City of Wanneroo
Richard Bairstow is a highly experienced planning professional with a comprehensive background in urban and regional development. Currently serving as a Specialist Planner at the City of Wanneroo since January 2025, Richard previously held significant roles including Manager of the Hedland Maritime Precinct at Pilbara Ports Authority and Manager of Land and Infrastructure at Pilbara Development Commission. Richard’s extensive experience encompasses leadership in diverse planning initiatives, development management, and community planning services across various organizations, including Auzcorp Pty Ltd, Town of Claremont, and Town of Port Hedland. Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Studies from Curtin University, earned between 1989 and 1991, and completed secondary education at Guildford Grammar School from 1980 to 1986.
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City of Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo is WA's fastest growing local government authority spanning both urban and rural areas. Our population will double over the next 25 years. We service an area of 685 square kilometres, which includes bushland, wetlands, urban and rural areas as well as 32 kilometres of pristine coastline. OUR VISION Inspired by our past, working to create a vibrant, progressive city, providing opportunity and investment to enable our growing communities to prosper. OUR VALUES Customer Focused - Delivery service excellence Improvement - Finding simpler, smarter and better ways of working Accountability - Accepting responsibility and meeting commitments, on time and to standard Collaboration - Together we are stronger Respect - Trusting others and being trustworthy Thank you for taking the time to engage with the City of Wanneroo on social media. Before participating on our channels, please take a moment to read our social media House Rules at the following page on our website: wanneroo.wa.gov.au/terms