Agenda of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Item No.	Item Title	Page No.
	Confirmation of Minutes
1	Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025	7
	Officers’ Reports
2	Springfield Central E-Scooter Pilot Outcomes Report	15
3	Providence Town Centre - Provisional Offset - Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk transport and water infrastructure (13425/2022/PDAEIO/A)	73
4	Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report August 2025	81
5	Exercise of Delegation Report	107
6	Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report	123
	Notices of Motion
	Matters Arising
	Questions / General Business

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2025(09)

14 October 2025

AGENDA

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(08) of 16 September 2025

Recommendation

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

Officers’ Reports

2. Springfield Central E-Scooter Pilot Outcomes Report

This is a report concerning the electric scooter (e-scooter) pilot undertaken within the Springfield Central area and presents the findings including trip numbers, distances and time of trips within the controlled area. Safety findings and responses are also presented as well as community feedback on the trial.

Recommendation

A. That the report be received and noted.

B. That the findings of this report be used to inform any future proposal for a shared micro-mobility scheme for the City of Ipswich.

3. Providence Town Centre - Provisional Offset - Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk transport and water infrastructure (13425/2022/PDAEIO/A)

This report seeks Committee approval of a Provisional Offset claim submitted by AW Bidco 6 Pty Ltd for costs associated with the construction of trunk transport and water infrastructure associated with the Providence Secondary Urban Core East.

This is a routine transaction when dealing with major works for master planned infrastructure delivered by developers. The financial value of this particular matter triggers consideration by committee and Council.

Recommendation

That Council, as the Minister Economic Development Queensland (MEDQ) Delegate, issues a Provisional Offset notice to AW Bidco 6 Pty Ltd for Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk Transport and Water to the value of $19,124,142.79 (indexed to July 2025 dollars, and including a 2% EDQ administration fee) as endorsed by EDQ.

4. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report August 2025

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

Recommendation

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

5. Exercise of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 29 August 2025 to 24 September 2025.

Recommendation

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 29 August 2025 to
24 September 2025 be received and the contents noted.

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

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

14 October

2025

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2025(08)

16 September 2025

Minutes

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE:

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

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES:

Mayor Teresa Harding

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:

Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), Acting General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Phil A Smith), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), Manager Infrastructure Strategy (Tony Dileo), Manager, Works and Field Services (Sonia Gollschewski), Team Lead (Transport and Traffic) (Berto Santana), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Manager City Design (Nathan Rule), Senior Communications and Policy Officer (Jodie Richter), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Senior Media Officer (Darrell Giles) and Venue Technician (Max Moylan)

Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson) invited the Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic to deliver the Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

Nil

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Matter to be lifted from the table

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Item 1 titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects – Procedure be lifted from the table.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

Matter deferred to later in the meeting

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Item 1 be deferred for consideration later in the meeting.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

1. Capital Investment in Provisional Projects - Procedure

This is a report concerning the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Procedure.

At the 22 July 2025 meeting of the Infrastructure Planning and Assets Committee, this report was laid on the table for consideration at a future meeting.

Recommendation

Moved by Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the report be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

Attachments

1. Revised Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Procedure

Confirmation of Minutes

2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(07) of 19 August 2025

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Councillor David Martin:

That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 19 August 2025 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

3. Provisional Projects Approval

This is a report seeking Council consideration of, and capital funding for, the Provisional Projects listed in this report.

The projects have been suggested by the Division 3 and 4 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 Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

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 3 – Disability Access Improvements near Bill Paterson Oval at Limestone Park, Ipswich $58,000

2. Division 4 – Installation of a Speed Awareness Sign along Lobb Street, Churchill $20,000

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

4. Personal tributes in council's open space and road network - Assessment of application

This is a report concerning a Personal Tribute in Council’s Open Space and Road Network application which has been received from Mrs Colleen Eggmolesse to commemorate the life of her late daughter.

Move into Closed Session

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor David Martin:

That in accordance with section 254J(3)(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 4 titled Personal Tributes in Council’s Open Space and Road Network.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

The meeting moved into closed session at 9.12 am.

Move into Open Session

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the meeting move into open session.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

The meeting moved into open session at 9.32 am.

Recommendation

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

B. That the installation of a personal tribute on Flinders Drive, Leichhardt in memory of the late Kierra Lea Jensen not be supported, as the request does not meet the policy requirements.

