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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee — 2026-03-17
2. Provisional Projects Approval
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
2. 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 3 Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.
The project noted in this report has 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 Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That Council approve the Provisional Project listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:
1. Division 3 – Installation of a Dog Bowl outside the Ipswich Nature Centre located within Queens Park, Ipswich - $3,000.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2026
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
3. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2026
This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of January 2026.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of January 2026 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.
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Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
CHANGE TO THE ORDER OF REPORTS
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That Item 7 titled Response to Petition – Installation of a Pedestrian Crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park be dealt with at this time.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
At this point in the meeting Item 7 titled Response to Petition – Installation of a Pedestrian Crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park was dealt with.
Mentions: Jones Road · Bellbird Park
4. Annual Progress Report of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP)
Resolution: Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
4. Annual Progress Report of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP)
This report provides a first-year progress update of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP), which was adopted by Council on 12 December 2024.
Of the 40 priority actions in the LHAP:
· 15 have been completed (or have delivered an action and are ongoing)
· 21 have commenced and are in progress
· 4 have not commenced.
The single-most significant completed action in 2025 was the adoption of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 on 1 July 2025. The policy changes brought about by the Ipswich City Plan 2025 have resulted in a range of measures that activate housing supply and diversity through new residential zoned land, increased opportunities for infill housing in existing urban areas, a greater mix of lot sizes and housing types and removal of regulatory barriers for secondary dwellings and dual occupancies across the City.
Other key achievements include:
· The establishment of the LHAP working group
· Adoption of Council’s Housing Diversity and Affordability Incentives Policy
· Progressing the Western Corridor Structure Plan
· Unlocking 4 hectares of land at Bundamba on surplus government land for housing by Economic Development Queensland
· Delivering housing for families recovering from domestic and family violence
The 21 actions that have commenced mainly involve a longer time horizon or relate to an ongoing action about advocacy (e.g. reforming the state infrastructure charging framework). These actions may be delivered more incrementally over time.
The 4 actions that have not commenced are primarily actions which require action from an external organisation (e.g. State Government).
Recommendation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
A. That the contents of this report outlining the first-year progress of LHAP priority actions be received and noted.
B. That the LHAP and LHAP priority actions be revised during 2026 as part of Council’s ongoing efforts to address the housing challenges facing the City of Ipswich.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
5. Exercise of Delegation Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
5. Exercise of Delegation Report
This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 30 January 2026 to 26 February 2026.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 30 January 2026 to 26 February 2026 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.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 6 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 10.00 am.
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Nil
Tully
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 10.10 am.
6. Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor David Martin:
6. 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 David Martin:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report 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.
7. Response to Petition - Installation of a Pedestrian Crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
7. Response to Petition - Installation of a Pedestrian Crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park
This is a report concerning a petition received from the local community requesting the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park, directly across from the Redbank Plains Scout Den .
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
A. That a pedestrian crossing on Jones Road, Bellbird Park (near the Redbank Plains Scout Den) is not installed for the following reasons;
· The current 60km/h speed limits on Jones Road does not support the requirements for a pedestrian crossing
· Jones Road is a sub-arterial road and its main function is to facilitate efficient traffic movements
· A pedestrian crossing would not improve pedestrian safety under the existing traffic conditions
· Extensive and costly infrastructure upgrades would be required to facilitate a compliant crossing facility.
B. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Antoniolli Tully (Abstain)
Harding
Jonic
Augustine
Doyle
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
Commencement of next meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Finance and Governance Committee commence at 10.40 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 9.05 am.
The meeting closed at 10.12 am.
Mentions: Jones Road · Bellbird Park · Redbank Plains
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).