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Georges River Council

https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au


Council Intelligence Profile

Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.

Region

Greater Sydney

LGA Type

Council

Location

Corner MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville NSW 2220

Snapshot

Georges River Council manages the southern Sydney region covering Kogarah, Rockdale, and surrounding areas, with a focus on community wellbeing, infrastructure renewal, and liveable neighbourhoods. The council is expanding its capital works program and community facilities to support the local population and enhance quality of life.

Strategic Documents

Community Strategic Plan

Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032 (under review for 2025-2035 update)

Delivery Program (4 yr)

Delivery Program 2022-2026

Operational Plan (annual)

Operational Plan 2024-2025

Annual Report (most recent)

Half-yearly Progress Reports available

Long-term Financial Plan

Not located

Workforce Management Strategy

Not located

Asset Management Plan

Not located

Strategic Priorities

Infrastructure renewal and community facilities enhancement

Sporting facilities and recreation space upgrades

Liveable, connected neighbourhoods

Community safety and wellbeing

Environmental management and sustainability

Major Projects & Initiatives

$150 million, 4-year Capital Works Program

Expanded from $120M/3-year program

Beverly Hills Park Sporting Amenity Block

New facility development

Carss Park Flats Sporting Amenity Block

Renovation and upgrade

Olds Park Upgrade

$4M+ project; sports facility demolition and premium sporting/community hub construction (State Government co-funding)

Kyle Bay Green Amenities Block

New community facility

Riverwood Park Sporting Fields

Drainage, irrigation and turf upgrades

Hedley Street Community Hall, Peakhurst

Federal Government grant funding ($1M)

Peakhurst Park Community Centre

Modular building construction (first for Council)

Sports Field Lighting Program

Maintenance and upgrade funding streams

Recent News & Developments

Capital Works Program expanded to $150 million over 4 years (May 2025)

Olds Park featuring prominently in 4-year Capital Works Program with $4M+ State funding

Peakhurst Park community centre construction begun; modular building assembly underway

Multiple sporting amenity blocks added to capital program (Beverly Hills, Carss Park)

Sports field lighting upgrade and maintenance program established

ICT & Digital Context

No comprehensive public digital strategy identified. Council operates standard e-tendering and council services systems. Community consultation platform (Your Say Georges River) used for engagement and reporting. Limited evidence of major digital transformation initiatives.

Opportunities to Improve the Council

Infrastructure renewal and capital works program delivery and management

Community facilities planning and development—sporting amenities, community centres

Parks and recreation space enhancement and activation

Modular/prefabricated construction procurement and project delivery

Community engagement and consultation strategy

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