C. That the applicant be advised of the outcome of this report.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

A. That the subject of this report read Personal Tributes in Council’s Road Network – Assessment of Application.

B. That the contents of the report be received and noted.

C. That the installation of a personal tribute on Flinders Drive, Leichhardt is not supported, as the request does not meet the policy requirements.

D. That the applicant be advised of the outcome of this report and the reasons that the application did not meet the policy requirements.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

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

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

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Acting Mayor Nicole Jonic:

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

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

6. Exercise of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 1 July 2025 to 29 July 2025.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 30 July 2025 to 28 August 2025 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

7. 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 Councillor Marnie Doyle:

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

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

At this point in the meeting Item 1 titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects – Procedure was considered.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.

The meeting closed at 9.41 am.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

14 October

2025

Doc ID No: A11804369

ITEM: 2

SUBJECT: Springfield Central E-Scooter Pilot Outcomes Report

AUTHOR: Transport Infrastructure Officer

DATE: 23 September 2025

Executive Summary

Recommendations

A. That the report be received and noted.

B. That the findings of this report be used to inform any future proposal for a shared micro-mobility scheme for the City of Ipswich.

RELATED PARTIES

There was no declaration of conflicts of interest.

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Purpose of Report/Background

At the Growth, Infrastructure and Waste Committee meeting held on 4 November 2021, Council endorsed an e-scooter pilot in the Springfield Central area (refer to Attachment 1). As part of the endorsement to undertake an e-scooter pilot, it was also recommended that the outcomes of the e-scooter pilot be reported back to Council once completed, which is the focus of this report.

Following a competitive expression of interest process involving potential providers to undertake the e-scooter pilot, Beam Mobility and Council entered into an Operating Agreement. The e-scooter pilot was in place in the Springfield Central area from July 2023 to November 2024 whereby Beam Mobility managed the day to day e-scooter operations, including responding to the majority of community enquires raised.

During the e-scooter pilot, Beam Mobility captured and recorded trip data. This information has been provided to Council and used to evaluate and determine the outcome of the pilot in conjunction with community engagement activities undertaken by Council.

Prior to, during and post the e-scooter pilot, Council undertook various community engagement activities. The community engagement for the e-scooter pilot was undertaken through Council’s Shape Your Ipswich platform.

Springfield Central E-Scooter Pilot

The e-scooter pilot was undertaken within areas of Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes and Spring Mountain. Figure 1 below shows the e-scooter pilot operating boundaries, inclusive of the parking, no parking, slow and no ride zones that were in effect during the pilot.

Figure 1 – e-scooter pilot boundaries

It should be noted that any reference to e-scooters within this report refers exclusively to the shared devices provided by Beam Mobility as part of the Springfield Central pilot. The information provided below does not apply to private e-scooter users in Ipswich.

Below is a summary of the data captured during the e-scooter pilot. More supporting data can be found in Attachment 2.

E-Scooter Pilot Trip Data:

During the pilot period between July 2023 to October 2024 inclusive, Beam Mobility captured and have provided to Council trip data. Table 1 below provides information collated (Note: November 2024 data has been excluded as there was a significant reduction in Beam Mobility’s operations as they began exiting the operating area):

Table 1 – e-scooter pilot trip data – July 2023 to October 2024

As outlined in the previous report to Council (refer to Attachment 1), studies have shown that e-scooters are most useful and cost effective for trips around 3km and 5-15 minutes in duration. As noted in Table 1 above, the average trip distance was 2.4km, and the average trip duration was 11.6 minutes. Therefore, that data suggests the Springfield Central e-scooter pilot was within the desired trip effectiveness range. In addition, it was noted that due to the trip data, the most likely trips occurring were ‘first and last mile’ connectivity trips through the network (i.e. short in distance and time).

Figure 2 below provides information on the total e-scooter trips per month. It shows how there was a high uptake at initiation of the pilot. Council officers have been advised a high initial uptake is typical within new e-scooter operating areas, which could be attributed to initial excitement and recreational usage. Figure 2 also identifies that following a few months of the pilot being in place, there is a more stable trend of trips per month (typically from January 2024 through to September 2024 as highlighted).

Figure 2 – total e-scooter trips per month

Data provided by Beam Mobility have outlined that the following locations were the most popular origin / destination trips throughout the pilot. Further details regarding the origin / destinations below can be found in Attachment 2.

