Agenda of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Item No.	Item Title	Page No.
1	Sports Facility Fencing and Electrical Switchboard Improvements for Flood Resilience	10
2	Response to petition for maintenance to grassed areas and garden beds on the corner of Carpenter and Trigona Drive, Ripley	15
	Confirmation of Minutes
3	Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025	19
	Officers’ Reports
4	**Waterworx Partnership Agreement	31
5	Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report March 2025	43
6	**Adoption of Ipswich City Plan 2025 and LGIP 2025	73
7	Exercise of Delegation Report	95
8	Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report	107
	Notices of Motion
	Matters Arising
	Questions / General Business

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2025(04)

20 May 2025

AGENDA

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee 15 October 2024, 14 November 2024, 18 February 2025, 18 March 2025, 22 April 2025

• Item 5 - Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments (currently laid on the table)

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee 18 March 2025

· Question – Redbank Plains Road intersection

2. Councillor Paul Tully stated with the upgrade to Redbank Plains Road, from Kruger roundabout through to Keidges Road, it was intended to replace the roundabout on the corner of Redbank Plains Road, Bellbird Park and Kruger Parade, however there was a problem in relation to an Urban Utilities underground main which delayed the work and a temporary roundabout has been installed. Councillor Tully queried when the work will commence to finalise this project.

Response: The General Manager, Asset and Infrastructure Services advised that Council is working with Urban Utilities to finalise plans for the relocation of the underground water main which must be moved prior to construction of the new roundabout. Until the water main works are completed, the current roundabout configuration will remain however the new roundabout configuration will be a fully signalised intersection.

1. Sports Facility Fencing and Electrical Switchboard Improvements for Flood Resilience

This is a report concerning a response to a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Pye Augustine at the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 27 March 2025, requesting that Council considers:

· the viability and estimated costs of installing drop down fencing, similar to fencing at the Ipswich Knights Football Club, to all council owned facilities operated by sporting groups, that are regularly impacted by flooding; and

· moving all electrical power boxes, situated at sporting fields determined in abovementioned sites, above appropriate historical flood levels.

Recommendation

That Council receive and note the report responding to the Notice of Motion concerning the installation of drop-down fencing and relocation of electrical switchboards across all council owned facilities operated by sporting groups that are regularly impacted by flooding.

2. Response to petition for maintenance to grassed areas and garden beds on the corner of Carpenter and Trigona Drive, Ripley

This report addresses the petition requesting maintenance for the grassed areas and garden beds at the corner of Carpenter and Trigona Drive, Ripley, which was raised at the Council meeting on 27 February 2025.

Recommendation

A. That Council continue to provide services according to the current maintenance standards.

B. That Council notify the petitioner of the outcome and the maintenance standards at the corner of Carpenter and Trigona Drive, Ripley.

Confirmation of Minutes

3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(03) of 22 April 2025

Recommendation

That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 22 April 2025 be confirmed.

Officers’ Reports

4. **Waterworx Partnership Agreement

Council has financially supported the Waterworx Pty Ltd aquatic facility at Springfield since 2005 due to an historic lack of aquatic facilities in this area of the city. The Memorandum of Understanding between Waterworx Pty Ltd and Council expires on 30 June 2025 and is not recommended for renewal.

Recommendation

A. That Council not enter into a new agreement.

B. That Council informs Waterworx Pty Ltd the agreement has ceased in accordance with the Memorandum Of Understanding.

5. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report March 2025

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of March 2025.

Recommendation

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of March 2025 be received and the contents noted.

6. **Adoption of Ipswich City Plan 2025 and LGIP 2025

This is a report concerning the adoption and commencement of the new planning scheme (Ipswich City Plan 2025) and new Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP 2025), a significant plan making exercise for the City of Ipswich.

The current planning scheme for the City of Ipswich was prepared under the Integrated Planning Act 1997 and took effect in April 2004 and was further consolidated in January 2006. At this time, Ipswich had a population of around 130,000 people. Since the commencement of the current planning scheme, there have been many planning scheme amendments and also significant changes in the Queensland planning system, including new planning legislation (Planning Act 2016), the State Planning Policy (2017), three SEQ Regional Plans (2017, 2019, 2023) as well as changes in state and commonwealth government planning policy.

Ipswich’s current population is now more than 260,000 people and is set to double to about 535,000 residents by 2046. These factors have all necessitated the preparation of a new planning scheme and Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) for the city. Council has developed the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and LGIP 2025 to manage the anticipated growth through a fresh, forward-thinking approach that will ensure Ipswich becomes a thriving, dynamic city with the right balance of residential, commercial, industrial and green spaces. It aims to improve access to affordable living options, supported by less regulation, more streamlined development pathways and appropriately zoned and serviced land across the city.

Since Council’s resolution to prepare a new planning scheme in October 2018, Council has been working towards the adoption of a new planning scheme. The plan making process has involved extensive public consultation over a number of years including:

· the preparation of a Statement of Proposals (including a draft Strategic Framework) that expressed numerous policy ideas and options and was used for early engagement in 2019;

· the preparation of complete planning scheme and Local Government Infrastructure Plan, including supporting technical reports; and

· the undertaking of a community engagement campaign comprising of an education campaign in late 2022 and early 2023 and a public notification phase in May to July 2023.

Feedback from all phases of the community engagement campaign has been considered in the preparation of the scheme. In particular, feedback from the 506 submissions received during public consultation have also shaped and refined the final draft planning scheme and LGIP.

The draft new planning scheme has been prepared with consideration of best practice planning principles including input from subject matter experts from across a variety of different sections and disciplines within and outside of Council, peer review by external consultants and ongoing engagement with specific state agencies. The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) recognised the draft planning scheme as a leading example of stakeholder engagement, climate resilient planning in its response to natural hazards and risk-based planning, as well as the overall winner of the PIA Awards for Excellence, Planning Institute of Australia, Queensland in 2023.

The proposed new planning scheme advances major policy initiatives in natural hazard risk management (particularly flooding and bushfire), is place-based, furthers urban design outcomes for centres, residential urban villages through new height and density controls, street and road hierarchies support place and function for active and vibrant places across the city; supports housing affordability and diversity in the right places and protects the character and heritage of Ipswich including biodiversity values.

On 14 February 2025, the Honourable Jarrod Bleijie MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations, approved the draft planning scheme and draft LGIP to progress to the adoption stage of each respective plan making process, subject to nine (9) conditions for the draft planning scheme and subject to one (1) condition for the draft LGIP. The final conditions relate to a range of alignment issues with state interests, including the application of overlays (specifically the biodiversity and flooding overlays), the ongoing challenge of policy relating to waste activities, and ShapingSEQ 2023. Notably, a condition has also been imposed that requires the Springfield Structure Plan to be removed from the planning scheme and for it to operate as a standalone document. The Springfield Structure Plan has been a part of the Ipswich Planning Scheme from its inception as a Development Control Plan.

This report is intended to inform the Council of the Planning Minister’s approval including an overview of, and response to, the Minister’s final conditions and recommendation for the adoption of the new planning scheme including the new LGIP, and their proposed commencement as the Ipswich City Plan 2025 on and from 1 July 2025.

Recommendation

A. That Council adopt the Ipswich City Plan 2025 as amended to comply with the Ministerial Conditions, in Attachment 4 (a – j), in accordance with the Planning Act 2016, the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules and Step 23 of the Chief Executive Notice made under section 18 of the Planning Act 2016 and dated 9 December 2021 (Chief Executive Notice).

B. That Council adopt the Local Government Infrastructure Plan 2025, as part of the Ipswich City Plan 2025, in Attachment 4 (a – j), including all extrinsic material, in accordance with the Planning Act 2016 and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules.

C. That Council set a commencement date of 1 July 2025 for the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and the Local Government Infrastructure Plan 2025.

D. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any minor or administrative amendments necessary to the Ipswich City Plan 2025 prior to commencement.

E. That Council, authorise the Chief Executive officer to undertake the necessary actions to publicly notify the adoption of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 including the Local Government Infrastructure Plan, in accordance with Step 24 of the Chief Executive Notice and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules.

F. That Council, provide the Chief Executive of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning with a copy of the public notices in accordance with Step 25 of the Chief Executive Notice and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules.

G. That Council adopt the Springfield Structure Plan, in Attachment 6 (a – b), as a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the purposes of the Planning Act 2016.

H. That Council set a commencement date of 1 July 2025 for the Springfield Structure Plan.

I. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to undertake the necessary actions to facilitate the implementation and commencement of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and Springfield Structure Plan on 1 July 2025.

J. That Council repeal Implementation Guidelines 1-35 that support the current Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006 to take effect at the time the Ipswich City Plan 2025 commences.

K. That Council, in accordance with Section 8 of the Building Regulation 2021, adopt the Building Assessment Provisions in Table 1.5.1 of Part 1.5 of the Ipswich City Plan 2025.

L. That Council adopt mall designations for Nicholas Street Mall (DM01) and d'Arcy Doyle Place (DM02) as declared malls in Part 1.6.3 of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 for the purposes of Section 80A of the Local Government Act 2009.

