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Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee — 2025-07-08
0 New Item (Committees) - Synthetic Athletics Track (Tartan Track)
Synthetic Athletics Track (Tartan Track) – verbal update
The Manager, Community and Cultural Services and Economic Development Manager provided a high level overview of progress in relation to the internal engagement undertaken, possible funding pathways and suitable locations for a synthetic athletics track for Ipswich.
Mentions: Ipswich
2. Jets/RLI Relocation from North Ipswich Reserve 2026-2027
2. Jets/RLI Relocation from North Ipswich Reserve 2026-2027
The Manager, Community and Cultural Services provided a presentation in relation to the relocation of Jets/RLI from the North Ipswich Reserve 2026-2027.
Recommendation
That the presentation be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the following matters in relation to the relocation of Jets and Rugby League Ipswich from North Ipswich Reserve which included timelines, user groups and options for facilities for storage and a gymnasium:
1. Review of current training and game day activations at North Ipswich Reserve 2025
2. Recommended training locations 2026 – 2027
a. Ipswich Jets
b. Rugby League Ipswich representative teams
c. Ipswich Referees Association
d. Ipswich State High School
3. Recommended game day locations 2026-2027
a. Ipswich Jets
b. Rugby League Ipswich representative teams
c. Ipswich Referees Association
d. Ipswich State High School
4. Financial Implications
5. Next Steps
The committee agreed to the timelines discussed and agreed to not utilise Briggs Road as an option.
The committee also discussed a future councillor briefing session on the longer term tenure of Briggs Road.
3. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
4. GENERAL DISCUSSION (within the purpose and scope of the committee)
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 2.01 pm.
Councillor Andrew Antoniolli and Mayor Teresa Harding arrived at 2.06 pm.
The meeting closed at 3.00 pm.
Mentions: Briggs Road · North Ipswich · Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).