Springfield Central e-scooter pilot popular trips:

· Orion Shopping Centre and Robelle Domain parklands

· University of Southern Queensland Campus

· Springfield Central Train Station

· Springfield Train Station (access in Springfield Lakes)

Overall, the data has shown that access to public transport nodes were key destinations. When the pilot had been in place for some time, data also shows that more trips were being undertaken from the fringes of the pilot area into some of the key destinations. This does indicate that e-scooter use within the pilot area became more prevalent as riders became more familiar and / or confident with the devices. Riders appear to have used the e-scooters to undertake these shorter trips rather than perhaps walking or using a motor vehicle.

Safety:

Throughout the pilot period, there were no significant Beam Mobility e-scooter safety incidents reported, with only one minor incident recorded. This does not include private use devices.

Should an issue arise, Beam Mobility did provide public liability insurance and were prepared to act, in a quick response time, in the interest of public safety.

It was noted that micro-mobility operators such as Beam Mobility, invest heavily in new technology which allows Council to have more control over e-scooters within city spaces, and encourages safer vehicle usage by the rider. Many safety controls are automatic or can be changed easily whereby the micro-mobility operator can apply almost immediately on request by Council (via their mapped system remotely). Safety controls that were implemented and were seen to be effective throughout the pilot are noted below:

· Restricted vehicle speeds for pedestrian activity areas (implemented at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ),

· Automatically turning the device off or applying the brake when outside of the operating boundary or in ‘no ride / no go’ zones,

· Apply ‘no parking’ zones where e-scooter parking may be unsafe or inconvenient to other footpath users. For example, ‘no parking’ zones were implemented gradually through Springfield Central and Springfield Lakes bridge/culverts to prevent parked e-scooters from being thrown into waterways. In addition, some businesses requested ‘no parking’ zones outside their premises.

· Encouraging parking through discounted parking locations on the map.

The advanced technology considered by micro-mobility companies allows for safer rides in many ground surface conditions such as the vehicles having shock absorption within their e-scooters being designed to stabilise the e-scooter over misaligned pavers, reducing the potential for over the handlebars accidents.

One of the prominent concerns during the pilot arose due to e-scooter parking placement or their usage near a business or residence. In particular, on termination of their trip, riders (users) leaving the e-scooter blocking the footpath for pedestrians. This concern required better compliance from the operator to ensure that e-scooters were left in an appropriate location. Some improved measures that were taken during the pilot by Council and the operator included:

· Minor modifications to restricted areas in the Beam App that was then available to all riders such as:

o Additional ‘slow’ zones for businesses such as the UniSQ (e-scooter speed restricted to a maximum of 12km/h)

o ‘No parking’ zones to prevent parking near the entrance to a business or residents’ property

o ‘No parking’ zones to encourage located areas for parking

· Targeted parking educational campaigns within the Beam App.

· Beam staff allocated to particular areas of need.

Future technology advancements are under consideration in the compliance space to improve safety and compliant parking placement.

On launch of the e-scooter pilot there was some misbehaviour by users, which quickly identified some areas for improvements in operations. For example, early in the pilot a Council inspection identified four e-scooters within the culvert near Grande Park. Beam Mobility was notified and within 24 hours the e-scooters were collected, the rider data was analysed, the rider was banned from the Beam Mobility platform, and the area near the culvert was made into a ‘no parking’ zone. No parking zones near areas such as culverts and rivers reduce the possibility of the heavy e-scooter being carried and thrown in.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Local Law 3 (Commercial Licensing)

Local Law No 3 (Commercial Licensing) will be undergoing a review during the Strategic Regulation Project Local Laws Review with the intention to include provisions to allow future schemes to operate and be managed in the local area. These will need to be in place before any new future shared micro-mobility scheme is implemented.

policy implications

This report is consistent with iFuture, the Ipswich Transport Strategy 2025 (iGO) and iGO Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

If Council does not continue to introduce and trial new transport technology and transportation modes, the City will continue to experience a high private vehicle dependency with greater demand for expensive new road infrastructure and upgrades, and congestion throughout the city may increase and likely worsen in the future.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The trial demonstrated that a scheme can operate and with no capital cost to Council where the infrastructure is already suitable for active transport.

