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Council — 2026-03-26
12.1. Confirmation of Minutes - Council Ordinary Meeting - 26 February 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
12.1
Confirmation of Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
Resolution C2026/00/496
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 26 February 2026 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
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 Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
15.1
Report of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic proposed that the following paragraph be included as Recommendation B in Item 7 and that the current Recommendation B become Recommendation C:
B. That Council investigate as a matter of priority, an alternative solution by way of a concrete footpath on the western side of Jones Road from near the intersection of Jones Road and Harris Street, south to the Redbank Plains Scout Hut.
The mover and seconder of the original motion agreed to the inclusion of the renumbered Recommendation B.
Resolution C2026/00/497
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026 with the following paragraph being included for Item 7:
B. That Council investigate as a matter of priority, an alternative solution by way of a concrete footpath on the western side of Jones Road from near the intersection of Jones Road and Harris Street, south to the Redbank Plains Scout Hut.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
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(02) of 17 March 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
Mentions: Harris Street · Jones Road · Redbank Plains
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/498
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 17 February 2026 be confirmed.
2 Provisional Projects Approval
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 2
Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution C2026/00/499(IPAAC)
That Council approve the Provisional Project listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 3 – Installation of a Dog Bowl outside the Ipswich Nature Centre located within Queens Park, Ipswich - $3,000.
Mentions: Ipswich
3 Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2026
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 3
Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2026
Resolution C2026/00/500(IPAAC)
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of January 2026 be received and the contents noted.
4 Annual Progress Report of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP)
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 4
Annual Progress Report of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP)
Resolution C2026/00/501(IPAAC)
A. That the contents of this report outlining the first-year progress of LHAP priority actions be received and noted.
B. That the LHAP and LHAP priority actions be revised during 2026 as part of Council’s ongoing efforts to address the housing challenges facing the City of Ipswich.
Mentions: Ipswich
5 Exercise of Delegation Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 5
Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution C2026/00/502(IPAAC)
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period
30 January 2026 to 26 February 2026 be received and the contents noted.
6 Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 6
Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution C2026/00/503(IPAAC)
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
7 Response to Petition - Installation of a Pedestrian Crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee – Item 7
Response to Petition - Installation of a Pedestrian Crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park
Recommendation
A. That a pedestrian crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park (near the Redbank Plains Scout Den) is not installed for the following reasons;
· The current 60km/h speed limits on Jones Road does not support the requirements for a pedestrian crossing
· Jones Road is a sub-arterial road and its main function is to facilitate efficient traffic movements
· A pedestrian crossing would not improve pedestrian safety under the existing traffic conditions
· Extensive and costly infrastructure upgrades would be required to facilitate a compliant crossing facility.
B. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
Resolution C2026/00/504(IPAAC)
A. That a pedestrian crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park (near the Redbank Plains Scout Den) is not installed for the following reasons;
· The current 60km/h speed limits on Jones Road does not support the requirements for a pedestrian crossing
· Jones Road is a sub-arterial road and its main function is to facilitate efficient traffic movements
· A pedestrian crossing would not improve pedestrian safety under the existing traffic conditions
· Extensive and costly infrastructure upgrades would be required to facilitate a compliant crossing facility.
B. That Council investigate as a matter of priority, an alternative solution by way of a concrete footpath on the western side of Jones Road from near the intersection of Jones Road and Harris Street, south to the Redbank Plains scout hut.
C. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
Mentions: Harris Street · Jones Road · Bellbird Park · Redbank Plains
15.2. Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
15.2
Report of Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/505
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
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(02) of 17 March 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Finance and Governance Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/506
That the minutes of the Finance and Governance Committee held on 17 February 2026 be confirmed.
2 Disposal of Freehold Land for the Energy Queensland Community Batteries Project
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 2
Disposal of Freehold Land for the Energy Queensland Community Batteries Project
Resolution C2026/00/507(FAGCC)
A. That pursuant to section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Regulation), Council resolve that the exception at section 236(1)(b)(i) of the Regulation applies to the disposal of the following interest in land, because it will be to an adjoining road for Energex Limited, a subsidiary of a government agency.
