The Shire of Gingin invites comments in relation to a retrospective development application for Lot 8019 (992) Cowalla Road, Wanerie. The proposal consists of the following:
- The proposal seeks retrospective approval for intensive agricultural involving the growing of lettuce, spinach, rocket, and beet, in rotation with lucerne and other cover crops to maintain soil health.
- The property includes two 30-hectare centre pivots and approximately 80 hectares of fixed irrigation, within a total farm area of 285 hectares.
- Operating hours are 7:00am – 3:00pm.
Plans and documents setting out and explaining the proposal can be viewed at the link below:
Development Application
Alternatively, to view the proposal in hard copy, please attend the Shire of Gingin Administration Centre, located at 7 Brockman Street, Gingin or the Lancelin Office, 255 Vins Way, Lancelin during office hours.
Submissions must:
- be made in writing
- state the name and address of the person making the submission, and
- include a statement about the capacity in which the person makes the submission.
Comments on the proposal are to be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer either by post to the Shire of Gingin, PO Box 510, Gingin WA 6503 or by email to mail@gingin.wa.gov.au on or before 4.00pm on Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
Scott Wildgoose
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER