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. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026	9
	Officers’ Reports
2	Provisional Projects Approval	17
3	Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2026	21
4	Annual Progress Report of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP)	47
5	Exercise of Delegation Report	75
6	Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report	93
	Notices of Motion
	Matters Arising
	Questions / General Business

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2026(02)

17 March 2026

AGENDA

attendance and apologies

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. 2026(01) of 17 February 2026

Recommendation

That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on
17 February 2026 be confirmed.

Officers’ Reports

2. 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 Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.

The project 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

That Council approve the Provisional Project listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:

1. Division 3 – Installation of a Dog Bowl outside the Ipswich Nature Centre located within Queens Park, Ipswich - $3,000.

3. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2026

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of January 2026.

Recommendation

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of January 2026 be received and the contents noted.

4. Annual Progress Report of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP)

This report provides a first-year progress update of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP), which was adopted by Council on 12 December 2024.

Of the 40 priority actions in the LHAP:

· 15 have been completed (or have delivered an action and are ongoing)

· 21 have commenced and are in progress

· 4 have not commenced.

The single-most significant completed action in 2025 was the adoption of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 on 1 July 2025. The policy changes brought about by the Ipswich City Plan 2025 have resulted in a range of measures that activate housing supply and diversity through new residential zoned land, increased opportunities for infill housing in existing urban areas, a greater mix of lot sizes and housing types and removal of regulatory barriers for secondary dwellings and dual occupancies across the City.

Other key achievements include:

· The establishment of the LHAP working group

· Adoption of Council’s Housing Diversity and Affordability Incentives Policy

· Progressing the Western Corridor Structure Plan

· Unlocking four (4) hectares of land at Bundamba on surplus government land for housing by Economic Development Queensland

· Delivering housing for families recovering from domestic and family violence

The 21 actions that have commenced mainly involve a longer time horizon or relate to an ongoing action about advocacy (e.g. reforming the state infrastructure charging framework). These actions may be delivered more incrementally over time.

The four (4) actions that have not commenced are primarily actions which require action from an external organisation (e.g. State Government).

Recommendation

A. That the contents of this report outlining the first-year progress of LHAP priority actions be received and noted.

B. That the LHAP and LHAP priority actions be revised during 2026 as part of Council’s ongoing efforts to address the housing challenges facing the City of Ipswich.

5. Exercise of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 30 January 2026 to 26 February 2026.

Recommendation

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 30 January 2026 to
26 February 2026 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

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Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2026(01)

17 February 2026

Minutes

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE:

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

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES:

Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:

Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), 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 Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), Manager, Development Services (Justin Bougoure), Development Delivery Manager (Amit Giri), Ripley Valley Assessment Manager (Michael Simmons), Manager, Capital Program Delivery (Graeme Martin), Manager, Natural Environment (Phil A Smith), Manager Fleet Services (Darren Scott), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Senior Media Officer (Darrell Giles), and Venue 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

Nil

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2025(11) of 2 December 2025

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 2 December 2025 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

2. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report December 2025

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

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine:

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

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

3. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - 4335/2011/MAMC/E - CHANGE (MINOR) APPLICATION - EXTENSION TO OPERATIONAL PERIOD - WOOD MULCHING INDUSTRIES (WMI) SPECIAL INDUSTRY (WOOD MULCHING AND COMPOSTING FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED SITE OFFICE, CARPARKING, LANDSCAPING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE AREAS)

This is a report concerning a request for a change (minor) application to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D, specifically Condition 40 (‘Time Limit on Approval’). The proposed amendment seeks to extend the operational period of the existing development permit by an additional three (3) years.

The original application, 4335/2011/MCU, was determined by a Delegated Officer on 17 August 2015, with the most recent amendment application, 4335/2011/MAMC/D, determined on 30 November 2020. Given the nature of this application as a ‘waste activity’, a formal recommendation is being presented to Full Council for determination.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council agree to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D for Special Industry (Wood Mulching and Composting Facility with associated site office, carparking, landscaping, storage and maintenance areas).

Councillor Jacob Madsen (Observer) arrived at the meeting at 9.17 am.

Adjourn Meeting

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the meeting be adjourned at 10.06 am to reconvene at 10.25 am.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

The meeting reconvened at 10.27 am.

Move into Closed Session

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That in accordance with section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 3 titled Development Application - 4335/2011/MAMC/E - Change (Minor) Application - Extension To Operational Period - Wood Mulching Industries (WMI) Special Industry (Wood Mulching And Composting Facility With Associated Site Office, Carparking, Landscaping, Storage And Maintenance Areas).

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

The meeting moved into closed session at 10.29 am.

Move into Open Session

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the meeting move into open session.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

The meeting moved into open session at 11.14 am.

***3. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - 4335/2011/MAMC/E - CHANGE (MINOR) APPLICATION - EXTENSION TO OPERATIONAL PERIOD - WOOD MULCHING INDUSTRIES (WMI) SPECIAL INDUSTRY (WOOD MULCHING AND COMPOSTING FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED SITE OFFICE, CARPARKING, LANDSCAPING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE AREAS)

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following amendment to the original motion which was seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the motion be amended by deleting the word ‘agree’ and inserting the word ‘refuse’ in its place.

The mover and seconder of the original motion did not agree to the proposed amended motion.

Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic foreshadowed that she would move an alternate motion in the event that Councillor Paul Tully’s motion was lost:

That the matter be laid on the table until the next Council meeting to allow officers to provide detail in relation to the regulatory provisions.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Tully Antoniolli

Harding Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion for the proposed amendment to the original motion was put and carried.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That Council refuse to amend the conditions of Development Approval 4335/2011/MAMC/D for Special Industry (Wood Mulching and Composting Facility with associated site office, carparking, landscaping, storage and maintenance areas).

***

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

Attachments

1. Presentation for Item 3 - Development Application 4335/2011/MAMC/E

4. Exercise of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 14 November 2025 to 30 January 2026.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 14 November 2025 to
30January 2026 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

5. 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 Paul Tully:

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

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Augustine

Doyle

Martin

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Nil

MATTERS ARISING

Nil

QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS

Nil

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.02 am.

The meeting closed at 11.34 am.

*** Amended Council Ordinary Meeting of 26 February 2026

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Doc ID No: A12632042

ITEM: 2

SUBJECT: Provisional Projects Approval

AUTHOR: Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Manager

DATE: 26 February 2026

Executive Summary

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 Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.

Recommendation/s

That Council approve the Provisional Project listed below and progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy:

1. Division 3 – Installation of a Dog Bowl outside the Ipswich Nature Centre located within Queens Park, Ipswich - $3,000.

RELATED PARTIES

There are no known conflicts of interest associated with this report.

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Purpose of Report/Background

Council has an adopted Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy (the Policy) that enables the community and elected representatives to put forward capital projects that are not currently included for delivery in the three-year capital works program.

Councillors have engaged with their community and as a result have put forward projects to be considered by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department.

Council officers have assessed the nominated projects against the Policy. Based on this assessment, the Provisional Project outlined in Table 1 below are presented for consideration by Council. Further details on the project can be viewed in Attachment 1 of this report.

Table 1 – Proposed Provisional Projects

Division	Project	Order of Cost
1	Installation of a Dog Bowl outside the Ipswich Nature Centre within Queens Park, Ipswich	$3,000

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Local Government Act 2009

policy implications

This report and its recommendations are consistent with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risks associated with the proposed Provisional Project as outlined in this report.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

The Council has committed to Provisional Projects in the 2025-2026 budget. The project proposed in this report is to be allocated from funds already approved by Council and no additional funds are being sought.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

No formal consultation has been conducted in relation to this report.

Conclusion

The Asset and Infrastructure Services Department has assessed the proposed Provisional Projects. This assessment concluded that the projects outlined in this report are in accordance with the Provisional Projects Policy and may be progressed to construction should Council determine to proceed with it.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION

(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	The recommendation states that Council approve the Provisional Project listed below progress to design and construction, in accordance with the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy: 1. Division 3 – Installation of Dog Bowl outside the Ipswich Nature Centre located within Queens Park, Ipswich - $3,000
(b) What human rights are affected?	Nil
(c) How are the human rights limited?	Nil
(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

1.	Division 3 - Provisional Project Proposal ⇩

Mary Torres

Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Manager

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”

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Doc ID No: A12596883

ITEM: 3

SUBJECT: Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report January 2026

AUTHOR: Principal Officer (Program Management)

DATE: 20 February 2026

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of January 2026.

