OUR PLACE, OUR COMMUNITY
Advocacy 2050 – Leading for Change is about building a better future, amplifying strengths and unlocking opportunities to create an accessible, green, diverse and innovative place, community and economy. In 2050, Georges River is connected, naturally.
• active transport
In 2020/21 we began to formalise our advocacy program based on the guiding principles of Leading for Change.
We are building partnerships with other councils, peak bodies, universities and the NSW Government to support these priorities.
• Green Grid projects that connect to the Georges River • affordable housing • capital projects that benefit the community.
We will: • cultivate solutions to emerging trends that will improve Sydney and Georges River LGA • continue to be open, informed and transparent in our decision-making • support a resilient, skilled and professional workforce with the capabilities to shape a better future for the city • advocate for a better Georges River to Federal and NSW governments and agencies, and the private sector • commit to collaboration, partnerships and sharing our resources to provide great outcomes for the community. Our advocacy priorities include: • future mass transit links • the River Rail - Kogarah to Parramatta via Bankstown rail link • Randwick to Kogarah Sydney Metro • Hurstville to Macquarie Park rail link • redevelopment of Netstrata Jubilee Stadium • focused investment into Kogarah • relocation of government jobs into Georges River • State road projects • M6 Motorway Stage 2 - President Avenue Kogarah and Waterfall • A3 and A6 corridor capacity • more frequent rail services to Kogarah in peak periods • Hurstville Civic and Cultural Precinct • investment in arts and culture • open space provision
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Georges River Council // Annual Report 2020/21
Key progress includes: • River Rail advocacy report promoting the Kogarah to Parramatta Rail connection • Innovation Strategy and Kogarah Investment Attraction Strategy • Streets as Shared Spaces funding to improve public areas in Hurstville City Centre and Kogarah Town Centre.
