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12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 29 January 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2026/00/444
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 29 January 2026 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
13. mayoral Minute
Nil
14. Business Outstanding – iNCLUDING cONDUCT mATTERS AND Matters Lying on the Table to be Dealt With
Nil
15. Reception and Consideration of Committee Reports
15.1. Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(01) of 11 February 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
15.1
Report of Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(01) of 11 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/445
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2026(01) of 11 February 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Audit and Risk Management Committee
No. 2026(01) of 11 February 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(04) of 12 November 2025
Audit and Risk Management Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee No. 2025(04) of 12 November 2025
Resolution C2026/00/446
That the minutes of the Audit and Risk Management Committee held on 12 November 2025 be confirmed.
Audit and Risk Management Committee -
CEO VERBAL UPDATE
Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper) provided an update to the committee on the following matters:
· Internal Audit – sourcing suitable stand in for the Chief Audit Executive while he is on leave. Continuing to work with General Managers on the number of outstanding overdue audit recommendations.
· Work on Material Recovery Facility in partnership with Redland and Logan City Council with Greenovate is under budget and early in delivery of the facility, expected to be operational in May 2026.
· Announcement to enter into a lease with Hilton Garden Inn here in Ipswich Central
Mentions: Ipswich
2 Finance Compliance and Controls Presentation
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 2
Finance Compliance and Controls Presentation
Resolution C2026/00/447(ARMC)
That the presentation on Finance Compliance and Controls be received and noted.
3 Information Management Uplift Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 3
Information Management Uplift Update
Resolution C2026/00/448(ARMC)
That the report regarding Information Management Uplift be received and the contents noted.
4 Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 4
Enterprise Program Management Office - Governance Update
Resolution C2026/00/449(ARMC)
That the Enterprise Program Management Office quarterly report be received and noted.
5 iVolve Program Report - January
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 5
iVolve Program Report - January
Resolution C2026/00/450(ARMC)
That the iVolve Program Report for January 2026 be received and noted.
6 Queensland Audit Office 2026 External Audit Plan
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 6
Queensland Audit Office 2026 External Audit Plan
Resolution C2026/00/451(ARMC)
That the Queensland Audit Office 2026 External Audit Plan be received and noted.
7 Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 29 October 2025 to 2 February 2026
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 7
Internal Audit Branch Activities Report for the period 29 October 2025 to 2 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/452(ARMC)
That the report be received and the recommendations in Attachments 3, 4 and 5, be considered finalised and archived.
8 Audit and Risk Management Commmittee Chairman's Report and 2026 Draft Annual Plan
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 8
Audit and Risk Management Commmittee Chairman's Report and 2026 Draft Annual Plan
Resolution C2026/00/453(ARMC)
A. That the Audit and Risk Management Committee Chairman’s Report as detailed in Attachment 1, be noted.
B. That the draft Audit and Risk Management Committee Annual Plan for 2026 as detailed in Attachment 2, be considered and confirmed to determine a planned agenda for 2026.
Audit and Risk Management Committee
CORPORATE SERVICES UPDATE
General Manager, Corporate Services provided a verbal update on matters being considered or addressed in the Corporate Services Department.
· Recruitment of Team Leader (Risk and Insurance) role has commenced and closes this week.
· Safety performance – continues to track satisfactorily – continuing to do work in safety culture in Corporate Services and Works and Field Services.
· Budget – continues to be a focus, working on controllable employee expenses.
Risk Maturity Assessment – continuing to work on integrating risk in day to day business activities.
9 Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 9
Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance
Resolution C2026/00/454(ARMC)
That the report on Governance, Internal Controls and Compliance be received and the contents noted.
10 ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 10
ICT Steering Committee Progress Report
Resolution C2026/00/455(ARMC)
That the ICT Steering Committee progress report be received and the contents noted.
11 Cyber Security Update
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 11
Cyber Security Update
Resolution C2026/00/456(ARMC)
That the Audit and Risk Management Committee receive and note the update report on Cyber Security .
12 AI Usage within Ipswich City Council
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 12
AI Usage within Ipswich City Council
Resolution C2026/00/457(ARMC)
That the report on AI Usage within Ipswich City Council be received and noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
13 ICC Learnings From The Noosa Council Fraud Incident
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 13
ICC Learnings From The Noosa Council Fraud Incident
Resolution C2026/00/458(ARMC)
That the report on ICC Learnings from the Noosa Council Fraud Incident be received and the contents noted.