Recommendation/s

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of January 2026 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 $4.23 million for the month of January, against a baseline budget of $5.27 million, resulting in a negative variance of $1.04 million.

The year-to-date expenditure sits at $51.65 million against an adopted budget for the financial year of $85.09 million, leaving a remaining budget of $33.44 million.

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

Asset Rehabilitation overall, achieved an actual spend of $1.65 million for the month of January.

Sealed road rehabilitation works on Adelong Avenue, Thagoona, reached practical completion in early January, with only minor defects outstanding. These items are scheduled for rectification by early February. Due to the timing of contractor claim submissions, expenditure recorded in January totalled $124,392 against a nil baseline budget. Only minimal additional costs are anticipated in February to close out the project.

Progress on the Purga School Road bridge replacement continued steadily through January. Minor delays associated with guardrail bolt positioning and reinforcement were resolved during the month, allowing works to advance as planned. With bridge abutments and the headstock now complete, deck kerb forming and concrete pours are currently underway. Detour signage remains in place to support traffic management throughout the construction period. January expenditure totalled $494,000 against a baseline of $1.176 million, reflecting the revised construction phasing. The project remains on track, with works expected to continue into early Q4 of the current financial year.

Lighting upgrade works at the Tivoli Sporting Complex recorded a nil spend against the January baseline budget of $270,000 due to the timing of invoice receival. The works are now complete with the practical completion certificate having now been issued, and the outstanding invoices expected to be assessed and processed in early February.

The Road Resurfacing Program recorded $30,632 in expenditure for January against a baseline budget of $742,483. Resurfacing works in Areas 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are now complete, with line marking in Area 5 expected to be finished in early February. Works in Area 4 are scheduled to begin in mid‑February following delays related to a contractor change and re‑tendering. The program remains on track for completion in Quarter 3 of this financial year.

Design work for the traffic signal controller upgrade and the replacement of aging overhead lanterns at the Eagle Street and Kruger Parade intersection has now been completed. Due to the rephasing of the delivery stage, no expenditure was recorded against the $127,000 January budget. Installation works are scheduled to commence in April.

Local Amenity had an actual expenditure of $24,205 for the month.

Transport and Traffic overall, achieved an actual spend of $1.60 million for the month of January.

Service relocation works at the Ripley Road and Reif Street intersection continued throughout January. Telstra’s relocation activities are now expected to be completed by late February, which is delaying Council’s civil contractor from commencing on site. As a result of these delays, project completion is now forecast for August. Council will continue to closely monitor progress and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies as works advance. January expenditure totalled $4,956 against a budget allocation of $443,750, reflecting delays associated with the extended service relocation phase.

Early service relocation works for the Springfield Parkway Stage 2 Strategic Transport Upgrade continued throughout January. Watermain installation remained the primary focus, with additional redesigns now underway following the identification of new service clashes. Planning for gas main relocations has also resumed, ensuring all underground services are coordinated ahead of major construction. Preparation of tender documentation for the civil works contract is progressing, marking a key step toward the next phase of delivery. For the month of January, the project incurred a spend of $683,950 against a baseline budget $484,973.

Council continues to advance the three stages of the Ripley and Fischer Road upgrades, with some budget variances emerging as detailed planning and early works progress. Stage 1 has been accelerated, bringing civil works forward earlier than originally scheduled and resulting in earlier expenditure tied to final design activities and service location works. For Stages 2 and 3, additional design requirements, environmental compliance obligations, and timing differences in budget phasing have contributed to higher-than-forecast expenditure at this stage of the program. Across all three stages, January expenditure totalled $564,000 against a baseline budget of $474,000, reflecting the combined impact of these scheduling and planning adjustments.

Parks and Recreation overall achieved an actual spend of $103,119.

