Relocation of concrete batching plants
The City of Vincent has long advocated for two concrete batching plants to be moved out of Claisebrook.
Plants operated by Heidelberg (formerly Hanson) and Holcim at 71 Edward Street and 120 Claisebrook Road were intended to be temporary but have now operated for more than 35 years.
The plants are inconsistent with Vincent’s Local Planning Scheme No. 2, Local Planning Strategy and the North Claisebrook Planning Framework and their relocation would allow the area to meet its potential as a vibrant inner-city neighbourhood.
Both plants now have time limited approvals until 31 December 2027.
The City would like to see these sites acquired by the Government to provide high density housing close to the CBD and public transport.
Timeline
August 2025
WA Planning Commission approved changes to conditions regarding the decommissioning and remediation of the sites. Read more.
July 2025
Heidelberg and Holcim applied for changes to conditions regarding the decommissioning and remediation of their sites.
Vincent made a submission to the WA Planning Commission opposing this change. Read more.
June 2024
The WAPC approved a time extension for both plants until 31 December 2027. The minutes from the WAPC meeting can be viewed here.
February 2024
The State Development Assessment Unit undertook formal community consultation about the proposed extension. Visit Imagine Vincent for more about the consultation.
December 2023
Both companies applied to extend their operations in Claisebrook for a further seven years. Their approval was due to expire on 30 June 2024.
The applications were referred to the WAPC for determination by the Premier as they were considered to ‘raise issues of State or regional importance’.
November 2023
Council decided to support the relocation of the plants. It agreed to help Hanson move from Claisebrook to Vincent’s Works Depot in Osborne Park, subject to development approval from the City of Stirling.
Latest updates
Posted 10 September 2025
Vincent urges State Government to purchase concrete batching sites
The City of Vincent is urging the State Government to step in and pursue compulsory acquisition of the long-contested concrete batching plant sites in Claisebrook.
Posted 23 July 2025
Vincent urges State Government to move on concrete batching plants
Vincent is calling on the State Government to explore opportunities to ensure the two concrete batching plants move out of Claisebrook.
Posted 12 July 2024
North Claisebrook concrete batching plants, Stirling Towers and community events
A message from the Mayor. Inner-city living is a popular choice for many people across the metropolitan area – myself included.
Posted 28 June 2024
Claisebrook concrete batching plants extension to impact community
The WA Planning Commission has approved a time limited extension for Hanson and Holcim's concrete batching plants until 31 December 2027.
Posted 13 June 2024
Message from Mayor Alison Xamon - June 2024
A message from the Mayor. Draft budget, tree planting and Claisebrook concrete batching plants.
Posted 23 November 2023
Concrete batching plants earmarked for relocation
The City of Vincent is supporting the relocation of two privately-owned concrete batching plants in Claisebrook.
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