There are minimal operational costs in managing the shared scheme and Council may have the opportunity to collect revenue from shared micro-mobility schemes once in operation and no longer a pilot.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Overall, Council received minimal complaints given the total number of e-scooter trips. The City of Ipswich Shared E-scooters in Ipswich Community Engagement Report was finalised in February 2025 and can be found on Council’s Shape Your Ipswich platform, under the E-scooters in Ipswich page (also shown in Attachment 3). The community engagement report outlines the community engagement undertaken for the shared e-scooter pilot in Springfield Central with feedback sought between 7 July 2024 and 31 January 2025.

Review and analysis of the data from all engagement activities identified the following key findings from the community:

Users (75 respondents)

• Among users, 81% had a positive experience, using e-scooters for both commuting and recreation. Comments generally highlighted the accessibility and sustainability of the transport mode.

• Responses from users indicated future growth in e-scooter riders across Ipswich, with 39% of users indicating they would consider purchasing a private e-scooter.

Non-Users (176 respondents)

• Non-users were particularly concerned about safety and regulation of the e-scooters, as well as poor visual appeal of e-scooters on the streets.

• There was less interest in purchasing a private e-scooter, with only 7% of non-users indicating they would consider purchasing a private e-scooter. However, respondents would be more inclined to use this transport method with improvements in dedicated infrastructure, and/or through the continuation of a hiring model.

Both Users and Non-Users

• Both users and non-users recognised accessibility benefits of e-scooters, noting it as an alternative option for those who cannot drive/distances too far to walk.

• Proposed solutions to address the identified safety and regulation concerns by both users and non-users included increased regulation of usage, community education, and dedicated infrastructure.

Conclusion

The e-scooter pilot undertaken in the Springfield Central area demonstrated an alternative mode of transport, a sustainable connection to public transport (particularly to the train stations) and the safety of rideables when there is a high level of control (to speed and location) of the devices that are designed for stability. The pilot showed minimal incidents in relation to safety with positive trip duration and a number of trips undertaken as part of the pilot. There was also positive community sentiment for e-scooter use during the pilot period through the community engagement undertaken.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION

(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	Recommendation B states that the findings of this report be used to inform any future proposal for a shared micro-mobility scheme for the City of Ipswich
(b) What human rights are affected?	Nil
(c) How are the human rights limited?	Not applicable
(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?	Not applicable
(e) Conclusion	The decision is consistent with human rights.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	E-Scooter - GIW Committee Report 4 November 2021 ⇩
2.	E-Scooter pilot supporting data ⇩
3.	E-Scooters in Ipswich - Community Engagement Report February 2025 ⇩

Sally Peters

Transport Infrastructure Officer

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Mary Torres

Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Manager

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tony Dileo

Manager, Infrastructure Strategy

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

14 October

2025

Doc ID No: A12048949

ITEM: 3

SUBJECT: Providence Town Centre - Provisional Offset - Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk transport and water infrastructure (13425/2022/PDAEIO/A)

AUTHOR: Principal Planner (Projects, Appeals and Infrastructure)

DATE: 25 September 2025

Executive Summary

Recommendation/s

RELATED PARTIES

· Developer: AW Bidco 6 Pty Ltd

· Applicant: ASC Consult Pty Ltd – Mr Adrian Sains adrian@acsconsult.com.au

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Purpose of Report/Background

Applications in the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area

Development applications located within the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area (Ripley Valley PDA) are required to be submitted to the Minister of Economic Development Queensland (MEDQ) for assessment and decision. On 30 September 2013 the development assessment decision making powers for the Ripley Valley PDA was delegated to Ipswich City Council (Council) for all assessment functions. Since then, Council has been deciding applications in the Ripley Valley PDA pursuant to the Economic Development Act 2012 as the MEDQ Delegate.

Ripley Valley PDA Offsets

Trunk infrastructure to be delivered in the Ripley Valley PDA is governed by the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area Development Charges and Offset Plan, commonly referred to as “the DCOP”. On and from the date the DCOP took effect, the DCOP prevails over other instruments concerning charges, credits, offsets, and refunds in the Ripley Valley PDA.

Where a PDA development approval requires the applicant to provide a Land Contribution or Works Contribution, the applicant may lodge an application to the MEDQ for the following types of offset claim:

1. Provisional Offset – where the applicant seeks to vary the scope, timing or cost of infrastructure land and works. Having decided the request, the MEDQ must give a notice to the applicant stating:

a) whether a Provisional Offset will be given for the contribution

b) if a Provisional Offset is to be given:

i. the Provisional Offset Value for the Works Contribution

ii. the Provisional Offset Value for the Land Contribution, or

iii. the Provisional Offset Value for the Implementation Works Contribution.