7. Exercise of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 8 April 2025 to 6 May 2025.

Recommendation

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 8 April 2025 to 6 May 2025 be received and the contents noted.

8. 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

That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.

NOTICES OF MOTION

MATTERS ARISING

QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

20 May

2025

Doc ID No: A11527988

ITEM: 1

SUBJECT: Sports Facility Fencing and Electrical Switchboard Improvements for Flood Resilience

AUTHOR: Asset Manager

DATE: 1 May 2025

· moving all electrical power boxes, situated at sporting fields determined in abovementioned sites, above appropriate historical flood levels.

Recommendation/s

RELATED PARTIES

There was no declaration of conflicts of interest.

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Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which hit Southeast Queensland in March 2025, caused widespread damage to Council-owned infrastructure assets including sportsground fences and electrical switchboards.

As part of any post-flood event assessment, it is prudent that Council considers options to improve the resilience of infrastructure assets through various perspective including, but not limited to, the alternative use of materials, new installation methodologies and modification of operational workflows as part of flood event preparations.

Replacement of Fencing

As part of the review of the damage sustained across Council’s sportsgrounds during the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred flood event, it was determined that of the 43 sporting facilities there are 11 sites identified as high risk and susceptible to significant flood damage. Out of these 11 sports facilities, seven sites are fully fenced with details of impacts shown below;

Facility Location and Sport	Existing Fence Configuration	Indicative Existing Fence Length**	Recent Flood Event Impacts to fencing
George and Eileen Hastings, One Mile – Softball	1200mm high chain metal fence	230 lin.m per softball field x 5 Total 1,150 lineal m	No damage
Goodna Bowls Club, Goodna – Lawn Bowls	1200mm high chain link fence at property line	262 lin. m between boundary and greens fencing.	Structure was not damaged in 2022 flood inundation and was not inundated in 2025
Ivor Marsden, Amberley – Cricket	1200mm high chain link property front boundary fence	445 lin. m to the main oval fence	Impacted in 2022 flood and collapsed in 2025 floods
Kippen Park, Goodna – Soccer	One soccer field has fencing	312 lin. m	No damage
Richardson Park, Goodna – Rugby League	Wooden picket fence Chain mesh boundary fence	307 lin. m (picket fence to field) 234 lin. m (boundary fence)	Impacted and replaced after recent floods
Rotary Park, Bundamba – Soccer	1800mm high chain link fence Fenceline to rear of property, following creek is a 1200mm high + 600mm construction fence structure (total height 1800mm	394 lin. m field fencing (adjacent creek)	Impacted and replaced after recent floods
Sam’s Reserve, Redbank Plains – Cricket	1200mm high chain mesh fence to main oval	397 lin. m main oval fencing	Fence impacted by debris to Bruce Raleigh Oval.

(**NOTE: The lineal metre lengths stated are based off initial desktop investigation. Further assessment, consultation and feasibility review is required to confirm the exact details per site. This detail should only be used to inform discussion of site detail).

Three of the seven high risk sites with fencing sustained damage during the recent flood events. It is understood as part of the site assessments that the sponsor banners attached to the fencing may have impeded the flow of floodwater and likely compounded the impact.

The drop-down type of fence configuration similar to what has been implemented at the Ipswich Knights Football Club site was reviewed and assessed as a fencing treatment option. This assessment determined the following:

· the cost of supply of 1800mm drop-down fence is approximately $132 per linear metre, around 21% more expensive than the equivalent 1800mm chain link fence ($109 per lineal metre);

· the drop-down mechanism of the fence requires manual intervention onsite to unbolt retaining bolts from the posts. The drop-down fence design used by the Ipswich Knights Football Club has 15 posts in a 50-metre span of fence (about 1 post every 3m); and

· given the required manual intervention on drop-down fences, it is important to factor in the operational safety, tools and equipment, manpower and delineation of responsibilities (i.e. Council crews vs sports groups) to ensure effective utilisation of the drop-down mechanism during a flood.

(NOTE: The estimated lineal metre cost is for supply ONLY, it doesn’t not include removal of existing fencing, determination of footing type or construction on costs of plus 30%.)

Relocation of electrical switchboards

In relation to the electrical switchboards across the 11 flood susceptible sports facilities, Council’s electrical team investigated the viability of pro-active relocation to a higher elevation above recent flood levels. This evaluation determined the following:

· seven out of the 11 sites are more prone to flood impacts, particularly at major flood levels – these sites include Ipswich Knights (also impacted at minor flood level), Evan Marginson Park, Goodna RLFC, Kippen Park, Cribb Park, Jim Finimore Park and Blue Gum Park;

· relocating electrical switchboards to a level higher than major flood levels will generally require several metres of increase in elevation and will result in requirements to install platforms and and/or additional access improvements;

· several metres high of raised platforms is estimated at around $50,000 plus per site; and

· generally, the scope to rectify flood impacted electrical switchboards involves clean-out of the switchboard cabinet and replacement of electrical components at a total value of less than $10,000 (e.g. the Ipswich Knights switchboard cost approximately $7,000 to repair after the March 2025 flood event)

Lifting of electrical switchboards should be considered on a case-by-case basis and consider the lifecycle benefit-to-cost ratio including maintenance access for elevated switchboards.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Not Applicable

policy implications

This report is relevant to Council’s Infrastructure Asset Management Policy and the recommendations provided are consistent with this policy.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The primary risk associated with the recommendation is reputational in nature given that council will continue to repair and reinstate flood damaged assets in the traditional methodologies.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

A significant capital investment would be required for drop down fences and elevated switchboards.

Increased maintenance and operational resources would be required to drop and raise fences and to service elevated switchboards. Elevated switchboards above flood levels should reduce the need to clean out and replace electrical components after a flood event.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The Community and Cultural Services Branch and the Works and Fields Services Branch were consulted extensively for the content of this report.

Both areas provided significant input and both areas agree with the recommendations of this report.

Conclusion

Further detailed individual site investigations would be required to determine feasibility of drop down fences or elevated switchboards to ensure the benefit of capital investment into such solutions is realised. Should any sites be identified for progression, funding opportunities through appropriate external grants should be applied for.

Additionally, a clear agreement with clubs on roles and responsibilities for dropping and raising fences would be required.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION

(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	The recommendation states: That council receive and note the report responding to the Notice of Motion concerning the installation of drop-down fencing and relocation of electrical switchboards across all council owned facilities operated by sporting groups that are regularly impacted by flooding
(b) What human rights are affected?	There are no human rights affected.
(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.

Alvin Valle

Asset Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tony Dileo

Manager, Infrastructure Strategy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ben Pole

General Manager (Community, Cultural and Economic Development)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Seren McKenzie

General Manager (Asset and Infrastructure Services)

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

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

20 May

2025

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2025(03)

22 April 2025

Minutes

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE:

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson); Councillors Paul Tully (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Marnie Doyle, David Martin, Jim Madden and Pye Augustine (Observer)

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES:

Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:

Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), Manager Compliance (Alisha Connaughton), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Manager Infrastructure Strategy (Tony Dileo), Manager Capital Program Delivery (Graeme Martin), Principal Officer – Projects (Graham Schultz), Senior Media Officer (Darrell Giles) and Theatre Technician (Thomas Haag)

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

At Item 4 Councillors Paul Tully and Jim Madden declared an interest.

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee 15 October 2024, 15 November 2024,
18 February 2025 and 18 March 2025

• Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments (currently laid on the table)

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee 18 March 2025

QUESTIONS – Speed awareness sign and upgrade to Redbank Plains Road intersection

1. Councillor Paul Tully stated that the Smiley Face Speed Awareness Sign, specifically the one on Jones Road, Bellbird Park just north of Katandra Crescent, where the pixelation has failed in the past few weeks, has been removed and queried the timeframe for the sign to be fixed or replaced.

Response: In progress - The sign was removed as it was faulty. Staff determined that the whole sign needs to be replaced due to the malfunction of the control system. A procurement process is occurring for the replacement sign.

Response: The General Manager, Asset and Infrastructure Services advised that a response would be circulated to councillors this week.

