Advocacy
The City works closely with all tiers of government to advocate for political support and funding contributions to enable us to deliver vital infrastructure and social services for our community.
This approach has secured significant public investment into the City of Wanneroo, delivering key public infrastructure such as the Mitchell Freeway extension and the rail extension to Yanchep, along with funding for the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre which is now under construction.
Advocacy Agenda
In 2024 Council endorsed a list of 11 advocacy priorities to create a strategic and rounded approach to advocacy. The Council-endorsed projects cover themes of:
- Liveability
- Productivity
- Wellbeing
- Sustainability.
These principles drive the City’s advocacy agenda, ensuring our conversations with government reflect the community’s priorities.
Find out more on the City's current advocacy priorities below:
Putting Community First campaign
The City’s Putting Community First campaign ran in the lead up to the March 2025 State election and the May 2025 Federal election.
Community involvement was integral to this campaign’s success, with around 10,000 emails sent by community to relevant election candidates voicing the community’s compelling support for key community projects.
Thanks to the community’s strong participation and the Government’s recognition of the importance of these projects to our community, significant support was secured for the Girrawheen Hub Precinct. Hon. Dr Anne Aly MP, Member for Cowan, announced a $5.5 million commitment from the Federal Government toward the project.
The WA State Government secured the land for Alkimos Regional Open Space which is expected to be vested to the City in the future. The City will continue to work with State and Federal governments to progress these key community facilities.
Chat to us
Do you have questions or a great idea to help us grow community support for these important projects?
Send us an email connectwanneroo@wanneroo.wa.gov.au