Liverpool City Council (“Council”) is proposing to amend the current Planning Agreements Policy 2019.

Planning Agreements are voluntary arrangements between a developer and Council or other planning authority, where the developer agrees to dedicate land free of cost, pay a monetary contribution, provide a material public benefit, or any combination of the above, for public infrastructure or another public purpose.

Overview of the Proposed Amendments

The Planning Agreements Policy (the Policy) sets out how Council negotiates, prepares, executes and administers Planning Agreements with the development industry to secure public benefits arising from development within the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA).

It is important that Councils have policies and procedures in place to guide the Planning Agreements process, ensuring transparency, fairness and flexibility of planning decisions.

The current Policy, adopted by Council on 27 February 2019, established the foundation for governance and procedural clarity around the negotiation, execution and administration of Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPAs). Council is, however, required to periodically review and update our endorsed Policies to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose, reflect industry’s best practice and evolve to align with changes in legislation, policies, strategies and Ministerial Directions.

The Policy has been amended to reflect the updated references to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and Planning Agreements Practice Note (2025) (Department of Planning and Environment).

Should the new Policy be adopted, the current policy will be repealed.

Viewing the Policy

The draft Planning Agreement Policy is available to view during the exhibition period.

Exhibition period

The draft Planning Agreements Policy will be on public exhibition for 28 days, from Thursday 21 May 2026 to Thursday 18 June 2026.

Have Your Say

Council invites community feedback on the Proposed Amendments to the Planning Agreement Policy.

Interested parties are invited to make a submission on the amendments by quoting “Planning Agreements Policy – Proposed Amendments – Submission” in the subject line of your email or letter. Submissions can be made by:

• Emailing lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au; or
• Writing to:

Chief Executive Officer

Liverpool City Council

50 Scott Street, Liverpool NSW 2170

Liverpool City Council is publicly exhibiting the following plans from 19 May to 15 June 2026;

• Draft Delivery Program 2025 -2029 and Operational Plan 2026-2027;

• Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2027-2036; and

• Draft Revenue Pricing Policy (Fees and Charges)

The Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 responds to the vision and priorities of the Community Strategic Plan and details the principal activities to be undertaken in 2025-2029. It also identifies the service areas Council will review during its term of office.

The Draft Operational Plan 2026-2027 is Council’s annual action plan for each of the services outlined in the Delivery Program.

Supporting the Delivery Program, Operational Plan is the Long-Term Financial Plan 2027-2036 which outlines how Council will manage its resources and includes Council's Capital Works Program to be completed annually and over the four-year period.

The Draft Revenue Pricing Policy (fees and charges) is also part of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan under a separate document. Fees and Charges are levied by Council to enable the provision and upkeep of facilities owned and managed by Council enabling services to be provided to the community.

The 2026-2027  rating category applicable to your area is shown in the Liverpool Rating Category Map. It includes information on subcategories in the LGA (residential, farming, industrial, business etc). Your respective category is shown on your rates notice which is levied from 1 July to 30 June each year.

Have your say

Council invites residents and interested members of the public to view the draft documents and provide feedback.

To provide a formal submission;

Background

Council has prepared a draft Plan of Management for Craik Park, Austral, which outlines the ongoing use, maintenance and management of Craik Park for the next 10 years.

The draft Plan of Management includes the proposed re-categorisation of Crown Land at Craik Park. As Crown Land Managers, Council obtained approval from the Minister for the Department of Planning and Environment to exhibit the draft plan.

On 10 December 2024, Liverpool City Council resolved to place the Draft Plan of Management on public exhibition.

Have Your Say

Council invites the community to view the draft Plan of Management and provide feedback by 5pm on Tuesday 23^rd June 2026.  

View the proposed Draft Plan of Management for Craik Park here.

Physical copies are also available at Council’s Customer Service Hubs:

How to provide feedback

You can provide feedback in one of two ways:

1. Complete our online survey
Available here:

2. Send a written submission

• By email:
  lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
  Please quote File No. 2026/1970 in the subject line
• By mail:
  Locked Bag 7064
  Liverpool BC NSW 1871
  Please quote File No. 2026/1970

FAQs

The M5 Motorway Westbound upgrade from Heathcote Road to Hume Highway and the Moorebank Avenue interchange will reduce congestion and improve the efficiency and safety of the road network for all road users.

What work are we doing?

To safely carry out our work between the M5 Westbound noise wall and the rear of Phoenix Crescent, Casula, we will need to close the footpath and road of Lakewood Crescent immediately south of the M5 Motorway from Saturday 2 May 2026 to Saturday 27 February 2027.