A Provisional Offset has a currency period of two (2) years from the date of decision.

2. Final Offset – for a Works Contribution, Land Contribution, or an Implementation Works Contribution. Having decided the request, the MEDQ must give notice to the applicant stating:

a) Whether a Final Offset will be given for the contribution

b) Which Development Charge Type (ie. sub-regional charge, balance municipal charge, implementation charge) the Final Offset Value will be offset against

c) If a Final offset is to be given:

i. The timing of the offset accrual,

ii. The Final Offset Value for the Works Contribution,

iii. The Final Offset Value for the Land Contribution,

iv. The Final Offset value for the Implementation Works Contribution, or

d) Where an applicant’s offset claim has not been accepted, the MEDQ will provide written notice of reasons for rejecting the applicant’s request.

The applicant’s request for Infrastructure Offset Claims and/or Refunds are referred to Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) for assessment. Once EDQ has assessed the application, EDQ notifies Council of the endorsed Offset Value and the relevant component/s of the Development Charge Type. Council, as the MEDQ Delegate, then gives notice to the applicant of the application outcome.

Locality Plan

The applicant is seeking a Provisional Offset claim related to the Stockland “Providence Secondary Urban Centre East” development. Refer to Figure 1 below for a locality plan detailing the related developments and the approximate Works Contribution extent associated with the applicant’s Provisional Offset claim.

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Figure 1 – Locality Plan

Relevant PDA Development Permits

The subject Provisional Offset claim relates to the Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk transport and water infrastructure in the Providence Estate located within the Ripley Valley PDA. The related approvals are listed below:

· 13425/2022/PDA: Reconfigure a Lot - Three (3) Lots into Ten (10) Lots (10 Super Lots, New Road and Open Space) – Conditions 11 – Signalised Intersections, 14 – Trunk Infrastructure, 15 – Providence Parade Extension (R055) and 27 – Water and Sewerage.

Applicant’s Provisional Offset Claim

A request by AW Bidco 6 Pty Ltd (the applicant) C/- ACS Consult Pty Ltd was received on
2 July 2025 for a Provisional Offset claim for the construction of the extension of Providence Parade (refer figure 2), the Town Centre Connector, part of the South-East Arterial Road and part of Lucas Drive (refer figure 3) and associated trunk water mains. The road project (R055, R029 & R051B) links the existing Providence Parade in the west to Lucas Drive in the east. The offset claim also includes the signalised intersection of Providence Parade/ Town Centre Connector (RI048) and the intersection of the Town Centre Connector/ Lucas Drive/ Southeast Arterial Road (RI015B/C).

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Figure 2 – Providence Parade Extension

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Figure 3 – Town Centre Connector Road

Assessment by EDQ

The applicant’s request for Provisional Offset for Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk Transport was referred to EDQ for assessment on 8 July 2025.

EDQ’s endorsement of the applicant’s request for Provisional Offset for Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk Transport was received on 24 September 2025, for $19,124,142.79 (indexed to July 2025 dollars) (including a 2% administration fee). A summary of EDQ’s endorsement is detailed in Table 2 below.

MUNICIPAL CHARGES
Asset Type	Asset Description	DCOP ID	Endorsed Provisional Offset	Notes
Transport (Roads)	Providence Parade & Town Centre Connector	R055	$13,238,396.60	$FY25/26 (including 2% Administration Fee)
Transport (Roads)	Lucas Drive	R051B (Part)	$2,843,616.65
Transport (Roads)	Southeast Arterial Road	R029 (Part)	$923,426.24
Transport (Intersections)	Providence Parade/Town Centre Connector intersection	RI048	$711,883.50
Transport (Intersections)	Lucas Drive/SEA Road intersection	RI015B & C	$657,843.62
Water Supply	300mm dia	WM127	$127,702.61
Water Supply	170m of 395m 300mm dia	WM130 (Part)	$153,857.21
Water Supply	300mm dia	WM132	$144,806.79
Water Supply	300mm dia	WM133	$84,656.78
Water Supply	300mm dia	WM134	$127,702.61
Water Supply	25m of 418m 225mm dia	WM135 (Part)	$43,301.23
Water Supply	300mm dia	WM136	$66,948.94
Total ($AUD)			$19,124,142.79

Table 1 – EDQ Assessment of Applicant’s Claim

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Economic Development Act 2012

Ripley Valley Priority Development Area Development Charges Offset Plan (DCOP)

policy implications

Not applicable

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

As the MEDQ Delegate, Council is required to issue a notice to advise the applicant of the outcome of the assessment of the submitted application for Provisional Offset.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no direct financial or resource implications of this decision.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Not applicable.

