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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee — 2025-07-22
1. Intersection of Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plains
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
*** 1. Intersection of Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plains
This is a report concerning the intersection of Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plains (the intersection), which has a Development Application condition for the closure of the right hand turn out of Greenwood Village Road onto Redbank Plains Road.
On 22 August 2024 Council resolved “ That a further report be prepared to examine all alternatives to full prohibition of right turns at the corner of Greenwood Village Road and Redbank Plains Road” .
Councillor Jacob Madsen (Observer) arrived at the meeting at 9.58 am.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
A. That the report be received.
B. That Council note the recommendation to reduce the speed on Redbank Plains Road to 60 km/hr and proceed with the implementation of the developer delivered works to ban the right hand turn out of Greenwood Village Road.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor David Martin proposed a further motion in relation to Item 1 for Redbank Plains Road to become a State controlled road and that Department of Transport and Main Roads be responsible for the future maintenance and upgrades of the road.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic proposed a variation to the motion to also include Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard Bridge.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor David Martin:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of Council, write to the Director General of the Department of Transport and Main Roads seeking that Redbank Plains Road, Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard Bridge become State controlled infrastructure and that the Department be responsible for future maintenance and upgrades.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Greenwood Village Road · Redbank Plains Road · Sinnathamby Boulevard · Redbank Plains
2. Response To Petition - Resume the Maintenance of Bremervale Park
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
2. Response To Petition - Resume the Maintenance of Bremervale Park
This report addresses the petition received at the Council meeting on 19 June 2025 titled “Resume the maintenance of Bremervale Park Ipswich Qld”. Parts of the park are classified as natural bushland, with the majority of the park being maintained as accessible parkland with regular maintenance to a local park standard.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That Council continue to provide services according to the current maintenance standards.
B. That Council continue to provide services to the reviewed park footprint.
C. That Council notify the petitioner of the outcome and the maintenance standards for Bremervale Park.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
2.1 New Item (Committees) - Matter on Notice - Invasive Weed Control - Bremervale Park
2.1. Matter on Notice - Invasive Weed Control - Bremervale Park
Councillor Pye Augustine queried the management of invasive weeds at Bremervale Park, namely the castor oil plant and ivy weed.
General Manager, Asset and Infrastructure Services to provide the committee with a response on how Council is managing weeds at the Bremervale Park site.
3. Response to Petition - Request for Memorial to Honour Finn Martland
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
3. Response to Petition - Request for Memorial to Honour Finn Martland
This is a report concerning a petition requesting Council consider a memorial, to honour the late Finn Martland.
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
A. That the contents of the report be received and noted.
B. That Council not support the naming request or personal tribute application for the naming of the existing pedestrian bridge crossing at Albert Street, Rosewood in memory of the late Finn Martland.
C. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Confirmation of Minutes
4. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(05) of 10 June 2025
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:
That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 10 June 2025 be confirmed.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Officers’ Reports
Mentions: Albert Street · Rosewood
5. Capital Investment in Provisional Projects - Procedure
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
5. Capital Investment in Provisional Projects - Procedure
This is a report concerning the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Procedure.
Recommendation
That the report be received and the contents noted.
Councillor Antoniolli (Chairperson) requested that Item 5 be laid on the table for consideration at a future meeting.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Item 5 titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects - Procedure be laid on the table for consideration at a future meeting.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
6. Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
6. Provisional Projects Approval
This is a report seeking Council consideration of, and capital funding for, the Provisional Projects listed in this report.
The projects have been suggested by the Division 4 Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.
The projects noted in this report have been assessed by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department and are considered consistent with the policy and are tabled for consideration by Council to progress.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That Council approve the Provisional Projects listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 4 – Installation of a Speed Awareness Sign along Arthur Summervilles Road, Karalee $20,000
2. Division 4 – Installation of a Speed Awareness Sign along Diamantina Boulevarde, Brassall $20,000
3. Division 4 – Installation of new BMX Jumps, Sarah Drive Park, Yamanto $20,000.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Arthur Summervilles Road · Sarah Drive · Karalee · Brassall · Yamanto
7. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report May 2025
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
7. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report May 2025
This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of May 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of May 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
8. Proposed District Sport Park Naming - Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
8. Proposed District Sport Park Naming - Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park
This is a report concerning the naming of a District Sports Park in the Providence Estate, South Ripley. The park is under construction and once completed it is to be dedicated to Council. The park has been informally referred to as the ‘Centenary Sportsfields’, it is proposed to formally name the park ‘Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park’.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g), (f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pye Augustine:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the District Sport Park in Providence Estate (7000 Harmony Crescent, South Ripley) be named ‘Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park’.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Harmony Crescent · Ripley
9. Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
9. Exercise of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 6 May 2025 to 1 July 2025.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 6 May 2025 to 1 July 2025 be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
10. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
10. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning applications.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
At this time Item 1 titled Intersection of Redbank Plains Road and Greenwood Village Road, Redbank Plains was considered.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
At this time, Councillor David Martin proposed a further motion in relation to Item 1.
Mentions: Greenwood Village Road · Redbank Plains Road · Redbank Plains
0 New Item (Committees) - Commencement of Next Meeting
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Commencement of Next Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That the Finance and Governance committee commence at 10.38 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Jonic
Augustine
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 9.10 am.
The meeting adjourned at 9.11 am
The meeting reconvened at 9.26 am.
The meeting closed at 10.18 am.
*** Amended Council Ordinary Meeting of 30 July 2025
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).