Lot
Plan
Address
Tenure
1.
36
SP230115
100 Cedar Road
Redbank Plains
Freehold
2.
998
SP271741
12 Kevin Mulroney Drive
Flinders View
Freehold
3.
903
SP250285
79 Columbia Drive
Bellbird Park
Freehold
4.
503
SP303143
19 Alesana Drive
Bellbird Park
Freehold in Trust under instrument
B. That Council dispose of the land to road (Council file reference 5616 ) for a nominal fee of $5,000 excluding GST, payable to Council.
Mentions: Alesana Drive · Cedar Road · Columbia Drive · Kevin Mulroney Drive · Redbank Plains · Flinders View · Bellbird Park
3 Disposal of Easement over Council Land to Energex Limited for Supply of Electricity in Willowbank
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 3
Disposal of Easement over Council Land to Energex Limited for Supply of Electricity in Willowbank
Resolution C2026/00/508(FAGCC)
A. That Council resolve pursuant to Section 236(2) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (“the Regulation”) that the exemption referred to in Section 236(1)(b)(i) of the Regulation applies for the disposal of interest in Part of Land at 133 Champions Way, Willowbank, more particularly described as Lot 11 on SP328524 (“the Land”), by way of Easement agreement for supply of electricity purpose between Council and Energex Limited.
B. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council resolve to delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to be authorised to negotiate and finalise the terms of the proposed Easements as detailed in Recommendation A, for electricity works purpose.
Mentions: Champions Way · Willowbank
4 Delegation to the CEO to enter into a contract for the supply of small contestable site electricity
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 4
Delegation to the CEO to enter into a contract for the supply of small contestable site electricity
Resolution C2026/00/509(FAGCC)
A. That Council utilise LGA Arrangement LB333 – Retail Energy (Electricity and Gas), facilitated by Local Buy Pty Ltd, for the procurement of electricity for Council’s small contestable sites (Council File Reference: 260223-000298).
B. That Council contract with a Supplier who is a party to the LGA Arrangement, for an estimated contract value of
$3.4 million (excl. GST) over a term of approximately 3 years ending 31 August 2029.
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.
5 Procurement - Increase to Contract Value for Ongoing Services
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 5
Procurement - Increase to Contract Value for Ongoing Services
Resolution C2026/00/510(FAGCC)
A. That the contractual arrangement (Council contract 22700) with Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd (Supplier) for the provision of onsite maintenance and servicing of Volvo waste collection vehicles be varied as follows:
(i) That Council approve an increase in expenditure from $9,300,000.00 to approximately $12,623,000.00 based on the forecasted spend anticipated at contract expiry as detailed in Attachment 1.
(ii) That the current contract expiry date of 31/05/2032 be extended to 30/06/2035.
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.
6 Concession for General Rates
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 6
Concession for General Rates
Resolution C2026/00/511(FAGCC)
A. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property at 2 South Station Road, Booval, be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate and backdated to the relevant date of application.
B. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property at ** address withheld ** (refer confidential attachment), be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate and backdated to the relevant date of application.
C. That having satisfied the criteria in s120 of the of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , as well as the Rates Concession Policy, the property at Part Lot 3 Old Ipswich Road, RIVERVIEW QLD 4303, be granted a 100% concession on the differential general rate and backdated to the relevant date of application.
Mentions: Old Ipswich Road · South Station Road · Booval · Ipswich · Riverview
7 2026-2027 Fees and Charges - Early approval for identified licences, permits and renewals
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 7
2026-2027 Fees and Charges - Early approval for identified licences, permits and renewals
Resolution C2026/00/512(FAGCC)
That the proposed fees and charges for animal management, public health, food business and road regulation licences and associated services, as detailed in Attachment 1, be adopted with an effective date of 1 July 2026.