Our work includes construction of the following:

• a piling pad
• piling activities
• columns
• retaining walls
• abutments
• a noise wall to replace the current noise wall
• bridge braces, girders and panels
• barriers and decks for the new bridge.

We will carry out non-intrusive surveying during this work to reaffirm the design and construction.

Heavy and light vehicles working in this area will exit to Lakewood Crescent turning left to travel north to the Congressional Drive and Hume Highway intersection. We will not impede any property access.

When we'll be working 

Our day work hours will be 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturday.

We will not work night shifts at this location until we are carrying out bridge construction from January 2027.

Additional information, here.

For more information contact the Transport for NSW – Project hotline number 1800 719 670

Managing Flood Risk in Your Neighbourhood

Liverpool City Council is reviewing the Cabramatta Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study, originally completed in 2004. The review aims to improve understanding of current and future flood risks and to inform flood mitigation, land use planning, and emergency management decisions.

The Cabramatta Creek catchment extends from the Sydney Water Canal in the west to the Georges River in the east and includes the suburbs of Cecil Hills, Elizabeth Hills, Middleton Grange, West Hoxton, Hoxton Park, Prestons, Cartwright, Casula, Ashcroft, Liverpool, and Warwick Farm.

Significant changes have occurred across the catchment over recent decades, including extensive residential and industrial development and the construction of major infrastructure such as motorways and road networks. While flood mitigation measures, including 19 detention basins, have been implemented and have reduced downstream impacts, a comprehensive assessment of flood risk under current and future development conditions is required.

The study is being undertaken by Stantec Pty Ltd, an independent flood risk management specialist consultancy. The review will involve updating flood models, assessing flood behaviour, and identifying practical and cost-effective flood risk management measures. Community input is an important component of the study, as local knowledge can assist in identifying flooding issues and informing future solutions.

As your property is located within the study area, you are invited to complete a short questionnaire on past flooding experiences and flood risk management. Council also intends to hold community workshops later in the year to provide updates on the study and seek community feedback.

Your contribution will assist Council in improving flood risk assessments and supporting a safer community.

You are invited to: ·

• Complete the online questionnaire here
• or · Complete the enclosed questionnaire and email it to ShresthaAn@liverpool.nsw.gov.au; and,
• Provide any photos or videos of past flood events.

Why this study is happening

Council is required to prepare flood risk management plans in accordance with the NSW Government’s 2023 Flood Risk Management Manual. Flood behaviour within the Cabramatta Creek catchment is influenced by urban development and major hydraulic controls, including the M7 Motorway, Cowpasture Road upgrades, creek realignments, and culvert systems. These factors contribute to complex flooding mechanisms such as overland flows, culvert blockages, and backwater effects from the Georges River.

The updated Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan will provide Council with an evidence-based and community-informed framework to:

• Guide land use planning decisions;
• Improve flood emergency management and response;
• Prioritise investment in flood mitigation infrastructure; and
• Enhance long-term community resilience to flooding.

Related documents

• Survey
• Figure1-Study-Area-1
• Figure1-Study-Area-2

Liverpool City Council is publicly exhibiting a Site Specific Development Control Plan (DCP) for the sites of 93-145 Hoxton Park Road, 49 & 51 Maryvale Avenue, 260 Memorial Avenue and 20 and 48 Dale Avenue Liverpool.

Aerial view of sites subject to the Site Specific Development Control Plan

Figure One: Aerial view of sites subject to the Site Specific Development Control Plan

The abovementioned sites were recently subject to a Proponent initiated Planning Proposal. This was finalised in December 2025 by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). The Planning Proposal increased the allowable height of buildings (HOB) and floor space ratio (FSR) and permits retail and business land uses. Specifically, the Planning Proposal aimed to facilitate the development of 6x 6 storey residential flat buildings and ground floor commercial uses focused around 2 site through links via 20 and 48 Dale Avenue, Liverpool.

The aim of the Site-Specific DCP is to mitigate the potential impacts from the Planning Proposal. Specifically, the DCP includes development controls that relate to bulk and scale, site layout, building height transition, traffic impacts, visual and acoustic impacts and tree retention.

Related Documents

• Fact-Sheet-Hoxton-Park-Road,-Hoxton-Park
• Council-meeting-report-and-meeting-minutes-25-February-2026
• Draft-Site-Specific-Development-Control-Plan-Hoxton-Park-Road

Who’s Listening

Submissions are invited from the public and can be made via email to lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au. Written submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, and be received by 5pm on 8 May 2026, quoting ref: RZ-3/2022.

For further enquiries relating to the Site Specific DCP, please contact Stephen Peterson Senior Strategic Planner, on 02 8711 7856 or petersons@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

What Happens Next?

