Agenda of Economic and Industry Development Committee

Item No.	Item Title	Page No.
	Confirmation of Minutes
1	Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(10) of 9 November 2023	7
	Officers’ Reports
2	Leveraging 2032 - Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games	10
3	Economic Development Strategy Update	83
	Notices of Motion
	Matters Arising

Economic and Industry Development Committee

Meeting Agenda

28 November

2023

Economic and Industry Development Committee NO. 2023(10)

9 November 2023

Minutes

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Kate Kunzelmann (Chairperson); Councillors Jacob Madsen (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Andrew Fechner and Marnie Doyle

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), Emergency Management Manager (Matthew Pinder) and Theatre Technician (Harrison Cate)

Adjournment of Meeting and Recommencement of next meeting

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

That this meeting be adjourned to 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Community, Culture, Arts and Sport committee meeting of 9 November 2023 and that the Environment and Sustainability Committee commence in 1 minute.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Fechner

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

The meeting adjourned at 1.57 pm.

The meeting reconvened at 3.35 pm.

Acknowledgement of Country

Councillor Kate Kunzelmann (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

Nil

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee No. 2023(09) of 12 October 2023

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the Minutes of the Economic and Industry Development Committee held on 12 October 2023 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Fechner

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

PRESENTATIONS

2. Presentations from Ipswich Region and Bremer Chamber of Commerce and TAFE Qld

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Councillor Kate Kunzelmann:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the presenters from Ipswich Region and Bremer Chamber of Commerce and TAFE Qld scheduled to present at today’s meeting be invited to present at the Economic and Industry Development Committee scheduled for
28 November 2023.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Nil

Harding

Kunzelmann

Fechner

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

Nil

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 1.56 pm.

The meeting closed at 3.37 pm with the Environment and Sustainability Committee to commence at 3.47 pm.

Economic and Industry Development Committee

Meeting Agenda

28 November

2023

Doc ID No: A9493898

ITEM: 2

SUBJECT: Leveraging 2032 - Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games

AUTHOR: Coordinator - Major Projects and Advocacy

DATE: 12 October 2023

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Roadmap).

The Roadmap presents twenty legacy outcomes for the city across the themes of Connected Region, Most Liveable, Thriving Regional Economy and Global Identity.

The Roadmap also incorporates two intrinsic themes, celebrating the world’s oldest living continuing culture, and recognising the need to create a barrier free society with equal opportunities for all through thoughtful inclusion and accessibility.

Recommendation/s

That Council approve Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games report.

RELATED PARTIES

The Legacy Working Group (LWG) was created as an advisory body to Council and has been instrumental in the development of the Roadmap and is made up of the following representatives:

§ Mayor Teresa Harding

§ Councillor Kate Kunzelmann

§ Darren Zanow, Ipswich Show Society

§ Jim Nyland, UniSQ

§ Murray Sailor, Tagai Management Consultants

§ David Edwards, Ipswich Grammar School

§ Christine Castley, Multicultural Australia

§ Jacob Anson, Brisbane Lions

§ James Sturges, Advancing Communities Australia

§ Peter Tully, Disability Advocate

§ Deborah Acason, 2 x Olympian

§ Russell Luhrs, Springfield City Group

§ Tony Quinn, Quinnfinity Group

ifuture Theme

Vibrant and Growing.

Purpose of Report/Background

Strategic context

iFuture 2021-2026, council’s corporate plan, sets out the long-term vision and goals for the city and outlines our priorities. Under Vibrant and Growing, the first of its four themes, 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games advocacy was identified as one of the catalyst projects for Ipswich.

At the 24 March 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting Mayor Harding presented a Mayoral Minute recommending that Council deliver an Ipswich 2032 Summit to engage with the Ipswich community and better understand its priorities ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Council resolved to:

a) Develop a draft Ipswich 2032 Summit event plan, agenda and format, with a focus on engaging with and seeking input from the Ipswich community, for consideration and endorsement at the July 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting.

b) Host an Ipswich 2032 Summit by no later than September 2022, with appropriate venue capacity to ensure significant community involvement in the event.

c) Report back to an Ordinary Council Meeting by no later than December 2022, outlining the outcomes of the Ipswich 2032 Summit and initial plans for Council’s legacy development in the preparation for the 2032 Games.