8 2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust Financial Statements, Management Representation Letter and Closing Report
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 8
2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust Financial Statements, Management Representation Letter and Closing Report
Resolution C2026/00/513(FAGCC)
A. That the 2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust annual financial statements as detailed in Attachment 1 be received and the contents noted.
B. That the 2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust management representation letter as detailed in Attachment 2 be received and the contents noted.
C. That the 2024-2025 Ipswich Arts Foundation Trust closing report as detailed in Attachment 3 be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
9 Monthly Financial Performance Report - February 2026
Finance and Governance Committee – Item 9
Monthly Financial Performance Report - February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/514(FAGCC)
That the report on Council’s financial performance for the period ending 28 February 2026, submitted in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , be considered and noted by Council.
15.3. Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
15.3
Report of Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/515
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
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(02) of 17 March 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Community and Sport Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Community and Sport Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/516
That the minutes of the Community and Sport Committee held on 17 February 2026 be confirmed.
2 Active and Healthy 2025 report
Community and Sport Committee – Item 2
Active and Healthy 2025 report
Resolution C2026/00/517(CASCC)
That the report on the Active and Healthy Program for the 2025 calendar year be received and the contents noted.
3 Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 26 February 2026
Community and Sport Committee – Item 3
Report - Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 26 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/518(CASCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 26 February 2026 .
4 Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 26 February 2026
Community and Sport Committee – Item 4
Report - Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 26 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/519(CASCC)
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Libraries and Customer Services Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 26 February 2026 .
15.4. Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
15.4
Report of Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/520
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(02) of
17 March 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
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(02) of 17 March 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Economic and Cultural Development Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/521
That the minutes of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee held on 17 February 2026 be confirmed.
2 Event Sponsorship - 2026 OCR World Championships and Spartan Trifecta Weekend and 2027 and 2028 Spartan Trifiecta Weekend
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 2
Event Sponsorship - 2026 OCR World Championships and Spartan Trifecta Weekend and 2027 and 2028 Spartan Trifiecta Weekend
Resolution C2026/00/522(EACDC)
That Council resolve to provide Event Sponsorship of $50,000 excl GST financial support over three (3) years to Spartan AUS 3.0 for the 2026 Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championships and Spartan Trifecta Weekend, and 2027 and 2028 Spartan Trifecta Weekend.
3 Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 3
Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Resolution C2026/00/523(EACDC)
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 October to
31 December 2025 period:
Major Community Event Sponsorship Category 2 over $15,000 (excl GST) approved by Council:
· Springfield Carols Inc $50,000 (excl GST) cash support for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Springfield Christmas Carols
· Ipswich Show Society $90,000 (excl GST) cash support for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Ipswich Show
Event Sponsorship Category 2 over $15,000 (excl GST) approved by Council:
· Pacific Action Sports $20,000 (excl GST) cash support for the 2026 Eastern Rumble Pro Tour and AM Series Skateboard Event
· GTR Events $75,000 (excl GST) cash support for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Ipswich Outdoor Living, 4x4 and Caravan Expo
Event Sponsorship Category 1 under $15,000 (excl GST) approved by the General Manager, Community, Culture and Economic Development:
· Australian Karting Association Limited $8,000 (excl GST) cash support for the 2026 Australian Kart Championship
B. That Council receive and note that there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 October to 31 December period.
Mentions: Springfield · Ipswich
4 Nicholas Street Precinct - February 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Economic and Cultural Development Committee – Item 4
Nicholas Street Precinct - February 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution C2026/00/524(EACDC)
That the February 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
15.5. Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
15.5
Report of Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/525
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(02) of 17 March 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
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(02) of 17 March 2026, as listed below, as resolutions of Council:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Environment and Sustainability Committee - Item 1
Confirmation of Minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee No. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/526
That the minutes of the Environment and Sustainability Committee held on 17 February 2026 be confirmed.