All submissions will be assessed and the results of the public exhibition will then be reported to a future Ordinary Meeting of Council.

Sydney Water has activated a contingency plan for this fault which involves the use of tankers to manage the wastewater coming into the pumping station and ensure wastewater services are not interrupted for your community.

Key Points:

• Sydney Water has a strong presence at the fault location in Newbridge Road including a large number of vehicles.
• At this stage, one lane of Newbridge Road is be closed in an eastbound direction.
• Tanker trucks will be temporarily transporting wastewater from the Newbridge Road location to designated discharge locations (manholes) on Market Street, Moorebank.
• The route tankers will be frequently taking includes Newbridge Road, Stockton Avenue, Junction Road, Heathcote Road, Church Road and Market Street. I have attached maps to highlight the locations of the pumping station and where we are discharging back into our network.
• All customers still have normal use of their wastewater service – there are no interruptions for customers.
• We expect that there will be some temporary odour impacts at both locations.

This Acquisition Notice was published in the NSW Government Gazette on 20 February 2026, in respect of drainage easements in Austral compulsorily acquired by Council.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

LAND ACQUISITION (JUST TERMS COMPENSATION) ACT 1991

NOTICE OF COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF INTEREST IN LAND

Liverpool City Council declares with the approval of Her Excellency the Governor that the interests described in Schedule 1 below, on the easement terms outlined in Schedule 2 below, are acquired by compulsory process in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 for stormwater drainage.

Dated at LIVERPOOL NSW this 18th day of February 2026

Jason Breton

General Manager

Schedule 1

Easement to drain water 16.0 wide shown (A) over DP 1308695 being part of the land comprised in 352/2475

Easement to drain water 7.0 wide shown (B) over DP 1308695 being part of the land comprised in 352/2475

Schedule 2

Terms of easement to drain water 16.0 metres wide shown as (A) on DP1308695

1. Full and free right for the body in whose favour this easement is created, and every person authorised by it, from time to time and at all times to drain water (whether rain, storm, spring, soakage, or seepage water) in any quantities across and through the land herein indicated as the servient tenement, together with the right to use, for the purposes of the easement, any line of pipes, culverts and ancillary works already laid within the servient tenement for the purpose of draining water or any pipe or pipes, culverts or ancillary works in replacement or in substitution therefor and where no such line of pipes, culverts or ancillary works exists, to lay, place and maintain a line of pipes of sufficient internal diameter beneath or upon the surface of the servient tenement and any culverts and ancillary works and together with the right for the body whose favour this easement is created and every person authorised by it, with any tools, implements or machinery, necessary for the purpose to enter upon the servient tenement and to remain there for any reasonable time for the purpose of laying, inspecting, cleansing, repairing, maintaining, or renewing such pipe, line or any part thereof, culverts and ancillary works and for any of the aforesaid purposes to open the soil of the servient tenement to such extent as may be necessary provided that the body in whose favour this easement is created, and the persons authorised by it will take all reasonable precautions to ensure as little disturbance as possible to the surface of the servient tenement and will restore that surface as nearly as practicable to its original condition.

2. Name of authority the person empowered to release, vary or modify the easement shown as (A) on the plan - Liverpool City Council

Terms of easement to drain water 7.0 metres wide shown as (B) on DP1308695

1. Full and free right for the body in whose favour this easement is created, and every person authorised by it, from time to time and at all times to drain water (whether rain, storm, spring, soakage, or seepage water) in any quantities across and through the land herein indicated as the servient tenement, together with the right to use, for the purposes of the easement, any line of pipes, culverts and ancillary works already laid within the servient tenement for the purpose of draining water or any pipe or pipes, culverts or ancillary works in replacement or in substitution therefor and where no such line of pipes, culverts or ancillary works exists, to lay, place and maintain a line of pipes of sufficient internal diameter beneath or upon the surface of the servient tenement and any culverts and ancillary works and together with the right for the body whose favour this easement is created and every person authorised by it, with any tools, implements or machinery, necessary for the purpose to enter upon the servient tenement and to remain there for any reasonable time for the purpose of laying, inspecting, cleansing, repairing, maintaining, or renewing such pipe, line or any part thereof, culverts and ancillary works and for any of the aforesaid purposes to open the soil of the servient tenement to such extent as may be necessary provided that the body in whose favour this easement is created and the persons authorised by it will take all reasonable precautions to ensure as little disturbance as possible to the surface of the servient tenement and will restore that surface as nearly as practicable to its original condition.

