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Community Matters
City of Ipswich update | June 2021
Left to right: Cr Jacob Madsen, Cr Sheila Ireland, Deputy Mayor Cr Nicole Jonic, Cr Paul Tully, Mayor Teresa Harding,
Cr Andrew Fechner, Cr Marnie Doyle, Cr Kate Kunzelmann and Cr Russell Milligan.
Welcome
Welcome to the first edition of and Integrity Hub on 1 July 2020, As we look beyond COVID, council
your new council newsletter, which gives the Ipswich community is preparing for the unprecedented
Community Matters. unprecedented access to the city’s population growth facing the region
finances and a full view of how in the coming decades. We have
The past 12 months has been a
council spends ratepayers’ money. already invested more than $1.1
period of change and challenge
million in early works to establish key
within the Ipswich community, and Council also introduced a new era
transport links such as the Ipswich to
indeed abroad. As you elected your of accountability by livestreaming
Springfield public transport corridor
new Ipswich City Council, the full all committee and council meetings,
to ensure residents have access to
force of COVID-19 was being felt publishing meeting, briefing and
transport, employment and services
across Australia. workshop minutes, and giving the
now and into the future.
Ipswich community unfiltered access
The health and economic impacts
to the decision-making processes of Your Community Matters newsletter
of the pandemic made it harder
its council. will keep you up to date with
than ever to connect with the
news and information about your
community and with each other. Recognising the financial impact
community and council. You’ll also
It also had a significant ripple effect on our local businesses, council also
find ways to connect with your Mayor
on our businesses and media outlets stepped up to implement the COVID
and Councillors so we can assist you
across Ipswich. Small Business Support Program. The
as needed.
only one of its kind in Queensland,
As we put the worst of the pandemic
the program has provided $250,000 Just as the title states: community
behind us, your new council is focused
in support to small businesses in the matters. Each and every Ipswich
on supporting our community
past year. resident is doing their part to make
through economic recovery. We also
our city one of the most liveable
acknowledge the long road ahead Overall, your new council is delivering
in Queensland.
as we continue to rebuild the city’s $2 million in funding to support local
reputation by being one of Australia’s community organisations, sporting
Mayor Teresa Harding
most open and transparent councils. groups, artists and small businesses
in our first year in office.
This journey started with the launch
of council’s online Transparency
City-wide update
June 2021
Spanning an area of 1,090 square kilometres, Ipswich is home to
more than 232,930 residents and counting making it one of the
fastest-growing cities in Queensland.
Mayor Teresa Harding
INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO WASTE ISSUES
Ipswich drew a line in the sand 3. providing a new on-demand Queenslanders, and our community
on waste and resource recovery large item kerbside collections received little or no benefit.
in 2020. service, and
“Our Waste and Circular Economy
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding 4. having fit-for-purpose waste and Transformation Directive, passed
said we all have a part to play in resource recovery infrastructure, in December 2020, drew a line in
addressing our city’s challenges and including building a new recycling the sand. It’s time for all levels of
opportunities in the transition to the and refuse centre. government and industry to step up.
circular economy.
“I would like to thank all residents “With the directive and plan
“April marked another step who provided feedback on the delivered, council is moving ahead
forward for Ipswich on waste and plan through conversations with with implementation activities for
the circular economy as council councillors and on Shape Your a brighter future on waste and the
adopted our 10-year roadmap for Ipswich,” Mayor Harding said. circular economy.
the future of waste management,”
“Waste disposal issues in our city “This means collaborating with
Mayor Harding said.
are well known to our stakeholders, the State Government, building
The Resource Recovery and it was council’s priority to shape relationships with key industry
Implementation Plan establishes four the strategy around community stakeholders to address their social
key pillars in our commitment to lead feedback, alongside legislative license to operate, and working
by example and deliver best practice requirements and best practice. closely with mayors across South-
solutions, including: East Queensland councils to
“Leading by example is central
transform the region’s approach to
1. kerbside food and garden to our city’s new approach to
managing household waste streams.
organics collection, addressing waste industry impacts.
