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Council Withdraws DA for Carss Park Following Community Feedback

28/03/2025

Georges River Council has listened to the concerns raised by the community regarding Development Application DA2024/0620 at Carss Park. In response, Council has decided to withdraw the application.
 
As part of Transport for NSW’s Vibrant Streets Package - Permit/Plug/Play (PPP) Pilot Program, Council had proposed three Development Applications for Hurstville (DA2025/0043), Kogarah (DA2024/0560), and Carss Park (DA2024/0620).
 
These applications aimed to streamline event approvals, aligning with Council’s Events and Festivals Charter to create event-ready streets that support community activations.
 
The proposed framework allowed for up to 52 events per year at each site over five years. However, Council never intended to host events at this frequency but sought to simplify the approval process for future events. Council remains the determining authority for any event applications and will continue to assess each request in accordance with established policies and processes.
 
Given the community’s concerns about the Carss Park location, Council at the March Council meeting, has decided to;

  1. Formally withdraw Development Application DA2024/0620 for Carss Park.

  2. Reaffirm its commitment to working collaboratively with residents and stakeholders to ensure future event initiatives align with community expectations and needs.

  3. Consider a future Development Application for events at Carss Bush Park and Flats that aligns with the current level of use of approximately 8-12 events per year.

 
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said, “by taking this action, Council is demonstrating its dedication to responsive governance and community-led decision-making.
 
“We appreciate the valuable feedback provided by our residents and look forward to continuing our work in enhancing local events and public spaces for the benefit of all.
 
“Any future Development Application for events at Carss Bush Park will not intensify the use of the park beyond the number of events currently held there.”
 
To see the discussion on the matter, watch the recording of the March Council meeting on our – Meetings of Council page.