Plans for a robotics, drone and automated equipment testing facility in Neerabup are out for consultation.

The City of Wanneroo has invited feedback on DevelopmentWAs plans for the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct in Neerabup industrial area until July 2.

The application seeks to use 51ha in the Meridian Park industrial estate off Flynn Drive for a research and development centre for industrial and mining equipment.

Last August, the State Government announced $20 million for the facility , which is expected to attract more industry to the area.

A report prepared by Taylor Burrell Barnett for DevelopmentWA said the site would be used for testing, research and development, and training in autonomous, remote operations and robotics.

The AARP is intended to be a world-class facility serving as a development and testing ground, it said.

It will provide opportunities for local industry and business sectors to test a range of technologies.

Existing and proposed industrial development in Meridian Park will ensure that, in future, the AARP can be supported by complementary industries.

In turn, the AARP could attract industry to the locality.

The report said earthworks at the site would finish this year, and testing ground operations in the first stage of project was due to start in 2022.

It said more permanent buildings and structures would be delivered as a second stage.

Future access to the site is proposed from Pederick Road and Greenwhich Parade extensions.

Visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au to make a submission.

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