In 2018-19, the eight privately owned “Watch this space for more, and
2. optimising the city co-mingled
and operated landfills located in please visit Shapeyouripswich.com.au
recycling service,
Ipswich received about 4.23 million to have your say.”
tonnes of all waste generated by
2 Ipswich has drawn a line in the sand on waste and resource recovery.
GAMES PROPOSAL IGNITE YOUR
SUPPORTED FUN SIDE
Ipswich City Council has Ipswich could play host to some Musicians, comedians, artists,
formally backed the proposal of the world’s best athletes as circus performers and more will
to secure the 2032 Olympic and part of the Games, after it was take over the city from 8 to
Paralympic Games in South-East included as a host city in the 18 July for SPARK Ipswich – the
Queensland, advancing Ipswich’s Brisbane 2032 proposal. reimagined Ipswich Festival.
role as a proposed host city.
The under-construction Brisbane It all begins with a major art and
Councillors unanimously supported Lions’ training and support centre light installation on the Bremer
three key recommendations on at Springfield Central is currently River and projections on the city’s
council’s involvement, including being considered as the venue historic St Mary’s Church.
providing commitment and for the football preliminaries
support to the election of and modern pentathlon in the Mayor Teresa Harding said the
Brisbane, Queensland as the Host 2032 Games. church, one of the city’s most
City of the Games, describing iconic heritage sites, would be a
Mayor Harding said there was wonderful canvas to showcase
it as an “exciting and unique
potential for more Ipswich venues local art.
opportunity” for the region.
to be considered as part of the
Mayor Teresa Harding said the proposal, as the city continues “The works of 11 local artists will
vote has sent a clear message to grow as the Games master be projected onto the church
ahead of the host decision for the plan develops. over 11 nights in a stunning
2032 Olympics and Paralympics: must-see visual display,” Mayor
Ipswich is Games-ready. Harding said.
“SPARK Ipswich is a celebration
of all things Ipswich and will
REDEVELOPMENT ON TRACK take performances direct to the
community with family-themed
acts live in our city’s suburbs.”
The final stages of the
$246 million Nicholas Street Another major drawcard of
Precinct are fast approaching. SPARK Ipswich will be Little Day
Out – a mini sustainability
Late June will see the opening of the festival for the young and young
first Ipswich Children’s Library, which at heart.
will complement the Ipswich Central
Library after its opening in December At Ripley, it will be bursting with
2020, adjacent in Tulmur Place. music, hands on arts experiences,
roving entertainment, food and
The Commonwealth Hotel, which fun. (Read more about this event
was taken apart brick by brick and on page 5)
restored in a delicate process, is
almost complete and should be open Mayor Teresa Harding and Cr Marnie For more information visit
to the public about the same time, Doyle at Tulmur Place opening. SPARKIpswich.com.au
when Ipswich City Council and the Another upcoming event to
majority of its 1300 staff move into add to the diary this year is
As a result of that process there were
the new administration building at Galvanized: A Festival
numerous parties who expressed
1 Nicholas Street. of Heritage.
an interest in either leasing the
And council is expected to announce building or entering a management
It will showcase the city’s best
a new cinema operator for the agreement with council.
heritage experiences and events
Nicholas Street Precinct by August. through tours, demonstrations
Council had signed 15 initial
Mayor Teresa Harding said she agreements with major retailers with and workshops held across
is looking forward to speaking to financial details yet to be finalised. 10 days from 27 August to 5
residents and understanding their The market had been impacted September.
views on Nicholas Street’s future. severely by the coronavirus pandemic
Visit Ipswichfestivals.com.au for
in 2020-21.
“Tulmur Place, the new libraries and more information.
the retail, dining and entertainment Chair of the Ipswich Central
precinct are designed for our Redevelopment Committee, Councillor
community to enjoy in the decades
ahead,” Mayor Harding said.
Marnie Doyle, said the Ipswich
community was excited about the CONTACT
An updated progress report at a
entertainment and retail prospects
for the precinct.
DETAILS
recent full council meeting revealed
that a significant numbers of major “The original business case could Mayor Teresa Harding
cinema operators had responded never have envisaged COVID, but Phone (07) 3810 6011
to council’s expression of interest progress continues to develop the Email mayor@ipswich.qld.gov.au
process, which ran from February to city’s newest entertainment and retail
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March this year. precinct,” she said.
