Home › Meetings › Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2026-02-17
Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2026-02-17
2. Event Sponsorship - 2026 Ipswich Cup
Resolution: Moved by Councillor David Martin:
2. Event Sponsorship - 2026 Ipswich Cup
This is a report concerning an application for Event Sponsorship by the Ipswich Turf Club, requesting financial support of $50,000 excl. GST for the Ipswich Cup, to be held on Saturday 20 June 2026.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor David Martin:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council provide the Ipswich Turf Club $25,000 excluding GST financial support for the 2026 Ipswich Cup.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic returned to the meeting at 1.20 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Event Sponsorship - Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
3. Event Sponsorship - Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440
This is a report concerning an Event Sponsorship application by Supercars for financial support of the 2026 Century Batteries Ipswich Super 440 at Queensland Raceway.
Supercars have requested Council’s consideration of a multi-year sponsorship agreement for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 events.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
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).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 8 December 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
4. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 8 December 2025
This is the report of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of
8 December 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 8 December 2025.
Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 1.35 pm.
Suspension of Meeting Procedures
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That meeting procedures be suspended to allow for Councillor Madsen to provide a right of reply.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
All Councillors except Councillor Marnie Doyle were present when the vote was taken.
The motion was put and carried.
Mayor Teresa Harding left the meeting at 1.35pm.
Councillor Marnie Doyle returned to the meeting at 1.36 pm.
Mayor Teresa Harding returned to the meeting at 1.37 pm.
Resumption of Meeting Procedures
Moved by Councillor Jacob Madsen:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That meeting procedures be resumed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
4 New Item (Committees) - Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025 (04) of 8 December 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
4. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025 (04) of 8 December 2025
This is the report of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of
8 December 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025 04 of 8 December 2025.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1 . Confirmation of Minutes of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(03) of
15 October 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Advocacy Advisory Committee held on 15 October 2025 be confirmed.
2 . 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submissions
This is a report concerning the 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submissions containing Councils advocacy priorities for the City of Ipswich.
Recommendation
That the Advisory Committee note the proposed 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submissions.
DISCUSSION
Chief Executive Officer (S onia Cooper) arrived at the meeting at 2.42 pm.
The committee discussed the 2026-2027 State and Federal Budget Submission. Discussion included updates in relation to the following:
· Elected Reps Working Group - Councillors provided feedback on their discussions with State and Federal Members
· Better Bus Network
· Critical and Enabling Infrastructure, including the Warrego, Cunningham and Centenary Highways
· Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area
· Ipswich Central Second River Crossing
· Ipswich to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor
· Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games opportunities
· Inland rail
3 . Synthetic athletics track update
This is a report concerning activity to progress consultation and analysis on the most viable locations for a synthetic athletics track in the City of Ipswich.
Recommendation
That the report on the Synthetic Athletics Track Update be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
Dion Collins (Managing Director from ROSS Planning) attended the meeting to discuss the current considerations and options of the synthetic athletics facility site assessments.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
5.1 50-cent connected region initiative
Mayor Teresa Harding tabled a joint letter from the Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council and the Mayor of Lockey Valley Regional Council seeking support for progressing the 50-cent connected region initiative, and in particular, for advancing regional rail connectivity through a stages extension of passenger rail from Rosewood to Withcott.
ACTION
This matter to be discussed at a future councillor briefing session.
5.2. Update on the NormaN Street Bridge
ACTION
Chief Executive Officer to advise next steps at a future meeting.
Mentions: NormaN Street · Ipswich · Springfield Central · Rosewood
5. Nicholas Street Precinct - December 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
5. Nicholas Street Precinct - December 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
This is a report concerning the December 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)(c), (e), (g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the December 2025 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 1.14 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.45 pm.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).