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Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2026-04-21
4. Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program – Progress Update
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
4. Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program – Progress Update
This is a report providing an update on the urban Precincts and Partnerships Program progress outlining activity to date and the key milestones for forthcoming stages.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the report providing an update on the urban Precincts and Partnerships Program progress be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
5. Nicholas Street Precinct - March 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
5. Nicholas Street Precinct - March 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group
This is a report concerning the March 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)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the March 2026 Nicholas Street Precinct Project Control Group Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Madsen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Nicholas Street
6. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 24 March 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 24 March 2026
This is the report of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 24 March 2026.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2026(01) of 24 March 2026 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Madsen
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2025(04) of 8 December 2025
Recommendation
That the minutes of the Advocacy Advisory Committee held on 8 December 2025 be confirmed.
2. Ipswich Leaders Forum
This is a report concerning the planning for the Ipswich Leaders Forum in late 2026.
Recommendation
A. That the Advocacy Advisory Committee receive and note the progression of the Ipswich Leaders Forum planning.
B. That the Advocacy Advisory Committee provide input on the preferred date, guest list and facilitator.
DISCUSSION
Advocacy Lead, Kate Adams provided an overview on the Ipswich Leaders Forum report and the potential dates for the forum.
Feedback was provided on the potential guest list and once this has been decided a date claimer will be sent out.
Potential facilitators for the forum were discussed.
ACTIONS
1. Once date claimer is sent, seek feedback on the agenda for the Ipswich Leaders Forum.
2. Member for Moggill to be included on the invitees list in light of proposed electoral boundary changes that Karalee/Barellan Point and Chuwar would be part of that electorate.
3. Growing Ipswich: Key Priorities for Infrastructure Investment
This is a report concerning the development of a public facing advocacy document Growing Ipswich: Key Priorities for Infrastructure Investment proposed to be launched at the Ipswich Leaders Forum. It includes the format and structure for what the document will include as well as a recommendation for supplementary engagement with community to understand how they prioritise council’s key advocacy priorities.
Recommendation
A. That the Advocacy Advisory Committee receive and note the development of the Growing Ipswich: Key Priorities for Infrastructure Investment to be released at the Ipswich Leaders Forum.
B. That the Advocacy Advisory Committee receive and note that community engagement will be conducted through the existing Living in Ipswich annual survey to identify how the community ranks council advocacy priorities.
DISCUSSION
Mayor Harding invited Councillors to meet with the Advocacy Lead to discuss the key priorities.
ACTION
1. Advocacy lead to provide a report to a future Advocacy Advisory Committee around August after public consultation has been undertaken.
4. Team Attraction Brochure Update
This is a report concerning an update on the stakeholder engagement since the Team Attraction Brochure was released in December 2025. The report also includes Training Camp Investment Guidelines and proposed venue additions for a new version of the Team Attraction Brochure.
Recommendation
A. That the Advisory Committee receive and note the stakeholder engagement on the Team Attraction Brochure.
B. That the Advisory Committee receive and note the Training Camp Investment Guidelines and the proposed venue additions to a new version of the Team Attraction Brochure.
DISCUSSION
It was noted that the Team Attraction brochure is a living document that will be updated as new venues come on line.
The Criterium Track at Raceview was discussed and suggested to be added to the cycling offering so that a review and assessment can be undertaken when other venues are reviewed.
5. Electoral Commission of Queensland Proposed Redistribution
This is a report concerning the Queensland Redistribution Commission’s (QRC) proposed redistribution of Queensland state electoral districts.
Recommendation
That the Advisory Committee note the QRC’s proposed redistribution of the state electoral districts and the opportunity to provide objections to the proposals.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 12.42 pm.
The meeting closed at 1.00 pm.
Mentions: Ipswich · Karalee · Barellan Point · Chuwar · Raceview
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).