Planning Proposal for Part of Moore Park

Overview

Council is proposing to change the classification of a small piece of Moore Park land from community land to operational land.

In 2023, St George Leagues Club approached Council asking to purchase this small piece of land. The club's car park currently has traffic flow issues, and this additional land would help solve that problem by improving access around the club.

Reclassifying the land would allow St George Leagues Club to purchase this triangular section of land to improve traffic flow around their car park.

We're sharing this information because we want the community to have the opportunity to provide feedback during the public exhibition period.

Aerial view of Moore Park. The part of the site proposed for reclassification is a triangular-shaped portion of land located in the north western corner of Moore Park (part of Lot 160 DP19098)

About Moore Park

Moore Park is a public open space located at 22A Ferry Avenue, Beverley Park. It includes a fenced dog park where the community can exercise their dogs.

The small section of land being proposed for reclassification is in the north western corner of Moore Park.

This section:

• is located next to St George Leagues Club (to the north and west)
• is surrounded mostly by residential homes
• has some scattered trees
• is proposed to be sold to the Leagues Club to help improve their car park access

What is a Planning Proposal?

A planning proposal is an official request to change the rules about how land can be used. In this case, we're proposing to change how this small part of Moore Park is classified in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP). A LEP is a legal document that controls land use and development within a local government area.

What's the Difference Between Community Land and Operational Land?

Community Land – This is land that Council owns and must keep for the public to use and enjoy. Examples include parks, reserves, and playgrounds. By law, Council must prepare a plan of management that explains how this land will be used to benefit the community. Council cannot sell community land.

Operational Land – This is land that Council owns but uses for other purposes. It might be temporary assets that Council is holding, or land that helps Council carry out its functions (like depots or treatment facilities). Council can sell or lease operational land.

The small triangular section of Moore Park being proposed for reclassification would change from community land (which must be kept for public use) to operational land (which can be sold). Before we could exhibit this proposal, we required Gateway Determination approval.

Gateway Determination

A Gateway Determination is a formal decision made by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). It's an important checkpoint early in the planning process.

When we submit a planning proposal, the Department reviews it to check:

• Whether it makes good planning sense
• What the community impact might be
• What community consultation should happen
• Whether the proposal should go ahead or not

Council resolved at its meeting on 22 September 2025 to forward the Planning Proposal to the DPHI for a Gateway Determination. On 27 October 2025, we received the Gateway Determination approving this planning proposal to move forward. This means the Department agreed that the proposal has merit and should proceed to public exhibition.

What is happening now?

The Planning Proposal and supporting documentation will be on public exhibition from Wednesday, 19 November 2025 until Friday, 19 December 2025 under the Document Library section on the right of this page.

During this time:

• The Planning Proposal and all supporting documents will be displayed on this page under the Document Library section
• Anyone in the community can read the full information
• You can provide feedback or lodge a submission about the proposal
• Submissions must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, 19 December 2025

How to view the plans?

The Planning Proposal and supporting documentation can be viewed and downloaded using the document links.

Hard copy versions are also available at:

• Georges River Civic Centre, corner of MacMahon and Dora Streets, Hurstville
• Hurstville Library, corner Dora Street and, Queens Rd, Hurstville*
• Clive James Library and Service Centre, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St, Kogarah

* Please note Hurstville Library will temporarily close from 1 December 2025 to allow for essential fire system improvements, including a new sprinkler system. During the closure a pop-up library will be available at the Georges River Civic Centre. For more information on the closure, please view our Temporary Closure of Hurstville Library Public Notice.

How can I provide feedback?

If you would like to provide feedback or comments on the Planning Proposal, we encourage you to complete our online feedback form below or return a hard copy submission.

If you are returning a hard copy submission, please quote SF24/8883 - Public Submission – Part of Moore Park at the beginning of your submission and return:

• In person to Georges River Council Civic Centre or Libraries
• Via email: mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
• Via post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481
• TTY number: 133 677

Public Hearing

Please complete the form on the page below to register for the public hearing. You will be notified of the date and location once these are confirmed.