Flood Mitigation and Drainage overall, achieved an actual spend of $245,894 for the month of January.

Fleet experienced a $386,442 spend for the month.

In January, the Waste Truck Replacement Program recorded no expenditure against its baseline budget of $426,000 due to the rescheduled delivery of two trucks now expected in February.

The Minor Plant Program reported actual expenditure of $332,047 against a $35,000 baseline, driven by the procurement of four (4) additional out‑front mowers.

The Major Plant Acquisitions Program incurred $54,687 in expenditure against a nil baseline allocation for January, relating to trailer purchases.

Summary

The Capital Works program of the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department continued the financial year on a positive note, with this month spending slightly below the anticipated monthly budget. For the month, the Department reported a total expenditure of $4.23 million, against a baseline budget of $5.27 million.

Expenditure for the month was $1.04 million below budget, influenced by several timing‑related factors. Key contributors for the month included the deferral of waste truck deliveries to February, current phasing of works on the Purga School Road bridge replacement, and ongoing delays in third‑party service relocations for the Ripley Road and Reif Street intersection upgrade all contributed to reduced monthly spending.

Spending across the program remained closely aligned with forecast expectations, with only minimal variance from the approved budget. Reflecting strong cost management and consistent financial oversight.

As the department moves into the second half of the financial year, it maintains a solid operational position, supported by steady progress across major activities. Key milestones have generally been achieved as planned, demonstrating disciplined program management and sustained delivery momentum. The department will continue to monitor performance indicators to ensure effective financial and program tracking continues to occur, maintaining a strong position to meet year‑end financial targets.

Major Projects – Springfield Parkway Upgrade

Construction activities have recommenced following the Christmas shutdown, with works progressing in line with the approved program. This month’s efforts were primarily focused on watermain installation. During these works, additional service clashes were identified, necessitating redesign and subsequent approval from Urban Utilities prior to implementation.

The redesign of the tie‑in locations—arising from Urban Utilities’ trial shutdowns—is nearing completion and will soon be submitted for final approval. Stormwater drainage installation will resume once the watermain works are finalised.

Planning for the gas main relocation has also resumed, supported by the return of key AGIG (formerly APA Gas) personnel at the end of January 2026. Concurrently, preparation of the Pre-Market Approval and tender documentation for the Stage 2 Civil Works contract is underway.

Throughout the month, the project team has continued to prioritise the closeout of all remaining Stage 1 and Stage 3 items through targeted engagement with relevant stakeholders, including DTMR.

Community and stakeholder engagement remains strong, with zero complaints recorded for the period, indicating that current engagement measures continue to be effective.

Master Schedule status of Practical Completion milestone for January

(Exclusive of emergent projects)

As at end of January, shows 31 projects has reached practical completion from a total of 67 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.

Local Amenity - Provisional Projects

For the January reporting period, no new projects were identified from within the Provisional Projects budget allocation and the remaining projects that have been approved are currently in progress.

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Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Projects

The below table outlines projects identified following the Tropical Cyclone Alfred event in March 2025. The Riverlink Bank Stabilisation project noted in this table relates to funding secured under the January 2024 event.

Funding and project amounts indicated are estimates only and could vary due to final outcomes of Council’s tender processes and the formal approval/decisions by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

Updates to the status of funding submissions and funding amounts will be provided in future reporting as outcomes are communicated to Council.

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.

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

1.	Appendix A - Asset Rehabilitation Report ⇩
2.	AIS Capital Portfolio Update Report - January 2026 ⇩

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”

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Doc ID No: A12514661

ITEM: 4

SUBJECT: Annual Progress Report of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP)

AUTHOR: Senior Planning Officer (Strategic)

DATE: 2 March 2026

Executive Summary

This report provides a first-year progress update of the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP), which was adopted by Council on 12 December 2024.

Of the 40 priority actions in the LHAP:

· 15 have been completed (or have delivered an action and are ongoing)

· 21 have commenced and are in progress

· 4 have not commenced.