At the 8 December 2022 Ordinary Council meeting, an item titled Ipswich 2032 Legacy Summit Outcomes was presented and Council resolved:

a) That the Ipswich 2032 Summit Outcomes report be received and its contents noted.

b) That Council refer the oversight of the development of an Olympic and Paralympic legacy roadmap for the City to the Advocacy Steering Group.

c) That Council note the proposed legacy working group will be made up of local community leaders and experts to inform and shape the highest priority legacy opportunities and propose this be included for further discussion at the relevant Advocacy Steering Group meeting.

This program of work was then progressed by the organisation and a phase one consultation outcomes report was noted at the 8 June 2023 Economic and Industry Development Committee meeting as the first phase of the Roadmap.

Presented with this report is the outcome of the legacy planning journey, Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Attachment 1).

The Games

Legacy for Ipswich means leveraging the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Games) to create positive change, leading up to, during and beyond 2032. The Games present a once in a lifetime opportunity through long-term investment to the community, elevating the region to be strategically considered and showcased, through tourism and the prism of sport. The Games will enhance the quality of life for our community to create a city of opportunity for all.

Over the past twelve months, council has embarked on a journey with its community and the LWG to understand what the communities’ priorities are in planning our legacy. It adheres to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ‘New Norm’ delivery model which encourages delivering legacy that is aligned with strategic aspirations and community needs.

The Roadmap adopts four legacy pillars, Connected Region, Most Liveable, Thriving Regional Economy and Global Identity in line with the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (CoMSEQ) who played a pivotal role in bringing the Games to South East Queensland (SEQ). This provides the foundation for coordination and collaboration between all three levels of government, in partnership with the private sector.

The Roadmap was developed through the below approach:

Ipswich 2032 Legacy Summit – October 2022

The Ipswich 2032 Legacy Summit (Summit) marked the beginning of council’s legacy journey. Inviting 300 stakeholders the Summit included contributors Olympian Natalie Cook, Paralympian Taymon Kenton-Smith, former Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Queensland’s former Chief Entrepreneur Wayne Gerard, and CEO at The Committee for Brisbane, Barton Green, as well as three local aspiring athletes, Mia Kertesz, Holyee-Ann Jackson and Conor Mathewson.

Ideas and common goals were shared, including:

§ Creating better local and regional connections through increased public transport

§ Positioning Ipswich as a great destination for visitors and locals, highlighting the city’s assets

§ Increasing participation in grassroots sports and upgrading existing sporting venues and facilities

§ Opportunities for economic growth and development, attracting new industries and local procurement

§ Preservation of the highly valued natural environment, and

§ Future engagement opportunities

A key outcome of the Summit included the formation of a LWG to help define an adaptable roadmap to the Games and beyond. Summit outcomes were reported through the
29 November 2022 Economic and Industry Development Committee and to the 8 December 2022 Ordinary Council.

Ipswich 2032 Legacy Community Engagement Surveys – March and April 2023

There was an emphasis on future opportunities for young people, community and stakeholders to be involved in the legacy planning process. Council ran a series of surveys with local schools, sporting groups and the wider community to share their thoughts and dreams in defining the legacy for Ipswich.

A total of 274 respondents identified transport connectivity (63%), sport infrastructure and development (59%) and event attraction (39%) as the top three areas of focus. Despite some minor variances across the three surveys, the top areas of focus were consistent.

The community has voiced transport connectivity as its top priority, echoing councils existing advocacy priorities for better local and mass public transit solutions. Sporting infrastructure and development was the second highest priority with a need for new and upgraded sporting facilities. Events, and attracting events were the third highest priority, further highlighting the need for purpose-built infrastructure and facilities with greater transport connectivity.

Attachment 2 provides the community engagement report which summaries the engagement outcomes.

Legacy Working Group Workshops – April 2023 and September 2023

The LWG is chaired by Mayor Harding and deputy chaired by Councillor Kunzelmann. The main aim of the LWG is to identify, inform, shape and bring boldness to the legacy opportunities and outcomes in the lead up to, during and beyond the Games. The LWG have helped to shape the Roadmap, a meaningful legacy plan with alignment to the broader legacy program being undertaken by the Queensland and Australian Government’s. Under its terms of reference, the purpose of the group is outlines as follows:

§ Pursued / advocated for in the lead up to, during and beyond Brisbane 2032.

