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Environment and Sustainability Committee — 2026-05-19
2. Ti Tree Bioenergy Fund - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2026 - 2027 and beyond.
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
2. Ti Tree Bioenergy Fund - Program Update and Project Proposals for 2026 - 2027 and beyond
This is a report concerning the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding program update and presents the proposed projects for commencement in 2026 – 2027 and beyond.
This report highlights the progress to date of the projects approved by Council in the 2025-2026 financial year and prior and recommends for approval by Council the program for commencement in the 2026-2027 financial year and subsequently.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That the progress update on approved projects from 2025-2026 in Attachment A be received and noted.
B. That Council approve the projects and program recommended for commencement in the 2026-2027 financial year (and beyond) as detailed in Attachment B.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
3. Summary of completed activities and planning for the Upcoming Fire Season
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
3. Summary of completed activities and planning for the Upcoming Fire Season
This is a report to provide an overview of the planned upcoming fire season and fuel reduction/risk mitigation works for this past year.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the report providing a summary of completed activities and planning for the upcoming fire season be received and the contents noted
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
4. Summary of Activities - Get Ready Grant Funding 2025-2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
4. Summary of Activities - Get Ready Grant Funding 2025-2026
This report provides an overview of the activities that council was able to undertake throughout the 2025-2026 financial year as a result of the State Government’s Get Ready Queensland funding program.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the report on the activities for the Get Ready Grant Funding for the 2025-2026 financial year be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
5. Progress Report on the Delivery of the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
5. Progress Report on the Delivery of the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program
This is a report concerning the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, which is an urban focussed waterway improvement initiative co-funded by the Federal Government and Ipswich City Council. This report provides an update on the current progress of the program and details the outcomes achieved to date. Information will also be provided on upcoming rehabilitation works to be delivered across the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 financial years.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the report providing an update of the progress of Council’s delivery of the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program be received and noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Jonic
Madsen
Augustine
Doyle
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
6. Membership to the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
6. Membership to the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance
This is a report concerning the ongoing membership of the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance (SEQCRA). SEQCRA’s existing contract is due for renewal prior to ending on 30 June 2026. A new agreement amongst member councils is proposed for three years from 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2029 following a successful three-year alliance in the years prior (2024-2026).
Membership to SEQCRA will rely on financial contributions per participating council and is calculated based on the population of the local government area (LGA). SEQCRA is formalised via a deed, services agreement and Terms of Reference (ToR).
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Council support continued membership to the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance for a period of three years, at a total of $66,242 (being: Year 1 $21,538; Year 2 $22,076; Year 3 $22,628) commencing from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madden Nil
Jonic
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 10.53 am.
The meeting closed at 11.19 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).