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Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2026-03-17
2. Event Sponsorship - 2026 OCR World Championships and Spartan Trifecta Weekend and 2027 and 2028 Spartan Trifiecta Weekend
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
2. Event Sponsorship - 2026 OCR World Championships and Spartan Trifecta Weekend and 2027 and 2028 Spartan Trifiecta Weekend
This is a report concerning an Event Sponsorship application by Spartan AUS 3.0 Pty Ltd for $70,000 excl GST in funding support over three (3) years for the 2026 Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championships and Spartan Trifecta Weekend, and 2027 and 2028 Spartan Trifecta Weekend.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
3. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
3. Quarterly Event Sponsorship and Ticket Allocation Report
This is a report concerning event sponsorship approved in the period of 1 October to 31 December 2025 as required under the Event Sponsorship Policy.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
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.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Springfield · Ipswich
4. Nicholas Street Precinct - February 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
4. Nicholas Street Precinct - February 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
This is a report concerning the February 2026 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 Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the February 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Antoniolli (Abstain)
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
Commencement of next meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the Environment and Sustainability Committee commence at 12.50 pm .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.53 am.
The meeting closed at 12.18 pm.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).