1. Response to Notice of Motion Regarding Welcome to Suburb/Town Signs

This is a report concerning a response to a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Jim Madden at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 February 2025, requesting:

That a report be prepared by Council Officers for the March Infrastructure Planning and Assets committee meeting detailing:

1. The options for consideration and approval by Councillors for a standard welcome to suburb/town signs (colours, graphics, dimensions, and layout)

2. Details as to the Council plans to replace outdated brown welcome to suburb/town signs that have been in place for many years in the Ipswich suburbs/towns west of Karrabin.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor David Martin:

A. That Council receive and note the report responding to the Notice of Motion concerning Suburb and Town Signs.

B. That Council confirm Set A as presented in this report be used for all Suburb and Town Sign replacements.

Councillor Jim Madden proposed the following Recommendation C:

C. That within six (6) months council replace all of the brown signs in Division 1 and 4 with Set A style signs.

The seconder of the original motion agreed to the addition of Recommendation C.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor David Martin:

A. That Council receive and note the report responding to the Notice of Motion concerning Suburb and Town Signs.

B. That Council confirm Set A as presented in this report be used for all Suburb and Town Sign replacements.

C. That within six (6) months council replace all of the brown signs in Division 1 and 4 with Set A style signs.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

2. Response To Petition - Enforce stricter penalties for uncontrolled and threatening dogs in Riverview, Queensland

This is a report concerning a Response to Petition - Enforce stricter penalties for uncontrolled and threatening dogs in Riverview, Queensland, presented to Council on 20 June 2024, moved by Mayor Teresa Harding and seconded by Councillor Jim Madden.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That Council receive and note the content of the report.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

Confirmation of Minutes

3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(02) of 18 March 2025

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor David Martin:

That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 18 March 2025 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

In accordance with section 150EF of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Paul Tully informed the meeting that he has a personal interest in Item 4 titled Ipswich General Cemetery – Heritage Project.

The nature of the interest is that Councillor Tully is a State Government appointed Trustee of the Goodna Cemetery Trust in which he does not receive any financial benefit.

It was moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle and seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic that Councillor Paul Tully may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.

The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Paul Tully may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

Councillor Paul Tully did not take part in the vote on this matter.

The motion was put and carried.

In accordance with section 150EF of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Jim Madden informed the meeting that he has a personal interest in Item 4 titled Ipswich General Cemetery – Heritage Project.

The nature of the interest is that Councillor Madden has a distant relative that was one of the graves that was removed.

It was moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli and seconded by Councillor David Martin that Councillor Jim Madden may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter because there is no personal or financial benefit to the councillor and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.

The eligible councillors present at the meeting decided that Councillor Jim Madden may participate in the meeting in relation to the matter, including by voting on the matter.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Councillor Jim Madden did not take part in the vote on this matter.

The motion was put and carried.

4. Ipswich General Cemetery - Heritage Project

This is a report concerning proposed information signage that will form part of the Ipswich General Cemetery Heritage Project. The project commenced following a safety audit of memorials and headstones that were displaced from their original burial locations and relocated to the northern edge of the Ipswich General Cemetery. The project seeks to reinstate the headstones and memorials in their original denominational areas and to protect and conserve the heritage of the site. The project also seeks to enhance the aesthetic quality of the proposed site.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That this report regarding the Ipswich General Cemetery Heritage Project be considered by Council and the content of the proposed information signage for the project as provided in Attachments 3 to 8, be approved by Council.

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed that the report be referred to a future meeting for consideration.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the report be referred to a future meeting for consideration.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

5. Exercise of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 25 February 2025 to 7 April 2025.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 25 February 2025 to 7 April 2025 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

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 Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the Planning and Environment Court Action status report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

7. 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 2 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 Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

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 2 – Installation of mature shade tree at Evan Marginson Park, Goodna $10,000.

2. Division 2 – Beautification and safety improvements at Langley Park, Camira $45,000.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

8. Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Springfield Lakes Nature Care Incorporated

This is a report concerning a ‘Public Monuments and Memorials’ application received by Council from Mrs Luise Manning, Chair of the Springfield Lakes Nature Care Incorporated. The application is proposing the installation of a commemorative plaque to recognise the Queen’s Jubilee Grant from the late Queen Elizabeth II, which funded the planting of 2000 trees in Opossum Creek Parklands, Brookwater.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

That the Queen’s Jubilee commemorative sign as detailed in Attachment 2 of this report, be approved by Council.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

9. Public Monuments and Memorials – Assessment of Application from Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association

This is a report concerning a public monument and memorials application which has been received by Council from the Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association. The application was previously presented to Council and endorsed to proceed to Stage 2 of the application process in accordance with Council’s Public Monuments and Memorials Policy.

Recommendation

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

B. That the Public Monument and Memorials application, as detailed in Attachment 1 of this report, be approved.

C. That Council enter into a legal agreement with the Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association to fund construction of the Mother Language Monument in Robelle Domain, Springfield.

Councillor Paul Tully proposed a variation to Recommendation C to change the suburb name to Springfield Central and to add the following words at the end of the motion: “at a location to be approved by Council”.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

A. That the report be received and the contents noted.

B. That the Public Monument and Memorials application, as detailed in Attachment 1 of this report, be approved.

C. That Council enter into a legal agreement with the Brisbane Bangla Language School and Ethnic Schools Association to fund construction of the Mother Language Monument in Robelle Domain, Springfield Central, at a location to be approved by Council.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

10. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report February 2025

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of February 2025.

Recommendation

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of February 2025 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

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 Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

That the Finance and Governance Committee commence at 11.00 am.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.04 am.

The meeting closed at 10.26 am.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
Link to Human Rights Impact Assessment Checklist in Objective
(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	The Recommendation is to not enter into any further agreements and advise of the cessation of the MOU.
(b) What human rights are affected?	No human rights are affected by this decision. This is because the provider is a company.
(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.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

20 May

2025

Doc ID No: A11521370

ITEM: 5

SUBJECT: Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report March 2025

AUTHOR: Acting Principal Officer (Program Management)

DATE: 29 April 2025

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of March 2025.

Recommendation/s

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of March 2025 be received and the contents noted.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no known conflicts of interest in relation to this report.

ifuture Theme

Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

The Asset and Infrastructure Services Department's Capital Works Program for the month of March experienced a lower than forecast spend for the month, achieving a monthly expenditure of $5.28 million compared to the adopted baseline budget of $8.49 million.

Significant disruptions were experienced as a result of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred at the beginning of the month, which impacted construction activities during the preparation, response, and recovery phases.

The year-to-date expenditure currently sits at $63.6 million against an adopted budget for the full financial year of $100.23 million.

The table below shows the baseline for the published budget and expenditure to date for the 2024-2025 FY.

Asset Rehabilitation overall, achieved an actual spend of $3.04 million for the month of March.

Road resurfacing activities across a number of Areas continued this month, with Area 7 now considered complete and Area 5 now the primary focus. The combined spend across the Resurfacing Program was $1.07 million against a baseline budget of $1.11 million. All resurfacing works remain scheduled to be completed by the end of the financial year dependant on weather.

The recently completed bridge replacement at Hiddenvale Road in Calvert received additional accruals in March to finalize the works, resulting in an expenditure of $180,000 against a budget of $5,000.

Weather impacts have affected the kerb and channel rehabilitation program on Emery Street, Carol Park. The project incurred a spend of $233,300 in March. The southern side of the road rehabilitation is nearly complete, with works now commencing on the northern half. Works are still programmed to be completed within May.

With the deep drainage works currently being undertaken directly adjacent to the Bremer River, East Ipswich drainage works were significantly impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The work area adjacent to the river was completely inundated during the rain event, leading to lost productivity and significant cleanup efforts once the water levels receded.

Lighting upgrades associated with the Queens Park Tennis Lighting project have now been completed, with final claims received during March. The project incurred a spend of $5,115 during the month against an approved budget of $130,000 due to the phasing of works.

Contracts have now been awarded for the Rubber Softfall Replacement Program, with the project incurring only a minimal spend of $3,500 against an approved budget of $277,333. On-site activities have been scheduled to ensure they fall outside of the Easter school holidays to minimize disruption to the community.

Pavement rehabilitation works associated with Jasmine Street, Bellbird Park have progressed since last month’s update with excavation and placement of subgrade materials still ongoing. In March the project incurred a spend of $162,300 against a monthly budget of $325,650.

Pavement works associated with McInnerney Street are also now considered complete with the project incurring a spend for the month of March in the order of $250,300.

The gravel re-sheeting program was impacted this month due to the effects of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Some expenses for the month were charged to the Flood Recovery Allocation following the event, resulting in an underspend for the Gravel Re-sheeting program. The monthly expenditure was $39,000 against the adopted budget of $175,000.

The Riverview Depot Pre-wash Bay upgrade saw reduced spending in March due to delays caused by additional investigation activities, which affected the procurement of a suitable contractor. As a result, the project incurred only $3,200 in expenses against the monthly budget of $135,000.

The Spring Lakes Park Boardwalk upgrade incurred a spend of $116,720 against a nil budget. The project is currently on track to be completed by mid-April.

Pavement rehabilitation activities associated with Adelong Avenue incurred a spend of $440 against an approved budget of $105,727 with work due to commence in late April.

The procurement of a suitable contractor for the necessary drainage works at 115 Blackstone Road is currently being finalized. The works are anticipated to commence in late June. Due to the current phasing of the project, there was no expenditure against the baseline budget of $155,000 for March.

Local Amenity had an actual expenditure of $109,215 for the month.

Transport and Traffic had an actual expenditure of $770,413 for the month of March.

With the new signalized intersection and lanes in Stage 3 of the Springfield GBA Upgrade now operational, the focus has shifted to the transition into Stage 2 works. The major milestone of completing Stage 3 civil works was achieved in late March, with the final asphalt, concrete and line marking finished on Exit 32 off-ramp. The Stage 1 bus stop upgrades, including the refurbishment of the stop near the Anglican College, have been completed and in the process of being commissioned. The combined expenditure for all three stages totalled $178,000.