Conclusion

That Council, as the MEDQ Delegate, issues a Provisional Offset notice to AW Bidco 6 Pty Ltd for Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk transport and water infrastructure to the value of $19,124,142.79 (indexed to July 2025 dollars, and including a 2% EDQ administration fee).

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
NON-DISCRETIONARY DECISION
As the MEDQ Delegate, Council has an obligation under the Economic Development Act 2012 to issue a notice to the applicant advising of the outcome of the assessment of the applicant’s request for Provisional Offset for Municipal Infrastructure Works – Trunk transport and water infrastructure.

Grant Johnson

Principal Planner (Projects, Appeals and Infrastructure)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Justin Bougoure

Manager, Development Planning

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”

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

14 October

2025

Doc ID No: A12011810

ITEM: 4

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

AUTHOR: Principal Officer (Program Management)

DATE: 15 September 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 August 2025.

Recommendation/s

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

RELATED PARTIES

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

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Purpose of Report/Background

The Asset and Infrastructure Services Department's Capital Works Program achieved a monthly expenditure of $6.61 million for the month of August, against an adopted baseline budget of $4.50 million, resulting in a positive variance of $2.11 million.

The year-to-date expenditure sits at $11.89 million against an adopted budget for the financial year of $85.14 million, leaving a remaining budget of $73.25 million.

The table below shows the baseline for the published budget and expenditure to date for the 2025-2026 FY.

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Asset Rehabilitation overall, achieved an actual spend of $3.17 million for the month of August.

Underground communications relocation works associated with the Purga School Road bridge replacement are progressing well and are anticipated to be completed by late September. Discussions with Energex regarding overhead powerline clearance requirements are ongoing to ensure the necessary exclusion zones are managed. The appointed bridge contractor has mobilised and commenced preliminary earthworks to support piling activities, with the necessary detour signage having previously been installed to facilitate the necessary traffic management. For the month of August, the project recorded an expenditure of $681,037 against a baseline forecast of $245,368. The current schedule forecasts work to continue through to March 2026.

Sealed road rehabilitation works on Adelong Avenue, Thagoona progressed well during August. A number of the driveway crossovers have now been completed, crews are actively shaping and preparing side drains in readiness for the upcoming concrete spoon drain installation. Looking ahead, pavement rehabilitation is scheduled to commence in late September, marking the next phase of construction. Year to date spending in the order of $444,037 has occurred.

With the Gravel Re-Sheeting Program having now transitioned predominantly back to capital re-sheeting activities following several months of repair works funded through the Flood Recovery Allocation the program has incurred expenditure of $184,360 against an adopted baseline budget of $50,000.

Progress continues on the staged drainage mitigation strategy at Champions Way, Willowbank. During August, construction activities for Stage One advanced significantly, with the base slab now poured, box culverts installed, and backfilling commenced to prepare for a lane change over on the 22nd of September. Design work for the remaining two stages is also underway. Total expenditure across all stages for the month of August was $146,510, reflecting the progress in both construction and design activities for this emergent project.

Reconstruction works on Dowden Street, Goodna continued throughout August, with kerb installation now complete and final gravel layers being prepared in advance of asphalt works. Subject to favourable weather conditions, the project is on track for completion in early October. The project recorded an expenditure of $292,055 during August, against a baseline budget of $177,000 due to current phasing and delivery progress.

The grant-funded works for East Ipswich Drainage Stage 1 progressed well throughout August.
During the month, the majority of stormwater installation along Blackall Street was completed with the project remaining on track for completion by October, weather permitting. Due to the current phasing of works, the project recorded an expenditure of $1,005,875, which included accruals from previous months, against a nil budget allocation for August.

Favourable weather conditions throughout the month enabled steady progress on road resurfacing activities across Area 6. Monthly expenditure amounted to $192,241, compared to an approved budget of $500,000. This variance reflects the current phasing of works, with resurfacing activities in Area 6 scheduled for completion in late September.

Local Amenity had an actual expenditure of $35,002 for the month.

Transport and Traffic had an actual expenditure of $3.20 million for the month of August.