14 Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 14
Quarterly flash report on workplace health and safety KPI's and initiatives
Resolution C2026/00/459
That the report on workplace health and safety KPI’s and initiatives for the Audit and Risk Management Committee be received and noted.
15 Risk Management and Insurance Report
Audit and Risk Management Committee – Item 15
Risk Management and Insurance Report
Resolution C2026/00/460(ARMC)
That the Risk Management and Insurance Report for the period 1 October 2025 to 33 December 2025 be received and the contents noted.
15.2. Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.2
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/461
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026 with the exception of Item 3 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee
No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026 with the exception of Item 3, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/462
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 2 December 2025 be confirmed.
2 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report December 2025
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/463(IPAAC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of December 2025 be received and the contents noted.
3 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - 4335/2011/MAMC/E - CHANGE (MINOR) APPLICATION - EXTENSION TO OPERATIONAL PERIOD - WOOD MULCHING INDUSTRIES (WMI) SPECIAL INDUSTRY (WOOD MULCHING AND COMPOSTING FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED SITE OFFICE, CARPARKING, LANDSCAPING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE AREAS)
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - 4335/2011/MAMC/E - CHANGE (MINOR) APPLICATION - EXTENSION TO OPERATIONAL PERIOD - WOOD MULCHING INDUSTRIES (WMI) SPECIAL INDUSTRY (WOOD MULCHING AND COMPOSTING FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED SITE OFFICE, CARPARKING, LANDSCAPING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE AREAS)
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council refuse to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D for Special Industry (Wood Mulching and Composting Facility with associated site office, carparking, landscaping, storage and maintenance areas).
Councillor Paul Tully proposed that the following be added at the end of the recommendation and Councillor Marnie Doyle seconded the proposal:
That in accordance with section 254H(1)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the reasons for the decision are:
(a) Council is not satisfied that the amenity of the area will be protected or enhanced by approving this application;
(b) The long-term environmental concerns of residents affected by this current development will not be properly addressed by approving this application.
(c) Council is not satisfied that the ultimate objective of a timely reduction of odorous waste streams will occur by approving this application;
(d) Any possible acquisition of the property and/or the business by a third party is an irrelevant consideration, as development approvals and conditions “run with the land”.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the proposed additional wording.
Resolution C2026/00/464(IPAAC)
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council refuse to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D for Special Industry (Wood Mulching and Composting Facility with associated site office, carparking, landscaping, storage and maintenance areas).
That in accordance with section 254H(1)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the reasons for the decision are:
(a) Council is not satisfied that the amenity of the area will be protected or enhanced by approving this application;
(b) The long-term environmental concerns of residents affected by this current development will not be properly addressed by approving this application .
(c) Council is not satisfied that the ultimate objective of a timely reduction of odorous waste streams will occur by approving this application;
(d) Any possible acquisition of the property and/or the business by a third party is an irrelevant consideration, as development approvals and conditions “run with the land”.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Augustine Antoniolli
Tully Martin
Doyle
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
4 Exercise of Delegation Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2026/00/465(IPAAC)
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 14 November 2025 to 30 January 2026 be received and the contents noted.
5 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution C2026/00/466(IPAAC)
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.18 am to reconvene at 10.48 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.48 am .
At the reconvening of the meeting all councillors were in attendance with the exception of Councillor Jacob Madsen.
At 10.50 am Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting room.
15.3. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.3
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/467
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all Items of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/468
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 2 December 2025 be confirmed.
2 Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Smart Parking Meters
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2
Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Smart Parking Meters
Resolution C2026/00/469(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. 250211-000362 (VP479642) for the provision of Smart Parking Meters to the supplier listed as Tenderer A (Supplier) in Confidential Attachment 1.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier at an approximate purchase price of $ 2,510,000 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of two (2) years and three (3) months, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional three (3) X one (1) year terms.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
3 Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Fleet Mechanical Services
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Procurement: Recommendation to Award - Fleet Mechanical Services
Resolution C2026/00/470(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. VP464411 for the provision of Fleet Mechanical Services to the recommended supplier detailed in Attachment 1 (Supplier).