§ Inform and shape the Roadmap which is intended to define the highest priority opportunities for our region to leverage the Games for local investment and to communicate the potential contribution that the City of Ipswich can make to the event.

§ Ensure that community views and aspirations are reflected in the Roadmap and subsequent program.

§ Assist Council with strategies to enable community participation and support for the legacy programs and initiatives.

§ Provide a forum for discussion with community, business groups and individuals regarding relevant legacy opportunities, benefits and risks.

§ Create an advocacy voice for the City of Ipswich in relation to state government legacy programs and other related leveraging opportunities.

The LWG have conducted two workshops to date. The first workshop, based on the format of the Brisbane 2032 Legacy Forum, was facilitated by Articulous who helped shape the state governments legacy program. Council officers briefed the LWG with the engagement results from the community engagement surveys and a current state of councils strategic planning aligned to the Games agenda. The objective of this workshop was to identify the highest priority initiatives which the city could leverage. The ideas were captured in the Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Phase 1: Consultation Report.

From late July to early August 2023, council officers undertook targeted 1:1 conversations with LWG members to define relevant legacy outcomes as relevant to their portfolios. The second workshop ran in September 2023, facilitated by Articulous was run in two parts, project prioritisation and Ipswich showcase opportunities followed by the implementation of the roadmap. Council intends to continue to work collaboratively with the LWG as we move into the next phase of implementation.

Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Roadmap is a collection of community aspirations, industry insights and stakeholder contributions, which outlines pathways for council to leverage this incredible opportunity that intends to leave lasting benefits for the generations now and to come.

The Roadmap incorporates CoMSEQs four legacy pillars, connected region, most liveable, thriving regional economy and global identity, detailing the legacy opportunities and priorities for the city and its surrounds. Two intrinsic themes and twenty legacy outcomes have been articulated through engagement with the community, Legacy Working Group and Advocacy Steering Group with a broader alignment to council’s strategic priorities. Each legacy outcome includes the project scope, associated key actions, stakeholders, and associated timelines.

It presents core infrastructure projects for the city, spanning transport and road connectivity, upgraded sporting facilities and a desired transition towards a circular economy. Council’s evidence-based approach provides a foundation for coordination and collaboration between all three levels of government, in partnership with the private sector, to support its vision to be one region connected locally and competing globally. The Games are the catalyst for the regions transition to a more connected, integrated, liveable, sustainable and innovative place, providing a lasting legacy for future generations.

Next Steps

If Council decides to approve the Roadmap, the next steps will include implementation planning and associated actions.

Officers will work with stakeholders of the Legacy Working Group and community to bring legacy outcomes to fruition. Through engaging with our community, advocating to government, collaborating with the private sector and Games Partners, the legacy outcomes aspire to become long lasting benefits of the Games.

With less than nine years to go, council will be flexible in its approach towards implementation, to be responsive as key games decisions are made and when new opportunities arise.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

Not Applicable

policy implications

The Roadmap supports the delivery of council’s objectives under the iFuture Corporate Plan 2021-2026 and the Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027:

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The Games present a significant opportunity for all of Queensland. Work continues to progress at the State level to accelerate the delivery of infrastructure needed to support good jobs, better services, and the great Queensland lifestyle. This includes the Q2032 Procurement Strategy and State Legacy Plan, Elevate 2042.

The Roadmap sets out the legacy opportunities and priorities for Ipswich aligned with the State’s vision, taking the big ideas and turning them into positive and long-lasting benefits. Without the endorsement of the Roadmap there is a risk that the City of Ipswich will not capture the full extent of investment and opportunity from the Games through the delivery of the implementation program.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The Roadmap was developed using existing budgeted departmental council resources.

As the action plan is developed and projects are scoped further, budgeting implications will be identified and addressed within councils annual planning and budget processes.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

There were eight consultation phases during the development of the report, Leveraging 2032, Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as summarised below:

1. Ipswich Legacy Summit [October 2022]

2. Internal engagement through targeted conversations with all Council departments including a current state presentation to the ELT/Branch Managers Workshop [February 2023]

3. Three (3) targeted community surveys [February – March 2023] seeking the thoughts and aspirations of

(a) Community

(b) Local schools (students, teachers and parents)

4. Ipswich Legacy Working Group workshop one [April 2023]

5. Mayor and Councillor workshop [May 2023]

6. 1:1 targeted conversations with Legacy Working Group members [July – August 2023]

7. Ipswich Legacy Working Group workshop two [September 2023]

8. State and Federal elected representative engagement [November 2023]

Throughout each of the consultation phases, outcomes have been incorporated to inform subsequent stages and the finalised Roadmap.

