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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2026(01)] |
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2026(01)
17 February 2026
Report
COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES:
OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:
Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), Manager, Development Services (Justin Bougoure), Development Delivery Manager (Amit Giri), Ripley Valley Assessment Manager (Michael Simmons), Manager, Capital Program Delivery (Graeme Martin), Manager, Natural Environment (Phil A Smith), Manager Fleet Services (Darren Scott), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Senior Media Officer (Darrell Giles), and Venue Technician (Thomas Haag)
WELCOME TO COUNTRY OR Acknowledgement of Country
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA
Nil
BUSINESS OUTSTANDING
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
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1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025 |
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Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 2 December 2025 be confirmed.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Antoniolli Nil Tully Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
Officers’ Reports
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2. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report December 2025 This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of December 2025. |
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Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle: Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine: That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of December 2025 be received and the contents noted.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Antoniolli Nil Tully Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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3. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - 4335/2011/MAMC/E - CHANGE (MINOR) APPLICATION - EXTENSION TO OPERATIONAL PERIOD - WOOD MULCHING INDUSTRIES (WMI) SPECIAL INDUSTRY (WOOD MULCHING AND COMPOSTING FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED SITE OFFICE, CARPARKING, LANDSCAPING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE AREAS) This is a report concerning a request for a change (minor) application to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D, specifically Condition 40 (‘Time Limit on Approval’). The proposed amendment seeks to extend the operational period of the existing development permit by an additional three (3) years. The original application, 4335/2011/MCU, was determined by a Delegated Officer on 17 August 2015, with the most recent amendment application, 4335/2011/MAMC/D, determined on 30 November 2020. Given the nature of this application as a ‘waste activity’, a formal recommendation is being presented to Full Council for determination. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That Council agree to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D for Special Industry (Wood Mulching and Composting Facility with associated site office, carparking, landscaping, storage and maintenance areas).
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Councillor Jacob Madsen (Observer) arrived at the meeting at 9.17 am.
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Moved by Councillor Paul Tully: Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden: That the meeting be adjourned at 10.06 am to reconvene at 10.25 am. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Antoniolli Nil Tully Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.27 am. |
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Recommendation Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That in accordance with section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 3 titled Development Application - 4335/2011/MAMC/E - Change (Minor) Application - Extension To Operational Period - Wood Mulching Industries (WMI) Special Industry (Wood Mulching And Composting Facility With Associated Site Office, Carparking, Landscaping, Storage And Maintenance Areas). |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Antoniolli Nil Tully Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 10.29 am. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding: That the meeting move into open session. |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Antoniolli Nil Tully Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 11.14 am. |
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***3. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - 4335/2011/MAMC/E - CHANGE (MINOR) APPLICATION - EXTENSION TO OPERATIONAL PERIOD - WOOD MULCHING INDUSTRIES (WMI) SPECIAL INDUSTRY (WOOD MULCHING AND COMPOSTING FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED SITE OFFICE, CARPARKING, LANDSCAPING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE AREAS) This is a report concerning a request for a change (minor) application to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D, specifically Condition 40 (‘Time Limit on Approval’). The proposed amendment seeks to extend the operational period of the existing development permit by an additional three (3) years. The original application, 4335/2011/MCU, was determined by a Delegated Officer on 17 August 2015, with the most recent amendment application, 4335/2011/MAMC/D, determined on 30 November 2020. Given the nature of this application as a ‘waste activity’, a formal recommendation is being presented to Full Council for determination. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That Council agree to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D for Special Industry (Wood Mulching and Composting Facility with associated site office, carparking, landscaping, storage and maintenance areas).
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Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following amendment to
the original motion which was seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the motion be amended by deleting the word ‘agree’ and inserting the word ‘refuse’ in its place.
The mover and seconder of the original motion did not agree to the proposed amended motion.
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Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic foreshadowed that she would move an alternate motion in the event that Councillor Paul Tully’s motion was lost:
That the matter be laid on the table until the next Council meeting to allow officers to provide detail in relation to the regulatory provisions.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Tully Antoniolli Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion for the proposed amendment to the original
motion was put and carried. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic: That Council refuse to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D for Special Industry (Wood Mulching and Composting Facility with associated site office, carparking, landscaping, storage and maintenance areas). *** |
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Antoniolli Nil Tully Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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1. Presentation for Item 3 - Development Application 4335/2011/MAMC/E |
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4. Exercise of Delegation Report This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 14 November 2025 to 30 January 2026. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle: That the Exercise of
Delegation report for the period 14 November 2025 to
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Antoniolli Nil Tully Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
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5. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning applications. |
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Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli: Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully: That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
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AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Councillors: Councillors: Antoniolli Nil Tully Harding Jonic Augustine Doyle Martin Madden
The motion was put and carried. |
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.02 am.
The meeting closed at 11.34 am.
*** Amended Council Ordinary Meeting of 26 February 2026