project area · 6 meetings
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Mentions
- Major waste/resource recovery project repeatedly referenced in public questions.
- Central waste and recycling infrastructure project discussed in petitions and public questions.
- Referenced as part of the planned June 2026 reporting and waste infrastructure planning.
- Waste management planning, AGM motions and consultation issues.
- Council’s recent resolution on this precinct will be reflected in the updated Waste Infrastructure Plan.
- Central waste services and investigation topic
Decisions
Electors’ AGM decision on NRRP petition considered
Council considered the report on the Electors’ Annual General Meeting decision concerning the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct and endorsed the Administration’s response that Stage 1 of the precinct supports the City’s circular economy commitments and that further investigation of waste options may occur.
Affects whether and how the NRRP proceeds, which is a major planning and waste infrastructure issue for nearby residents.
Resource Recovery Event options
The committee provided feedback on the resource recovery event options and supported Option 3 as the recommended option for implementation.
May affect how the City designs and delivers waste reduction and recycling education or community engagement events.
Waste-to-energy opposition motion supported
A motion asked that any waste solution in the Neerabup Industrial Area or Resource Recovery Precinct remain within a circular economy model and exclude waste-to-energy incineration; it passed 24 votes to 1.
Reinforces strong resident concern about proposed waste processing options near Neerabup.
Independent investigation proposed for Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Electors supported a motion calling for an independent investigation into all aspects of the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct and associated waste services, including approvals and processes.
May trigger further scrutiny of the precinct and delay or reshape waste infrastructure plans.
Topics
Public concern over Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct reporting
Several public questions challenged the version history and completeness of the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct master plan documentation presented to Council in 2024, with residents seeking answers about market sounding, version numbers and whether Council saw the final report.
The issue relates to a major waste and resource recovery project that could affect future waste processing, local environment outcomes and public trust.
Local Biodiversity Plan implementation to be prioritised through normal budgets
Administration said actions in the draft biodiversity plan will be prioritised, staged and resourced through internal procedures, annual budgets and workforce planning, with some actions needing further development before implementation.
The pace of on-ground biodiversity protection and habitat management will depend on future funding decisions.
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct petition and planning pathway
Multiple public questions challenged how Stage 1 of the NRRP is being progressed, including concerns about the exclusion of a waste-to-energy facility, clearing permit timing, document version control and the adequacy of consultation and environmental review. Council’s response maintained that Stage 1 is being progressed in stages and that further investigation of waste options may occur.
Residents near Neerabup and the wider city may be affected by waste infrastructure, traffic, environmental and planning outcomes.
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct and AGM motions
Discussion material indicated Council's recommended response supported circular economy principles but preserved the City's ability to consider future waste management options for the NRRP, subject to further engagement and approvals. Questions also raised the scope of any DWER assessment, legal spending, buffer zones and alternatives.
Residents concerned about waste planning, incineration, approvals and governance in Neerabup will see that these issues remain active and contested.
Waste Infrastructure Plan 2025-2045
Administration prepared a community-facing document summarising the Talis report. It will be updated to reflect Council’s recent resolution on the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct, then presented to Council for adoption. The recommendation will include starting site selection for a northern community recycling centre.
This may shape future recycling and waste facilities, including planning for a northern community recycling centre.
Waste and Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Multiple motions focused on the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct, including opposition to waste-to-energy, calls for an independent investigation, requests for governance and financial documentation, and scrutiny of the project’s compliance and planning basis.
The precinct is a major local issue with potential impacts on waste services, planning, environment and trust in decision-making.
Transparency, governance and compliance
Several motions sought reports on due diligence, governance compliance, contracts, budgeting and the City’s obligations linked to the waste precinct and broader strategic plans.
Indicates community demand for clearer reporting and oversight of major projects.