2 Ipswich Cane Toad Challenge - Highlights Report
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 2
Ipswich Cane Toad Challenge - Highlights Report
Resolution C2026/00/527(ESC)
That the report titled Ipswich Cane Toad Challenge – Highlights Report be received and noted.
Mentions: Ipswich
3 Garage Sale Trail Impact Report 2025
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 3
Garage Sale Trail Impact Report 2025
Resolution C2026/00/528(ESC)
That the Garage Sale Trail Impact Report 2025 be received and its content noted.
4 Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Update Report
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 4
Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive - Update Report
Resolution C2026/00/529(ESC)
That the update report on the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive be received and the contents noted.
5 Climate Emergency Petition - Response Outcome
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 5
Climate Emergency Petition - Response Outcome
Resolution C2026/00/530(ESC)
A. That Council receives and notes the petition from the Ipswich Climate Action Group.
B. That Council continue to implement actions under its adopted Sustainability Strategy 2021 – 2026 and actively promotes, communicates and raises awareness of council’s sustainability and climate resilience initiatives.
C. That Council continue to engage with environment and sustainability groups, and the broader community to support a sustainable and liveable future, and to seek community input in the review and update of the Sustainability Strategy in 2026-2027.
Mentions: Ipswich
6 Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Environment and Sustainability Committee – Item 6
Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - March 2026
Resolution C2026/00/531(ESC)
That the report titled “Sustainability Strategy Implementation – March 2026” be received and noted.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the meeting be adjourned at 10.03 am to reconvene at 10.33 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 10.33 am.
16. Officers’ Reports
16.1. CEO Organisational Performance Report for February 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
16.1
CEO Organisational Performance Report for February 2026
Resolution C2026/00/532
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the Chief Executive Officer Organisational Performance Report for the month of February 2026 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 16.2 titled Ipswich To Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Project - Progression To Detailed Business Case.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 10.37 am.
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 11.20 am .
Mentions: Ipswich · Springfield Central
16.2. Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transprt Corridor Project - Progression to Detailed Business Case
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
16.2
Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Project - Progression to Detailed Business Case
Recommendation
A. That Council note and consider the recommendation that has been made on the scope of the Detailed Business Case for the Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor.
B. That Council agree to the recommended scope of the Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Project to be progressed to a Detailed Business Case.
Councillor Marnie Doyle proposed the following additional Recommendation as Recommendation C.
C. That Council will continue to advocate for the project and the appropriate funding required.
Resolution C2026/00/533
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That Council note and consider the recommendation that has been made on the scope of the Detailed Business Case for the Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor.
B. That Council agree to the recommended scope of the Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor Project to be progressed to a Detailed Business Case.
C. That Council will continue to advocate for the project and the appropriate funding required.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17. Notices of Motion
Mentions: Ipswich · Springfield Central
17.1. Notice of Motion - Council of Mayors (SEQ) Delegation to Singapore
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
17.1
Notice of Motion - Council of Mayors (SEQ) Delegation to Singapore
Resolution C2026/00/534
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council approves Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic’s participation in the Council of Mayors (SEQ) International Delegation to the 2026 World Cities Summit in Singapore.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17.2. Notice of Motion - Master Plan for Rosewood Showgrounds
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
17.2
Notice of Motion - Master Plan for Rosewood Showgrounds
Resolution C2026/00/535
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the existing Master Plan for the Rosewood Showgrounds, which was completed in 2016, be updated and that a Shape Your Ipswich campaign be undertaken to obtain feedback to assist with the development of the revised Master Plan from residents and regular users of the showgrounds.
At 11.26am Councillor Pye Augustine left the meeting room.
At 11.28am Councillor Pye Augustine returned to the meeting room .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Harding
Jonic Augustine
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the meeting be adjourned at 12.02 pm to reconvene at 12.31 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 12.32 pm.