With Stage 3 upgrade of Redbank Plains Road now at practical completion, council crews have remained on-site to address the remaining minor tasks, ensuring the project meets the required standards and community expectations. During the month of March, the project incurred a spend of $107,108.

Design activities associated with the Strategic Road upgrade at Ripley and Fisher Roads continued this month, with the project incurring a spend of $66,880 against an approved budget of $280,000 due to the timing of receipt and payment of invoices from the contractor.

Parks Sports and Environment overall achieved an actual spend of $525,702.

The tender evaluation for the Queens Park Ceremonial, Healing and Remembrance Place has recently closed and is currently in evaluation. It is anticipated that a contract for construction will be awarded this financial year, with onsite works likely to commence early in FY25/26.

Grant funded works at the Ivor Marsden Memorial Sports Centre (Baxter Oval) sports field lighting, are nearing completion and anticipated to be finalised in early May. The project incurred costs in the order of $4,700 for the month of March against a budget of $256,300 due to restricted access for cranes to lift the light poles in to place.

Flood Mitigation and Drainage overall, achieved an actual spend of $179,324 for the month of March.

Easement consultation requirements associated with Parcell Street Drainage are still ongoing delaying the commencement of construction activities this financial year. The project incurred $900 against an approved budget of $380,000.

Fleet experienced a $33,000 spend for the month.

Major Plant Acquisitions Program incurred a nil spend against an approved budget of $170,790 for the month of March as a result of supplier related delays in replacement of mowing equipment - now forecast to be delivered in June.

Summary

The Capital Works program of the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department continued with a satisfactory result despite the challenges experienced through the month, reporting a total expenditure of $5.28 million for March.

The month's expenditure was lower than both the previous month and the monthly average, mainly due to the significant disruptions caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. This weather event affected construction activities during the preparation, response, and recovery phases early in the month and caused significant impact to the original program. Despite these challenges, crews quickly re-mobilized and resumed work once conditions improved. The progress made in the latter half of March showcases the resilience and adaptability of the construction teams.

The forecast total cost for the current financial year stands at $90.74 million, slightly below the approved budget of $100.23 million.

As we approach the final three months of the financial year, the focus will shift to the scrutiny and supervision of the remaining programmed works, recognizing that significant but achievable expenditures are still required. The department will ensure that all planned activities remain aligned with the department’s strategic objectives.

Major Projects

Springfield Parkway & Springfield-Greenbank Arterial Road Upgrade

With the focus now on the transition into Stage 2, the major milestone of the completion of Stage 3 Civil Works occurred on the night of March 24th, with the final asphalt and line marking completed on the Exit 32 Off Ramp. Since the early commencement of the project, there have been many challenges, including a pandemic, a cyclone, numerous storms, and a major construction price escalation impacting the industry. Overall, it has been a significant effort by everyone involved to deliver this important piece of infrastructure for Springfield and Ipswich City Council.

Noted below are a few key statistics for the project:

· Over 1000 inducted onsite to complete over 335,000 hours of construction activity

· Over 850 safety observations recorded and over 275 field safety inspections

· 2.5km road duplication to 4 lanes of Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial

· Transformation of two roundabouts to signalised intersections, one of them being the largest in Ipswich

· Upgrading of the Centenary Highway Exit 32 off ramp and Main Street intersection to 4 lanes

· 250m of up to 4m high boulder wall and the Centenary bridge abutment upgrade

· 25m duplication of the bridge over Opossum Creek to 4 lanes

· 10m extension and upgrade of inlet and outlets of 3.6m triple cell culverts

· 34,000m³ of excavation completed with 2,200 metres of stormwater pipe network created

· 3,500m of kerbing constructed and 23,000 tonnes of asphalt laid

· Installation of over 1,500m of gas network, over 800m of watermain network, and upgrade and future-proofing of 4,700m of telecommunication network

· 2,000m of footpath and shared pathway network created

· 55,000 trees and plants landscaped

· 2.5km of street lighting upgraded to Rate 3

· Installation of over 1,500m of upgraded guardrail and concrete barrier

· Upgrading of 5 bus stops to be DDA compliant with lighting

Stage Summaries

Stage 1: The bus stop lighting is in the final commissioning phase, and the bus stop upgrade near the Anglican College is now finished. The Eden Station Drive intersection upgrade has been completed, allowing for the off-maintenance inspection, with no defects being identified in the preliminary inspection. Modification to the concrete barrier along The Escarpment for UU sewer manhole access and the deep sewer crossing will be completed as part of Stage 2 works.

Stage 2: Despite more storms and adverse weather, Stage 2 enabling works have progressed well, with the critical stormwater (over 8m deep) laid. The wall panels for the 5m high RE wall arriving and foundation works about to commence. Prestart meetings and necessary communication have commenced with the utility providers, with APA in the procurement phase for the necessary gas relocation works. The relocation to the Stage 2 compound to Nev Smith Drive is complete, and ICC is working with the Lions to reinstate and hand over the Stage 1 and 3 compound at Eden Station Drive for their new training facility development. With the exception of some amendments to the Energex designs, all of the services relocation designs and offers are complete.

Stage 3: The final asphalt and line marking for the Exit 32 Off Ramp was completed on the night of March 24th, marking the end of the civil works for Stage 3. BMD has been working steadily through the initial completion list, and the TMR pre-inspection and on-maintenance inspection only identifying a few outstanding items, which are under action. JPR has been engaged by BMD to close out the electrical and signals components, including the various audits and certification. Due to the size and numerous components involved, there is a significant amount of QA, approvals, and documentation required to close out Stage 3, but in the main, this has been actioned as the project progressed, and the first QA package has already been submitted. The project team has undertaken some cleanup of the damage in Mountain Creek Landscaping with remediation required as part of flood restoration works, and other landscaping continues to establish well for a proposed early handover.

Other: Whilst the intent is to ensure all Stage 1 and 3 works are fully closed out, the focus has been on the planning for the delivery of Stage 2 with a proactive approach to stakeholder management.

Passenger Transport Accessible Infrastructure Program (PTAIP) - Bus Stop Program

The Queensland Government’s Passenger Transport Accessible Infrastructure Program (PTAIP) assists councils in upgrading bus stops and other transport infrastructure. This financial year, five stops have been designed for construction with PTAIP funding. Design activities for all locations are now complete. However, the project at Lawrie Drive was cancelled due to higher-than-expected construction costs related to water main works, making it not cost-effective. The bus stop upgrades at Suttons Park, Blackstone Road and Brisbane Street are now finalised and open to the public. The remaining location, Booval Station, is scheduled for delivery to commence in early May 2025 with works anticipated to be completed prior to June 30.

Local Amenity - Provisional Projects

Projects identified as at 1^st March 2025, noting additional projects were endorsed during the month of March.

Grant Projects Scheduled for delivery this FY (includes Multi-year Funding)
NOTE: Below table includes reporting on capital construction projects only – it does not include Design Only or Operational projects.

Master Schedule status of Practical Completion milestone for March

(Exclusive of emergent projects)

As at end of March, shows 20 projects have reached practical completion from a total of 52 projects that are scheduled for delivery this FY.

Current status of Construction projects for 2024-2025 FY

The data shown above for status of projects scheduled for delivery in the 2024-2025 FY.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Local Government Act 2009

policy implications

Nil

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The Asset and Infrastructure Services Department has a departmental risk register that includes the delivery of the capital program. The leadership team of the department continues to monitor our risk in relation to this and takes mitigation action where necessary.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

No financial / resource implications.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

No community consultation was required in relation to this report.

The Stakeholder Management Section of the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department engages extensively with the community impacted by our works to ensure that they are informed in advance of works, communicated with during works and ensure that any issues that arise are managed effectively.

Conclusion

The Asset and Infrastructure Services Department is committed to delivering high quality infrastructure for the community.

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.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	Appendix A - Asset Rehabilitation Report ⇩
2.	AIS Capital Portfolio Update Report - March 2025 Powerpoint ⇩

Tom Reynolds

Acting Principal Officer (Program Management)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Ali Shadman

Acting Design and Coordination Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Graeme Martin

Manager, Capital Program Delivery

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Seren McKenzie

General Manager (Asset and Infrastructure Services)

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

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

20 May

2025

Doc ID No: A11469496

ITEM: 6

SUBJECT: Adoption of Ipswich City Plan 2025 and LGIP 2025

AUTHOR: Strategic Planning Manager

DATE: 9 April 2025

Executive Summary

· the preparation of a Statement of Proposals (including a draft Strategic Framework) that expressed numerous policy ideas and options and was used for early engagement in 2019;

· the preparation of complete planning scheme and Local Government Infrastructure Plan, including supporting technical reports; and

· the undertaking of a community engagement campaign comprising of an education campaign in late 2022 and early 2023 and a public notification phase in May to July 2023.

Recommendation/s

C. That Council set a commencement date of 1 July 2025 for the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and the Local Government Infrastructure Plan 2025.

D. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any minor or administrative amendments necessary to the Ipswich City Plan 2025 prior to commencement.

G. That Council adopt the Springfield Structure Plan, in Attachment 6 (a – b), as a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the purposes of the Planning Act 2016.

H. That Council set a commencement date of 1 July 2025 for the Springfield Structure Plan.

J. That Council repeal Implementation Guidelines 1-35 that support the current Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006 to take effect at the time the Ipswich City Plan 2025 commences.

K. That Council, in accordance with Section 8 of the Building Regulation 2021, adopt the Building Assessment Provisions in Table 1.5.1 of Part 1.5 of the Ipswich City Plan 2025.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no related parties associated with this report.

ifuture Theme

Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

In October 2018, Ipswich City Council (then under Interim Administration) resolved to prepare a new Ipswich Planning Scheme and subsequently resolved to make a new Local Government Infrastructure Plan in September 2021 to plan for and ensure the provision of trunk infrastructure to support growth, development and the needs of the community, consistent with the vision, policies and provisions of the proposed new planning scheme.

The Ipswich City Plan 2025 and the LGIP 2025, whilst having been prepared to align, have been subject to separate legislative processes since this time:

· The draft new planning scheme was endorsed by Council on 28 July 2022 and submitted to the State Government for State Interest Review on 29 July 2022.

· The draft LGIP was endorsed for the purposes of State Interest Review and public notification on 23 March 2023 and was approved by the Planning Minister to proceed to public consultation on 3 June 2023 with no changes required (Note: A detailed overview of the planning and preparation stage is available in the Council report dated 10 March 2023, being item 16.2 of the Council meeting dated 23 March 2023).

· On 20 April 2023, Council received notice from the Planning Minister advising that in accordance with Step 10 of the Chief Executive Notice, Council could proceed to public notification of the draft planning scheme in accordance with the approved communications strategy. It also required compliance with a series of conditions including considerations relating to regulation of Resource Recovery and Waste Activities.

· Public consultation of the draft planning scheme was undertaken between 15 May 2023 and 16 July 2023. A total of 506 submissions were received from the community and other stakeholders. Each of the submissions was assessed having regard to the matters raised and any supporting information and evidence provided in the submissions as well as having regard to relevant statutory planning considerations and the state interests as included in the State Planning Policy and the outcomes sought by the Planning Act 2016 and ShapingSEQ 2023. A copy of the outcomes of the engagement process and the consideration of submissions considered in detail at the 25 January 2024 Council meeting are available on Council’s Shape Your Ipswich webpage.

· Public consultation of the new LGIP commenced on 12 June 2023 about one month after the draft planning scheme consultation and ended on 25 July 2023. A total of 35 submissions were received, including two (2) double up submissions (Note: The public notification report dated 18 October 2023 contains a detailed summary of the matters raised and actions taken, being item 16.7 of the Council meeting dated 7 December 2023).

· Council endorsed and adopted an amended draft LGIP following public consultation, including all extrinsic material for the Planning Minister’s consideration on 7 December 2023 with a letter sent to the State Government on 11 December 2023.

· The consideration of the amended draft LGIP was placed on pause by the state government to provide the opportunity to properly consider the alignment objectives of ShapingSEQ 2023 with Department planning officers, together with the draft planning scheme.

· At its meeting of 25 January 2024, Council resolved to adopt the post-consultation version of the draft planning scheme which contained amendments in response to public submissions.

· The post-consultation version of the draft planning scheme was submitted to the Planning Minister for consideration and approval to proceed to adoption on 9 February 2024 following Council’s resolution.

On 14 February 2025, the Planning Minister advised that Council may proceed to adopt the proposed planning scheme as submitted on 21 August 2024, subject to nine (9) conditions (Attachment 1). The Minister’s correspondence praised Council’s efforts in preparing the new planning scheme and LGIP.

On the same day, the Planning Minister also advised that Council may proceed to adopt the proposed LGIP, as submitted on 11 September 2024, subject to one (1) condition (Attachment 2). No changes are required to be made at this time and Council may proceed to adopt the LGIP 2025. The new LGIP will form Part 6 and Schedule 3 of the new Ipswich City Plan 2025.

An explanation of each condition, the timeframe for compliance and a summary of the Planning Minister’s reasons for imposing the conditions are provided below, accompanied by a response by Council officers.

MINISTERIAL CONDITIONS

(A) New Planning Scheme

Condition 1: Policy relating to Resource Recovery and Waste Activities

Condition

Amend the Resource Recovery and Waste Activity Code to remove reference to the ‘demonstration of community need’.

Timing

Prior to adoption.

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme provides opportunity for development through a performance-based planning framework consistent with the guiding principles of the SPP.

· To ensure the planning scheme enables regional economic clusters and major enterprise and industrial areas to grow and evolve consistent with the actions of ShapingSEQ 2023.

Council officer response

The Ipswich City Plan 2025 has been amended to comply with this condition.

The management and regulation of waste activities in the City of Ipswich has and continues to be a major community concern, since the implementation of its first Temporary Local Planning Instruments (TLPIs) No. 1 and No. 2 in 2018. The draft planning scheme’s requirement that the establishment of any new resource recovery and waste activities meet community need provides a contemporary approach to the ongoing challenges of the management of this land use. This was consistently communicated to the state government over a number of years.

Regardless of the effect of this condition, it is important to note that resource recovery and waste activities remain impact assessable in all zones. This level of assessment allows for the consideration of ‘any relevant material’ and requires public notification of new waste activities with submissions able to be taken into consideration in the assessment of development applications.

Condition 2: Implementation of the Environmental Management Zone

Condition

Remove the Environmental Management (EM) Zone from those properties that are not environmentally sensitive areas (a list of 17 properties is provided).

Timing

Prior to adoption.

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme zoning reflects and responds to the characteristics of land and is based upon a sound evidence base to underpin the land use planning vision and direction.

· To ensure the planning scheme provides a coordinated and integrated land use policy for local areas by utilising contemporary information.

· To use the planning system to increase housing choice and diversity and remove unnecessary regulatory costs.

Council officer response

The Ipswich City Plan 2025 has been amended to comply with this condition.

The Planning Regulation 2017 provides standard purpose statements for each of the zone types permitted in Queensland planning schemes. The purpose of the EM Zone includes the protection of environmental values. In part, the definition of the EM Zone states that it is intended to be used to ‘provide for the protection of the environmentally sensitive areas from urban and industry activities’.

The ongoing drafting rationale informing the scheme’s development (since at least 2019 and in the publicised ‘Statement of Proposals’) has been to clearly identify waterways and flood-affected areas in the EM Zone. This has reinforced the principle of clarity of zoning whereby zoning provides a realistic representation of possible and preferred uses in an area, providing clarity to developers, landowners and the community. For the EM Zone, this includes the conservation of an existing environmental value. As a result of this approach, there is a strong alignment between mapped biodiversity values, waterways, and the EM Zone. Only 17 properties are identified in the condition, and these will be removed from the EM Zone in order to comply with the condition. Council officers will monitor the operation of the EM Zone and recommend subsequent changes, if required, as part of a future amendment process.

Condition 3: Biodiversity Overlay mapping

Condition

Ensure that the mapping for the Biodiversity Overlay reflects the most up-to-date information on existing conditions.

Timing

Prior to adoption.

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme zoning reflects and responds to the characteristics of land and is based upon a sound evidence base to underpin the land use planning vision and direction.

· To ensure the planning scheme provides a coordinated and integrated land use policy for local areas by utilising contemporary information.

· To use the planning system to increase housing choice and diversity and remove unnecessary regulatory costs.

Council officer response

The Ipswich City Plan 2025 has been amended to comply with this condition.

The Biodiversity overlay mapping is substantively derived from the State Planning Policy (SPP) mapping. The Biodiversity overlay maps are the product of complex and comprehensive study and analysis of biodiversity. Current State guidance requires that local governments conduct a process of ‘local verification’ of state mapping, however, this is generally beyond the capacity of most councils. The areas used as examples in the condition have all been cleared in the last four years (some as recently as February 2023), in most cases due to the rapid pace of development having occurred since the draft of the planning scheme (and its mapping) have been moving through the statutory plan making process. It is not reasonable to expect this mapping to be so regularly updated, particularly by local governments. Obvious discrepancies in the mapping resulting from approved activities can be understood as such, and these errors can be taken into consideration during the assessment of development applications, and in most circumstances despite that mapping are not made assessable development.

Errors in the mapping have been referred back to the state government as the primary custodian of this mapping, however, as Council has in-house ecological expertise, state government officers have advised that local verification in the form of a review (and removal) of the identified State biodiversity mapping errors can take place using the following criteria as an interim process to improve the mapping between formal State biodiversity mapping updates:

· Where the land is within the Urban Footprint, within a Residential Zone, and not subject to a shifting boundary with the Environmental Management Zone.

· Where land does not consist of core habitat area within the Priority Koala Area.

· Where there is evidence of clearing resulting in the complete removal of existing vegetation (i.e. using earlier aerial imagery).