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the Supplier at an approximate purchase price of up to $ 4,597,000.00 excluding GST over the entire term, being a term of four years and three months (4.25) years, with options for extension at the discretion of Council (as purchaser), of an additional two (2) year term, plus an additional one (1) year term, total term being seven years three months (7.25 years).
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
4 RECEIVE AND NOTE - 5656 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT & ROAD REHABILITATION WORKS - PURGA SCHOOL ROAD, PURGA (INCREASED EXPENDITURE)
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
5656 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT & ROAD REHABILITATION WORKS - PURGA SCHOOL ROAD, PURGA (INCREASED EXPENDITURE)
Resolution C2026/00/471(FAGCC)
A. That Council receive and note that contract 5656 Bridge Replacement & Road Rehabilitation works - Purga School Road, Purga for the value of $5,352,827.15 and contingency amount of $535,282 has been exceeded with the current contingency spend now at $801,716.84 ex GST.
B. That Council approve an additional contingency allocation of $300,000 from within the approved project budget to cover potential future variations and ensure timely completion of the works.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Mentions: Purga School Road · Purga
5 RECEIVE AND NOTE - 5343 Springfield Parkway Road Upgrade - Earthworks, Drainage, RE & Sleeper Walls (Increased expenditure)
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
5343 Springfield Parkway Road Upgrade - Earthworks, Drainage, REINFORCED EARTH & Sleeper Walls (Increased expenditure)
Resolution C2026/00/472(FAGCC)
A. That Council receive and note that contract 5343 Springfield Parkway Road Upgrade - Earthworks, Drainage, Reinforced Earth & Sleeper Walls for the value of $4,039,749.02 and contingency amount of $807,949.80 has been exceeded with the current contingency spend now at $1,931,965.02 ex GST.
B. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Mentions: Springfield Parkway Road · Springfield
6 Report - Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 29 January 2026
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Report - Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 29 January 2026
Resolution C2026/00/473(FAGCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Regulation Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of
29 January 2026 .
7 Procurement: Tender Award - Tivoli Sporting Complex Upgrade and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve New Sports Facility
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
Procurement: Tender Award - Tivoli Sporting Complex Upgrade and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve New Sports Facility
Resolution C2026/00/474(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to Section 228 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council award Tender No. VP477346 for Tivoli Sporting Complex Upgrade and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve New Sports Facility to the Supplier recommended in confidential Attachment 1.
B. That Council enter into a contractual arrangement with the successful supplier for the contract value and contingency amount specified in confidential Attachment 1.
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 , Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “ contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision.
Mentions: Tivoli · Redbank Plains
8 Appointment of Urban Utilities Board Members
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8
Appointment of Urban Utilities Board Members
Resolution C2026/00/475(FAGCC)
A. That Council endorse the appointment of Jennifer Purdie, as a new Board member of Urban Utilities from 1 July 2026, for a period of three (3) years to
30 June 2029.
B. That Council endorse the appointment of Tim Renwick, as a new Board member of Urban Utilities from 1 July 2026, for a period of three (3) years to
30 June 2029.
C. That Council endorse the reappointment of Carmel Krogh, as a Board member of Urban Utilities from
1 January 2027, for a period of four (4) years to
31 December 2030.
D. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign an Instrument of Appointment of Board Members to Urban Utilities and to do any other acts necessary to implement Council’s decision in accordance with section 13(3) of the Local Government Act 2009 .
9 Monthly Financial Performance Report - January 2026
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9
Monthly Financial Performance Report - January 2026
Resolution C2026/00/476(FAGCC)
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 31 January 2026, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
15.4. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.4
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/477
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Community and Sport Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee
No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/478
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 2 December 2025 be confirmed.
2 Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report from 1 October to 31 December 2025
Community and Sport Committee – Item 2
Community Funding and Support Allocations Status Report from 1 October to 31 December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/479(CASCC)
That the report concerning the allocation of Council’s Community Funding and Support Programs from 1 October to 31 December 2025 be received and the contents noted.
15.5. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.5
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/480
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee
No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/481
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 2 December 2025 be confirmed.
2 Event Sponsorship - 2026 Ipswich Cup
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Event Sponsorship - 2026 Ipswich Cup
Resolution C2026/00/482(EACDC)
That Council provide the Ipswich Turf Club $25,000 excluding GST financial support for the 2026 Ipswich Cup.
