HURSTVILLE Council's City Centre concept master plan is now at the community consultation stage and the council is seeking community input.
Mayor Con Hindi said it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the entire community to have their say into the future of the civic precinct.
"It is also an opportune time for the community to share their vision and ideas of what they would like to see included as part of this long-term strategy for the site," he said.
The proposed plan site — Hurstville's showpiece civic centre — covers 13,000 square metres and is bounded by MacMahon Street, Park Road, Queens Road and Dora Street.
"Personally, I'm extremely proud that this master plan is becoming a reality, as it has great potential to transform the area into a vibrant, culturally significant and inviting destination where people can live, work and interact," councillor Hindi said.
"I envisage the civic precinct to be a showpiece in St George and include facilities for community and cultural uses as well as open spaces.
"I'd like to encourage residents and business owners to have their say during the consultation period to ensure the master plan reflects the needs and wants of our community."
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IN OCTOBER last year, councillor Con Hindi resurrected the Hurstville City Centre concept master plan — adopted in 2004 and subsequently shelved — and had it updated to accommodate changes in building heights and floor space ratios.
The plan incorporates new council chambers, cultural buildings, commercial and residential developments amid a lot of green space and enough underground parking to solve the city's serious parking problems.
At the time, Cr Hindi said the plan was meant to demonstrate civic leadership and put Hurstville on the map as a showpiece of St George, and that it would be the biggest project the council would undertake.
"According to the 2004 master plan, the development needs to build upon the distinctive sense of place of Hurstville and should be designed with reference to the cultural and environmental traditions of the area," Cr Hindi said.
Residents are encouraged to attend community information sessions.
■ Saturday, July 4: 10am to 1pm at 292 Forest Road (corner of Diment Way), Hurstville
■ Thursday, July 9: 6pm to 8pm, Hurstville City Library, on the corner of Queens Road and Dora Street.
What do you think of the plan? Tell us what changes you would make or add to the plan.