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DIVISION 1 update
June 2021
Division 1 stretches from Mt Mort in
the west to White Rock in the east and
includes Blackstone, Calvert, Deebing
Heights, Ebenezer, Flinders View, Goolman,
Grandchester, Jeebropilly, Lower Mount
Walker, Mount Forbes, Mount Walker
West, Mutdapilly, Peak Crossing, Purga,
Raceview, Redbank Plains, Ripley, South
Ripley, Swanbank and Willowbank. Cr Sheila Ireland Cr Jacob Madsen
IN BRIEF IMPROVING SAFETY
Catch up with your councillors FOR STUDENTS
Throughout the year, your councillors
will be coming to you as part of Ipswich City Council and the “The new signage will also ensure the
Ipswich City Council’s Community community at Fernbrooke State safety of students during these busy
Matters program. The program School have teamed up to improve school drop off and pick up times.
provides an opportunity for residents the safety of the school by
“As our community grows this new
to catch up with their councillors and installing a new school zone.
school zone will also respond to our
discuss important issues in their area. The installation of the new school growing community needs.”
To find out more head to zone came about after the
Ipswich.qld.gov.au/communitymatters Councillor Jacob Madsen said the
community raised concerns about the
safety of school students is a top
large number of students crossing
priority for council.
the road on Mt Juillerat Drive.
Inland Rail in train
“The community voiced their
Given the foot traffic from students
Are you impacted by the proposed concerns for student safety, and we
along this road Ipswich City Council
Inland Rail route? Council is keeping responded with this new school zone
made the decision to install the new
it on the right track and making installation,” Cr Madsen said.
school zone to slow motorists down
sure the Ipswich community’s voices
during school peak times. “Student safety is council’s top
are heard by providing regular
feedback to the Australian Rail Track priority and working with the
Councillor Sheila Ireland said the
Corporation, including most recently community on this project has been a
new school zone will ensure students
on the Calvert to Kagaru section’s huge success.
are kept safe on their walk to and
environmental impacts. Search from school. “I am glad to see more students
‘Inland Rail’ at Ipswich.qld.gov.au for walking to school now that there is a
more information. “The new 40km/h school zone will
new school zone installed.”
ensure students can cross Mt Juillerat
Drive safely,” Cr Ireland said.
Change continues
The incredible transformation of
Raceview’s Small Creek from a
concrete channel to a flourishing
waterway habitat continues as part
of a joint initiative of Ipswich City
Council and Queensland Government.
This year’s focus has been on
transforming a 350m stretch from
Briggs Road to Poplar Street Park
with native plants and new footpath
and bikeway connections.
P&C president Pat Browning, Cr Sheila Ireland, Fernbrooke State School
principal Darren Marsh, Cr Jacob Madsen and president of Springfield Police
Division Neighbourhood Watch Jon Janetzki.
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BOOST FOR LOCAL FAMILIES RAIL PROGRESS
There are plenty of reasons for and will be a welcome addition to Ipswich City Council’s major
local families to celebrate with local facilities,” Cr Ireland said. project-of-the-future – the
an extension to the children’s Ipswich Central to Springfield
Councillor Jacob Madsen said Central public transport
play area at Redbank Plains
Ipswich prides itself on being a corridor – has moved a step
Recreation Reserve.
family-friendly city. closer after being recognised
The upgrade is stage 2 of by Infrastructure Australia.
“The new connection pathways,
council’s masterplan for the park
lighting, improved amenities Councillors unanimously
and is jointly funded by Ipswich
block and car park extension will supported a motion from Division
City Council and the State
be of significant benefit to the 1 Cr Jacob Madsen in January
Government under its COVID
community,” Cr Madsen said. that council commit $500,000
Works for Queensland program.
Redbank Plains Recreation to the Ipswich to Springfield Rail
Councillor Sheila Ireland said the Options Analysis, subject to the
Reserve is off Redbank Plains
extension is part of council’s Federal Government matching
Road, near Cedar Road.
wider masterplan for the the $1 million commitment already
recreation reserve. For more about what council has made by the State Government.
planned for the future of Redbank
“This is important infrastructure The 2021 Infrastructure
Plains Recreation Reserve, visit
for our fast-growing community Priority List – a comprehensive
Shapeyouripswich.com.au
investment roadmap to support
Australia’s recovery from the
COVID-19 pandemic – includes
the proposed 25km public
HAVE BIG FUN transport corridor known as I2S.
