Jim Gainsford

1 week ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

The proposed development as seen from Targo Road, Ramsgate. The Ramsgate Woolworths proposal recommendation will be discussed at the next Council Meeting on Monday, 23 June 2025. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe Environment and Planning Committee was held 10 June ,2025 and it made a recommendation to be considered at the Council meeting.

1 week ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

Councillor Leon Pun (second from left) with Carrington Avenue residents at the intersection of Warwick Street, the scene of numerous accidents. Picture by Jim Gainsford. Residents are urging Georges River Council to build a roundabout at the intersection of Warwick Street and Carrington Avenue, Hurstville as a matter of urgency after recording ten accidents at the site in the past three years.

2 weeks ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

A Planning Proposal to rezone a site in the middle of Ramsgate town centre for high density development has not been supported in its current form by the Georges River Council Environment and Planning Committee. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe proposal for a site at 193-199 Rocky Point Road, 66-68 Ramsgate Road and 2-4 Targo Road, Ramsgate seeks a rezoning from part R4 High Density Residential and part E1 Local Centre to E1 Local Centre.

2 weeks ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

Georges River Councillor Peter Mahoney has renewed his road safety message. Tuesday, 3rd June marked a year since Georges River Councillor Peter Mahoney nearly lost his life in a serious head-on collision on the NSW South Coast. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingHe sustained significant injuries and was airlifted to St George Hospital, where he underwent surgery and spent over a week in intensive care.

2 weeks ago | theleader.com.au | Jim Gainsford

Oatley MP Mark Coure outside the lift at Mortdale Train Station. Oatley MP Mark Coiure has called for the replacement of an unreliable lift at Mortdale Train Station, stating that the current lift has become a "maintenance nightmare."Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue reading"The lift at Mortdale Train Station has failed too many times, meaning that residents with limited mobility or mothers with prams often cannot access the platform," Mr Coure said.