The Springfield Parkway Road Upgrade Project is progressing well, with strong advancement in daytime works keeping the overall schedule on track despite a temporary pause in night works. Stages 1 and 3 are nearly complete, awaiting final material deliveries and reinstatement of the Stage 3 compound, with coordination underway for TMR’s handover. Stage 2 has encountered challenging ground conditions during night works, but key milestones have still been achieved. From a financial perspective, Stage 2 works incurred a spend of $2.08m during August, against an approved budget of $833,208. Due to timing, a significant portion of July’s accruals are also captured within the August reporting period.

Design activities for the Strategic Road Upgrade at Ripley Road continued this month, with the project divided into stages for delivery. All three stages of the planning phase are progressing well. With Stage One design having now been completed and is transitioning into the construction phase, while Stages Two and Three are nearing final submission of their 100% detailed designs milestone. Total expenditure across all three stages reached $784,860 compared to an approved budget of $399,856.

It should be noted that progression to the on-site construction phase is dependent upon federal agency approval of treatment and off-set planting for removal of potential koala habitat trees. It is expected that an outcome will be received by mid-November 2025.

Parks and Recreation overall achieved an actual spend of $10k.

Parks Sports and Environment overall achieved a negative variance of $24,156 as a result of a financial adjustment due to the Sports program restructure.

Flood Mitigation and Drainage overall, achieved an actual spend of $45,579 for the month of August.

Drainage works associated with 4 Glode Avenue are about to commence with the contractor mobilising on site and works to be undertaken over the coming months. The project incurred a spend of $24,000 against a baseline budget for the month of August of $143,000.

Fleet experienced a $141,175 spend for the month.

The Truck Replacement Program recorded no expenditure in August, against an approved budget of $650,000. The annual budget which is to cover the purchase and delivery of tippers, crane trucks, and four asphalt trucks has experienced delays with supplier discussions ongoing – it is expected future delivery and initial spend across the program will now be later in the year in December.

In August, the Major Plant Acquisitions Program also recorded no expenditure against an approved budget of $100,000 for the month of August. Mowers originally forecast for August were delayed due to supplier availability. Spend for this program of works is also being impacted by the late arrival in July of 4 tractors and 2 mowers originally forecast for 24/25.

Minor Plant spend for August includes the receipt of a Reel master mower, originally forecast to arrive in September.

Summary

The Capital Works program of the Asset and Infrastructure Services department continued the new financial year on a positive note, achieving results that were higher than expectations. For the month, the department reported a total expenditure of $6.61 million, against an adopted baseline budget of $4.50 million.

The reported variance is primarily driven by emergent works and accelerated progress across several key infrastructure projects. With the key contributors including, the staged delivery of drainage works at Champions Way, delayed accruals from July for Springfield Parkway Stage 2, advancement on the Purga School Road Bridge replacement and solid progress across several other initiatives.

The outcomes reflect a proactive approach to project delivery, leveraging favourable conditions and available resources to continue works already underway and accelerate progress where possible. Although this has resulted in a temporary budget overspend for the month, it positions the program well to meet future delivery milestones.

Major Projects – Springfield Parkway & Springfield-Greenbank Arterial Road Upgrade

The project continues to progress well, with excellent momentum in daytime works keeping the overall program on track despite a temporary pause in night works. Stage 2 has made significant strides, overcoming challenging ground conditions during night works to successfully complete stormwater installation at the Bridgewater Road roundabout. Earthworks above the RE Wall are also advancing strongly, contributing to continued progress across the project.

Stage 2

· Despite some challenging ground conditions occurring during the recent night works, the new stormwater across the Bridgewater Road roundabout was successfully completed.

· Earthworks above the RE Wall are well advanced, with efficient use of materials reducing subgrade treatments and saving time and cost.

· Reinstatement below the RE Wall is almost complete and the initiative to retain as many trees as possible and utilise logs, rocks and mulch has created and excellent habitat area.

· Hard rock encountered near College Rd was expected and covered in existing rates—no extra cost.

· Earthworks completion will enable the second Energex relocation and remaining deep stormwater works.

· Despite Energex delays, retaining walls at Bridgewater Rd roundabout remain on track for Gas relocation in Jan/Feb.

· Night works to replace the collapsed sewer crossing are about to begin. The remaining outstanding UU water approvals have been resolved, and materials have arrived on site, with works programmed to be completed early.

