Ordinary Council - 26 May 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Council backs staged progress for Neerabup waste precinct amid petition pressure
  Council considered a petition and public questions challenging the NRRP pathway, but administration maintained Stage 1 can proceed in stages while further waste options remain under investigation.
  The decision affects a major waste infrastructure project with potential environmental, planning and community impacts.
• Wanneroo to review councillor attendance records after accuracy concerns
  Following questions from a councillor, administration said it is reviewing the attendance register and will correct any discrepancies in public records.
  Public attendance records are part of council transparency and accountability.
• Park drainage and mosquito issues at Lansdale site to be targeted in budget bid
  Council was told funding will be sought for a detailed design to address swale and groundwater problems, with mosquito monitoring continuing in the meantime.
  Residents in the area could see park works and nuisance mitigation if funding is approved.

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.
• Attendance register accuracy to be reviewed and corrected
  Administration said it is reviewing the Council Members Attendance Register against records and will correct any discrepancies identified in the website register, minutes and annual reporting records.
  Improves transparency in how councillor attendance is recorded and published for the public.
• Missing Council and briefing videos to be addressed where possible
  Administration confirmed processes exist to retain and upload meeting videos and will provide links or access where recordings are missing, noting technical issues can occasionally prevent this.
  Supports public access to meeting records and recordings.
• Broadview Park/Warradale Park issues to be investigated through budget funding
  Administration said funding has been requested in next year’s budget for a detailed design to assess changes needed to address swale and groundwater issues at Warradale Park; Environmental Health will monitor mosquito-related water accumulation.
  Relevant to local park maintenance, drainage and mosquito management.

Discussion

• 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.
• Local park infrastructure and mosquito concerns
  Questions about Broadview Park and nearby drainage/water retention issues led to a response that budget funding is being sought for a detailed design solution and that environmental health monitoring will continue.
  Affects park usability, drainage safety and mosquito nuisance in Lansdale and nearby areas.

Impacts

• The NRRP may continue to progress in stages, with implications for waste infrastructure planning, environmental approval processes and future facilities in Neerabup.
• Council has committed to checking and correcting attendance records, which affects public trust and transparency.
• Residents should be able to access meeting videos more reliably, improving scrutiny of council decisions.
• Drainage and mosquito issues at local parks may receive design work and monitoring if budget funding is approved.

Places

• Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct (project area)
  Central waste and recycling infrastructure project discussed in petitions and public questions.
• Neerabup (suburb/locality)
  Location of the NRRP and related planning and clearing permit questions.
• Landsdale (suburb)
  Broadview Park was discussed in relation to park infrastructure and mosquito concerns.
• Broadview Park (park)
  Site of questions about the gazebo, drainage and mosquito issues.
• Warradale Park (park)
  Referenced in relation to swales, groundwater and drainage design work.
• Tapping (suburb)
  Residents from Tapping raised several public questions, especially about the NRRP.
• Banksia Grove (suburb)
  Mentioned in public statements relating to consultation on the NRRP.
• City of Wanneroo (local government area)
  The council area in which the meeting decisions and governance issues apply.

Next

• Review and correct any discrepancies in councillor attendance records
  After administration review
• Provide access links or recordings for missing Council/briefing videos where possible
  As issues are identified
• Prepare next year’s budget request and detailed design for Warradale Park drainage/swale works
  Next budget cycle
• Continue environmental health monitoring for standing water and mosquitoes at park sites
  Ongoing
• Progress NRRP Stage 1 approvals and related staged clearing/planning processes
  Ongoing

Extract

COUNCIL MINUTES Unconfirmed Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 6:00PM 26 May, 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 Ac...