Ordinary Council - 28 Apr 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Council flags future funding path for accessible Addison Park walkway
  Residents seeking accessible access to the new barbecue area may need to wait until the 2026/27 capital works round.
  Accessibility and park amenity are direct quality-of-life issues for local users, especially people with limited mobility.
• City repeats opposition to East Wanneroo transmission line route
  The council is continuing to press State authorities and Western Power to move the Clean Energy Link further east and underground sections near homes.
  Transmission routing can affect homes, amenity and vegetation clearing across East Wanneroo.
• Quinns Beach fishing platform narrows to two options after 2023 consultation
  The City explained how it shortlisted sites for the proposed universal fishing platform and confirmed the consultation process used in 2023.
  The project affects coastal access, recreation, local amenity and potential coastal engineering concerns.

Decisions

• Electronic attendance approved
  Council approved Cr Coetzee to attend the meeting electronically.
  Administrative decision only; no direct resident impact.

Discussion

• Public questions on Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct and planning approvals
  Administration answered multiple questions about the Neerabup Industrial Area, Amendment No. 202, ASP 17, Lot 600, and whether development approval or rezoning is required for the NRRP. The responses said the amendments were unrelated to the NRRP, no MRS amendment is being pursued, and public works advice was sought from DPLH.
  Clarifies the planning path for a major waste/resource recovery project and the State versus City approval roles.
• East Wanneroo Clean Energy Link advocacy
  The City reiterated its support for moving the Western Power Clean Energy Link as far east as practicable away from residential areas and noted prior advocacy to the Minister for Energy, including a request to underground sections near homes. Community members raised concerns about consultation and environmental approvals.
  Could affect residents in the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan area through transmission line routing and visual/environmental impacts.
• Quinns Beach fishing platform consultation and site selection
  Administration explained the fishing platform feasibility study, including the seven sites initially considered, the four feasible options, and the two options taken to community consultation in 2023. It also said the piled structure is not expected to significantly affect sediment transport.
  Important for coastal users, nearby residents, and users concerned about access, amenity, and erosion.
• Addison Park accessibility and park upgrades
  Questions were answered about a future accessible path to the barbecue area, group seating, drinking fountain location, and the status of the Addison Park master plan. Council had already resolved to discontinue the current master plan project and not allocate funding until a future planning process is undertaken.
  Affects park users in Merriwa, particularly residents seeking accessible paths, seating, shade and other amenities.

Impacts

• Potential future changes to waste planning and resource recovery facilities at Lot 600 and the Neerabup Industrial Area.
• Possible effects on East Wanneroo residents from electricity transmission infrastructure routing and undergrounding.
• Coastal access, amenity and erosion concerns around Quinns Beach and Mindarie.
• Park accessibility and amenity upgrades at Addison Park in Merriwa may depend on future budget decisions.

Places

• Neerabup Industrial Area (project area)
  Subject of planning amendments and questions about the NRRP.
• Lot 600, Wattyl Rd / Wattle Avenue (site)
  Central site for the NRRP and related planning questions.
• East Wanneroo District Structure Plan area (district area)
  Area affected by the proposed Western Power Clean Energy Link.
• Quinns Rocks (suburb)
  One of the coastal locations considered for the fishing platform and consultation area.
• Mindarie (suburb)
  One of the coastal locations considered for the fishing platform and consultation area.
• Addison Park, Merriwa (park)
  Subject of accessibility, seating, fountain and master planning questions.

Next

• Consider feasibility and design funding for an accessible path at Addison Park in the 2026/27 Capital Works Program.
  Future budget consideration
• Assess any future budget or master planning process for additional Addison Park amenities such as group seating and shade.
  Future budget/planning cycle
• Continue advocacy on the East Wanneroo Clean Energy Link and respond to State Government processes when lodged.
  Ongoing
• Finalise assessment of the Quinns Beach fishing platform options through ongoing project and consultation processes.
  Ongoing
• Assess resident signatures and petition numbers for the NRRP petition.
  During petition assessment

Extract

COUNCIL MINUTES Unconfirmed Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 6:00PM 28 April 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 A...