Governance Committee Meetings - 11 Aug 2026

Topics

• Bradfield first land release outlines new retail, hospitality and industry opportunities
  The Bradfield Development Authority and Plenary Group presented the first City Precinct land release, including proposed beverage venues, retail, advanced industry and a university-partner procurement process.
  The release could shape employment, education, retail and hospitality opportunities in one of the region’s major growth precincts.
• Alternative six-lane design moves through costing review
  Consultants presented costing work for an alternative six-lane design, giving councillors an opportunity to question the proposal.
  The design and cost assessment may influence future road infrastructure, construction impacts and transport capacity in the growth area.
• Liverpool sets advocacy agenda on growth infrastructure, truck parking and possible veterans rates discount
  The committee confirmed themes for motions to the LGNSW Conference, including growth-area infrastructure, voluntary planning agreements, residential truck parking, vehicle parking duration and a proposed defence-force and veterans rates discount.
  The issues could become part of Council’s formal advocacy agenda, although the discount and other changes were not adopted locally at this meeting.

Decisions

• Bradfield first land release presentation received
  The committee received and noted a presentation from the Bradfield Development Authority and Plenary Group about the First Land Release in the City Precinct at Bradfield. The presentation covered proposed beverage venues, retail opportunities, advanced-industry uses, delivery considerations, procurement of a university partner and development staging.
  The land release will shape future employment, services, businesses and public activity in the Bradfield precinct.
• Alternative six-lane design and costing report received
  The committee received and noted the report and allowed questions about the alternative six-lane design and its costing. Consultants presented the costing work.
  The design and cost assessment may influence future transport infrastructure, construction impacts and connectivity in the affected growth area.
• Contributions Planning Framework Reform update received
  The committee received and noted a quarterly update on the Contributions Planning Framework Reform Project.
  Changes to developer contributions can affect how growth-related infrastructure is funded and delivered.
• LGNSW Conference motion themes confirmed
  The committee confirmed themes for motions to be submitted to the Local Government NSW Conference, including infrastructure in growth areas, infrastructure and voluntary planning agreements, truck parking in residential areas, allowing registered vehicles to remain parked unmoved for longer than 28 days, and a proposed rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans.
  The themes identify issues Council may advocate on, including infrastructure funding, residential truck parking, vehicle parking rules and a possible rates discount.
• Three conference motions to be prepared
  A report is to be provided to the 30 September 2026 Council meeting, based on councillor feedback, with three motions for voting. The LGNSW submission deadline is 30 September 2026.
  The follow-up report will determine which advocacy proposals Council formally submits to the state local-government sector.

Discussion

• Bradfield City Precinct first land release
  The committee heard about proposed land uses, delivery arrangements, university-partner procurement and staging for the first land release.
  This is a major development milestone with potential effects on jobs, retail, hospitality, education and future precinct activity.
• Alternative six-lane design and costing
  Consultants presented costing work for an alternative six-lane design and answered committee questions.
  Residents may be affected by the eventual road design, construction costs, traffic conditions and infrastructure delivery timeline.
• Contributions-planning reform
  The committee received a quarterly progress update on reform of the Contributions Planning Framework.
  The reform may affect how new development contributes to local infrastructure, although no policy change was adopted at this meeting.
• LGNSW advocacy agenda
  Council confirmed proposed themes for motions to the November 2026 LGNSW Conference, including growth-area infrastructure, voluntary planning agreements, truck parking, vehicle parking rules and a defence-force and veterans rates discount.
  The issues could influence Council’s future advocacy and policy positions but remain subject to further consideration and voting.

Impacts

• Bradfield’s first land release is progressing through presentations on land uses, delivery staging and university-partner procurement.
• Further consideration of an alternative six-lane design may affect future transport infrastructure planning and construction.
• Council will consider advocacy on truck parking in residential areas and vehicle parking duration rules.
• A proposed rates discount for Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans is being considered as an advocacy motion, not adopted as a local rates change.

Places

• Bradfield City Precinct (development precinct)
  Location of the First Land Release discussed by the Bradfield Development Authority and Plenary Group.
• Liverpool local government area (local government area)
  Council and Governance Committee jurisdiction; the meeting’s infrastructure, planning and advocacy matters relate to the area.
• WIN Sports and Entertainment Centres (conference facility)
  Venue for the LGNSW Conference scheduled for 22–24 November 2026.

Next

• Prepare a report with three proposed LGNSW Conference motions based on councillor feedback.
  For the 30 September 2026 Council meeting.
• Submit confirmed LGNSW Conference motions for consideration.
  By 30 September 2026.
• Councillors intending to attend the LGNSW Conference should notify Councillor Support.
  As soon as possible and before 26 September 2026.

Extract

1 Minutes of the Governance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 and confirmed on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 ........................................... Chairperson MINUTES OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 11 AUGUST 2026 PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Harle (Acting Chair) Councillor Adjei (Online) Councillor Harte (Online) Councillor Macnaught Councillor Munjiza (Online) Mr Jason Breton, Chief Executive Officer Ms Tina Bono, Director Community & Lifestyle Ms Lina Kakish, Director Planning & Compliance Mr Peter Scicluna, Director Operations Ms M’Leigh Brunetta, Manager Civic and Executive Services (Online) Ms Katrina Harvey, Acting Coordinator Council and Executive Services Ms...