Continued community engagement, informed advocacy with federal and state government, collaboration with private sectors and alignment to the Games Partners will be ongoing.

Conclusion

Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games captures the ideas, programs and initiatives from across the organisation, the views and feedback from the local community and the LWG as well as our state and federal members. It captures the ideas and feedback from Mayor and Councillors and council’s executive leadership team. It brings forward twenty legacy opportunities which have been assessed against the state legacy criteria, with defined asks and actions to give way to the necessary projects and initiatives.

The Roadmap provides a strong basis for advocacy, partnerships and collaboration to leverage investment in the City of Ipswich, with lasting benefits for generations to come.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION

(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	That Council endorse Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
(b) What human rights are affected?	No human rights are affected by this decision.
(c) How are the human rights limited?	Not applicable.
(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?	Not applicable.
(e) Conclusion	The decision is consistent with human rights.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Leveraging 2032 - Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games ⇩
2.	Ipswich 2032 Legacy - Community Engagement Findings Report ⇩

Dan Heenan

Coordinator - Major Projects and Advocacy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager, Community, Cultural and Economic Development

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”

Economic and Industry Development Committee

Meeting Agenda

28 November

2023

Doc ID No: A9592810

ITEM: 3

SUBJECT: Economic Development Strategy Update

AUTHOR: Coordinator - Major Projects and Advocacy

DATE: 9 November 2023

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027.

The Strategy outlines Council’s plan for sustainable economic growth, outlining how we can build the economy of the future, attract and retain diverse and high value jobs for current and future generations, deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable transport network, ensure a healthy environment and foster an inclusive, society.

This report provides an update on the Strategy activities and outcomes achieved to December 2023.

Recommendation/s

That the Economic Development Strategy update report be received and the contents noted.

ifuture Theme

Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

The Strategy provides the direction for the economic development program and guides its activities, key priorities seek to:

· Competitively position Ipswich within South East Queensland to attract investment;

· Review and evolve the organisation’s policy settings to ensure the organisation harnesses and supports appropriate economic development opportunities;

· Promote the city as a desirable place in which to invest, live, learn, work and play.

In relation to these key priorities officers have commenced the review of the organisation’s policy settings and this will remain a key ongoing focus going forward. The recent delivery of the Hotel and Short term Accommodation Action Plan in particular highlights a range of policy opportunities that officers will prioritise over the coming months.

The city positioning and promotions activities require funding to substantially progress and will be raised as part of FY2024-2025 budget discussions for further consideration.

In addition to the program objectives noted above, the Strategy outlines a range of objectives, targets and actions under the following four (4) pillars:

· People

· Place

· Prosperity

· Partnerships

People

Recent Activities

· Stakeholder engagement activities to inform Council’s role and priorities in the workforce and skills sectors have been key priority for officers. Stakeholder engagement activities have been focussed on connections with key government contacts in DSDILGP, DYJESBT, RDA, TAFE Queensland and local training and education providers

· Officers have commenced the preparation of the Regional Skills Plan; recent activities have been focussed on data collection and analysis

· Workforce Enquiries: Officers have coordinated 30 meetings to connect businesses with workforce agencies and relevant programs and grants. Most notably, officers are working with the following companies:

o JBS (500 Employees)

o Aegros (140 Employees, 600 long-term)

o Suntory Oceania (160 Employees)

o Austrans (20-40 employees)

o West Moreton Health (200 Employees)

o Acu-Tech (60-80 employees)

Upcoming Activities

· The Regional Skills Plan is scheduled to be ready for review and consultation with Mayor and Councillors in early 2024

· Ongoing reactive and proactive engagement with local businesses to support workforce and skills opportunities and challenges.

Place

Recent Activities

· Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games has been prepared for presentation to Council at the December 2023 Ordinary Council meeting

· Hotel and Short term Accommodation Action Plan was presented to the November Committee and Council

· Made You Look - how to create visual impact program launch (Oct-Nov 23).