· Where there is evidence that a development is completed, or substantially commenced, (i.e. using aerial imagery dated 2 March 2024).

· Where the extent of clearing is consistent with a valid development permit (this would require a review of the relevant permits).

· Where the development permits do not include conditions requiring vegetation protection on the subject site (including the approval of building location envelopes).

These criteria have been used to select relevant properties in order to comply with the condition and update the mapping.

Condition 4: Flood Risk and Overland Flow Overlay

Condition

Ensure that the Flood Risk and Overland Flow Overlay map contains the most up-to-date information about the risks to life and/or property by providing amended natural hazard mapping which considers the flood modelling of the Springfield Master Drainage Strategy for the Springfield Structure Plan area and all updated and revised flood models for the city.

Timing

Within 12 months from commencement

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme provides a coordinated and integrated land use policy for local areas by utilising contemporary information through up-to-date plans.

Council officer response

This is a condition which requires ongoing consideration.

As is the case with all overlay mapping developed to model environmental conditions and natural hazards, environmental conditions change over time and so reduce the currency of the mapping. Specifically for flooding, Council has developed substantial in-house capacity to continually improve flood modelling and will continue to update this modelling for each creek / river catchment within the city as an ongoing process of improvement moving into a regular cadence for mapping updates.

However, this well-established process of modelling to reflect contemporary conditions and resultant flood risk does not model possible future conditions should development occur. The overlay map is intended to map current conditions, so that development may be designed or modified to reflect these conditions. While the risk remains, it is appropriate to respond to it as it is modelled inevitably leading to discrepancies as development occurs.

Instead of a pre-emptive change in the flood models, it has been suggested that Council undertakes to make regular amendments to the planning scheme to ensure it contains the most up-to-date modelling and risk assessment information available. This is particularly the case for the Springfield Master Drainage Strategy and other high development areas as development occurs. As the state government has requested this amendment occur within 12 months, there will be sufficient time to assess current conditions as part of the modelling process to bring the model into line with any recent environmental changes. It will also provide sufficient time to develop an approach to the ongoing maintenance and update of flood modelling, and flood policy, as required.

Condition 5: Alignment with state planning instruments (ShapingSEQ 2023)

Condition

Amend the Ipswich Plan 2024 to achieve improved alignment with the ‘outcomes and strategies’ included in Part A of ShapingSEQ 2023.

Timing

Within 12 months of commencement

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme responds to Priority Action 1 of ShapingSEQ 2023, improves alignment with the policy and targets with the statutory regional plan, and facilitates increased housing supply and diversity to meet the community’s housing needs.

Council officer response

This is a condition which requires ongoing consideration.

The condition is framed in general terms only, suggesting that there are not necessarily any specific shortfalls in the new planning scheme that would actively frustrate housing delivery. Council officers will undertake to review the specifics of the planning scheme related to residential uses and test alignment with the goals of ShapingSEQ 2023. Changes, if required, will be made as part of a future amendment process. One example of such a change is the delivery of the Western Corridor Structure Plan, which is investigating optimal residential growth patterns between Walloon and Rosewood. This process will provide confirmation of the predicted housing outcomes for the main greenfield growth corridor (outside of the Ripley Valley PDA).

The Western Corridor Structure Plan is well advanced through its process and officers anticipate that consultation on a structure plan will occur around the same time as the commencement of the planning scheme. This will result in an advanced planning framework to unlock new urban footprint land within 12 months of it being identified for new urban development by the state government in ShapingSEQ 2023.

Condition 6: Alignment with state planning instruments (Growth management overlay)

Condition

Amend the Growth Management Overlay’s Residential Growth Area layer to include Thagoona properties (list provided) that are classified as Urban Footprint by ShapingSEQ 2023.

Timing

Prior to adoption.

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme facilitates the development of residential land that can provide a diverse, affordable and comprehensive range of housing options in accessible and well-serviced locations.

Council officer response

The Ipswich City Plan 2025 has been amended to comply with this condition.

This is essentially an update to recognise the extension of the urban footprint that formed part of the changes to the urban footprint in ShapingSEQ 2023. The area has been subject to consideration for urban (rather than rural) uses for a number of years, due to its proximity to the Thagoona Railway Station. A comprehensive corridor study (Western Corridor Structure Plan) is underway to determine appropriate zonings and densities in this area. As discussed in item 5, this is likely an interim response as the structure plan work continues and ultimately is considered by Council as part of a future planning scheme amendment process.

Condition 7: Compliance with legislated requirements (Springfield Structure Plan)

Condition

Remove the Springfield Structure Plan provisions from Part 10.3 and include them in a separate document to ensure it is not incorporated into the planning scheme.

Timing

Prior to adoption.

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme complies with the legislated requirements for local planning instruments.

Council officer response

The Ipswich City Plan 2025 has been amended to comply with this condition.

The Springfield Structure Plan (SSP) has functioned effectively as part of the current Ipswich Planning Scheme to guide the development of Springfield and surrounding suburbs. It was therefore proposed that an amended Springfield Structure Plan be included as part of the new planning scheme with as few changes as possible.

Subsequent to the public consultation period, further discussion has occurred with state government officers on the integration of the Springfield Structure Plan into a Planning Act-compliant planning scheme. The potential implications of the revised overlays of the new planning scheme on the assessment processes for development within the Springfield Structure Plan area was of particular concern.

Post consultation amendments were made to clarify the role of the Springfield Structure Plan, ensure that the contemporary overlays could apply noting the structure plan continues to prevail to the extent of any inconsistency, and to clarify the relationship of the use definitions in the new planning scheme with the structure plan and the Planning Act 2016. Ongoing communication with the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning discussed a number of options for what the relationship between the two documents should be and what further changes may occur with the state legislation with regard to DCPs like the Springfield Structure Plan.

In summary, the Minister’s condition requires the removal of the Springfield Structure Plan from being incorporated as part of the new planning scheme. The condition requires that text be added to section 10.3 of the new planning scheme which effectively adopts the Springfield Structure Plan as the plan for the area to which the Springfield Structure Plan relates in accordance with the Planning Act 2016. There remains uncertainty as to how the Springfield Structure Plan will be amended as a stand-alone instrument and it is anticipated that these details will be determined in ongoing liaison with the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning post the structure plan’s removal.

Condition 8: Compliance with legislated requirements (Removal of the (rescinded) state use definition ‘Brothel’ from the new planning scheme)

Condition

Make changes to be consistent with sections 16(2) and 43(4) of the Planning Act 2016 and the regulated requirements prescribed in the Planning Regulation 2017.

Timing

Prior to adoption.

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme complies with the legislated requirements for local planning instruments.

Council officer response

The Ipswich City Plan 2025 has been amended to comply with this condition.

This is a minor use definition amendment to reflect legislative changes to use definitions during the progress of scheme development. Premises previously used as ‘Brothel’ will now be considered either a ‘Home-based business’ or ‘Shop’ under the new planning scheme in accordance with legislative requirements, depending on the scale of the activity.

Condition 9: Compliance with legislated requirements (Include land ‘Scott’s Farm’ in the planning scheme zoning)

Condition

Include zoning over the following properties:

· Lot 178 Fisher Road, Ripley (to the Environmental Management Zone) and

· 224C Fisher Road, Ripley (to the Low-density Residential Zone – Large Lot precinct)

Timing

Prior to adoption.

State interest reasons

· To ensure the planning scheme provides for the proper and orderly planning, development and management of land within the local government area.

Council officer response

The Ipswich City Plan 2025 has been amended to comply with this condition.

This is a zoning map amendment to include the area known as Scott’s Farm in the new planning scheme, as the state government’s preferred future method of regulating development over this land (i.e. instead of being included in the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area). It is noted the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area Development Scheme will still apply to the subject land until such time as EDQ undertake an amendment to remove the subject land from the Priority Development Area thus triggering the application of the zoning under the new planning scheme for the land.

(B) Local Government Infrastructure Plan

Condition 1: LGIP alignment with ShapingSEQ 2023

Condition

Monitor, review and where necessary, amend the LGIP to align with ShapingSEQ 2023, or any subsequent updates to ShapingSEQ population and dwelling projections.

Timing

Following completion of the next release of ShapingSEQ population and dwelling projections, or as part of the 5-year LGIP review, whichever occurs first.

State interest reasons

Council officer response

State Government officers have confirmed the condition was included to ensure the planning scheme responds to Priority Action 1 of ShapingSEQ 2023 to improve alignment with the policy and targets with ShapingSEQ 2023 and facilitate increased housing supply and diversity to meet the community's housing needs.

Council officers understand the primary concern is related to the difference between the ShapingSEQ dwelling sub target for 2031 being approximately 11,000 dwellings higher than the proposed LGIP dwelling projections for 2031. The ShapingSEQ series also included a lower dwelling target for 2046 and assumed a higher percentage of detached dwellings. Effectively, the issue revolved around a higher delivery speed to 2031, with even higher levels of growth between 2021 to 2026.