Other key achievements include:

· The establishment of the LHAP working group

· Adoption of Council’s Housing Diversity and Affordability Incentives Policy

· Progressing the Western Corridor Structure Plan

· Unlocking four (4) hectares of land at Bundamba on surplus government land for housing by Economic Development Queensland

· Delivering housing for families recovering from domestic and family violence

The four (4) actions that have not commenced are primarily actions which require action from an external organisation (e.g. State Government).

Recommendation/s

A. That the contents of this report outlining the first-year progress of LHAP priority actions be received and noted.

B. That the LHAP and LHAP priority actions be revised during 2026 as part of Council’s ongoing efforts to address the housing challenges facing the City of Ipswich.

RELATED PARTIES

Related parties include State Government agencies, not-for-profit housing and social services providers.

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Purpose of Report/Background

What are Local Housing Action Plans?

Local Housing Action Plans are originally an initiative of the State Government and in association with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), developed to assist councils across Queensland to draft a single housing policy that addresses the main issues impacting housing equity and supply in their local government area.

Local Housing Action Plans are a product of the former State Government’s Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2021-2025 (Action 5), which sought to:

• identify factors impacting housing in the local government area (LGA), and to quantify current and future housing needs

• identify agreed actions to respond to immediate, emerging and longer-term housing challenges and needs in the LGA, and

• help coordinate the responses by council, State Government and private and not-for-profit organisations to these challenges.

Ipswich LHAP

At its meeting of 12 December 2024, Council adopted the City of Ipswich Local Housing Action Plan (LHAP) (Attachment 1). Development of the LHAP was informed by existing policy documents focused on issues of housing supply and diversity, including the City of Ipswich Housing Strategy 2021, the draft Ipswich Plan and ShapingSEQ 2023.

The LHAP identifies where further improvements to housing delivery may be possible as well as areas for further investigation. The LHAP aims to increase housing diversity, choice and affordability in well-serviced areas, close to employment and the places in our city that strengthen our community. It describes a direction toward an improved housing delivery environment and forms a list of worthwhile housing-related projects that could attract funding when opportunities arise.

The LHAP is intended to be a ‘living document’, refined over time to improve its guidance and measuring functions. The LHAP can also be used by Council to promote an improved public understanding of housing supply issues and to advocate for improvements to housing and accommodation service delivery.

Housing delivered in 2025

In 2025, approximately 3,150 dwellings were delivered in the City of Ipswich equating to a growth rate of 3.3%. Low-density greenfield development in the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area accounted for about 38% of this growth. Growth in Springfield contributed 14%, Redbank Plains 11% and Rosewood 8%.

Of the 3,150 dwellings delivered, approximately 650 were attached (multiple) dwellings, equating to a growth rate of 4.8% for the year. This development was mostly concentrated in Redbank Plains (21%), Bundamba (13%), Ipswich East (13%) and Riverview (13%). The measures for housing delivery show ongoing commitment within the Ipswich LGA to dwelling provision, with detached low-density dwellings still predominating in the market.

Approximately 185 social housing dwellings were also delivered (or nearly complete) during 2025 by community housing providers (CHPs). These figures, while still falling short of the region’s social housing need, demonstrate that social housing delivery is continuing and should be actively supported as a viable housing supply pathway. Notably, the Brisbane Housing Company is planning to construct 200 dwellings in Springfield in a single high-rise development project.

Significant LHAP achievements in 2025

Establishment of the LHAP Working Group

The LHAP Working Group was established in 2025 and includes cross-council representation from the City Design Branch, Community and Cultural Services Branch, Development Planning Branch, Economic Development Branch, Property and Facilities Branch, Disaster and Natural Hazards and Sustainability and Climate Change (Environment and Sustainability Department). The group also includes representatives from the Department of Housing and Public Works (State Government). The group is tasked with identifying the possibilities for advancing priority actions and in finding opportunities for collaboration between branches and with the State Government.

Priority Actions identified in the LHAP can be the responsibility of any level of government or of housing and emergency accommodation service providers. Responsibility for each action has been identified in the Priority Action Progress Tracker (Attachment 2). Usually, more than one organisation is identified as most actions are likely to be delivered with a combination of efforts.