The I2S public transport corridor
AT LITTLE would include up to nine new rail
stations between Ipswich Central
DAY OUT and Springfield Central, including
boom suburbs Redbank Plains,
Ipswich’s first contemporary music Ripley, Deebing Heights
and arts festival designed for and Yamanto.
the young and young at heart is The listing represents an
coming to Ripley this July. important step forward to
With a focus on sustainability, Little support Ipswich’s unprecedented
Day Out will be bursting with music, population growth.
hands on art experiences, roving Councillor Sheila Ireland said
entertainment, food and fun. council and the community
Councillor Sheila Ireland said the recognised I2S as the most
event, a part of city-wide SPARK significant project as it would
Ipswich celebrations, promised loads benefit Ipswich as well as the
of fun. broader region and the nation.
“This exciting event has so much to The official Little Day Out artwork “Ipswich is the fastest-growing
offer including nature play, mural by Ipswich artist Hanna Jones. city in Queensland and
painting, circus skills workshops and a recognition by Infrastructure
silent disco,” Cr Ireland said. Australia is significant. We
Little Day Out is on Saturday 18 July need investment to keep our
Councillor Jacob Madsen said it would at Ripley Town Centre. Cost is $5 per growing community connected to
be a great day out for families. entry. There are two sessions: 9am to essential services and economic
11.30am and 1pm to 3.30pm. opportunities,” Cr Ireland said.
“This is a children’s event the likes of
which Ipswich has not seen before To register for Little Day Out and a With about 70 per cent of the
with high-quality music and arts full program of SPARK Ipswich events, population growth in Ipswich
experiences as well as a focus on visit SPARKipswich.com.au occurring between Ipswich and
sustainability,” Cr Madsen said. Springfield, this public transport
corridor is vital to keeping the
community moving.
CONTACT DETAILS
Cr Sheila Ireland Cr Jacob Madsen
Phone (07) 3810 8190 Phone (07) 3810 8191
Mob 0499 015 883 Mob 0499 015 031
Email sheila.ireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Email jacob.madsen@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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DIVISION 2 update
June 2021
Division 2 stretches from Gailes
in the north to Spring Mountain
in the south, and includes Augustine
Heights, Bellbird Park, Brookwater,
Camira, Goodna, Springfield and more.
Cr Paul Tully Cr Nicole Jonic
IN BRIEF STADIUM WORKS BEGIN
Intersection to be upgraded Construction has begun on the facilities, sits in the middle of
Brisbane Lions’ boutique stadium Division 2 with proud local councillors
The intersection at Alice and Queen
at Springfield Central, which will Paul Tully and Nicole Jonic spruiking
Streets in Goodna is in the early
play host to the famous club’s Brighton Homes Arena.
planning stages for an upgrade,
champion women’s team and
which will improve the safety and Councillor Paul Tully said the
the men.
functionality of the intersection. $6.2 million contributed by council
The intersection upgrade has been Ipswich City Council’s fit-for-purpose had got the ground fit for purpose
identified in council’s iGO Road work has been completed and the and ready for construction.
Safety Action Plan which ensures Lions have executed a head contract
“This once might have been described
residents can move around safely as for construction of the new training
as the middle of nowhere, but it
the area grows. and support centre – called
is now the middle of everywhere,”
Brighton Homes Arena – with
he said, pointing to the adjacent
Hutchinson Builders.
Meet your councillors Springfield Central railway station
The first sod was turned by federal, and Orion Springfield Central
Throughout the year, your councillors
state and local politicians in shopping centre.
will be coming to you as part of
May 2020.
Ipswich City Council’s Community Councillor Nicole Jonic, recently
Matters program. The program By the end of the September we will appointed the city’s new Deputy
provides an opportunity for residents see considerable progress, and by Mayor, said the project was going to
to catch up with their councillors and this time next year the grandstand be “phenomenal” for Ipswich.
discuss important issues in their area. and other buildings will be nearly
“As a woman, I am very excited that
To find out more head to complete. Handover will occur at the
the 2021 premiership-winning Lions
Ipswich.qld.gov.au/communitymatters end of September next year, in time
women’s team has a location that
for the AFLW and AFL pre-seasons.
they can call their own,” Cr Jonic said.
