Ordinary Council - 24 Mar 2026 6:00 PM

Key decisions

• Responses provided to Alkimos parks and verge maintenance petitions
  Council considered formal responses to petitions about deterioration of verges and smaller parks in Alkimos Beach and Alkimos Vista, and maintenance of Picasso Park in Alkimos.
  Residents in Alkimos areas can expect these local maintenance concerns to be formally addressed through Council's petition process.
• Council position clarified on Lot 107 Godel Road, Nowergup
  The City advised the EPA that extraction and clearing on Lot 107 would undermine the proposed Regional Conservation Reserve in the Carabooda District Structure Plan, noting the plan is now a seriously entertained planning proposal.
  This affects future land use, environmental protection and extractive industry impacts in the Carabooda/Nowergup area.
• AGM minutes to be updated for omitted legal fund motion terms
  In response to a public question, the General Counsel stated the Electors AGM minutes of 5 February 2026 will be updated to reflect the requested additional terms for the incorporated ratepayer groups legal fund motion.
  This affects the public record of what electors asked Council to consider at the AGM.
• Ashby Operations Centre long-term option identified
  Material before Council stated the preferred depot option is to remain at the current Ashby site and invest about $43 million over the next 20 years, following consultant work costing $174,500 since 2019.
  This has long-term implications for City asset planning, future capital spending and possible land-use decisions.

Important topics

• 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.
• DWER consultation closing date correction
  The minutes note the previously referenced consultation closing date was incorrect and that the correct closing date was 30 March 2026, with DWER confirming a standard 21-day consultation period for the application mentioned.
  Residents making submissions had a corrected deadline for feedback.
• Driver Road Darch public open space delay
  The City stated progress on the new public open space depends on finalising a Deed of Agreement with the developer before a contract can be awarded.
  Darch residents may experience delays before the public open space is delivered.
• Yanchep Lagoon Foreshore Management Plan boardwalk concept
  The City stated the boardwalk alignment remains conceptual and that final design, construction method, emergency access, environmental and heritage due diligence, geotechnical work and approvals will occur later if the foreshore plan is endorsed by WAPC.
  Yanchep residents and visitors should note that no final boardwalk construction details are yet locked in.
• Girrawheen Hub redevelopment support
  Public question material strongly supported continued progression of the Girrawheen Hub Redevelopment as a community wellbeing and safety investment.
  The project is being framed as important local social infrastructure for Girrawheen residents.

Resident impacts

• Alkimos residents raised local park and verge maintenance issues through petitions.
• Neerabup and surrounding communities remain affected by ongoing waste precinct planning and questions about future technology choices.
• Darch residents may face continued delays in delivery of the Driver Road public open space pending agreement finalisation.
• Yanchep residents should expect further design and approvals work before any foreshore boardwalk alignment is finalised.
• Carabooda/Nowergup land-use decisions may increasingly favour conservation over extraction on Lot 107 Godel Road.
• Ratepayer groups may see the AGM record amended to include omitted terms of a proposed legal fund motion.

Places affected

• Alkimos Beach (suburb)
  Petition response on deterioration of verges and smaller parks.
• Alkimos Vista (locality)
  Petition response on deterioration of verges and smaller parks.
• Picasso Park, Alkimos (park)
  Petition response regarding proper maintenance.
• Ashby Operations Centre (facility)
  Long-term depot planning and capital investment option.
• Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct (project area)
  Waste management planning, AGM motions and consultation issues.
• Driver Road, Darch (road/project area)
  Delayed public open space development linked to deed finalisation.
• Lot 107 Godel Road, Nowergup (site)
  Future land use and conservation versus extractive industry issue.
• Yanchep Lagoon (coastal area)
  Foreshore management plan and conceptual boardwalk alignment.

Next steps

• Provide or implement petition responses on Alkimos parks, verges and Picasso Park maintenance
  Following the 24 March 2026 meeting
• DWER consultation submissions close for the referenced application
  30 March 2026
• Advance deed finalisation for the Driver Road Darch public open space project before awarding a contract
  Ongoing
• Western Australian Planning Commission to determine the Carabooda District Structure Plan
  In the coming months
• Undertake detailed design, technical investigations and approvals for Yanchep foreshore concepts if the Foreshore Management Plan is endorsed
  Future stage
• Update the 5 February 2026 Electors AGM minutes to include the requested omitted motion terms
  After the meeting

Extracted minutes text

COUNCIL MINUTES Unconfirmed Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 6:00 PM 24 March, 2026 Council Chambers (Level 1), Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo wanneroo.wa.gov.au RECORDING AND ACCESS TO RECORDINGS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS POLICY 1. POLICY STATEMENT All Ordinary and Special Meetings of Council, Agenda Briefing Forums and meetings of Electors will be live streamed and digitally recorded, consistent with the objectives of the Local Government Act 1995, section 1.3 (2)(c), which promotes greater accountability of local governments to their communities. This policy does not apply to any part of the meeting which is closed to the public in accordance with section 5.23 of the Local Government...