2. Name of authority the person empowered to release, vary or modify the easement shown as (B) on the plan - Liverpool City Council

The Child Safe Policy is now on public exhibition. As a local government authority, Council has specific obligations to implement rigorous recruitment and Working with Children Check processes, comply with mandatory reporting requirements, and meet its responsibilities under the Reportable Conduct Scheme administered by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. These requirements ensure that child safety is not only a legal obligation, but a core value embedded in Council’s culture, policies, and practices.

Council has undertaken a comprehensive review of its Child Safe Policy (2025) to ensure strong alignment with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019, the NSW Child Safe Standards, and recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (2017).

This review ensures that Council’s Child Safe Policy reflects best practice and legislative requirements, while reaffirming Council’s zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and its commitment to being a recognised Child Safe Organisation.

A copy of the draft Child Safe Policy can be found here:

Council invites residents and interested members of the public to view the draft Child Safe Policy and provide Council with feedback.

To provide a submission:

• Send your response with the reference number 2024/0008 and addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer c/o Karyn Worlledge, Manager Children's Services, Liverpool City Council, Locked Bag 7064, Liverpool BC, NSW 1871
• Email lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au with subject heading:  2024/0008 - Manager Children's Services

Council is seeking community feedback on our updated Draft Media Policy and Draft Social Media Policy.

What is the Draft Media Policy and Draft Social Media Policy and what makes each policy different? 

Council has revised its Media Policy into two new draft policies to provide a framework for how Council engages with both traditional media and on digital or social platforms.

Traditional media includes print, broadcast and online outlets like newspapers, magazines, internet publishers, radio and television broadcasters.

Digital or Social Media includes online platform and applications like social network sites (Facebook, Instagram, X (previously Twitter), TikTok etc), blogs, online forums, audio sharing platforms, video, wiki and more.

The two new draft policies recognise how technology has changed the media landscape. While traditional media and social media are closely connected, they involve different platforms, audience/community behaviours and risk profiles.

Therefore, different guidance, controls and accountability is required across traditional and social media to ensure Council meets its legislative and governance obligations.

How did Council develop the policies?

The draft policies are a result of feedback and work Council undertook to refine the previous Media Policy.

The draft policies align with the Office of Local Government (OLG) Model Media and Social Media Policy which provides a best practice framework for councils managing media engagement.

Council also undertook benchmarking to assess how other councils and state government agencies manage and moderate their media engagement.

How will the policies impact me?

The policies are designed to support transparency, accountability and timely communication with media and the community, while clearly articulating roles, responsibilities and approval pathways.

While many parts of the policies relate to Council, Councillors and staff, some of the improvements and changes have been made to support respectful and constructive community participation. This will ensure Council’s online spaces remain respectful, well-governed, and sustainable to administer.

For example, the Draft Social Media Policy includes:

• provisions for blocking users from engaging with social media should they be in breach of the policy.
• the draft policy also proposes a model where social media pages are moderated Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, with comments closed on weekends, after three days of a post being published, or at any time when moderation is not possible or available.

A full list of proposed improvements and changes is listed below.

Key improvements and changes 

General improvements

• Alignment with Council’s Code of Conduct.
• Complaints about the administration of Council’s social media to be made to the, Director of Community & Lifestyle or Manager Communications and Marketing in the first instance.
• Updating definition for “Official Event” as “A Civic function held by Liverpool City Council such as official openings, citizenship ceremonies, sister city delegations and award ceremonies.

Moderation

• Clearly defined conditions around moderation and control measures (such as blocking users from engaging with social media should they be in breach of the policy).
• A person must only be blocked or banner from a Council social media platform with approval of the CEO, Director or Manager Communications and Marketing.
• The duration of the ban is to be determined by the CEO, or in the case of a Councillors social media platform, the Councillor.
• Proposed to adopt a model where posts are moderated Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, with comments closed on weekends, after three days of a post being published, or at any time when moderation is not possible or available. This approach balances transparency with risk management, ensuring Council’s online spaces remain respectful, well-governed, and sustainable to administer.

Councillors

• Obliging Councillors clearly identify themselves as such on their official Councillor social media pages, and note that they are responsible for monitoring comments, posts and engagement to ensure that it complies with Council’s rules for engaging on social media and record keeping obligations.
• That Councillors clearly include a disclaimer on their social media pages stating that “the views expressed and comments made on this platform are my own and not those of Council” when expressing views outside an endorsed Council position.
• That Councillors must update a change in their Councillor status on their social media within a month of circumstances changing (i.e. becoming or ceasing to become a Councillor).
• The Mayor is the principal member and spokesperson for the governing body of Council, in accordance with 226(c) of the Local Government Act 1993, which includes representing the view of the Council as to its local priorities.
• As members of the governing body and community representatives, Councillors are entitled to express personal views to the media, provided they clearly acknowledge point 2.
• Councillors must clarify when speaking to the media that they are expressing their personal view as an individual Councillor and that they are not speaking for the Council (unless they are authorised to do so).
• Must seek information and guidance from the CEO, Director of Community & Lifestyle or Manager Communications and Marketing where appropriate before providing comment to the media to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information and have considered reputational or other risks.