Artwork brightens boxes The $70 million complex, which
will include community fields and
Have you seen the colourful art that
has been popping up around the
community? Council joined forces
with local school students to wrap
five traffic signal boxes as part of
an anti-vandalism measure. Spring
Mountain State School students
worked with First Nations artist Libby
Harward to create the artwork in a
Lendlease supported workshop.
Cr Paul Tully and Cr Nicole Jonic at the Brighton Homes Arena
6 in Springfield Central.
TOPPING THE LIST STORM
FOR GROWTH RESPONSE
Our community continues to for investment in our community,” A destructive hailstorm
grow and develop with Spring Cr Jonic said. hit Ipswich on Halloween,
Mountain leading the charge. 31 October 2020 bringing
Councillor Paul Tully said 257
significant damage to
Ninety new houses were built in people had moved into Spring
residential properties across
Spring Mountain in the period Mountain in the first quarter of
Ipswich including Springfield,
from 1 January to 31 March 2021. the year and he welcomes new
Springfield Central, Springfield
residents to the city.
Councillor Nicole Jonic said Lakes as well as Rosewood,
Ipswich is one of the most liveable “Ipswich has consistently ranked Willowbank and Thagoona.
regions in Queensland. as one of the fastest-growing
Recovery crews, emergency
cities in Queensland and council
“Council is committed to ensuring services, council, those impacted
have set an agenda for economic
infrastructure and services are by the hailstorm along with the
and social prosperity to drive
delivered for our residents and Ipswich community worked
jobs and opportunities for Ipswich
we work with both the State and arm-in-arm in the aftermath of
residents,” Cr Tully said.
Federal governments to advocate the storm and continue to do so
eight months on.
Councillor Nicole Jonic is the
DRIVING chair of the Halloween hailstorm
recovery and reconstruction
TOWARDS taskforce which engages with
and coordinates key stakeholders
IPSWICH’S to address the ongoing impacts
and emerging issues in hailstorm
FUTURE damaged areas.
“Many families across the division
Work has started on the upgrade are still piecing their homes
and duplication of the busy and their lives back together
Springfield Greenbank Arterial as prolonged recovery and
and Springfield Parkway, which reconstruction continues,”
is set to be the city’s biggest Cr Jonic said.
road project. Councillor Paul Tully said a lot of
Councillor Nicole Jonic thanked work was still happening in the
motorists in advance for their reconstruction phase from all
patience while council carried out levels of government, industry
the extensive project which will be Work has started on the and the community.
Springfield Greenbank Arterial.
delivered in three stages. “We are continuing to advocate
“The majority of the road upgrade for residents affected by the
will involve the construction of two “This upgrade is necessary to meet hailstorm which has a damage bill
new traffic lanes adjacent to the the population and employment to cars, property and dwellings of
existing road. For these sections growth in the area, and the more than $1 billion,” Cr Tully said.
traffic delays are expected to be associated travel demands,” Council is currently working on a
minimal,” Cr Jonic said. Cr Tully said. city-wide disaster resilience and
“However, where intersections will “These roads are identified as a preparedness project which will
be upgraded from roundabouts to principal cycle route within council’s put practical plans in place to
traffic signals, some disruptions iGO Active Transport Action Plan and minimise hardship for residents
may occur. Traffic flows will be the Queensland Government’s SEQ when natural disasters strike
maintained particularly during peak Principal Cycle Network Plan.” using some lessons learned from
traffic periods.” this disaster.
The Springfield Greenbank
Councillor Paul Tully said the $20 Arterial upgrade is a joint initiative Community recovery information
million upgrade would help decrease of Ipswich City Council and can be found on the Shape Your
traffic congestion in the long term. Queensland Government. Ipswich website.
