Source: Government of Western Australia
At the City’s Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 24 March, Council made the following decisions:
Council endorses submission on Carabooda District Structure Plan
Council endorsed the City’s submission on the draft Carabooda District Structure Plan (DSP), supporting a balanced long‑term development framework for the 979-hectare DSP area to guide future housing, infrastructure and environmental protection.
Consultation for the DSP was carried out by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH), with the City sharing this with the community across their channels.
The DSP sets a pathway for growth, to deliver over 9,000 new homes to accommodate around 23,000 people. It also provides for one public high school, six public primary schools and one private K–12 college, 10 hectares of district open space, along with four activity centres comprising one district centre, one neighbourhood centre and two local centres.
Environmental outcomes are a key focus of the DSP, with 253-hectares allocated as conservation areas, which will retain 70 per cent of remnant native vegetation. Supported by district‑level infrastructure and future transport connections, the DSP will help shape a well‑planned and liveable community in Carabooda.
The City will provide Council’s comments on the DSP to the DPLH. The DPLH will next consider these comments when presenting the DSP to the Western Australian Planning Commission for final determination.
Council supports continued public access at Mindarie Marina
Council has resolved to maintain public access to the boardwalk and jetty at Mindarie Marina.
While concerns were raised about antisocial behaviour and safety, Council also supported further investigation into other measures to improve safety, including working with WA Police and Mindarie Marina directly.
Planning ahead for the future of City operations centres
Council has endorsed an alternative approach for the future of the Ashby Operations Centre, supporting a feasibility study into relocating the City’s main operations centre to the Neerabup industrial area.
The study will investigate options and report back to Council with recommendations, including a preferred site.
To ensure service continuity in the meantime, Council acknowledged that short- to medium-term asset renewal and other necessary works will still need to proceed at the existing Ashby Operations Centre, in line with the Long-Term Financial Plan approved in December 2025.
Council also noted the importance of a future northern site being suitable for secondary or satellite operations to support the City’s long-term growth and service delivery needs.
Girrawheen Hub redevelopment moves one step closer
Council has voted to progress the Girrawheen Hub redevelopment to tender, marking an exciting milestone and bringing the vision for a renewed community hub closer to reality.
The future hub will bring together library, seniors and community spaces in a modern, accessible and welcoming environment shaped by local feedback. Construction is expected to commence in late 2026, with the new facility planned to open in 2028.
The tender award will be subject to funding being allocated in the 2026/27 Budget and included in the next draft Long-Term Financial Plan, aligned with the project’s cash flow requirements.
Read more about the project at wanneroo.wa.gov.au/girrawheenhubprecinct
For further information, please refer to the 24 March Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda.