for more frequent meetings, subject to the August Code of Meeting Practice decision.
  Council may meet fortnightly from September 2026, potentially increasing the speed and frequency of public decisions.
• Lurnea proceeds motion lost
  Council defeated the motion to place all net proceeds from the C.T. Lewis Community Centre sale into a restricted reserve for Lurnea capital works.
  The proposed guarantee that sale proceeds would be spent on Lurnea improvements was not approved.

Discussion

• Rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans
  Council noted that current law does not permit a rates discount for serving Australian Defence Force personnel or veterans beyond existing pensioner arrangements, and considered extending the existing discount to non-pensioner veterans.
  Veterans seeking a council-rates concession may not currently qualify, and any change would require consideration within legal limits.
• Open space maintenance and grass-cutting standards
  Council did not adopt the draft Open Space Maintenance and Grass Cutting Service Standard Policy. The CEO must revise it after considering public submissions and operational advice, then bring it back for consideration.
  Residents will not yet have a final adopted standard for grass cutting and open-space maintenance, and the revised policy may change service expectations.
• Sydney Metro acquisition at Elizabeth Drive
  Council deferred the report on compulsory acquisition of part of Elizabeth Drive, Badgerys Creek, for Sydney Metro railway purposes until further information and valuations are provided.
  The deferral delays Council's consideration of land impacts and compensation-related information associated with the railway project.
• Community grants funding
  Council approved $20,000 GST-exclusive funding under the Community Grants Program for a listed community project, with the available excerpt identifying Heart2Help Inc as the applicant.
  Community grant funding supports local organisations and projects, although the excerpt does not provide the complete project details.
• Sinozich Reserve delivery planning
  Council resolved to pursue a funding strategy and regular progress reporting for Sinozich Reserve, including developer contributions and possible Long Term Financial Plan commitments.
  The action is intended to clarify when Edmondson Park residents may receive the planned sporting and recreation facilities.

Impacts

• The Fifteenth Avenue design remains contested, with Council seeking a $239 million additional government contribution and advocating changes to reduce local impacts.
• The M7 Middleton Drive Extension has an estimated $9.97 million funding shortfall, putting construction timing at risk until funding is secured.
• Residents will be able to comment on proposed Serbian-themed street names in Edmondson Park during a 28-day exhibition.
• Wianamatta may replace Badgerys Creek as the preferred suburb name, subject to state processes and any required consultation.
• Accessible play improvements, including a potential additional Liberty Swing, are being investigated for Liverpool, with specific follow-up for Austral and Wattle Grove.
• Open-space maintenance and grass-cutting standards remain unsettled while Council revises the draft policy.
• The proposal to dedicate C.T. Lewis Community Centre sale proceeds to Lurnea capital works was defeated.
• Council may move to fortnightly meetings from September 2026, subject to a further governance decision and approximately $154,113 in funding.

Places

• Fifteenth Avenue (road/project area)
  Alternative six-lane transit boulevard proposal and planned upgrade corridor
• M7 Middleton Drive Extension (infrastructure project)
  Road extension with an estimated $9.97 million funding shortfall
• Wattle Grove Lakeside Park (park)
  Proposed accessible playground equipment and disability toilet investigation
• Austral (suburb)
  Proposed accessible playground in a growth area
• Edmondson Park (suburb)
  Proposed Serbian-themed street names
• Badgerys Creek (suburb)
  Proposed suburb name change for the new airport area
• Wianamatta (suburb name)
  Preferred Aboriginal name proposed for the suburb currently known as Badgerys Creek
• Lurnea (suburb)
  Proposed capital improvements using proceeds from the C.T. Lewis Community Centre sale

Next

• Prepare a funding submission for the approximately $9.97 million Middleton Drive Extension shortfall.
  Funding outcome expected January or February 2027; construction is anticipated thereafter if funding and approvals are secured.
• Report on Sinozich Reserve's current cost, funding, expenditure and delivery status, and provide a funding strategy.
  Report requested within 30 days; three-monthly progress updates to follow.
• Publicly exhibit the 21 proposed Serbian-themed Edmondson Park street names.
  28-day exhibition period, followed by referral to the Geographical Names Board.
• Refer the proposed Wianamatta suburb name to the Geographical Names Board and undertake any required public consultation.
  After the July 2026 Council endorsement; timing not specified.
• Revise the Open Space Maintenance and Grass Cutting Service Standard Policy and return it to Council.
  Future Council meeting; no date specified.
• Identify a suitable site and funding options for an additional Liberty Swing, and investigate accessible facilities in Austral and Wattle Grove.
  Installation targeted for 2026/27 or 2027/28 if funding is identified.
• Consider revised meeting dates and the Code of Meeting Practice.
  August 2026 Council Meeting; proposed arrangements to commence from September 2026.

Extract

1 Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 and confirmed on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 ........................................... Chairperson MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 29 JULY 2026 PRESENT: Mayor Ned Mannoun Deputy Mayor Harle Councillor Adjei Councillor Ammoun Councillor Harte Councillor Ibrahim Councillor Karnib Councillor Macnaught Councillor Monaghan Councillor Munjiza Mr Peter Scicluna, Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr Farooq Portelli, Director Corporate Support Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Lifestyle Ms Lina Kakish, Director Planning & Compliance Mr Mark Hannan, Acting Director Operations Ms Suzanne Kendall, Deputy General Counsel Mr...