Mentions: Ipswich
3 Event Sponsorship - Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
Event Sponsorship - Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440
Resolution C2026/00/483(EACDC)
A. That Council provide the 2026 Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440 (V8 Supercars Australia) with a potential total $50,000 excluding GST Event Sponsorship financial support comprised of a $30,000 base payment and a $20,000 performance payment.
B. That Council undertake an Event Impact Report for the 2026 Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440 as in-kind support (valued at $10,997.50 ex GST).
Mentions: Ipswich
4 Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 8 December 2025
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 8 December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/484(EACDC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025 (04) of
8 December 2025 .
5 Nicholas Street Precinct - December 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 5
Nicholas Street Precinct - December 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution C2026/00/485(EACDC)
That the December 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.6. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.6
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/486
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
This block motion adopts all items of the Environment and Sustainability Committee
No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/487
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 2 December 2025 be confirmed.
2 2025 Environmental Event Highlights Report
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
2025 Environmental Event Highlights Report
Resolution C2026/00/488(ESC)
That the report on the 2025 Environmental Events Highlights be received and the contents noted.
3 2025 Sustainable Ipswich - Overview Report
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
2025 Sustainable Ipswich - Overview Report
Resolution C2026/00/489(ESC)
That the report on the Sustainable Ipswich Overview be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
4 Off-site Stormwater Quality Improvement Program Annual Reports 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4
Off-site Stormwater Quality Improvement Program Annual Reports 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Resolution C2026/00/490(ESC)
That the Off-site Stormwater Quality Improvement Program Annual Reports 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 as outlined in Attachment 1, be received and the contents noted.
5 Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report October-December 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 5
Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report October-December 2025
Resolution C2026/00/491(ESC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Environment and Sustainability Department for October-December 2025 be received and the contents noted.
16. Officers’ Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for January 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for January 2026
Resolution C2026/00/492
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of January 2026 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
16.2. Q2 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.2
Q2 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report
Resolution C2026/00/493
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Quarter 2 Annual Plan 2025-2026 Quarterly Performance Report be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
17.1. Notice of Motion - Proposed Bus Stops outside the Goodna Neighbourhood House
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Proposed Bus Stops outside the Goodna Neighbourhood House
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Translink be urgently advised that proposed bus stops outside the Goodna Neighbourhood House at
33 Queen St Goodna and adjacent to the Goodna War Memorial / The Diggers Rest Queen St Goodna are unacceptable for the following reasons:
1. Existing parking directly outside the Goodna Neighbourhood House is frequently utilised by older and other patrons with mobility issues. Moving the proposed northbound bus stop some 60 metres to the south would be a superior solution as it would be adjacent to a vacant parcel of land and any future development would take into account the location of the bus stop rather than placing an immediate burden on the existing users of the Goodna Neighbourhood House.
2. Placing a new southbound bus stop adjacent to where ANZAC Day, other RSL ceremonies, weekly and other community events where food is prepared is not conducive to a safe and appropriate environment. In addition, visibility for people using the adjoining pedestrian crossing from east to west, as well as for drivers approaching the crossing from the south, would be affected with southbound buses obscuring pedestrians’ and drivers’ views. This new bus stop should be located further south along Queen St, so that it can be paired with the planned northbound bus stop.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following amendment to the motion:
That the motion be amended by lettering the existing motion as “A” and inserting the following wording at the end thereof:
B. Alternatively, Translink be advised that a significantly better solution would be a short bus route diversion along Alice St, William St and Smiths Rd Goodna utilising existing bus stops on either side of the eastern end of Smiths Road, adjacent to the Goodna Marketplace shopping centre.
The seconder to the original motion agreed with the proposed amendment.
Resolution C2026/00/494
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That Translink be urgently advised that proposed bus stops outside the Goodna Neighbourhood House at 33 Queen St Goodna and adjacent to the Goodna War Memorial / The Diggers Rest Queen St Goodna are unacceptable for the following reasons:
1. Existing parking directly outside the Goodna Neighbourhood House is frequently utilised by older and other patrons with mobility issues. Moving the proposed northbound bus stop some 60 metres to the south would be a superior solution as it would be adjacent to a vacant parcel of land and any future development would take into account the location of the bus stop rather than placing an immediate burden on the existing users of the Goodna Neighbourhood House.
