Planning Application – DA21/0093 – General Industry (Licensed) - Waste Water Treatment Plant – 9 Cocos Drive, Bibra Lake

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The City of Cockburn has received a Planning Application for a waste water treatment plant. Submissions on this development application are invited from the community.

About this application

This application is seeking approval to operate a waste water treatment plant at the above site.

Key aspects of the proposal are as follows:

  • The site will accept, store, and treat a broad range of bulk and packaged liquid wastes, including the following:
    • Water based paint washings;
    • Waste oil and emulsions;
    • Engine coolants;
    • Galvanizing liquid wastes;
    • Concrete truck and batching plant wash down;
    • Industrial wash water; and,
    • Drilling mud.

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The City of Cockburn has received a Planning Application for a waste water treatment plant. Submissions on this development application are invited from the community.

About this application

This application is seeking approval to operate a waste water treatment plant at the above site.

Key aspects of the proposal are as follows:

  • The site will accept, store, and treat a broad range of bulk and packaged liquid wastes, including the following:
    • Water based paint washings;
    • Waste oil and emulsions;
    • Engine coolants;
    • Galvanizing liquid wastes;
    • Concrete truck and batching plant wash down;
    • Industrial wash water; and,
    • Drilling mud.
  • Treatment and storage processes will be undertaken on the site.
  • Hours of operation proposed are 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Some after-hours acceptance of wastes may also occur.
  • A total of seven (7) staff will attend the site at any one time.

Please see document library on this page to access the development reports and plans.

Separation Distances Between Industrial and Sensitive Land Uses Buffer Requirements

The land use in question is defined under the State government framework as 'Waste Disposal - Industrial Liquid Waste'. 

In accordance with the City’s process under legislative requirements formal letters have been sent to all properties within 500m of the subject site. However, any and all interested persons are able to make a submission on the proposal via the submission document located below.

Submissions

Submissions can be lodged online using the submission form below.

Closes 4pm Thursday 17 June 2021
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City of Cockburn Administration Building (9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood)
Business hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

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08 9411 3444
[email protected] 



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  • Project Update: February 2022

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    Thank you for your interest in this planning application. This proposal was advertised for public comment between 15 May and June 2021. The City received 17 submissions.

    Submissions were assessed alongside the relevant planning guidelines and regulations. A copy of the submissions and a recommendation was presented to Council for consideration at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 8 July 2021. Considering the planning guidelines and feedback, this application was approved.

    To view the meeting agenda and minutes, visit the City of Cockburn City of Cockburn website. For further information please contact the City of Cockburn on 08 9411 3444 or [email protected].