· Negotiations with UU for an alternative design remain positive and this will avoid a resumption of Church land and realise a saving of $400,000.

· The Site team are continuing to progress initiatives to bring stage 2 works forward (subject to budget) to save cost, time and maximise site resources.

Health, Safety and Environment

· Another good month with everyone remaining vigilant and no significant Environmental or Safety incidents to report and the weekly inspections continuing.

· The effects of silica on construction workers is being considered more by industry in recent times and BMD are using a mister on site to minimise this risk.

Financial and Program (excludes Relocation Costs from Utilities)

· The works remaining on program and the budget forecast is tracking well.

Local Amenity - Provisional Projects

For the month August reporting period, two new projects have been identified within the Provisional Projects budget allocation; Speed awareness signs at both Arthur Summervilles Road and Diamantina Boulevard.

Unspent funds from the 2024–25 financial year will be reviewed during the next budget amendment. Projects completed prior to July 2025 have now been finalised and removed from the table.

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Note: - Additional projects may have been endorsed during the month of August and are not currently reflected in this month’s update. These projects will be reviewed and incorporated into the update for next month if applicable.

Master Schedule status of Practical Completion milestone for August

(Exclusive of emergent projects)

As at end of August, shows 2 projects have reached practical completion from a total of 72 projects that are scheduled for delivery this FY.

Current status of Construction projects for 2025-2026 FY

The data shown above for status of projects scheduled for delivery in the 2025-2026 FY.

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.

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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

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

Tom Reynolds

Principal Officer (Program Management)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Benjamin Bruce

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

14 October

2025

Doc ID No: A12046612

ITEM: 5

SUBJECT: Exercise of Delegation Report

AUTHOR: Manager, Development Planning

DATE: 24 September 2025

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 29 August 2025 to 24 September 2025.

Recommendation/s

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 29 August 2025 to
24 September 2025 be received and the contents noted.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no related parties associated with the recommendation as the development applications have already been determined.

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Purpose of Report/Background

The following delegations (and associated sub-delegations) contain a requirement for the noting of applications determined by delegated authority:

· Approval of Plans for Springfield

· Determination of Development Applications, Precinct Plans, Area Development Plans and Related Matters

· Exercise the Powers of Council under the Economic Development Act 2012

· Implementation of the Planning and Development Program

· Exercise the Powers of Council under the Planning Act 2016

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Local Government Act 2009

Planning Act 2016

Planning Regulation 2017

policy implications

N/A

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

There are no resourcing or budget implications associated with this report.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The contents of this report did not require any community consultation. In the event that the development applications listed in this report triggered ‘impact assessment’ pursuant to the Ipswich Planning Scheme, public notification was undertaken as part of the development application process in accordance with any legislative requirements and matters raised in any submissions and were addressed in the respective development assessment reports.

Conclusion

The Planning and Regulatory Services Department is responsible for the assessment and determination of development applications. Attachment 1 to this report provides a list of development applications that were determined by delegated authority for the period
29 August 2025 to 24 September 2025.

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.	Exercise of Delegation Report ⇩

Justin Bougoure

Manager, Development Planning

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”

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

14 October

2025

Doc ID No: A12046644

ITEM: 6

SUBJECT: Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report

AUTHOR: Manager, Development Planning

DATE: 24 September 2025

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning a status update with respect to current court actions associated with development planning applications.

Recommendation/s

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

RELATED PARTIES

The related parties, being the appellants associated with any court actions, are detailed in the attachment to this report.

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Safe, Inclusive and Creative

Natural and Sustainable

A Trusted and Leading Organisation

Purpose of Report/Background

Whilst this report outlines a specific list of development application related court actions, from time to time, Council will be engaged in prosecutions relating to development offences and other matters. Owing to the nature of these prosecutions, these matters are not generally listed in the attached court action report. However substantial matters will be presented to the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee using this report from time to time.

Further information on these appeals can be found on the Planning and Environment Court web site.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Local Government Act 2009

Planning Act 2016

Planning Regulation 2017

policy implications

N/A

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk management implications associated with this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

N/A

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The contents of this report did not require any community consultation.

Conclusion

The Planning and Regulatory Services Department are currently involved with several Planning and Environment Court and Supreme Court matters. Attachment 1 to this report provides a current status with respect to these matters.

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.	Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report ⇩

Justin Bougoure

Manager, Development Planning

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”