CONTACT DETAILS
Cr Paul Tully Cr Nicole Jonic
Phone (07) 3810 8192 Phone (07) 3810 8193
Email paul.tully@ipswich.qld.gov.au Email nicole.jonic@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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7DIVISION 3 update
June 2021
Division 3 stretches from One Mile
and Leichhardt in the west to parts
of Redbank in the east, and includes
Booval, Bundamba, Collingwood Park,
Dinmore, Eastern Heights, Riverview,
Silkstone, Woodend and more.
Cr Marnie Doyle Cr Andrew Fechner
IN BRIEF REVIVING THE BREMER’S BANKS
Fence-tastic upgrade A weeding blitz under the next five years, it’s set to undergo an
Bradfield Bridge has kicked off impressive transformation.”
Shooting hoops at Hector Chapman
a large-scale clean-up of the
Park just got safer after fencing was Councillor Andrew Fechner said
Bremer River’s inner-city banks.
installed around the Jessica Street regular maintenance would continue
and Riverview Road corner of the Castor Oil, Leucauna and Glycine over the coming months to get
popular Riverview park. The new weeds were targeted along the one the banks under control before
fence was installed in response to kilometre section of the riverbank. revegetation would give the area a
community concerns about the park’s new lease on life.
Councillor Marnie Doyle said it
proximity to the two busy roads,
was the start of an extensive “This will benefit the native animals
making the park safer for
transformation of one of the and plants that inhabit the
local families to enjoy.
most popular stretches of the Bremer catchment and drastically
Bremer River. improve this stretch of the river for
Local heroes get new digs
our community’s enjoyment,”
“Tackling the weed infestations in the
They’re always there when we need Cr Fechner said.
town reaches of the Bremer River is
them, and now our SES volunteers
a priority for council as part of our “The Bremer River is central to our
can look forward to the opening of a
Habitat Connections Program,” city’s history and deserves our
new amenities facility at their Thorn
Cr Doyle said. best efforts to recuperate it for
Street depot. A joint initiative of
the future.”
Ipswich City Council and Queensland “We’re expecting the weeds to be
Government, the new building will removed by September this year, “We will continue to deliver targeted
offer additional comforts for those and then we can start reviving the actions and investment to improve
who often work around the clock banks with native plants. the Bremer and other Ipswich
during disasters. waterways.”
“With more than $120,000 to be
invested in this specific area over the
Councillors coming to you
Throughout the year, your councillors
will be coming to you as part of
Ipswich City Council’s Community
Matters program. The program
provides another opportunity for
residents to catch up with their
councillors and discuss important
issues in their area. To find out
more head to Ipswich.qld.gov.au/
communitymatters
8 The Bremer River bank after the weeding blitz.CREATING MORE FABULOUS
PLACES TO PLAY NEW FACADES
Get set for an adventurous Reserve will soon enjoy new Ipswich Central is looking
new experience at Denmark recreational facilities, pathways lovelier after two Brisbane
Hill Conservation Reserve, with and an exciting new playspace to Street shopfronts received
ongoing upgrades to the park explore,” Cr Fechner said. a fresh lease on life through
promising hours of fun for local a new program aimed at
Councillor Marnie Doyle said
families once finished. improving facades in the CBD.
the community wouldn’t have
The upgrades include construction to wait long to check out the Ipswich’s oldest business
of a pedestrian bridge, shelters improvements. CJ Vogler & Son and historic
and barbecue, pathways, carpark 80 Brisbane Street were the
“With the community’s
lighting and a nature-based first to undergo a shopfront
cooperation, work has progressed
playspace. transformation, after council
well and we are expecting the
committed $137,000 to its pilot
Councillor Andrew Fechner said works to be completed by late
Façade Improvement Program.
the reserve upgrades would help 2021,” Cr Doyle said.
meet the different needs of our As part of a wider strategy to
Got a question about the project?
growing city. boost Ipswich Central businesses,
Get in touch at IED.Projects@
the program offered matched
“I’m excited that visitors to ipswich.qld.gov.au
funding of up to $15,000 to
the Denmark Hill Conservation
help building owners revitalise
their facades.
Councillor Marnie Doyle said
KEEPING
the rejuvenated shopfronts
helped improve the Ipswich
RESIDENTS
Central streetscape.
“The appearance of the city’s
MOVING businesses affects perception
of an area and how often people
visit,” Cr Doyle said.
