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City of Wanneroo
City of Wanneroo decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 29 recent meetings, including 29 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 32 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Waste, water and environment, Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct, Wanneroo.
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- Articles
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- Watch items
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Latest
Two Rocks telecom site advances; indicative location 120 - 130m from home
Wanneroo Council has authorised further work on a possible Caraway Park facility, but the site remains preliminary. Any lease requires further processes, with final lease decisions delegated to the chief executive officer.
Addison Park will receive feasibility and design work for an accessible pathway, with construction timing still dependent on design and budget outcomes.
A future Council report will address the petition to reclassify Addison Park as Neighbourhood Recreation.
Parking enforcement in the Grandis Boulevard laneway remains dependent on officers observing a specific obstruction, while the Parking Local Law review could broaden future enforcement powers.
The Yanchep Walk alignment is not yet final and remains subject to environmental, geotechnical and stakeholder investigations.
Articles
Two Rocks telecom site advances; indicative location 120 - 130m from home
Wanneroo Council has authorised further work on a possible Caraway Park facility, but the site remains preliminary. Any lease requires further processes, with final lease decisions delegated to the chief executive officer.
Neerabup waste precinct carries $46.5m forecast while three Stage 1 approval matters remain
Wanneroo reported $2.36 million in committed expenditure for the project at Lot 600 Wattle Avenue, with a clearing permit under appeal and a Materials Recovery Facility application still awaiting determination.
Girrawheen Hub cost rises $961,501 after tender comes in above estimate
Wanneroo Council has lifted the redevelopment budget for the 13 Patrick Court project to $31.318 million and accepted Focus Building Company’s tender, with the proposed contract listing commencement in February 2027.
Jindalee petitioners will not get a Council recommendation on 91-home DAP proposal
Wanneroo Council voted 14-1 to route petitions about Development Assessment Panel applications to the panel process, while asking the Planning Minister to address cumulative development and traffic impacts.
Wanneroo administration intends November report on 163-signature Addison Park petition
Administration says it intends to report on Merriwa residents’ request to restore the park’s ‘Neighbourhood Recreation’ classification, while a separate accessible-pathway project remains conditional on school approval.
Wanneroo capital works spend climbs to $29.3m, but project delays may trigger budget changes
The City had spent 11.8 per cent of the $145.1 million capital works budget cited in a public question by 31 August, with spending rising to $29.3 million by 21 October. Administration warned external approval delays could require mid-year adjustments.
Aquamotion tiling and Carramar fuel-tank replacement win $105,000 in Wanneroo budget changes
Wanneroo Council’s recorded resolution includes $98,000 for hydrotherapy-pool tiling at Wanneroo Aquamotion and $7,000 to replace a faulty diesel tank at Carramar Golf Course.
Alkimos centre lists proposed $90-to-$100 court hire rates, with discounts for clubs and schools
The City of Wanneroo’s proposed fee schedule for the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre lists 40 per cent discounts for community clubs and 75 per cent discounts for schools, but the supplied unconfirmed minutes extracts do not confirm adoption.
Wanneroo traffic program has 30 projects in pipeline through 2035/36
The Policy Review Committee adopted an updated traffic-management policy without changing the scoring system used to rank local-road requests. The City says its roughly $2 million annual program has enough identified work to extend into 2035/36.
Wanneroo committee votes unanimously to revoke caves and karst planning policy
Unconfirmed minutes record an 8-0 vote to revoke Local Planning Policy 4.13, with a website notice directed and an advice note proposed for approval procedures.
Wanneroo committee adopts coastal policy with new rules for asset handovers and temporary works
Local Planning Policy 4.21 was adopted unanimously after five submissions, with changes covering construction materials, engineering studies, monitoring, rehabilitation and play equipment in foreshore reserves.
Wanneroo extends budget and reserves policy review dates to September 2027
The five policy review dates were extended unanimously, with finance reviews held over for a financial-sustainability assessment amid possible revenue and rating reforms.
Decisions
Monthly financial position and capital works noted
The minutes report that 2026/27 general rates and waste service fees were levied in July. Year-to-date rates were $185.9 million against a $185.7 million budget, and capital expenditure to 31 July was $8.4 million, or 5.8% of the $145.1 million adopted capital works budget.
Provides an update on the City’s revenue collection, spending and infrastructure delivery.