By Resolution

• Councillors attending official events on behalf of Council are to be recognised and reported on Council’s Facebook page.
• Councillors attending official functions or delegations in their capacity as elected representatives are to be acknowledged in their role and given appropriate recognition on Councils’ Facebook page.
• Attendance by the Mayor and Councillors at a Council event constitutes permission to be photographed or videoed, and for that content to be published unless otherwise specified at the time.
• All collateral and promotional material featuring images of Councillors must either include photographs of all serving Councillors or refrain from including any photographs altogether.

Read the polices in full here

• Draft Social Media Policy
• Draft Media Policy

Have your say

Council invites residents and interested members of the public to view the Draft Media Policy and Draft Social Media Policy and provide feedback to help set the framework for how Council engages with both traditional media and on digital or social platforms.

You can do this by completing our online survey OR by written submission.

Submissions close on 4 June 2026.

Submit your feedback:

1. Online: Complete this survey by 4 June 2026
2. Email: Send your submission to lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au, quoting ‘2026/1533 – Manager Communications and Marketing’ in the subject line
3. Mail: The Chief Executive Officer
   c/o Clara McGuirk, Manager Communications and Marketing
   Liverpool City Council
   Locked Bag 7064
   Liverpool BC NSW 1871
   (Please quote ‘2026/1533 – Manager Communications and Marketing’)

Talk to us in person 

Visit our engagement booths and chat to our team at the following events:

Connecting with Council

While social media is a great way for us to stay informed and connected, it’s not always the best place to raise issues or concerns you want Council to address.

Customer Service

Report issues, seek information or pay your rates via Customer Service. You can visit us in person at our Hubs located in Liverpool and Carnes Hill or connect with us online, by phone or email. Visit our Customer Service page for more details.

Liverpool Listens

Have a voice on what’s happening in your community by visiting the Liverpool Listens website. This is where Council lists all of its current public exhibitions and notices and projects we are seeking community feedback on.

Community Drop-In Sessions

Community Drop-In Sessions offer an opportunity for you to learn what’s happening in your neighbourhood and have your say about the issues that matter to you the most.

Hear from Council about community improvements, projects and upcoming events.

You can also speak directly with relevant staff and get your questions answered on topics like traffic and parking, waste, planning, the environment, local services and facilities, and much more.

Community Drop-In Sessions are held in the evening at major hubs across our Local Government Area. View the schedule for this coming year.

Liverpool City Council is seeking community input on a proponent-initiated Planning Proposal which seeks to amend the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts- Western Parkland City) (Western Parkland City SEPP) by including an additional permitted use (hotel or motel accommodation) at 205 Adams Road, Luddenham (Lot 2 DP623799).

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 18 June 2025, Council endorsed the Planning Proposal being sent to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Environment (DPHI) for gateway assessment. On 24 October 2025, the subject proposal received the gateway determination from DPHI. The gateway determination required several conditions to be met prior to being placed on public exhibition. These conditions have been actioned accordingly.

The subject site is shown in Figure 1 below:

Figure 1: Aerial image of the site subject to the planning proposal (highlighted in red)

The aim of the Planning Proposal is to allow a ‘hotel or motel accommodation’ on the site. This is to support the short-term accommodation demand generated by the increased commercial and tourism activities associated with the opening of Western Sydney Airport and broader Aerotropolis development.

For further detail on the Planning Proposal, please refer to the Fact Sheet and Planning Proposal Report. All the relevant documents can be viewed through Councils e-planning portal via the link here.

Other Related Documents

• Council Meeting Minutes
• Gateway Determination

Have your say

We invite you to make a submission in one of the following ways before 24 April 2026:

• Online via this form
• Email: lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au quoting reference number RZ- 3/2024
• NSW Planning Portal here, quoting planning proposal PP-2024-660
• In writing, quoting reference number RZ- 3/2024 and addressed to the:

Chief Executive Officer,
Liverpool City Council,
Locked Bag 7064,
Liverpool BC NSW 1871

Please note written submissions must be received by 5pm 24 April 2026 to be considered.

For further enquiries on this matter, please contact Masud Hasan, Senior Strategic Planner at hasanm@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

What Happens Next?

Once the public exhibition is closed, all submissions form the public will be considered and reported to Council. If Council decides to proceed with the amendments, they will be forwarded to DPHI for finalisation and implementation.

