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Councillor Briefing and Workshop Session — 2023-06-20
1. Ipswich Central Second River Crossing – Preliminary Business Case - Workshop
1. Ipswich Central Second River Crossing – Preliminary Business Case - Workshop
Following the successful listing of Ipswich City Centre Cross River Connectivity and Network Resilience on the Federal Government’s Infrastructure Priority List in June 2022, Council commenced the process to revise and substantially update the Preliminary Business Case (PBC) Addressing Congestion, Cross River Connectivity and Network Resilience in Ipswich Central. For clarity, the project is also known in the community as ‘Norman Street Bridge’ and ‘Ipswich Second River Crossing’. The assessment of the PBC by Infrastructure Australia is a necessary step prior to progressing to Detailed Business Case (DBC) and for any future funding support from both the Australian and Queensland Governments.
High level summary of findings from this updated PBC has previously been communicated in a Councillor Briefing Note dated 8 December 2022 (refer Attachment 1). The updated PBC was subsequently submitted to Infrastructure Australia in March 2023 for assessment as a priority, to maximise the chance of early funding consideration from the Australian Government towards the DBC.
Findings of the updated PBC underscore the needs for a new river crossing to address existing congestion issues and unlock significant economic opportunities in Ipswich Central. The importance of the project extends beyond the immediate transport benefits, as it will serve as a catalyst for regional growth, enhance connectivity, and improve the overall liveability of the area.
This report and associated presentation provide further details on the process and outcomes of the updated PBC, key challenges the project currently experiences, and outlines the critical next steps to progress this regionally significant city shaping project.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.”
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and raised questions on the information presented in relation to the Ipswich Central Second River Crossing Preliminary Business Case.
Councillors questioned the potential increase in numbers of vehicles that would be on Chermside Road and Jacaranda Street, East Ipswich. Manager Infrastructure and Strategy to provide Councillors the potential increased traffic numbers for Chermside Road and Jacaranda Street, East Ipswich.
Mentions: Chermside Road · Jacaranda Street · Norman Street · Ipswich · East Ipswich
2. iGO Parking Strategy and Action Plan - 20 June 2023 - 60mins - External Parties to attend
2. iGO Parking Strategy and Action Plan
The iGO Parking Strategy and Action Plan (PSAP) is currently being developed. The PSAP will replace an existing Parking Strategy from 2011 and will sit under iGO alongside the existing Network Action Plans / modal plans.
The purpose of this workshop is to provide an update on the program, share insights from the community engagement process and workshop the draft vision, goals, objectives, and other recommended policy changes.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and raised questions on the iGo Parking Strategy and Action Plan update.
3. Update on Ripley Road Catalyst Infrastructure Project
3. Update on Ripley Road Catalyst Infrastructure Project
The purpose of this briefing is to provide an update on the progress relating to Ripley Road catalyst infrastructure project. This update includes:
· Overview of the work completed to date;
· Status of Infrastructure Agreement Negotiations;
· Procurement Model & Delivery Approach;
· Project Timeline; and
· Key Risks.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and raised questions in relation to the update on the Ripley Road Catalyst Infrastructure Project.
Mentions: Ripley Road · Ripley
4. Urban Utilities - Participation Returns and Breakup Agreement
4. Urban Utilities - Participation Returns and Breakup Agreement
This is a report in relation to briefing the Mayor and Councillors on two (2) matters that have been raised by Urban Utilities (“UU”) and Officers have had some initial discussion with UU on:
1. A Breakup Agreement that outlines the relative share of cash developer contributions that Council and UU receive.
2. Proposed amendments to the Participation Return Policy (i.e. the policy that outlines the basis on which returns (“dividends”) that UU pays to Council, are determined.
Each matter will require a resolution from Council to enter into any breakup agreement that is ultimately proposed and to endorse the draft Participation Returns Policy, once drafting is finalised.
Officers from Council and UU have shared information and held some discussions to understand the matters further and key issues, however no position or agreed approach for recommendation to Council has been agreed to. UU have been provided with the endorsed draft LGIP for their comment, which includes an assumed proportional split of 65:35 in favour of Council on the basis of previous discussions on the LGIP. It has been made clear to UU that the specific terms of any breakup agreement and the resultant proportional split would be the subject of a further Council resolution and requires further discussion between the parties.
Whilst there are some attachments from UU on the proposed changes to the Participation Returns Policy, Council officers will discuss these with Mayor and Councillors and UU will not be attending this session.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and raised questions in relation to the Urban Utilities Participation Returns and Breakup Agreement.
5. Brisbane Lions Partnership Proposal
5. Brisbane Lions Partnership Proposal
From Brisbane Lions CEO Greg Swann:
‘We write in response to Council’s resolution at its August 25, 2022 meeting to consider an additional funding request from the Brisbane Lions to meet additional costs necessary to operationalise Brighton Homes Arena.
Since Council’s resolution, Brighton Homes Arena construction has finished and two (2) major events have been staged, providing our Club and the Project Steering Committee with a final understanding of the Arena’s costs and operational shortcomings.
Following Council’s resolution to reconsider a request pending further Lions dialogue with the Commonwealth and AFL, we have received support from the AFL via a pledge to match dollar-for-dollar any funds received toward the finance gap, inclusive of any City contributions and member donations to a total of
$3 million. The Commonwealth responded that it cannot retrospectively fund the finance gap but may fund future infrastructure should the Arena be used for the Olympic Games.
We thus request that Council make a further contribution toward the gap, taking into consideration the presented costs and the City’s reduced funding commitment across the whole project.
To recognise such a contribution, the Lions would seek to formalise an ongoing partnership with the City of Ipswich including a range of economic development, event attraction and community programs tying into current civic strategies.’
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and raised questions in relation to the Brisbane Lions Partnership proposal.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.16 am.
The meeting adjourned at 10.08 am.
The meeting reconvened at 10.34 am with all councillors in attendance except Mayor Harding.
Councillor Madsen left the meeting at 10.54 am.
Councillor Madsen returned to the meeting at 11.15 am.
Mayor Harding arrived at the meeting at 11.38 am.
Deputy Mayor Milligan left the meeting at 11.57 am.
The meeting adjourned at 12.10 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 1.19 pm with all councillors in attendance except Deputy Mayor Milligan.
Councillor Madsen left the meeting at 1.46 pm.
The meeting adjourned at 1.53 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 3.08 pm with all councillors in attendance except Mayor Harding and Councillor Doyle.
Mayor Harding returned to the meeting at 3.26 pm.
The meeting closed at 3.48 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).