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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2025-11-18
2. Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - November 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
2. Sustainability Strategy Progress Report - November 2025
This is a report concerning the progress in implementing Ipswich City Council’s Sustainability Strategy 2021-2026. The strategy and its associated implementation plan are in their fourth year of implementation. These set out several actions over the five-year period and as of November 2025 , 75% are marked completed. Some of the actions are substantial projects within themselves and are implemented over multiple years and/or ongoing in nature.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report titled “Sustainability Strategy Implementation – November 2025” be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust Notice of Annual Precept for 2025 - 2026
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
3. Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust Notice of Annual Precept for 2025 - 2026
This is a report concerning the annual Precept issued to Council under the Rivers Improvement Trust Act 1940 and the associated program of works for the Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust for 2025-2026.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report for the Ipswich Rivers Improvement Trust 2025-2026 Precept of $300,000 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4. Ipswich City Council's Financial Contribution to the Resilient Rivers Initative through South East Queensland Council of Mayors
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
4. Ipswich City Council's Financial Contribution to the Resilient Rivers Initiative through South East Queensland Council of Mayors
This is a report concerning Ipswich City Council’s financial contribution to and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Resilient Rivers Initiative through Council of Mayors (SEQ) and the associated delivery of the City Deal funding program.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That Council resolve to enter into a non-legally binding Memorandum of Understanding for the purpose of the Resilient Rivers Initiative through the Council of Mayors (SEQ), as per Attachment 1.
B. That the Memorandum of Understanding shall provide for a monetary contribution of $701,862 over the term of the agreement with annual contribution(s) of $230,217 in 2025-2026, with consideration to $233,929 in 2026-2027 and $237,716 in 2027-2028 in future budgets.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
5. Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2025-2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
5. Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2025-2026
This report is concerning a program update on the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding and proposed projects for commencement in 2025-2026.
This report highlights the progress to date of the projects approved by Council in the 2024-2025 financial year and recommends for approval by Council the program for commencement in the 2025-2026 financial year and beyond.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
A. That the progress update on approved projects from 2024-2025 in Table 1 be received and noted.
B. That Council approve the projects recommended for commencement in the 2025-2026 financial year as detailed in Table 2.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
6. Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2024-25
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6. Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2024-2025
This report concerns the Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report for the 2024-2025 Financial Year (Attachment 1). Contained within the report is an overview of project delivery, outcomes and a financial summary including expenditure and revenue and highlights from the past year which include:
- Over $5 million invested across land acquisitions, estate management, conservation planning and community partnerships
- A land acquisition of 32 hectares at South Ripley, providing a vital link between Flinders – Goolman Conservation Estate and White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate
- The first Voluntary Conservation Covenant for a 9.16 hectare private property to ensure permanent protection and support sustainable land management and regeneration practices.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the report concerning the Enviroplan Program and Levy Progress Report 2024-2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ripley · Goolman · Spring Mountain
7. Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report July-September 2025
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
7. Environment and Sustainability Department Capital Delivery Report July-September 2025
This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery program by the Environment and Sustainability Department for July-September 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the report on capital delivery by the Environment and Sustainability Department for July- September 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Antoniolli
Harding
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
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 1.36 pm.
The meeting closed at 2.07 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).