Upgrade works on the M5 Motorway westbound between Heathcote Road, Moorebank and Hume Highway, Casula will take place from Monday 16 March to Saturday 28 March 2026.

Works will include site setup, utility and footpath works, earthworks, vegetation maintenance, and investigations along the motorway corridor. Some night works will also occur on selected dates.

Work hours:

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Night work hours (weather permitting):

6:00pm – 7:00am on:

• Monday 16 March 2026
• Tuesday 17 March 2026
• Monday 23 March 2026
• Tuesday 24 March 2026

Residents may experience increased construction activity, traffic changes, temporary footpath closures, detours, and some noise.

Measures will be in place to minimise impacts, including limiting noisy work to daytime where possible and managing lighting and equipment use.

Liverpool City Council is the owner of 250 Heathcote Road, Hammondville. Notice is hereby given that it is proposed to grant a new license of the sporting field on the bank of Hammondville Oval, to the Moorebank Sports Club.

The proposed license agreement will be for a term of twenty-one (21) years and is anticipated to commence in April 2026. Any person is entitled to make a submission to Council in respect of this proposal by Monday 23 March 2026.

Submissions must be made in writing, quoting file reference number 2014/0676 and addressed to the:

Chief Executive Officer,
Liverpool City Council,
Locked Bag 7064,
Liverpool BC NSW 1871

Enquiries may be referred to Council’s Head of Property via email SimatS@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

Liverpool City Council is calling for expressions of interest from people who live and/or work within the Liverpool Local Government Area, who are interested in being appointed by Council to join the Environment Advisory Committee.

Council will appoint community representatives for an initial term of two years, noting that Committee members serve in a voluntary capacity.

The functions of the Environment Advisory Committee are to:

• Consider key environmental issues facing Liverpool and make recommendations to Council.
• Provide input to Council with respect to the development of environmental programs for Liverpool.
• Work in partnership with Council in terms of various Environmental initiatives.
• Provide input to the implementation of Council’s Environment Restoration Plan.
• Provide input to the development of future programs as part of the ongoing implementation of the Environment Restoration Plan.
• Provide opportunities for meaningful community participation.

For more information about the criteria and requirements for prospective committee members, please read the Environment Advisory Committee Charter.

Meetings for the committee are held bi-monthly.

Please submit an online Expression of Interest (EOI) form via:

• EOI – Environment Advisory Committee

Council will consider all Expressions of Interest for Committee membership, received by no later than 5pm Monday 16 March 2026.

For more information, please contact us via email: operationscommitees@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

Supported Documents

• Environmental Advisory Committee Charter
• Code of Conduct
• Code of Meeting Practice

Council has prepared a Draft Master Plan for Woodward Park, Liverpool and is seeking community feedback to help guide the future vision and planning of the site.

About Woodward Park

Woodward Park is a 28-hectare Crown reserve adjoining the Liverpool city centre and is identified by Council as a key site for sport, recreation and major events.

It comprises the Whitlam Leisure Centre, Hillier Oval, netball courts and a range of community and sporting facilities.

Since 2021, Council has considered a long-term vision for the park as a vibrant lifestyle precinct with new leisure, events, community and sports facilities under the Woodward Place Master Plan.

Part of that vision has progressed following the endorsement of the Brickmakers Creek, Woodward Park project (funded under the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program) which will revitalise and naturalise the section of Brickmakers Creek running through Woodward Park.

Given the Brickmaker’s Creek project is now in detailed design phase, Council is revisiting the overall vision for Woodward Park through this new 2025 Draft Master Plan.

What is a Draft Master Plan?

A Draft Master Plan is an initial long-term vision for a specific area or site, outlining future development, management and transformation. It shows what could be, rather than what will be.

Feedback from the community, stakeholders and experts on the Draft Master Plan is then used to define strategic goals and direction for a project, leading to further planning and development.

What does the Draft Woodward Park Master Plan propose?

The Draft Master Plan aims to better integrate existing facilities, improve access and movement, enhance open spaces, and support future community and sporting needs as Liverpool continues to grow.

