Bega’s potential 2,200-lot release returns as $305.3m infrastructure question remains
Council has deferred the urban land-release proposal until 18 November, requiring revised mapping and written notice to affected landowners and submitters.
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Eight Vincent reserves face maintenance review before 2027/28 budget
The review will examine spending, turf standards, usage, contractors, groundwater constraints and lighting at sites including Beatty Park Reserve and Britannia Reserve.
Lorimer Road owners face November wait on proposed special charge
Five objections have been lodged against a proposed charge to seal and upgrade the Wattle Glen road between 29 Lorimer Road and Reynolds Road.
The Green amenities project gets extra funding as tender moves towards construction
Georges River Council approved an undisclosed budget increase and recommended accepting tender T26/005, with the contract conditional on a financial assessment of the successful contractor.
Sewer blower renewal left without contractor after Bega Valley rejects every tender
Bega Valley Shire Council voted unanimously to reject all bids for the Sewer Treatment Plant Blower Renewal, requiring another procurement approach before the works can proceed.
Richmond Waste Services wins $518,062 Ballina Shire contract
Ballina Shire Council has awarded a five-year contract to Richmond Waste Services for waste collection and disposal at council facilities.
Scenic Rim capital works carry-forwards reached up to $99.43 million
Council noted its June update on the 2025-2026 Infrastructure Capital Works Program as capital carry-forwards over the past three years ranged from $44.56 million to $99.43 million.
John Davis Stadium tender update deferred as sporting users await details
Orange City Council has not released an outcome, contractor, cost or timetable for the main-field-surface tender at John Davis Stadium.
Gosford wins $985,000 indoor stadium as Toukley funding falls to $100,000
Central Coast Council approved a three-year, Federal Infrastructure grant-funded stadium for Gosford, using a budget offset that cuts the Toukley community facilities allocation by $400,000.
Eugowra CBD upgrade lands $671,975 contract with Conseth Solutions
Cabonne Council has awarded Conseth Solutions Pty Ltd the contract for Eugowra CBD activation and main-street upgrade works.
Pratten Park club upgrade given mid-2028 delivery target as funding waits on budget review
Inner West Council has called for an immediate Development Application for the Community Sports and Bowling Club upgrade, while construction funding remains unresolved.
Matraville RSL car park upgrade gets joint funding backing
Randwick City Council has endorsed a funding partnership with Matraville RSL Club and Sydney Catholic Schools for the 1P Norfolk Parade site.
$8.25 million wetlands contract awarded for East Orange project
Motive Civil and Plant Hire Pty Ltd has been selected to construct the East Orange Harvesting Wetlands, subject to a satisfactory financial check and with a 10 per cent contingency.
Kane Constructions appointed for Leichhardt Oval upgrade
The contractor will deliver new amenities, an additional lift, upgraded lighting and a rebuilt oval surface, subject to final contract terms.
Ku-ring-gai capital works reset puts project priorities under review
The council has approved extra resourcing and a revised 2026 - 27 program under its Special Rate Variation infrastructure uplift, with councillors to examine acceleration options by 15 October.
Campbell Hill recreation project wins $2.07 million contract
Cumberland Council has awarded Solutions Plus Built Pty Ltd the contract for a new pump track and basketball court at Campbell Hill.
Liverpool recruits three workers as pothole repairs miss one-in-five safety target
Liverpool City Council has replaced its two pothole trucks, commissioned a Jetpatcher and ordered new attachments as it fills three road-maintenance vacancies.
Patto’s Building wins $540,419 Molong Showground upgrade contract
Cabonne Council has awarded Patto’s Building and Construction Pty Ltd the contract to deliver new amenities and hockey dugouts at Molong Showground.
Coogee surf club refurbishment backed by extra $1.4 million
Randwick City Council has endorsed an additional $1.4 million for the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club ground-floor refurbishment, including approximately $990,000 in grant funding.
