Advocacy

Find out how the City advocates for major projects that support local businesses and the community.

How the City of Wanneroo advocates

Advocacy is vital to achieving many of the strategic priorities in the City’s Council Plan 2025 – 2035, like growing local jobs through thriving businesses and diverse industries, unlocking land to power tomorrows’ economy and attracting investment to fuel local growth.  

We work closely with State and Federal government representatives to champion the City’s priorities to secure political support and funding for key projects. This includes regular meetings with decision makers, budget submissions and advocacy campaigns involving the community. We also work closely with community groups and organisations to help communicate their needs to influential stakeholders. Together, we amplify our voice and achieve more. 

Yanchep rail station

Advocacy success stories

This approach has helped deliver major infrastructure and services, including:

  • Mitchell Freeway extension.

  • Rail to Yanchep.

  • Funding for the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre (AARC).

  • A $5.5 million Federal Government commitment to the Girrawheen Hub Precinct.

  • Securing land for Alkimos Regional Open Space.

These projects improve liveability, access, jobs and investment across the City.

Advocacy priorities

The City sets advocacy priorities based on community needs, government objectives and long-term outcomes. Council endorses the advocacy priority list, enabling a clear and strategic approach to advocacy shaped by four themes. Learn more about each of the priorities through the links below.  

A group of people listening to a speaker at the 2026 Wanneroo Business Expo

Putting Community First campaign

Ahead of the March 2025 State election and May 2025 Federal election, the City ran the Putting Community First campaign to secure support for three priority projects:

  • Girrawheen Hub Precinct.

  • Alkimos Regional Open Space.

  • Wanneroo Recreation Precinct.

Community involvement was key, with around 10,000 emails sent by community members to election candidates in support of these projects. As a result, the Federal Government committed $5.5 million funding to the Girrawheen Hub Precinct. The City continues to work with State and Federal governments to progress these vital community facilities.

For more information email connectwanneroo@wanneroo.wa.gov.au.  

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