Key features proposed:

• A large multifunctional event space, including a proposed stage location with a capacity of approximately 30,000 people. This will leverage the park’s size, relatively undeveloped character and proximity to the Liverpool CBD and public transport as well as Council’s designation as a special entertainment precinct;
• Direct, wide pathways to safely move large event crowds to and from Liverpool Station, surrounding car parks and bus routes, while incorporating high quality lighting for safe night-time use;
• Integrates green and blue infrastructure, including tree canopy expansion, indigenous planting, water-sensitive urban design and dense edge planting to buffer traffic noise and improve the microclimate;
• Provides for supporting park infrastructure – including covered outdoor multipurpose pavilion, public art, toilets, café / food and beverage opportunities, picnic facilities, bike paths and bike parking, so the park functions both as a destination events space and a local park for everyday use;
• Embeds Connection to Country, including opportunities for Aboriginal language, art and storytelling integrated into wayfinding and landscape design;
• Anticipates relocation of the existing netball facilities to a more suitable, purpose built facility elsewhere in the LGA, freeing up central parkland for the event and entertainment functions while ensuring netball users are not disadvantaged;
• Potential upgrade to Hillier Oval (modular stadium and synthetic oval);
• Potential to upgrade Whitlam Leisure Centre into a contemporary recreation and aquatic centre;
• Potential to increase the residential/commercial density throughout the precinct through future development;
• Guided by design objectives: 1. Cool and Climate-Responsive; 2. Green and Ecological; 3. Safe and Accessible.

View  the Draft Woodward Park Master Plan

Background

Council has created a concept design for the future development of ‘Local Park 6’ in Austral, located between Tenth Avenue, Horologium Road, Aries Street, and Magellanic Street. The concept design is based on community feedback around open-space needs across Austral, and delivers on Council’s Recreation, Open Space and Sports Strategy.

About the proposal

We are seeking your feedback and comments for the concept design, which shows the key features for the park. You can view the concept plan here.

Please note, timing for the delivery of the park will be subject to funding availability and allocation. Works may be staged to accommodate funding availability.

Have Your Say

All feedback and comments received will be reviewed and considered by Council. Let us know your thoughts by completing the survey below by 5pm Monday 2 March 2026.

To provide feedback:

• Complete the survey
• Email communityplanning@liverpool.nsw.gov.au, quoting File No 2024/3844
• Mail to Locked Bag 7064, Liverpool BC NSW 1871, quoting File No 2024/3844

Contact Us

If you have questions or want to learn more about the project, please contact us via the following:

Name: Community Planning Team

Email: communityplanning@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

Background

Council has created a concept design for the future development of ‘District Park 11’ in Austral, located between Gurner Avenue and Swamphen Street. The concept design is based on community feedback around open-space needs across Austral, and delivers on Council’s Recreation, Open Space and Sports Strategy.

About the proposal

We are seeking your feedback and comments for the concept design, which shows the key features for the park. You can view the concept plan here.

Please note, timing for the delivery of the park will be subject to funding availability and allocation. Works may be staged to accommodate funding availability.

Have Your Say

All feedback and comments received will be reviewed and considered by Council. Let us know your thoughts by completing the survey below by 5pm Monday 2 March 2026. To provide feedback:

• Complete the survey
• Email communityplanning@liverpool.nsw.gov.au, quoting File No 2025/6203
• Mail to Locked Bag 7064, Liverpool BC NSW 1871, quoting File No 2025/6203

Contact Us

If you have questions or want to learn more about the project, please contact us via the following:

Name: Community Planning Team

Email: communityplanning@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

Liverpool City Council is proposing to enter into a Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA-45) with Landcom and the Minister for Planning and Public Space in connection with the proposed development at Edmondson Park Precincts 3, 5 and 9.

Overview of the draft VPA

Under the draft VPA, the Developer agrees to deliver the following public benefits:

• Dedication of land and embellishment of five (5) new parks with a total area of almost two hectares (19,221m²), including four (4) playing fields and a synthetic cricket pitch;
• Dedication of land and embellishment of a new urban plaza (approx. 5,000m²) adjacent to Edmondson Park Station;
• Embellishment works and dedication of land along the Maxwells Creek riparian zone (4.45 ha);
• Dedication of local roads including Eyre Road, Buchan Avenue and MacDonald Road;
• Future signalisation of the MacDonald Road and Buchan Avenue intersection;
• Monetary contributions towards a new community facility (approximately. 1,000m²) within Town Park, the future signalisation of the MacDonald Road and General Boulevard intersection and a childcare centre; and
• Provision of six (6) bus shelters.

Viewing the documents

The draft Voluntary Planning Agreement and accompanying Explanatory Notes are available to view during the exhibition period.

Have your say

Interested parties are invited to make a submission on the proposal by quoting “VPA-45 Voluntary Planning Agreement – Submission” in the subject line of your email or letter. Submissions can be made by:

• Completing the online submission form on Council’s website;
• Emailing lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au; or
• Writing to:
  Chief Executive Officer
  Liverpool City Council
  50 Scott Street, Liverpool NSW 2170

Exhibition period

The draft VPA will be on public exhibition for 28 days, from Friday 6 February 2026 to Friday 6 March 2026.

