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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee — 2025-06-10
1. Response to Petition - Requesting Council consider the proposal for a dog park at 25 Mill Street, Goodna
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
1. Response to Petition - Requesting Council consider the proposal for a dog park at 25 Mill Street, Goodna
This is a report concerning a petition received from Mrs Lauren Olde Byvank requesting Council to consider the proposal for a dog park at 25 Mill Street, Goodna.
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That land at 25 Mill Street, Goodna is not converted into a dog park as the site does not meet the criteria in the Ipswich City Council Desired Standards of Service Leash Free Dog Areas Policy.
C. That Warren Park, Goodna remain in its current configuration without the installation of a dog park as the site does not meet the criteria in the Ipswich City Council Desired Standards of Service Leash Free Dog Areas Policy.
D. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Harding
Tully
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Mill Street · Goodna · Ipswich
2. Response to Petition - Widening the Northern Section of Goddards Road, Yamanto
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
2. Response to Petition - Widening the Northern Section of Goddards Road, Yamanto
This is a report concerning a petition received from the local community requesting Council widen the asphalt surface of Goddards Road, Yamanto, between Suffield Drive and Berry Street.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
A. That the report be received and the contents noted.
B. That based on project prioritisations, funding for any upgrade to Goddards Road, Yamanto between Suffield Drive and Berry Street, be given due consideration in the development of a future capital works program.
C. That the chief petitioner be informed of the outcome of this report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Matter to be lifted from the table
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Item 3 titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy – Proposed Amendments, be lifted from the table.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Berry Street · Goddards Road · Suffield Drive · Yamanto
3. Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
3. Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments
This is a report concerning proposed amendments to the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.
(At the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee of 15 October 2024, this matter was laid on the table until the November 2024 meeting where it was lifted from the table and deferred to the February 2025 meeting of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee. At the February 2025 meeting this matter was laid on the table)
Recommendation
That the revised policy titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects as detailed in Attachment 2, be adopted.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed the following amended recommendation:
That the revised policy titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects, as tabled at the meeting be adopted subject to the following amendments:
· Point 6 – Scope
First Dot Point – removal of words ’on behalf of the community’
· Third Dot Point (removed) – reinstatement of wording ‘By resolution of council’
· Heading ‘Project Approval’ – First paragraph, insert comma (,) after the words ‘consideration and approval’ and before ‘so that relevant …’
· Point 9 – Monitoring and Evaluation
First sentence – After words ‘every four (4) years’ insert ‘or as required’.
Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following further amendments to the policy:
· On page 1 of the policy after the words ‘Date of Review’ the words ‘by 30 June 2029’ be included.
· That the first recommendation be numbered A and the following recommendation be included as B:
B. That a draft procedure be tabled at the next Committee meeting for consideration by Councillors.
The mover and seconder agreed to the proposed amendments.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
A. That the revised policy titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects, as tabled at the meeting be adopted subject to the following amendments:
· Point 6 – Scope
First Dot Point – removal of words ’on behalf of the community’
· Third Dot Point (removed) – reinstatement of wording ‘By resolution of council’
· Heading ‘Project Approval’ – First paragraph, insert comma (,) after the words ‘consideration and approval’ and before ‘so that relevant …’
· Point 9 – Monitoring and Evaluation
First sentence – After words ‘every four (4) years’ insert ‘or as required’.
· Date of Review – the following words be included – ‘by 30 June 2029’
B. That a draft Procedure be tabled at the next Committee meeting for consideration by Councillors.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Attachments
1. Capital Investment in Provision Projects Policy proposed amendments - tracked ⇨
2. Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy proposed amendments clean version ⇨
Confirmation of Minutes
4. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(04) of 20 May 2025
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 20 May 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
5. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report April 2025
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
5. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report April 2025
This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of April 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of April 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
6. Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution and Incentives 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
6. Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution and Incentives 2025
This is a report concerning the adoption of a new Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (AICR) and incentives package prepared to align with the new Ipswich City Plan 2025 and new Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP 2025).
It is proposed that the new AICR and supporting incentive policies take effect at the same time as the new Ipswich City Plan 2025, on and from 1 July 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
A. That Council adopt the proposed Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution as detailed in Attachment 1 pursuant to s113 of the Planning Act 2016 as the Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No. 1) 2025.
B. That Council adopt the Council policies included in Attachment 2 - Council Incentives Package 2025 as detailed below:
(a) Not-for-profit Community Organisation Incentives Policy (Attachment 2.1);
(b) Rural Tourism Incentives Policy (Attachment 2.2);
(c) Adaptive Reuse of Character Buildings Incentives Policy (Attachment 2.3);
(d) Hotel and Short-Term Accommodation Incentives Policy (Attachment 2.4); and
(e) Housing Diversity and Affordability Incentives Policy (Attachment 2.5).
C. That the Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No. 1) 2025 and associated Council policies take effect on and from 1 July 2025.
D. That Council repeal the Council policies included in Attachment 3 - Existing Council Policies as detailed below, on and from 1 July 2025:
(a) Support for the Re-Use of Existing Non-Residential Buildings Policy (Attachment 3.1);
(b) Infrastructure Contribution Relief or Exemptions for Non-Residential Development undertaken by Community Organisations Policy (Attachment 3.2); and
(c) Rural Tourism Development Fee Relief Policy (Attachment 3.3).
E. That Council authorise the Manager, City Design to undertake the necessary actions to facilitate the implementation and commencement of the Ipswich Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (No. 1) 2025 and associated Council policies, including updating the Council website.
F. That the Manager, City Design provide a report to Council one year after the commencement which provides a review of the outcomes and delivery of the Council policies, including any proposed amendments or updates to the policies.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Mentions: Ipswich
0 New Item (Committees) - Question
Question – REDBANK PLAINS GREENWOOD VILLAGE DRIVE INTERSECTION UPGRADE
Councillor Pye Augustine raised the following questions in relation to the Redbank Plains Greenwood Village Drive intersection upgrade:
· Have all options been considered, have considerations been placed on the impact on St Anne’s and Redbank Plains State School, and what were the recommendations if any?
· How would a reduced speed limit of 50km impact the intersection?
· How many accidents have occurred in the intersection in the last 6 months?
The General Manager, Asset and Infrastructure Services advised that these matters would be addressed in the councillor briefing session scheduled for 17 June 2025.
Mentions: Redbank Plains Greenwood Village Drive · Redbank Plains
0 New Item (Committees) - Commencement of Next Meeting
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
7. Commencement of Next Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Finance and Governance Committee commence at 10.15 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.02 am.
The meeting closed at 9.50 am.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).