· Cultural Heart – community and stakeholder engagement

· East Street Upgrade/TMR Light Quicker Cheaper Funding - progressed to engineering of design to allow for Road Corridor Permit to be submitted and assessed

· Light Up Ipswich Central - three more trees on Brisbane Street between Ellenborough and Nicholas Streets will be lit up by 1 December 2023

· An audit of key landholdings within the Ipswich LGA has been developed to support investment attraction activities of the team

Upcoming Activities

· Made You Look - consultation to commence in February 2024 and the event ‘Boosting Main Street Shopping - embracing consumer behaviour’ held in February 2024

· Digitise the Ipswich Central Place Plans - go live with the updated webpage and commence #ipswichcentral campaign

· Shop Top Living - close out all engagement and provide recommendation for next steps

· Cultural Heart - engagement and provide options back to Councillors in January 2024

· East Street Upgrade/TMR Lighter Quicker Cheaper - advice from TMR on progressing the East Street canopy cover (TMR Road Corridor Permit)

· An implementation program for Leveraging 2032 - Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be commenced following Council endorsement

· Implementation of the Hotel and Short Term Accommodation Action Plan

· Commence investigations into options to catalyse inner city residential development

For more regarding the Ipswich Central Revitalisation program, please refer to the Ipswich Central Revitalisation Six Monthly Report November 2023 in the Ipswich Central Redevelopment Committee of 28 November 2023.

Prosperity

Recent Activities

· 58 recent meetings with local landowners, commercial agents and investors to identify the investment opportunities in the market

· 13 recent meetings have taken place with key public sector entities such as BEDA, DSDILGP, TIQ to discuss investment opportunities in Ipswich

· Develop a ‘Starting a Business’ factsheet to help our new businesses to connect to information, resources and networks who can support them to start and grow their business

· Collaborate with partners to forward plan calendar of events for 2024 based on feedback from their members and businesses

· Commenced a review into Business Ipswich website

· Continue the implementation of the City Events Plan

Upcoming Activities

· Start using the dedicated Shape Your Ipswich page to communicate with and support local business

· Commence investigations into Council incentives to attract investment to the city

· As part implementation of Leveraging 2032: Our Roadmap to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, work in partnership with the state government to start developing options to support local businesses to become more sustainable

Partnerships

Recent Activities

· Finalised a State Budget Advocacy Submission to Queensland Treasury

· Development of a 2024 state election advocacy campaign and workshops with key stakeholders

· Partnership agreement with the Brisbane Lions

· Partnership agreements with Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce and Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and attend monthly Chamber events to meet, talk with businesses and gain insights about current challenges and operating environments

· Develop and launch a Small Business Friendly Shape Your Ipswich engagement page to share information and gain feedback to inform future activity and strategy

· Develop and commence delivery of the New Business Welcome initiative which engages all newly registered Ipswich Businesses, invites them for a special information sharing and networking event with the overall aim to gain insights to inform future strategy and initiatives

· In-kind support for DYJESBT to run an information session to connect business owners with free Wellbeing and Financial Coaches

· In-Kind support for DYJESBT to run a ‘Back to Work’ session for businesses to learn about an alternate workforce program

· 30 small businesses have gone through concierge and been supported to source property, gain licences and connect with networks and support organisations

Upcoming Activities

· CIDIDAC meeting currently scheduled for 5 December 2023

· Finalise the 2024 state election advocacy campaign

· Federal budget advocacy submission to be developed by January 2024

· Continue to work with Chambers of Commerce to implement the partnership agreement

Legal IMPLICATIONS

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the following legislative provisions:

Not Applicable

policy implications

Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Based on the general nature of this report it is deemed that there are no risks associated with the recommendation.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The Strategy activities were delivered within budget and resource allocations provided in the 2023-2024 financial year.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The Office of Economic Development continue to seek input from the community and build meaningful relationships as we focus and deliver on the economic priorities of the Council.

Conclusion

Council will continue to prioritise economic development initiatives that drive economic prosperity for, and strategic partnerships throughout, the City of Ipswich.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS

RECEIVE AND NOTE REPORT

The Recommendation states that the report be received and the contents noted. The decision to receive and note the report does not limit human rights. Therefore, the decision is compatible with human rights.

Dan Heenan

Coordinator - Major Projects and Advocacy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager, Community, Cultural and Economic Development

“Together, we proudly enhance the quality of life for our community”