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Councillor Briefing and Workshop Session — 2026-06-09
1. North Ipswich Reserve - Operating Model
1. North Ipswich Reserve - Operating Model
This workshop will provide an overview of potential operating models for considerations for the North Ipswich Reserve.
It will explore opportunities to improve cost recovery, increase utilisation and strengthen the venue’s contribution as a long-term community and economic asset.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented on the North Ipswich Reserve – Operating Model. Councillors provided feedback on the information provided by officers.
Mentions: North Ipswich
2. Ipswich Central Heart - Project Design and Delivery Update
2. Ipswich Central Heart - Project Design and Delivery Update
The Ipswich Central Heart program represents a transformational, place-based investment to leverage Ipswich Central as the cultural heart of South-East Queensland’s Western Corridor. This councillor workshop provides an update on the status of the five (5) interlinked projects that are required to be delivered through the federally funded urban Precincts and Partnership Program (uPPP) with a key focus on the Brisbane Street Refresh (Top of Town) design.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented on the Ipswich Central Heart – Project Design and Delivery Update.
Councillor Paul Tully informed the meeting that he is a Trustee of the Goodna Cemetery which he has previously declared.
As no decision making or voting takes place at these meeting, this declaration is for noting only.
Mentions: Brisbane Street · Ipswich · Goodna
3. Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery Master Plan and Land Management Plan
3. Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery Master Plan and Land Management Plan
The Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery Master Plan and Land Management Plan (The Master Plan) was presented to the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee on 19 May 2026. To allow for further review of the information provided to Committee, the report was deferred to the 16 June 2026 Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented on the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery Master Plan and Land Management Plan and and report will be provided to the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets committee in June for consideration. Given feedback provided on the recommended design of the Nursery section, further work will be done on alternate design options.
4. Development of a Tenure Model for Community Sport and Recreation Clubs
4. Development of a Tenure Model for Community Sport and Recreation Clubs
CPR Group has been engaged to undertake a strategic review of Council’s current tenure arrangements for community, sport and recreation facilities and to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to support a more sustainable, equitable and accountable tenure model.
The project is intended to support Council decision-making by clarifying tenure options, responsibilities and implementation pathways. It is not intended to immediately change tenure arrangements or fees, but to provide a robust framework and roadmap to guide staged transition over time.
This workshop will provide Councillors with an overview of the project to date, including emerging insights and directions, and will support early input into the development of the tenure model prior to final recommendations being presented.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented on the Development of a Tenure Model for Community Sport and Recreation Clubs. The next steps are to undertake consultation with sporting groups, review feedback received to identify appropriate support, and a report will be provided to the Community and Sport committee for consideration.
5. Response to Petition for Year‑Round Operation of Rosewood Aquatic Centre
5. Response to Petition for Year‑Round Operation of Rosewood Aquatic Centre
This is a report with a response to Petition for Year-Round Operation of Rosewood Aquatic Centre.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors in attendance noted and discussed the information presented on the response to petition for year-round operation of the Rosewood Aquatic Centre and a report will be provided to the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets committee for consideration.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.03 am.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic and Councillor Andrew Antoniolli joined the meeting via audio-link at 9.07 am.
The meeting closed at 12.06 pm.
Mentions: Rosewood
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).