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Community and Sport Committee — 2026-04-21
1. Response to Notice of Motion - Sponsorship Signage at Council Owned Sporting Facilities
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
1. Response to Notice of Motion - Sponsorship Signage at Council Owned Sporting Facilities
This is a report responding to a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Jacob Madsen at the Council Ordinary Meeting of 30 October 2025, requesting that a report be provided to a future council meeting examining:
1. How Council currently regulates Sponsorship signage at Council owned sporting facilities, and;
2. What options are available to allow Community Clubs to display signage to attract sponsorship and further revenue.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the response to the Notice of Motion – Sponsorship Signage at Council Owned Sporting Facilities be received and its contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 17 March 2026 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
3. Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report from 1 January to 31 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
3. Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report from
1 January to 31 March 2026
This is a report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Program from 1 January to 31 March 2026.
In the three (3) months from 1 January to 31 March 2026, Council approved 49 applications from 47 unique applicants, allocating a total of $145,346.72 for a variety of community events and projects.
All successful applicants and projects are detailed in Attachment 1 and are reported on the Transparency and Integrity Hub in accordance with Council’s principle of transparency and the Community Funding and Support Policy.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 January to 31 March 2026 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
4. Customer Experience Report - 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
4. Customer Experience Report - 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
This is a report concerning the Customer Experience (CX) program of work including the implementation of the CX Strategy.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the CX Program Committee Report 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 concerning Council’s Customer Experience program of work be received and contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
5. Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 23 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
5. Report - Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 23 March 2026
This is the report of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of
23 March 2026.
Recommendation
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 23 March 2026.
*** Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the report of the Multicultural Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of
23 March 2026 be referred to the Council Ordinary meeting for consideration.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. *** Updated Multicultural Advisory Committee Report of 23 March 2026 with correct timeline of events ⇨
6. Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
6. Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of
26 March 2026
This is the report of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
*** Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Augustine
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee
No. 2026(01) of 26 February 2026
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee held on 26 February 2026 be confirmed.
2. Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park - Activation
Presentation from Manager, Community and Cultural Services on Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park activation.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the activation of Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park and the recommended tenure approach including timelines.
RECOMMENDATION
That the presentation on the activation of Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park be received and noted.
3. SEQ Liveability fund Project Update - Activation
Presentation from Manager, Community and Cultural Services providing an update on the Tivoli Sports Complex and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the works to be undertaken, estimated timelines and tenure approach for the Tivoli Sports Complex and the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve.
RECOMMENDATION
That the presentation providing an update on the activation of the SEQ Liveability Fund Project – Tivoli Sports Complex and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve be received and noted.
4. George Alder Tennis Centre Update
Presentation from Manager, Community and Cultural Services providing an update of the George Alder Tennis Centre Facility.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed Options 1 – 5 outlined in the confidential attachment which included cost estimates and broad scope for all options.
The committee agreed with the recommendation to proceed with Option 1.
*** RECOMMENDATION
A. That the presentation providing an update on the George Alder Tennis Centre Facility be received and noted.
B. That Council proceed with option 1 outlined in the confidential attachment.
5. North Ipswich Reserve DRAFT Master Plan
Presentation from Manager, Community and Cultural Services on the North Ipswich Reserve Draft Master Plan.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the configuration options and scenarios for the North Ipswich Reserve Draft Master Plan as outlined in the confidential attachment and provided feedback to inform the next phase of detailed master planning.
The committee agreed to rule out Configuration 1 and wait on the outcome of the Athletics review before agreeing with the preferred configuration.
RECOMMENDATION
That the presentation report providing configuration options as outlined in the confidential attachment be received and noted.
Mentions: Tivoli · Redbank Plains · North Ipswich
7. Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
7. Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee
No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026
This is the report of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee
No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(c) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
A. That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(02) of 26 March 2026 .
B. That any decisions to progress options be held over until they are discussed as already planned at the next Annual Plan and Budget Workshop.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 26 February 2026
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee held on 26 February 2026 be confirmed.
2. Springfield / Ripley Library Planning
This is a cover report summarising the agenda for the Thursday 26 March 2026 - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the planning and options for the Springfield Library and Ripley Library in order to inform the 10 year capital budget discussion.
The committee agreed to support Option B outlined in the confidential attachment.
Recommendation
A. That the Springfield/Ripley Library Planning update be received and noted.
B. That Option B, presented in the confidential attachment be supported to progress.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
Commencement of next meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Economic and Cultural Development Committee commence at
12.40 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Augustine
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.27 am.
The meeting closed at 12.09 pm.
*** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting of 30 April 2026 for amendments
Mentions: Springfield · Ripley
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).