Collingwood Park road works
are nearing completion as a “Each of these lovingly
part of council’s annual road updated shopfronts enhance
resealing program. the streetscape.
The roads receiving the reseal were Councillor Andrew Fechner said
McLaughlin Street, Herman Avenue, he was looking forward to seeing
Perryman Court and Moloney Street. additional upgraded shopfronts
following the success of the first
Councillor Marnie Doyle said this
two façade improvements.
work would help the roads last into
the future. “It’s wonderful to see the
shopfronts coming together so
“This maintenance is designed to
Cr Marnie Doyle and Cr Andrew quickly,” Cr Fechner said.
help protect these local Collingwood
Park roads from damage due to Fechner at the intersection of
“The pilot Façade Improvement
Collingwood Drive and Eagle Street.
water seepage and vehicle use,” Program is a great initiative
Cr Doyle said. which has been strongly
supported by local businesses
“We absolutely appreciate the Councillor Andrew Fechner said the
and will improve the overall look
cooperation and patience of upgrade was intended to improve
of our CBD.”
residents when these maintenance traffic flow.
activities are happening”. Ten additional shopfronts will
“A left-turn arrow from Eagle Street
be improved under round one of
Council also plans to add a left-turn into Collingwood Drive should help
the program.
arrow to the traffic signals at the local road users move more swiftly
intersection of Collingwood Drive and through this busy intersection,”
Eagle Street. Cr Fechner said.
CONTACT DETAILS
Cr Marnie Doyle Cr Andrew Fechner
Phone (07) 3810 8194 Phone (07) 3810 8195
Mob 0499 018 360 Mob 0499 016 787
Email marnie.doyle@ipswich.qld.gov.au Email andrew.fechner@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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June 2021
Division 4 stretches from Woolshed
in the west to Barellan Point in the
east, and includes Rosewood, Brassall,
Amberley, Pine Mountain, Yamanto,
Karalee, Marburg and more.
Cr Russell Milligan Cr Kate Kunzelmann
IN BRIEF ROSEWOOD WORKS
A step forward NEAR COMPLETION
There’s never been a better time to
The Edward Street rehabilitation the street,” Cr Kunzelmann said.
hit the pavement in Brassall after
project at Rosewood is nearing
a section of the footpath on Pine “The new kerbing and drainage
completion with the works on
Mountain Road near Shelley Street systems will benefit local residents
target to be finished by the end
recently scored an upgrade. The especially in times when we are
of June.
new and improved footpath makes it experiencing heavy rainfall.”
easier and safer for the community The works include rehabilitating the
Councillor Russell Milligan said the
to walk or cycle in their suburb. So road pavement, replacing kerbing
end result would bring significant
how about that afternoon jog? and channel as well as replacement
benefits to the community.
of gully pits.
Councillor catchups “The end result for locals will be
Residents of Edward Street will also
worth it, these street upgrades are
Throughout the year, your councillors receive new driveway inverts.
an integral part of our community’s
will be coming to you as part of
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann said safety,” Cr Milligan said.
Ipswich City Council’s Community
the upgrades will greatly benefit the
Matters program. The program “These upgrades will also help to
community of Rosewood.
provides an opportunity for residents keep water off our roads and help
to catch up with their councillors and “Not only will the road resurfacing in keeping residents’ properties safe
discuss important issues in their area. make it safer for local motorists, it during heavy rain.”
To find out more head to will also improve the look and feel of
Ipswich.qld.gov.au/communitymatters.
Reconstruction continues
A destructive hailstorm hit Ipswich on
Halloween, 31 October 2020 bringing
significant damage to properties
across Ipswich including Rosewood,
Willowbank and Thagoona. Recovery
crews, emergency services, council,
and the community worked arm-in-
arm in the aftermath of the storm
and continue to do so eight months
on. See Division 2 pages for
more information.
10 Cr Russell Milligan and Cr Kate Kunzelmann at Edward Street in Rosewood.SPORTS GROUND IMPROVED MARBURG’S
There is plenty to celebrate ensuring our facilities are LOO-BRARY
for Rosewood United Soccer accessible,” Cr Kunzelmann said.