The ShapingSEQ projections were prepared using existing approved planning schemes and did not consider the changes included in the draft Ipswich planning scheme or draft LGIP that had already progressed through public notification. These changes included the promotion of a greater diversity of housing forms, which is consistent with the overall ShapingSEQ policy directions.

Current Council monitoring from 2021 through to March 2025 highlights that ‘actual’ dwelling growth as estimated by the Ipswich population modeller is tracking slightly below the LGIP projections to hit the 2026 projection figure. Notably, the dwelling growth recorded to date is substantially below the Shaping SEQ Targets as amended.

Regardless of the growth volume experienced to date, the Ministerial condition reflects the discussions with the state government officers and will enable Council to monitor actual growth and amend the LGIP in the future, to reflect trends and to address issues as they arise. The State’s Growth Monitoring Unit has indicated that an update to the ShapingSEQ population and dwelling projections is yet to be scheduled and is unlikely to occur in the short term. Any major update is likely to include early engagement with local government.

FINAL STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

(A) New Planning Scheme

Should Council resolve to adopt the Ipswich City Plan 2025, the Chief Executive Notice (Attachment 3) requires Council to undertake the following remaining three steps of the statutory process:

· Step 23 – The local government must decide to adopt or not proceed with the proposed planning scheme (NEXT STEP).

· Step 24 – If the local government decides to adopt the proposed planning scheme, the local government must publish a public notice in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, Schedule 2, definition of public notice, paragraph (c) that must state—

a) the name of the local government;

b) the decision made by the local government about the planning scheme;

c) the date the planning scheme was adopted;

d) the commencement date for the planning scheme (if different to the adoption date);

e) the title of the planning scheme;

f) if the planning scheme only applies to part of the local government area, a description of the location of that area;

g) the purpose and general effect of the planning scheme; and

h) where a copy of the planning scheme may be inspected and purchased.

· Step 25 – The local government must give the Chief Executive a copy of the public notice; and if adopted, a copy of the planning scheme.

(B) Local Government Infrastructure Plan

Should Council resolve to adopt the proposed LGIP 2025, the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules (MGR) requires Council to undertake the following steps specific to the adoption of a LGIP:

· publish a notice in accordance with the requirements in Schedule 5 of the MGR;

· comply with any conditions imposed by the Minister that must be undertake prior to adoption;

· include a copy of the LGIP, including the SOW model, the Reviewer checklist, the Appointed reviewer statement, and extrinsic material on the Council website; and

· give the chief executive a copy of the public notice and a certified copy of the LGIP.

No changes are required to be made to the LGIP 2025 prior to adoption. Instead, Council is required to monitor growth to inform a future review following the release of the next updated ShapingSEQ population and dwelling projections, and if necessary, prepare an LGIP amendment consistent with the MGR requirements. Minor administrative changes have been undertaken to improve and correct table headers, references, formatting, alignment matters, removal of the Springfield Structure Plan from the planning scheme, and for consistency with the Ipswich City Plan 2025.

Several changes have been made to the Ipswich City Plan 2025 to comply with Ministerial Conditions and in response to other minor and administrative changes. The final adoption version of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 is included in Attachment 4.

A “track change” version of the changes for both documents is included in Attachment 5a and associated Change Reasons Report in Attachment 5b.

Springfield Structure Plan

As required by the State, the Springfield Structure Plan will be removed from the planning scheme and exist as a stand-alone document. It remains a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the purposes of the Planning Act 2016. It is attached in Attachment 6a and 6b.

Gazettal and certified copies

It is proposed to publish a notice in both the Queensland Government Gazette on Friday 27 June 2025 and the Ipswich West Moreton Today on Thursday 26 June 2025, noting the commencement date of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and LGIP as Tuesday 1 July 2025. These notices and required documentation will also be uploaded to Council’s website on 1 July 2025. A copy of the notices and a certified copy of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and LGIP will be provided to the State Government following adoption and implementation.

PLANNING SCHEME IMPLEMENTATION – ASSOCIATED MATTERS

The new planning scheme will require changes or updates to a range of council projects and actions. These include:

· Local laws (Stage 1 consistency review);

· Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (with incentives package);

· Fees and Charges;

· Website (including new pages associated with the Springfield Structure Plan);

· Notification of flood-affected properties through the Feasible Alternatives Assessment Report (FAAR) process; and

· System updates, including property database updates and externally accessible mapping and data.

Building Assessment Provisions in the Planning Scheme

Planning schemes set out whether development can occur in an area; building assessment provisions (BAPs) detail how to build. Generally, it's not appropriate to include BAPs in a planning scheme. The Building Act 1975 (sections 32 and 33) and Building Regulation 2021 (Part 3 sections 5-8) outline the matters a planning scheme may include. This can occur in a planning scheme in several ways: tables of assessment for building work, an overlay or codes. Building matters that are designated or defined in a local planning instrument are automatically captured as part of the BAPs. Importantly cross-over areas exist in regulating matters such as building responses to natural hazards; flood and bushfire, as well as alternate provisions for some dwellings.

Table 1.5.1 of Part 1.5 provides for the BAPs regulated by the Ipswich City Plan 2025.

Recognition of Declared Malls under Section 80A of the Local Government Act 2009

Ipswich City Council has regulated malls in Ipswich Central through various methods for many years. More recently, the Nicholas Street Mall designation was resolved during the Council meeting on 26 November 2020 and included a mall designation for Nicholas Street and Union Place (formerly known as Ipswich City Mall), Tulmur Place, Bottle Alley and Cribb and Foote Lane, including the footpaths. This designation was included on the relevant current planning scheme zoning maps.

The d’Arcy Doyle Mall designation has existed for much longer and was declared under the Local Government Act 1993 and published in the Government Gazette on 23 September 1994, and the area is known as d’Arcy Doyle Place.

The Local Government Act 2009, Section 80A Malls and the Local Government Regulation 2012, Part 3 Roads and other Infrastructure, Division 2 Malls, Section 58 direct how Local Governments must manage malls. Section 58 of the Regulation states, ‘the local government's planning scheme must include all existing and proposed malls in the local government area’.

Currently, designations exist under the Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006. To continue the regulation and management of malls under its local laws, Council must include the designations in the new Ipswich City Plan 2025. These have been provided in section 1.6.3 of Part 1 of the Ipswich City Plan 2025, represented by Figure 1.6.3.1.

Financial sustainability

As previously reported, despite better reflecting current growth rates, updating the desired standards of service to contemporary standards, and seeking to rationalise the networks, it is acknowledged that the schedule of works model clearly identifies a material shortfall in future infrastructure charges relative to network demand across the LGA.

The cost of delivering trunk infrastructure has risen significantly, which is in keeping with more recent economic conditions and it is expected costs will continue to rise based on inflationary pressures. The LGIP 2025 financial sustainability assessment has highlighted that Council’s ability to fund trunk infrastructure from the State prescribed infrastructure charges does not reflect this increase and the gap is expected to continue to widen.

Closing the LGIP funding gap will require ongoing improvements to the capital budgeting process through better and clearer identification of trunk infrastructure projects, monitoring of delivery thresholds, and actively looking to appropriately reduce design costs through delivery whilst maintaining the desired standards of service. These will likely be stepped improvements and will need to be considered over multiple budget development cycles, leading to improved capital prioritisation discussions.

A new Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution (AICR) and incentives package will be presented in a separate report to Council, anticipated for June 2025, to align commencement on and from 1 July 2025. This new AICR will facilitate infrastructure charging consistent with the proposed new LGIP, resolve policy changes such as applying the prescribed charge (maximum charges) and update the incentives provided. The new AICR and incentives package have been prepared having regard to the LGIP financial sustainability.

COMMENCEMENT

In accordance with the Planning Act 2016, the new Ipswich City Plan 2025 will take effect either on the day the adoption is notified in the Queensland Government Gazette or such later date which Council may determine to be the commencement date. A new planning scheme poses a significant change for the community, development industry and Council operations. There has also been a significant time-period since public consultation of the draft planning scheme occurred, changes as a result of consultation, and changing legislation which has resulted in an amended document. Although Council has maintained a publicly viewable version of the consultation draft since the 2023 public consultation on its website, a period of adjustment is inevitable.

As a result, in seeking Council’s adoption of the Ipswich City Plan 2025, a later commencement date is sought to allow the planning scheme to prepared for implementation and to be made available to the public for awareness for a period up until its proposed commencement on 1 July 2025. This will also allow for commencement simultaneously of:

· a new Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution aligned to the new LGIP and planning scheme; and

· a new Fees and Charges Register that will also commence at the start of the new financial year

There are also a number of other logistical elements which need to be implemented in alignment with the commencement of the new planning scheme, e.g. update of property database and other external and external systems, including mapping. Accordingly, it is proposed that the commencement date for the Ipswich City Plan 2025 be 1 July 2025.

It is also proposed that the adoption version of the planning scheme be published on Council’s website following Council’s endorsement of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and LGIP 2025. This will enable the public to view the final planning scheme prior to ‘go live’ on 1 July 2025.