In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Liverpool City Council proposes to grant a Lease Agreement for the management and operation of Holsworthy Pool.

The proposed lease is intended to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Aquatic and Leisure Centre operator to manage and activate the facility for community use.

Property details

• Facility: Holsworthy Pool
• Address: 30 Huon Drive, Holsworthy NSW 2173
• Legal Description: Lot 1 DP 832571

Proposed Lease Term

• Five (5) years, commencing in 2026

If you wish to make a submission to Council in relation to this proposal, you can do so in writing at quotations@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

Submissions will close on Thursday 12 February 2026

Liverpool City Council is calling for expressions of interest from people who live and/or work within the Liverpool Local Government Area, who are interested in being appointed by Council to join the Liverpool Waste Committee, an advisory committee to Council.

Council will appoint up to three community representatives for an initial term of two years, noting that Committee members serve in a voluntary capacity.

The functions of the Liverpool Waste Committee are to:

• Raise issues associated with Waste and recommend actions and solutions.
• Provide advice to Council on matters relating to Waste and Circular Economy.
• Actively participate in the implementation of Council’s Waste Management Plan and Circular Economy initiatives.

For more information about the criteria and requirements for prospective committee members, please read the Liverpool Waste Committee Charter, available on the Liverpool Council website via the following link: 2025 Liverpool Waste Committee Charter

The first meeting of the Committee for new members is anticipated to be held in March 2026, with further meetings to be held on the second Thursday of each month.

Please submit an online Expression of Interest form via:

• EOI – Liverpool Waste Committee

Council will consider all Expressions of Interest for Committee membership received by no later than 5 pm on Friday 13 February 2026.

For more information, please contact us via email at operationscommittees@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

Supported Documents

• Liverpool-Waste-Committee-Charter-October-2025
• Code of conduct
• Code of meeting practice
• Survey

Liverpool City Council has a long and proud history of engagement and support for our First Nations community. We have had groundbreaking initiatives such as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gandangara LALC which is unique among councils.

We have had an Aboriginal Consultative Committee for many years and with the changes happening within LCC it is time to refocus our efforts for the community and it is with this approach we are now seeking suitable volunteer applications for our ACC from local F/n people who are currently working or living in the LGA that have either a business background and or management level experience in the Community to apply for the ACC.

The application process requires your history and experience.

Meetings will occur at the LCC Council building 4 times per year during business hours.

The ACC is the Councils preeminent First Nations committee and provides substantial input and support on matters involving the community with projects being supported across the LGA as well as dealing at times with sensitive matters.

Council encourages businesses within the Local Government Area but please note that Council will appoint no more than one person per group to the Committee.

The closing date for submitting your expression of interest form is 8 January 2026 at 4:30pm.

Please address your expression of interest to AndersonM@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

Nomination for Aboriginal Consultative Committee click here

Liverpool City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from stakeholders to join the Liverpool  CBD Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) Working Group.

The Working Group will support the establishment, operation, and monitoring of the SEP trial  and contribute to decisions regarding its future. Members will provide input on planning,  compliance, community feedback, and evaluation processes. Membership

Council invites applications from a cross-section of stakeholder groups, including:

• Entertainment, hospitality, and performance venues within the SEP
• Local business groups or chambers
• Artists, musicians, and cultural practitioners
• Local community groups and cultural networks
• First Nations community representatives
• Liquor & Gaming NSW
• Local Police Area Command
• Local Health District representatives
• Other relevant council advisory groups

Responsibilities

Members will:

• Advise on the SEP trial, including precinct boundaries and management plans
• Provide feedback on compliance and community concerns
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation during the trial and beyond
• Contribute to decisions on making the SEP permanent, suspending, or revoking it

Term

The Working Group will commence in February 2026 and meet monthly during establishment
and quarterly once operational.

How to Apply

Submit your Expression of Interest online at: Expression of Interest – SEP Working Group

Applications close 5:00 pm, Monday, 12 January 2026.

For more information, contact: LCC_Tourism@liverpool.nsw.gov.a

Council has placed the draft Memorials Policy on public exhibition, per section 361 of the Local Government Act 1993.

The intent of this policy is to provide a consistent approach to the provision of memorials located on Council owned or managed buildings, parks and other public spaces.

It aims to balance community commemoration with practical considerations like site suitability, design and ongoing maintenance.

Council invites your submission and feedback on the draft Memorials Policy.

Submissions should be made to Council by 12 January 2026 to email: executiveservices@liverpool.nsw.gov.au or via any of our contact details (in person, post, phone) found at:  Contact Us | Liverpool City Council

View the draft Memorials Policy here