Club with Ipswich City Council Have you had a chance to
Councillor Russell Milligan said he
delivering improved storage read a book in the dunny
is excited to see the community
and upgraded parking at at Marburg?
using the new space.
Caledonian Park at Thagoona.
A sprawling street library with a
“This new shed is a welcome
The upgrade delivers a new tin outhouse-style reading room
addition to the Thagoona
12m x 9m storage shed with popped up out the front of the
community and will benefit all
awning, a new Disability green shed in the centre of town
community members,”
Discrimination Act (DDA) earlier this year.
Cr Milligan said.
compliant concrete footpath and
The street library was
Persons with Disability (PWD) This project is funded by
delivered into the hands of the
carpark. the Australian Government’s
Marburg and District Residents
Local Roads and Community
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann said Association after Ipswich
Infrastructure Program as
council is committed to ensuring Libraries successfully applied to
an economic stimulus project
all council facilities are accessible. have the street library donated
in response to the COVID-19
by Street Library Australia.
“Council is committed to economic downturn.
supporting our residents and Councillor Russell Milligan said
it was a great way to bring
books to rural areas as Ipswich’s
IMPRESSIVE TRANSFORMATION population booms.
“Marburg and District Residents
Association have shown real
enthusiasm for having this street
library in their community,”
Cr Milligan said.
“Not only did they embrace
the idea but they built on it to
put their own unique country
stamp on it by adding additional
libraries and reading room.”
Councillor Kate Kunzelmann said
Ironpot Creek at Pine Mountain after its transformation. it was wonderful to be able to
use the service provided by the
community for the community.
More than 200 tonnes of rock Councillor Kate Kunzelmann said the
and 11,000 plants have drastically works would provide major benefits “I congratulate the local residents
improved a 180-metre section of for residents and the environment and artists who have spent a
Ironpot Creek at Pine Mountain. now and into the future. lot of voluntary time to put
this street library together,”
Councillor Russell Milligan said the “These works will also protect nearby Cr Kunzelmann said.
significant works will help prevent properties from worsening erosion,”
erosion from collapsing the creek’s Cr Kunzelmann said. “This is a grass roots initiative
banks, giving a major boost to the free from bureaucracy and for
“The design and construction people who love books it’s a great
health of the Bremer River.
will allow native vegetation to way to be able to access them.
“This section of Ironpot Creek was re-establish, and by slowing the
identified in council’s Waterway stormwater runoff from nearby There are no check outs or
Health Strategy as an area requiring urban areas will make for a healthier returns, simply drop books into
targeted actions,” Cr Milligan said. creek system.” the street library when walking
past or reach in and take what
“These works will prevent up to 100 The Ironpot Creek stabilisation interests you.
cubic metres of sediment each year project is a joint initiative of
from washing into the Bremer River Ipswich City Council and
and contributing to poor waterway Queensland Government.
health scores.”
CONTACT DETAILS
Cr Russell Milligan Cr Kate Kunzelmann
Phone (07) 3810 8197 Phone (07) 3810 8196
Email russell.milligan@ipswich.qld.gov.au Mob 0499 014 884
FACEBOOK-SQUARE RussellMilliganIpswich Email kate.kunzelmann@ipswich.qld.gov.au
FACEBOOK-SQUARE CouncillorKateKunzelmann
11Ipswich City Councillors are coming to you,
in your community, as part of our Community
Community Matters program.
Matters Redbank Plains Library
August 10 | 6pm - 7pm
Goodna Marketplace
Shopping Centre
29 July | 3pm - 5pm
Catch up with Ripley Town Centre
10 July | 9am-11am
Redbank Plains Town Square
26 August | 4pm - 6pm
your Councillors
DIVISION 2
DIVISION 1
Riverview Community Centre Yamanto Shopping Centre
19 July | 10.30am – 12pm 13 July | 1pm - 3pm
Redbank Plaza Green Shed Marburg
19 July | 1pm – 3pm 11 August | 4pm - 6pm
DIVISION 4
DIVISION 3
For the full list of locations, dates and times
visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/communitymatters
or call (07) 3810 6666.
Ipswich City Council is moving to
1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich from
Monday 28 June.
For more information on where
we are and free parking visit
Ipswich.qld.gov.au/councilismovingYou can also read