Steps to finalise the Feasible Alternative Assessment Report (FAAR)

Council must give notice, in accordance with the Planning Act 2016, to every property owner who received notice as part of the public consultation of the draft planning scheme, following Council’s decision to adopt the proposed planning scheme. The notice must include:

(a) details of the planning change; and

(b) a copy of the notice required under section 1 of Schedule 5 (which relates to the local government publishing a public notice about the decision of the local government to adopt or not proceed with an amendment to the planning scheme).

To satisfy the requirements for making a change to a proposed planning instrument, it is proposed that Council advise each landowner in the city within the revised flood and bushfire overlays by way of a brochure as there are thousands of affected owners across the city. This brochure, specifically related to the effects of the natural hazard mapping will provide, at a minimum, information about the change, its meaning and where to find more detailed information. It is expected that this material will coincide with the commencement of the new planning scheme and the provision of new property level reporting for flood hazard areas.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

· Planning Act 2016

· Planning Regulation 2017

policy implications

The following plans and strategies, whilst not exhaustive, are the primary plans and strategies that were considered and informed the preparation of the Ipswich City Plan 2025:

· iFuture Corporate Plan 2021-2026

· iGo City of Ipswich Transport Plan

· Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027

· Nature Conservation Strategy

· Open Space and Recreation Strategy

· Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan

It is noted that a number of these informing plans and strategies are currently under review and will also likely be informed by the work undertaken in the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and future amendments.

The commencement of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 will result in the current Temporary Local Planning Instrument No. 1 of 2023 (Resource Recovery and Waste Activity Regulation) only having an effect on the current planning scheme. The waste policy provisions contained in the Ipswich City Plan 2025 will take effect from 1 July 2025.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The current Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006 was drafted in accordance with the Integrated Planning Act 1997. A new planning scheme compliant with the Planning Act 2016, reflecting revised State Planning Policy and responding to the contemporary and emerging needs and challenges of the City of Ipswich must be adopted as proposed. There is no provision to further significantly modify the draft planning scheme or draft LGIP prior to gazettal if Council decides not to adopt the draft planning scheme and draft LGIP as approved by the Minister. The plan making process must start again.

In the report to Council dated 25 January 2024 it was noted that a risk to Council’s program and adoption of the draft scheme was identified owing to delays in the provision of the state government’s second state interest review decision. This became an actual and realised risk, exacerbated by the state government election and has resulted in a protracted process of more than 12 months for receipt of the Minister’s Approval and subsequent process for Council Adoption.As part of this plan making process, natural hazard assessments for flood and bushfire have been undertaken and formed a basis for making changes to include the natural hazards components related to flooding and bushfire in the proposed new Ipswich planning scheme. Such changes may include a change in zoning or other controls which may reduce or alter the development capacity of land for development, such as yield and result in a material effect on the value of interest of the land. Such a change may constitute an ‘adverse planning change’.

The Planning Act 2016 includes specific provisions outlined under section 30(4)(e) and 30(5) to permit a local government to make a planning change without it being an ‘adverse planning change’:

Section 30(4)(e) However, an adverse planning change does not include a planning change that –

i. to reduce a material risk of serious harm to persons and property on the premises from natural events or processes (bush fires, coastal erosion, flooding or landslides, for example); and

ii. under a provision of the Minister’s rules that applies specifically to the making of a planning change to reduce the risk’.

Section 30(5) For subsection (4)(e), the Minister’s rules must require a local government to prepare a report assessing feasible alternatives for reducing the risk stated in subsection (4)(e), including imposing development conditions on development approvals.

Therefore, where Council considers feasible alternatives to making the planning change by preparing a feasible alternatives assessment report (FAAR), compensation is not payable. Completing the process of considering feasible alternatives to making the planning change by preparing a FAAR has two effects:

1. The proposed planning change is no longer defined as an ‘adverse planning change’ (section 30(4)(e) of the Act).

2. Compensation provisions that would be otherwise available to an affected owner under section 31 of the Act no longer apply relating to the extent of the planning change identified under section 30(4)(e) of the Act.

In its decision of 25 January 2024, Council resolved that the necessary steps to finalise the FAAR process were undertaken and notification steps to be completed as part of the commencement of the Ipswich City Plan 2025.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no additional finance and resource implications associated with the preparation and commencement of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 and the associated parallel new Local Government Infrastructure Plan. Project plans are in place, and budget has been considered in the 2024-2025 budget. A number of Ministerial conditions require Council to undertake further and future work. There may be some financial and resource impacts of these conditions which will be considered in future budget processes.

The preparation of the new LGIP has highlighted long-term financial sustainability implications for Council. As previously reported, despite better reflecting current growth rates, updating the desired standards of service (DSS) to contemporary standards, and seeking to rationalise the networks, it is acknowledged that the schedule of works (SOW) model clearly identifies a material shortfall in future infrastructure charges relative to network demand across the LGA.

It will be necessary for the financial sustainability levels of the LGIP to be an ongoing consideration for the Council.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Council made a commitment to exceed the statutory requirements for public consultation of the new planning scheme, which has been a component of the program from its commencement. The new planning scheme and LGIP has been subject to extensive community consultation and state interest review over a number of years. This process was recognised within the planning profession in November of 2023 when Ipswich City Council was awarded a Planning Institute of Australia (QLD) Award for Excellence in the Stakeholder Engagement Category for the new Ipswich Planning Scheme.

Conclusion

The draft planning scheme and draft LGIP have reached a very significant milestone having both received Minister’s approval to proceed to adoption. It is recommended that Council resolve to adopt the Ipswich City Plan 2025 (including the associated planning scheme policies and Local Government Infrastructure Plan), and the Springfield Structure Plan, with a commencement date of 1 July 2025 in accordance with the Planning Act 2016, the Chief Executive Notice and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION
Link to checklist in Objective (Internal use only)
(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	The recommendations of the report seek adoption of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 (including Local Government Infrastructure Plan 2025) and the Springfield Structure Plan in accordance with Recommendations A to L.
(b) What human rights are affected?	Property rights (section 24) – protects the right of all persons to own property (real and personal property) and to not be arbitrarily deprived of property. Limitation: cannot be ‘arbitrarily’ deprived of property (i.e. by conduct that is capricious, unpredictable or unjust).
(c) How are the human rights limited?	Whilst the process of plan making gives rise to impacts to existing property rights by its nature, these are not arbitrarily changed. This is the culmination of a process of plan making and changes that has undergone a rigorous assessment and integration of outcomes including initial community engagement, integration of state planning policies and review, further public consultation and assessment of impacts of changes including the impact of changes that may be adverse as a result of responding to natural hazards and notification of these changes. The process followed was approved and complies with the requirements of the Minister. The process has been recognised at an industry level as best practice.
(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?	The purpose of the planning scheme is to reconcile and balance the private interests and public good as it relates to land use and development. Local governments prepare local planning schemes to guide growth and development in their local government area in a way that achieves the purposes of the Planning Act 2016 and in the public good. Under section 9(1) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council has the power to do anything that is necessary or convenient for the good rule and local governance of its local government area. Council also has the power to do anything that is necessary or convenient for performing a responsibility under a Local Government Act (section 262(2) of the Local Government Act 2009). The general power in section 9 allows Council to adopt a policy.
(e) Conclusion	The decision is consistent with human rights.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1	Ipswich Plan Ministerial Approval Letter (under separate cover)
2	Ipswich Local Government Infrastructure Plan Ministerial Approval Letter (under separate cover)
3	The notice about the process for making a planning scheme under section 18(3)(b) of the Planning Act 2016 (the Planning Act) dated 9 December 2021 (the Chief Executive Notice) (under separate cover)

	CONFIDENTIAL
4	Ipswich City Plan 2025 (under separate cover)
4a	Strategic Framework Maps (under separate cover)
4b	Zone and Precinct Maps (under separate cover)
4c	Overlay Maps OV1-OV4 (under separate cover)
4d	Overlay Maps OV5-OV7 (under separate cover)
4e	Overlay Maps OV8-OV11 (under separate cover)
4f	Overlay Maps OV12 (under separate cover)
4g	Overlay Maps OV13-OV16 (under separate cover)
4h	LGIP Maps 1-3 (under separate cover)
4i	LGIP Maps 4-8 (under separate cover)
4j	Planning Scheme Policy Maps (under separate cover)
5a	Ipswich City Plan 2025 - Ministerial Conditions, Tracked Changes (under separate cover)
5b	Change Reasons Report (under separate cover)
6a	Springfield Structure Plan (under separate cover)
6b	Springfield Structure Plan Maps 1-3 (under separate cover)

Garath Wilson

Strategic Planning Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Nathan Rule

Manager, City Design

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Brett Davey

General Manager (Planning and Regulatory Services)

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

1.	Waterworx 2014 Committee Report ⇩

	CONFIDENTIAL
1.1	Attachment A to Waterworx 2014 Committee Report
1.2	Attachment C to Waterworx 2014 Committee Report
2.	Mayor and Councillor Briefing Note - 3 April 2025
3.	Waterworx Presentation - 29 April 2025