Addison Park petition to receive a future report
A petition seeking reclassification of Addison Park from Neighbourhood Sport to Neighbourhood Recreation was tabled. Administration will investigate the petition and present a response at a future Ordinary Council Meeting.
Residents will have to wait for a later Council decision on the park’s classification and future management.
Updated Enterprise Risk Management Policy advanced
The committee considered an extensively reviewed Enterprise Risk Management Policy aligned with AS ISO 31000:2018, the City’s risk appetite statements, risk assessment criteria and Enterprise Risk Management Framework. The policy is to be recommended to the Policy Review Committee for adoption.
The policy will guide how the City identifies and manages risks across services, projects and decisions, but it was not adopted at this meeting.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
Monthly financial position and capital works noted
Waste, water and environment
Monthly financial position and capital works noted
Projects and capital works
Monthly financial position and capital works noted
Roads, traffic and parking
Parking Local Law review continues
Funding and grants
Addison Park pathway works to proceed through the capital works program
Community services and facilities
Addison Park petition to receive a future report
Topics
Emergency Services Levy
The City expects to collect $33,795,527.68 from ratepayers in 2026/27 on behalf of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The City receives $378,770 in relation to collection and administration.
Clarifies that the levy is collected for DFES rather than retained by the City to fund ordinary local government services.
Cherokee Park landscaping petition
Administration supported infill planting to improve the reserve’s landscape amenity but did not support treating the planting as dedicated privacy screening equivalent to Somerly Park.
Cherokee Green residents seeking greater screening, greenery and biodiversity may not receive the requested hedge treatment.
Yanchep Lagoon stakeholder engagement
The City stated that adjacent landowners and nearby residents are stakeholders. Draft alignment options and supporting information are expected to be presented to the Reference Group before a recommendation returns to Council.
Provides a further opportunity for affected property owners and the broader community to comment on the boardwalk project.
Service affordability and financial sustainability
The City is undertaking reviews of statutory and discretionary services and a broader financial sustainability review to identify cost reductions, revenue opportunities and ways to keep services affordable.
Future reports may affect service levels, fees, revenue measures and infrastructure priorities.
Enterprise risk management
Administration reviewed the City’s risk policy to align it with ISO 31000:2018, the City’s risk appetite statements, risk criteria and enterprise risk framework.
The policy will influence risk controls and decision-making across City operations if adopted.
Compliance audit follow-up
Paxon assessed the 2025 compliance return against 98 questions. Two matters were highlighted: reviewing the response to question 2934 on entering multiple contracts rather than one contract, and reviewing question 2021 on primary returns lodged by relevant persons.
The matters concern procurement decision-making and statutory declaration obligations within local government.
Confidential internal-audit reporting
The internal-audit report was considered confidentially because public release could endanger the security, including cyber-security, of City property or operations.
The committee’s public resolution confirms ongoing oversight of significant audit risks, but the detailed audit findings were not released.
Coastal and beach safety governance
The standalone Coastal Aquatic Safety Policy, introduced after 2014 drowning incidents, was considered redundant by most members because safety is now managed through operational and corporate controls.
Beach patrols, signage, education and emergency arrangements remain the main practical safety measures.
Places
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Major waste/resource recovery project repeatedly referenced in public questions.
Wanneroo
Council Chamber and City administration
Neerabup
Location of the NRRP and related planning and clearing permit questions.
Alkimos
Location of the new aquatic and recreation centre and associated basketball arrangements.
Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Major infrastructure project progressed during Quarter 4
Merriwa
Community concerns about Addison Park’s classification, trees, accessibility and recreational role.
Banksia Grove
Location of the laneway parking issue.
Landsdale School of Early Learning
A future pathway is proposed between the Landsdale learning centre and Bus Stop ID 26008, subject to further investigation and funding.
Projects
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Subject of extensive public and Council questions about planning, zoning, waste-to-energy and community engagement.
Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Major new community recreation and aquatic facility at the centre of the tender and leasing decisions.
Waste Services
City service unit responsible for kerbside collections, verge-side services, public bins, illegal dumping response and drop-off facilities.
Strategic Waste Plan
Planned document intended to define future waste delivery for residential, commercial and community users.
Paxon Group
Author of the internal audit report on technology project management.
Yanchep Walk
Proposed boardwalk whose final alignment remains unresolved.
Western Australian Treasury Corporation
A $60.8 million borrowing liability was reclassified as current because repayment was due in December 2026.
Constable Care
Recipient of the approved sponsorship agreement.