2. Placing a new southbound bus stop adjacent to where ANZAC Day, other RSL ceremonies, weekly and other community events where food is prepared is not conducive to a safe and appropriate environment. In addition, visibility for people using the adjoining pedestrian crossing from east to west, as well as for drivers approaching the crossing from the south, would be affected with southbound buses obscuring pedestrians’ and drivers’ views. This new bus stop should be located further south along Queen St, so that it can be paired with the planned northbound bus stop.
B. Alternatively, Translink be advised that a significantly better solution would be a short bus route diversion along Alice Street, William Street and Smiths Road Goodna utilising existing bus stops on either side of the eastern end of Smiths Road, adjacent to the Goodna marketplace shopping centre.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Image of Bus Stops at Goodna ⇨
Mentions: Alice Street · Diggers Rest Queen Street · Queen Street · Smiths Road · William Street · Goodna
17.2. Notice of Motion - Naming of Nicholas Street Carpark
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Naming of Nicholas Street PRECINCT Car park
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
A. That the name of the Nicholas Street Precinct Car Park located below Tulmur Place in Ipswich, be changed to the “Tulmur Place Car park”, to accord with Tulmur Place located above the car park.
B. That the two “Nicholas Street Precinct” signs at the entrance to the carpark off Bremer Street be removed as soon as possible and replaced with signs that say “Tulmur Place Car Park”.
Councillor Jim Madden proposed the following amendment to Recommendation B:
B. That the “Nicholas Street Precinct” sign above the entrance to the car park off Bremer Street be removed as soon as possible and replaced with a sign that says “Tulmur Place Car Park”.
The seconder to the original motion agreed to the proposed amendment.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
A. That the name of the Nicholas Street Precinct Car Park located below Tulmur Place in Ipswich, be changed to the “Tulmur Place Car Park”, to accord with Tulmur Place located above the car park.
B. That the “Nicholas Street Precinct” sign above the entrance to the carpark off Bremer Street be removed as soon as possible and replaced with a sign that says “Tulmur Place Car Park”.
Mayor Teresa Harding proposed the following procedural motion which was seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the matter be deferred until the May meeting.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the addition of the following words at the end of the proposed procedural motion:
to enable appropriate consultation to take place before a decision is made.
The mover of the proposed procedural motion agreed to the addition of the wording.
That the matter be deferred until the May meeting to enable appropriate consultation to take place before a decision is made.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the inclusion of the following words to the proposed procedural motion:
(including with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community) to appear after the word consultation.
The mover of the proposed procedural motion agreed to the inclusion of the additional wording.
Resolution C2026/00/495
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the matter be deferred until the May meeting to enable appropriate consultation (including with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community) to take place before a decision is made.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
18. Questions on Notice
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE FROM COUNCIL ORDINARY MEETING 29 JANUARY 2026
Item 18.1
refers to item 16.1 CEO organisational Performance Report for December 2025
QUESTION
Raised by Councillor Jim Madden
In relation to the Grant Project that was unsuccessful titled ‘Ipswich Woollen Mills – Developing a Digital Twin’, Councillor Madden requested an explanation of what was intended had Council received the grant.
RESPONSE: (provided 18 February 2026)
A digital twin is a scanned electronic version of a space or building, which is compiled using survey technology. You may recall that we have partners with USQ in the past to prepare a digital twin of the art gallery ( History captured with cutting-edge technology | UniSQ ). The digital twin is more than just a series of pictures and / or videos, it provides survey accurate data that is scanned and recorded, producing a very accurate model of buildings etc. We expect that this will be a very useful part of understanding our assets, and planning maintenance, conservation and potential re use.
The bid for funding was made mid last year under the State Grants for Heritage Places. The State has not yet announced who was successful in that round of grants
The bid was to seek funds to assist in scanning and building a digital twin model of the Woolen Mills to facilitate with maintenance / conservation works as well as community engagement. We also feel that this could be useful in developing a business case or possible users of the space, as well as having a model with which to record the building. This could be useful for other heritage assets as from a heritage view point the scanned model provides a very interactive tool enabling virtual visitation to grow community awareness of the unique heritage place.
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Mentions: Bremer Street · Nicholas Street · Tulmur Place · Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).