$1 million funding pathway opened for Edgecliff harbour baths project
Woollahra Council has approved a potential allocation for the Murray Rose Public Baths at 136 - 148 New South Head Road, but has not approved construction.
Eden sewerage plant project sent back to market after all tenders rejected
Bega Valley Shire Council will seek new bids for the Eden Sewerage Treatment Plant drying-bed renewal after approving an adjusted scope of works.
South Turramurra parking concerns sharpen safeguards for Ryde - Pymble pipeline
Ku-ring-gai Council backed Sydney Water’s project unanimously but will not consider licences over Council-owned land until impacts on trees, public space, traffic and residents have been properly examined.
Cressbrook Dam safety project secures $54m State funding after Federal bid fails
The first milestone payment has been received, with design, procurement and site mobilisation under way ahead of early works construction planned for July 2026.
Marian Street Theatre demolition hinges on $100,000 by 12 August
Preparatory work will start at Marian Street Theatre, but internal demolition to preserve DA 0144/20 depends on $100,000 reaching Ku-ring-gai Council by 12 August.
295 Lords Place dwelling alterations approved after window-frame conditions revised
Orange City Council has approved DA 439/2025(1), revising conditions 4(d) and 4(e) for demolition and dwelling alterations at the Lords Place property.
Bronte House refurbishment goes to Boylson for $530,800
Boylson Pty Ltd will take the Bronte House refurbishment to contract at $530,800 excluding GST, with a separate tearoom and commercial-use expression of interest planned within six months.
$554,229 Telstra infrastructure contract approved for Lidcombe upgrade
Telstra will relocate and upgrade infrastructure around Joseph Street and Bridge Street after Cumberland Council approved the $554,229.44 package without a competitive tender.
M7 Middleton Drive Extension hits $9.97 million funding shortfall
The $17.28 million remaining cost is nearly $10 million above the project’s original budget, with funding advice expected in January or February 2027.
Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade stays under $12.4m resolution after rescission bid fails
The tied vote leaves the 18 May resolution in place, while proposed cost reviews, a $30,000 resident survey and further oval upgrades were not approved.
Wattle Glen owners face proposed charge for $971,000 Lorimer Road upgrade
Twenty-three Wattle Glen properties are included in a proposed $971,000 special charge scheme for sealing and upgrading part of Lorimer Road.
Coogee’s Norfolk Pine could become its Christmas tree after council investigation
Randwick City Council has directed staff to investigate decorating Coogee Beach’s iconic Norfolk Pine during the annual Christmas period, instead of installing the traditional temporary tree.
Gordons Bay rock platform to be assessed for safer water entry
Swimmers, divers and other users face an investigation into whether about 12 metres of uneven rock beyond the Victory Street footpath can be levelled.
Tathra Wharf restoration moves ahead with $245,394 contract and $330,000-plus funding
Bega Valley Construction Pty Ltd will carry out the Tathra Wharf Cargo Building restoration works under a $245,394.44 contract, backed by a $245,000 capital carryover and an $85,000 reserve contribution.
Sports-field lighting program enters Georges River’s four-year capital plan
Sports-field users are the focus of a proposed lighting program unanimously backed for inclusion in Georges River Council’s four-year capital plan using the adopted Sports Field Lighting Upgrades budget.
Orange cultural facilities named as planetarium fees go on display
Orange City Council has named the Orange Regional Conservatorium, Mary Turner Recital Hall and Orange Regional Planetarium, while proposed planetarium tickets go on public exhibition for at least 28 days.
Wanneroo defers $38.5 million in capital works after budget review
Wanneroo Council adopted a 2026/27 capital works program with $138.6 million in new works and $6.5 million in carry-forwards after about $38.5 million of projects was deferred or rephased.
Toowoomba suppliers under fresh council buying rules for 2026/27
Local businesses bidding for Toowoomba Regional Council work will now be assessed under a new 2026/27 Procurement Policy that gives priority to suppliers in the region, then Queensland.