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Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2025-07-22
2. 2026 Ipswich Show Holiday
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
2. 2026 Ipswich Show Holiday
This is a report concerning a request received from the Ipswich Show Society for Ipswich City Council to submit an application to the Office of Industrial Relations for the 2026 Ipswich Show Holiday to be held Friday 15 May 2026.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council accept the recommendation of the Ipswich Show Society for Ipswich City Council’s Chief Executive Officer to apply to the Office of Industrial Relations for the Ipswich Show Public Holiday for Friday 15 May 2026.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report - April to June 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
3. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report - April to June 2025
This is a report concerning event sponsorship approved in the period of 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 as required under the Event Sponsorship Policy.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That Council receive and note the following event sponsorship allocations during the 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 period:
1. Australian Karting Association Limited $5,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2025 Australian Kart Championships.
2. AFL Queensland Limited $5,000 (excl. GST) in cash support for the 2025 AFL Queensland Schools Cup – Quarter Finals; and $5,000 (excl GST) in cash support for the 2026 AFL Queensland Schools Cup – Quarter Finals.
B. That Council receive and note that no event impact study support was confirmed during the 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 period.
C. That Council receive and note that there were no event sponsorship ticket allocations made during the 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 period.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
4. Ipswich Central Revitalisation - Six Monthly Report - July 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
4. Ipswich Central Revitalisation - Six Monthly Report - July 2025
This is a report concerning the Ipswich Central Revitalisation, a catalyst project identified in the iFuture Corporate Plan 2021-2026. This report highlights the progress that has been made since November 2024 and tracks their progress against the vision and principles.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report concerning the Ipswich Central Revitalisation progress since November 2024 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4.1 New Item (Committees) - Matter on Notice
4.1. MatterS on Notice
Councillor David Martin queried the rectification of the road pavers in the Nicholas Street Precinct as well as the dirt section near the waterplay area where grass seems difficult to grow.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli queried the colours of the pavers on the road edges in the Nicholas Street Precinct in relation to safety as well as the visibility of the block seats in front of the council building and in front of Gelatissimo and whether possible design changes would improve visibility.
Chief Executive Officer to provide an operational update to Councillors in respect of the following matters in the Nicholas Street Precinct:
· the rectification of pavers
· the dirt section near the waterplay area where grass seems difficult to grow
· options for improved visibility of the road edges and block seats.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
5. Nicholas Street Precinct - June 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
5. Nicholas Street Precinct - June 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
This is a report concerning the June 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct (NSP) Project Control Group (PCG) meeting focussing on the status of the leasing program and the planning, development, delivery and ongoing management of the NSP.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(e), (g), (i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the June 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
6. Response to Notice of Motion - A New Synthetic Athletics Track for Ipswich
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
6. Response to Notice of Motion - A New Synthetic Athletics Track for Ipswich
This is a report in response to the Notice of Motion moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle at the 30 April 2025 Council Ordinary Meeting:
A. That Ipswich City Council:
1. Prepare a report that identifies appropriate Ipswich City Council council-owned properties where a synthetic athletics track could be located.
2. That the report be presented to a future meeting of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee, no later than the June 2025 meeting of that committee.
B. That Ipswich City Council prepare an advocacy campaign designed to attract State and/or Commonwealth Government grant funding to assist with the planning, design, and construction of a new synthetic athletics track for Ipswich.
C. That the Ipswich 2032 Legacy Roadmap be updated to reflect the above.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
A. That the response to the Notice of Motion – A New Synthetic Athletics Track for Ipswich be received and its contents noted.
B. That council continue the process of site identification and advocacy for a synthetic athletics track for Ipswich until a report and recommendation on the matter is brought to a future Committee and Council meeting for resolution.
Councillor Jim Madden proposed the following Recommendation C:
C. That Council officers provide advice on the broad range of the possible funding pathway options.
The mover of the original motion agreed to the further recommendation.
*** Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
A. That the response to the Notice of Motion – A New Synthetic Athletics Track for Ipswich be received and its contents noted.
B. That council continue the process of site identification and advocacy for a synthetic athletics track for Ipswich until a report and recommendation on the matter is brought to a future Committee and Council meeting for resolution.
C. That Council officers provide advice on the broad range of the possible funding pathway options.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Councillor Pye Augustine noted the following certificates presented to Council:
Ipswich Show Society appreciation certificate
Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce Business Expo - Major Sponsor certificate
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.25 am.
The meeting closed at 11.54 am.
*** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting of 30 July 2025 for amendment
Mentions: Ipswich
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