Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
Council endorsed the Draft Riverwood Local Centre Master Plan and supporting studies for public exhibition for at least 28 days, with authority for minor editorial changes before exhibition and a further report to return after submissions are received.
Riverwood residents, businesses and property owners will be able to review the draft plan and make submissions before Council considers final changes.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
Council resolved to forward Planning Proposal PP2026/0001 for the Mortdale Centre Master Plan to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination, and endorsed concurrent public exhibition of the proposal and draft Amendment No. 8 to the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.
Mortdale residents and landowners may be affected by future planning controls and will have an opportunity to comment during public exhibition.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
Council resolved to send Planning Proposal PP2026/0003 for Gateway Determination, publicly exhibit it after gateway approval, publish the previously confidential feasibility assessment attachment on Council’s website, and provide a further report after submissions. The motion carried 14 votes to 1.
This could shape how affordable housing contributions are collected in future developments across the council area and makes supporting feasibility information public.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
Council adopted the Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Master Plan and Plan of Management, adding an option to upgrade and retain the existing Men’s Shed at its current location. The adopted documents will be sent to DPHI Crown Lands, placed on Council’s website, and submitters notified.
Park users, nearby residents and community groups will be affected by the future management and upgrades of these parks, including the Men’s Shed option.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
Council received and noted the report on Mortdale Village Parking.
Residents concerned about parking in Mortdale Village should note that Council considered the issue, but no new action was recorded in this extract.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
The committee recommended that Council adopt the revised Related Party Disclosure Policy attached to the report.
Updates governance and transparency rules for councillors and related-party disclosures.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Investment Report as at 28 February 2026.
Provides oversight of how council-managed funds are being invested.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
The committee recommended that Council receive and note the Quarterly Commercial Property Portfolio Report for the period ending 31 December 2025.
Signals ongoing monitoring of council-owned commercial property performance.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
The committee recommended that Council note the project update for Carss Park Pool, note completion of Milestone 1, and note the General Manager’s approval for payment to the NSW Office of Sport under the funding agreement.
Relevant to residents following the delivery and funding progress of the Carss Park Pool project.
Georges River Council · 13 April 2026
The committee recommended that Council receive and note the confirmed minutes of 27 November 2025 and the unconfirmed minutes of 5 March 2026 from the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
Shows internal oversight, risk and audit matters are being formally tracked.
Georges River Council · 9 March 2026
The committee recommended that Council note the public exhibition findings, endorse the draft Community Engagement Strategy 2026-2036, and delegate authority to the General Manager to make minor administrative amendments.
Sets how Council will engage with the community over the next decade and how residents can have input into Council decisions.
Georges River Council · 9 March 2026
The committee recommended adopting the revised Interactions with Children and Young People Policy after community consultation.
Affects standards for how Council services and staff interact with children and young people.
Georges River Council · 9 March 2026
The committee recommended $8,140 for the Oatley RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Family Day, and $20,000 for the Greek Orthodox Parish & Community of Kogarah & District Orthodox Easter event.
Provides Council support for local commemorative and cultural events in April 2026.
Georges River Council · 9 March 2026
Following community consultation, the committee recommended approving the name 'Peakhurst Park Community Centre' for the new centre under construction at 7a Hedley Street, Riverwood.
Confirms the public name for a new local community facility.
Georges River Council · 26 February 2026
The committee received and noted a presentation on sporting infrastructure projects within Council’s 2025/26 Capital Works Program.
Local sporting clubs and residents may see upgrades, construction activity, or service improvements at sports facilities covered by the capital works program.
Georges River Council · 26 February 2026
The committee noted workshop outcomes on sporting amenities and storage facilities, noted that Council officers will conduct broader community consultation on a proposed mixed management model, and noted that a future report will go to Council on the consultation outcomes.
Sporting clubs and facility users may have an opportunity to provide feedback on how amenities and storage facilities are managed.