17.3. Notice of Motion - Investigation into operation of Intersections of Bognuda and Law Streets and Byrne, Mary and Law Streets, Bundamba
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
17.3
Notice of Motion - Investigation into operation of Intersections of Bognuda and Law Streets and Byrne, Mary and Law Streets, Bundamba
Resolution C2026/00/536
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Ipswich City Council:
1. Investigate the current capacity and operation of the intersections of:
i. Bognuda and Law Streets, Bundamba, and
ii. Byrne, Mary, and Law Streets, Bundamba.
2. Investigate potential short and long-term safety improvements at these intersections.
3. Prepare a report to be presented at a future meeting of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee, by the June 2026 meeting of that committee.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
17.4. Notice of Motion - Representation to the Queensland Redistribution Commission
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
17.4
Notice of Motion - Representation to the Queensland Redistribution Commission
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Ipswich City Council make representations to the Queensland Redistribution Commission objecting to the inclusion of the Ipswich suburb of South Ripley in the proposed new electoral district of Greenbank, principally based within the City of Logan, for the following reasons:
1. There is no common community of interest between South Ripley and any of the Logan City suburbs in the proposed new Greenbank electoral district, from Greenbank in the north to South Maclean in the south.
2. The Ripley Valley along with Springfield is one the two fastest growing areas of Ipswich and the inclusion of part of the Ripley Valley into the Greenbank electorate, based on Logan City, is neither appropriate nor desirable.
3. Splitting any part of the Ripley Valley into a Logan City based electorate is not conducive to professional local representation for the people of Ipswich or Logan.
4. It would be more appropriate for South Ripley to be included in one of the adjacent Ipswich-based electorates.
5. Residents of South Ripley would be forced to travel through two other state electorates, namely Redbank and Springfield, to visit their State member whose Greenbank electorate office is likely to be located in the Greenbank/Flagstone area.
6. Ripley and South Ripley comprise one very strong community of interest which should be preserved.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the addition of the following wording at the end of the recommendation:
If this submission is accepted, the area of the Ipswich suburb of Spring Mountain which is included in the proposed electorate of Greenbank should be included in the proposed electorate of Springfield which would ensure that the entire suburb of Spring Mountain is included in the proposed electorate of Springfield.
The seconder of the original motion agreed to the addition of the wording.
Resolution C2026/00/537
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That Ipswich City Council make representations to the Queensland Redistribution Commission objecting to the inclusion of the Ipswich suburb of South Ripley in the proposed new electoral district of Greenbank, principally based within the City of Logan, for the following reasons:
1. There is no common community of interest between South Ripley and any of the Logan City suburbs in the proposed new Greenbank electoral district, from Greenbank in the north to South Maclean in the south.
2. The Ripley Valley along with Springfield is one the two fastest growing areas of Ipswich and the inclusion of part of the Ripley Valley into the Greenbank electorate, based on Logan City, is neither appropriate nor desirable.
3. Splitting any part of the Ripley Valley into a Logan City based electorate is not conducive to professional local representation for the people of Ipswich or Logan.
4. It would be more appropriate for South Ripley to be included in one of the adjacent Ipswich-based electorates.
5. Residents of South Ripley would be forced to travel through two other state electorates, namely Redbank and Springfield, to visit their State member whose Greenbank electorate office is likely to be located in the Greenbank/Flagstone area.
6. Ripley and South Ripley comprise one very strong community of interest which should be preserved.
If this submission is accepted, the area of the Ipswich suburb of Spring Mountain which is included in the proposed electorate of Greenbank should be included in the proposed electorate of Springfield which would ensure that the entire suburb of Spring Mountain is included in the proposed electorate of Springfield.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Harding Nil
Madsen
Augustine
Jonic
Tully
Doyle
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
18. Questions on Notice
Nil
MEETING CLOSED
The meeting closed at 12.53 pm
Mentions: Ipswich · Ripley · Springfield · Redbank · Spring Mountain
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).