Current consultations

Draft Model Code of Meeting Practice Policy

Ongoing consultation

The draft Model Code of Meeting Practice Policy is currently on public
exhibition for a minimum of 28 days.

The policy may be viewed by clicking on the document on this page.

Anyone wishing to make comment on the policy can do so by taking the online
survey below.

Comments or submissions will be received up to 4pm, 22 January 2025.

Yoogali Shared Pathway and Bridge

Ongoing consultation

Griffith City Council is thrilled to announce the approval of a $1.5 million
grant from the Get NSW Active program by Transport for NSW to construct a new
shared pathway along Mackay Avenue, linking Blumer Avenue to Yoogali.

The two-year project encompasses various elements, including the construction of
a 2.1km shared path adjacent to Mackay Avenue, installation of wayfind...

Draft Community Grants Program Policy

Ongoing consultation

The draft Community Grants Program Policy is on public exhibition for a minimum
of 28 days.

The Policy may be viewed by clicking on the document on this page.

Anyone wishing to make comment on the Policy can do so via the online submission
button.

Comments or submissions will be received up to 4pm, 22 January 2025.

Kookora Street/Walla Ave Roundabout

Ongoing consultation

Safety will be enhanced for local motorists with work to commence on a
roundabout at the Kookora Street and Walla Avenue intersection in Griffith.
Griffith City Council received $1M from the Australian Government’s Black Spot
Program to construct a single-lane roundabout including, medians, line marking,
lighting and signage.

The intersection will be closed during construc...

Soroptimist Signage

Ongoing consultation

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Don Best Park – Community Meeting and Garden Space

Don Best Park’s upgrade was part of the Safer Cities Her Way 2680 project, which
aims at improving perceptions of safety for women, girls and g...

Griffith Community Strategic Plan review

Ongoing consultation

OVERVIEW Council is facilitating the development of a new Community Strategic Plan (CSP) which is the highest-level plan that a Council will prepare. Our CSP will be known as “Your Vision Our Future 2025-2035”. Together with the community, we will identify the: * long-term vision, * aspirations, and * main priorities for the local government area. The plan will provid...

Draft Councillor Payment and Provision of Facilities Policy

Ongoing consultation

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 26 November 2024 it was resolved that
the draft Councillor Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy be
placed on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days. Council is required to
notify the public and provide the opportunity for submissions regarding this
document.

Karissa Undy art works

Ongoing consultation

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Don Best Park – Community Meeting and Garden Space

The art works by Karissa Undy are part of the Safer Cities Her Way 2680 project,
which aims at improving perceptions of safety for women...

Draft Review of Biosecurity Weeds Policy

Ongoing consultation

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 26 November 2024 it was resolved that
the Draft Review of Biosecurity Weeds Policy be placed on public exhibition for
a minimum of 28 days. Council is required to notify the public and provide the
opportunity for submissions regarding this document.

Mountain Bike Track

Ongoing consultation

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A new Mountain Bike Track has been constructed at Abattoir Road, Griffith.

The project involves constructing a Mountain Bike Track consisting of tracks,
roll over and kicker ramps and aims to ac...

Draft Boarding House & Co-living Housing Policy

Ongoing consultation

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 10 December 2024, it was resolved that
the draft Boarding House & Co-living Housing Policy be placed on public
exhibition for a minimum of 28 days, providing members of the community at least
42 days in which to comment due to the annual closure period. Council is
required to notify the public and provide the opportunity for submission...

Her Way

Ongoing consultation

Griffith City Council is pleased to be partnering with Transport for NSW on the
Safer Cities: Her Way Program, which aims to make public spaces around transport
hubs feel safer for everyone, especially women, girls and gender diverse people.

The program will deliver up to $1 million worth of public interventions with
help of the community through a co-design process.

Her W...

Draft Community Engagement Strategy

Ongoing consultation

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 12 November 2024 it was resolved that the draft Community Engagement Strategy be placed on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days. Council is required to notify the public and provide the opportunity for submissions regarding this document.

Griffin Green - Affordable housing project

Ongoing consultation

The Griffin Green Affordable Housing project represents a partnership between Griffith City Council and Argyle Housing with $6 million of Commonwealth funding secured from the Building Better Regions Fund. Argyle and Council both allocated $3 million to support the $12 million project which has been developed to provide new affordable housing options in Griffith. Griffin G...

Yambil Street upgrade

Ongoing consultation

The Yambil Street Upgrade is a signature CBD project which will set the standard for future upgrades and beautification of the Griffith CBD precinct. The full length of Yambil Street is being upgraded in 4 stages. Jondaryan Avenue to Kooyoo Street was Stage 1 and was completed November 2019. This stage saw both sides of Yambil Street refurbished with new water mains, storm...

Hanwood Stormwater Pump and Levee

Ongoing consultation

Council received three streams of fundings for Hanwood Stormwater Pump and Levee project. * For Stormwater Pump (Stage 1a): Council received $1,178,782 in funding from the Natural Disaster Resilience Programs Floodplain Grants Scheme (2020/21) for the stormwater pump located at Hanwood, while Council contributing 1/3rd of the funding amount making a total project cost of ...

Lake Wyangan

Ongoing consultation

Exciting developments are underway at Lake Wyangan, enhancing its appeal and sustainability for the Griffith community. South Lake Wyangan Water Treatment Aiming for a healthier lake ecosystem, South Lake Wyangan is receiving an environmentally sustainable treatment using Enviro – Diatomix. This innovative approach targets Blue Green Algae (BGA) reduction while promoting e...

We are open to feedback and new ideas

Ongoing consultation

Welcome to Connect Griffith Our aim is to empower our community to connect with us. Connect Griffith is our online hub that provides our community with an easy and convenient way to be involved in decisions that affect them and their neighbourhood. Share your thoughts, take part in online discussions, voting polls, surveys and have your say on what’s important. Online di...

Hanwood Oval Amenities Block

Ongoing consultation

The $1.9 million upgrade to the Hanwood Oval amenities block, initiated in September 2023 with tree removal and the demolition of the old block, is progressing. Greenwich, the contracted builder, is designing and constructing the new facility, encompassing a 380m2 floor area, four changing rooms, showers, referee rooms, canteen, covered awnings/spectator area, and an upgrad...

Name our Mural competition

Ongoing consultation

Heesco’s mural is more than art—it’s a celebration of Griffith’s people, history and future. Every detail tells a story: the food that brings us together, the waterways that sustain us and the heritage that grounds us. School students in the Griffith Local Government Area are being invited to help us celebrate our mural by naming it. Competition details Who can participa...