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Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee — 2026-03-26
2 New Item (Committees) - Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park - Activation
2. Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park - Activation
Presentation from Manager, Community and Cultural Services on Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park activation.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the activation of Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park and the recommended tenure approach including timelines.
RECOMMENDATION
That the presentation on the activation of Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park be received and noted.
Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic arrived at the meeting at 1.08 pm.
3 New Item (Committees) - City Liveability Project Update - Activation
3. *** City Liveability Project Update - Activation
Presentation from Manager, Community and Cultural Services providing an update on the Tivoli Sports Complex and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the works to be undertaken, estimated timelines and tenure approach for the Tivoli Sports Complex and the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve.
RECOMMENDATION
*** That the presentation providing an update on the activation of the City Liveability Project – Tivoli Sports Complex and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve be received and noted .
Mentions: Tivoli · Redbank Plains
4 New Item (Committees) - George Alder Tennis Centre Update
4. *** George Alder Tennis Centre Update
Presentation from Manager, Community and Cultural Services providing an update of the George Alder Tennis Centre Facility.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed Options 1 – 5 outlined in the confidential attachment which included cost estimates and broad scope for all options.
The committee agreed with the recommendation to proceed with Option 1.
*** RECOMMENDATION
A. That the presentation providing an update on the George Alder Tennis Centre Facility be received and noted.
*** B. That Council proceed with option 1 outlined in the confidential attachment.
Attachments
1. Confidential Presentation for Items 2 - 4 – Confidential
5 New Item (Committees) - North Ipswich Reserve Master Plan
5. North Ipswich Reserve DRAFT Master Plan
Presentation from Manager, Community and Cultural Services on the North Ipswich Reserve Draft Master Plan.
DISCUSSION
The committee discussed the configuration options and scenarios for the North Ipswich Reserve Draft Master Plan as outlined in the confidential attachment and provided feedback to inform the next phase of detailed master planning.
Councillor Marnie Doyle left the meeting at 1.37 pm.
Councillor David Martin left the meeting at 1.41 pm and returned at 1.42 pm.
The committee agreed to rule out Configuration 1 and wait on the outcome of the Athletics review before agreeing with the preferred configuration.
RECOMMENDATION
That the presentation report providing configuration options as outlined in the confidential attachment be received and noted.
Attachments
1. North Ipswich Reserve Master Plan Configuration Options – Confidential
2. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is to be advised.
3. GENERAL DISCUSSION (within the purpose and scope of the committee)
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 1.02 pm.
The meeting closed at 2.03 pm.
***Amended at Community and Sport Committee of 21 April 2026/Council Ordinary Meeting of 30 April 2026 as follows: wording changed to SEQ LIVEABILITY FUND PROJECT
***Item 4 Amended Council Ordinary Meeting of 30 April 2026
Mentions: North Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).