08/05/2023

As part of the NSW Government's Public Spaces Legacy Program, the upgrade of Memorial Square, Hurstville has just commenced.
 
The upgrade will see significant improvement to a busy Hurstville location and will involve transforming the space through the inclusion of new paving, seating areas, shade structures and additional planting.
 
The contractors engaged by Georges River Council have started work this week with the initial demolition of existing infrastructure.
 
The majority of the works will be undertaken at night between 8.00pm and 5.00am, Sunday to Friday, with appropriate detours in place; access during the day will be maintained for vehicles, with detours in place for pedestrians along Forest Road.
 
Mayor of Georges River Nick Katris said “it is wonderful to see this project commence after extensive community consultation over a number of years.
 
“Our community wants more green spaces, and I am so pleased we are delivering on the vision to create green space for the residents in Hurstville and for local businesses and visitors to the area.
 
“While there will be some disruption, we have ensured access to all businesses will be maintained throughout the project. We know the community appreciates any disruption will be worth it for the beautiful space we will have when it is done.”
 
Project signs have been installed to keep the community informed, and notification letters and have now been dropped to surrounding businesses, residents, and stakeholders.