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City of Wanneroo
City of Wanneroo decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 16 recent meetings, including 16 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 13 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Waste, water and environment, Budget, rates and governance, Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct, Neerabup.
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- Substantive
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- Articles
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- Watch items
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Wanneroo defers strategic land policy over protected community sites
City of Wanneroo’s Policy Review Committee sent its Strategic Land Policy back for redrafting and asked for a Schedule of Protected Community Sites.
Potential changes to the way public open space is planned and maintained.
Development applications for licensed premises may be assessed under updated policy settings.
Some local planning policy changes may proceed as minor amendments without public advertising.
Community groups using City land may be affected by the revised Strategic Land Policy.
Articles
Wanneroo defers strategic land policy over protected community sites
City of Wanneroo’s Policy Review Committee sent its Strategic Land Policy back for redrafting and asked for a Schedule of Protected Community Sites.
Wanneroo backs staged Neerabup precinct work amid petition pressure
City of Wanneroo councillors considered a petition and public questions on the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct, while backing administration’s staged approach to Stage 1.
Wanneroo defers risk framework overhaul for workshop review
The City of Wanneroo deferred adoption of its enterprise risk documents after committee members said the draft framework was too complex for approval in its current form.
Wanneroo committee backs Option 3 for resource recovery events
The City of Wanneroo advisory committee backed Option 3 for future resource recovery events and was told the Waste Infrastructure Plan 2025-2045 will go to council in June.
Wanneroo committee backs 2026-27 CEO KPIs and recommends they be published
The City of Wanneroo's Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Committee also received the CEO's quarter 3 corporate performance report for presentation to the May Ordinary Council Meeting.
Wanneroo committee accepts CEO purchasing exemptions covering 10 procurements
The City of Wanneroo’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee accepted a register of Chief Executive Officer purchasing exemptions, including software, risk review, waste vouchers and a resident reporting app.
Decisions
Local Planning Policy 4.3: Public Open Space adopted with modifications
The committee resolved to proceed with adoption of LPP 4.3 with modifications after public advertising and to publish the decision on the City’s website and notify submitters.
Affects how public open space is planned, designed and maintained across the City, influencing neighbourhood amenity and future development standards.
Strategic Land Policy deferred for further work
The committee rejected approval of the Strategic Land Policy as presented and instead deferred it to the next meeting, requesting a revised version including a Schedule of Protected Community Sites and further analysis of implications for leasing and land management.
Could affect community sites on City land and future decisions about whether those sites are retained for community use.
Personal Information Privacy Policy adopted with new publication-review action
The committee adopted the updated Personal Information Privacy Policy effective 1 July 2026 and requested a further review to conclude before the October 2027 Ordinary Council Election, including consideration of publishing names of people appointed to advisory groups and committees.
Affects how the City handles personal information and transparency for people involved in council advisory bodies.
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.
Issues
Waste, water and environment
Electors’ AGM decision on NRRP petition considered
Budget, rates and governance
Broadview Park/Warradale Park issues to be investigated through budget funding
Projects and capital works
Electors’ AGM decision on NRRP petition considered
Roads, traffic and parking
Bollards request in Manoora Court and Mooree Lane lapsed
Community services and facilities
Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre operator tender awarded
Funding and grants
Broadview Park/Warradale Park issues to be investigated through budget funding
Topics
Licensed premises planning policy review
LPP 2.8 was reviewed after advertising, with amendments intended to keep the policy fit for purpose for breweries, liquor stores, taverns, small bars, wineries, hotels and nightclubs.
Impacts how alcohol-related venues are assessed and regulated locally.
Public open space policy framework
LPP 4.3 sets guidance for the planning, provision, location, design, development and interim maintenance of public open space, with changes aimed at clearer and more sustainable POS outcomes.
Influences the quality and location of parks and open space in new and existing neighbourhoods.
Minor amendment and review-date extensions for local planning policies
Administration stated that a number of policies only needed formatting or minor updates and recommended future review dates, reducing the need for re-advertising where changes are considered minor under planning regulations.
Affects the speed and process for policy updates that guide development decisions.
Privacy policy and advisory group transparency
The updated privacy policy includes a proposed future review of whether names of advisory group and committee participants should be published, with contact details and residential addresses excluded.
Matters to residents serving on council bodies and to public transparency expectations.
Strategic land use and community sites
The committee asked for a revised Strategic Land Policy that would identify protected community sites and set out how sites could be added or removed from that schedule.
Could determine whether land used by community groups is protected from future redevelopment.
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.
Public questions on councillor attendance records
Cr Berry asked for clarification on how attendance is verified, reconciled with livestream/video evidence, and retrospectively corrected where needed. Administration confirmed records will be reviewed and amended as required.
Relevant to governance transparency and the accuracy of public records.
Public access to meeting recordings
Questions were raised about ensuring Council and agenda briefing videos are consistently retained and uploaded. Administration said the systems are in place, with alternative access provided if technical issues cause missing recordings.
Helps residents follow council decision-making and accountability.
Places
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Central waste and recycling infrastructure project discussed in petitions and public questions.
Neerabup
Location of the NRRP and related planning and clearing permit questions.
Wanneroo
City locality referenced in the meeting venue and council identity.
Neerabup Industrial Area
Subject of planning amendments and questions about the NRRP.
Ashby Operations Centre
Base for the Waste Services Service Unit.
Alkimos
Location of the new aquatic and recreation centre and associated basketball arrangements.
Koomool Drive, Alkimos
Site of the leased/licensed part of the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
Tapping
Residents from Tapping raised several public questions, especially about the NRRP.
Projects
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct
Major waste infrastructure project at the centre of public questions and petition concerns.
Paxon Group
Author of the internal audit report on technology project management.
Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Major new community recreation and aquatic facility at the centre of the tender and leasing decisions.
Flynn Drive Industrial Estate
Confidential agreement matter referred to Council.
Mindarie Regional Council
Mentioned in relation to a separate concept forum report and related matters.
Renewable Energy Facility Business Case
Main substantive item considered by the committee.
BlueFit Pty Ltd
Successful tenderer appointed to operate the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
Cycling Without Age Perth
Subject of a motion seeking trishaw storage
Next steps
Meetings