During 2026, the LHAP Working Group will encourage greater involvement from housing and emergency accommodation service providers. Organisations such as inCommunity Inc. (assisting people in need in Ipswich since 1982) and Nightingale Housing (a not-for-profit organisation delivering affordable and environmentally-focused housing) have a wealth of experience and knowledge that can be applied to the advancement of priority actions.

Adoption of the Ipswich City Plan 2025

On 29 May 2025, Council resolved to adopt Ipswich City Plan 2025. The Ipswich City Plan 2025 distinguishes between established and new residential suburban zones, allowing for differences in the form of dwelling provision in these precincts. In established residential (and character) areas, the established form of the street, and the existing density of housing is conserved. Further subdivision can only occur where it replicates the predominant surrounding subdivision pattern. For new residential areas, a mix of lot sizes are expected which is anticipated to include smaller lots and ‘built to boundary’ dwellings, providing a wider variety of housing to appeal to a broader group of household formations.

Higher density residential zones have been carried over from the previous Ipswich Planning Scheme 2006 and provide an extensive network of well-serviced areas across the city available for further medium density development and in well located areas, high density residential. Centres zones are now expected to be a mix of uses, including higher density residential, making full use of the high level of services and transport already available in these areas.

Adoption of the Housing Diversity and Affordability Incentives Policy

In conjunction with the release of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 on 1 July 2025, Council also released its Housing Diversity and Affordability Incentives Policy which is designed to encourage more diverse and affordable housing, especially medium‑ and high‑density development in well‑located areas.

Progressing the Western Corridor Structure Plan

In July 2024, Council secured $500,000 in funding from the Federal Government’s Housing Support Program (Stream 1) to investigate opportunities and constraints for housing development in the Western Growth Corridor (Rosewood, Walloon and Thagoona).

The project facilitates housing delivery in an area that has been identified as suitable for future housing for over 30 years. To date, 3,000 dwellings have been approved and 1,200 are still under assessment. The corridor will eventually provide an area for an additional 20,000 dwellings. Interest in the development of the corridor is ongoing. This project will provide master planning to guide individual development proposals, improving housing yields, local services, transport connectivity and the effective avoidance of constraints.

Once completed, the final structure plan will provide detailed guidance on the development of the corridor to be included in the planning scheme in a future amendment.

Unlocking surplus government land for housing at Bundamba

In September 2025, Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) announced an expression of interest process to the open market for housing to be developed on underutilised TAFE land at Bundamba. Federal Government funding was secured by EDQ to deliver essential infrastructure – such as internal access street, stormwater detention and utility services – to help deliver the project. The site is well-located with public transport options, ensuring access for residents to access jobs, education and services.

Delivering housing for families recovering from domestic and family violence

In 2025, Council partnered with the Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) and the Federal Government in providing land to build 10 modular homes in Riverview to provide secure housing for families recovering from domestic and family violence. This partnership achieved several LHAP priority actions and could provide a model for other opportunities into the future.

What in store in 2026

Current trends

Housing shortages are likely to continue in 2026 in both private and subsidised (social housing) markets. SEQ continues to be a preferred destination for domestic and international migration, and the average number of people in a household continues to decline. More positively, and perhaps in response to increased demand, the September quarter of 2025 saw residential dwelling construction in Ipswich increase by nearly 20%.

The demand for social housing continues to grow at a rate exceeding both projected and realised supply. Social housing applications in Ipswich rose by 16% (from September 2024 to September 2025). While budgets are increasing for social and affordable housing, without significant increases, long term, supply will be unlikely to meet demand.

Ipswich (median house price $789,000) continues to be an ‘affordable location’ in comparison to Brisbane (median house price $1,149,000). However, post-COVID all SEQ markets have experienced above average price growth compared with other parts of Australia.

As buyers are priced out of the single dwelling market, an above average growth in unit prices is becoming more pronounced (currently 18% p.a. in SEQ). The potential for this to lead to renewed interest in infill housing, particularly multiple dwellings near transport and service nodes will be closely monitored.

Identified increases in secondary dwellings

In the Ipswich City Plan 2025, secondary dwellings are now ‘accepted development’ (subject to a set of requirements). As long as these requirements are met (which relate to size, height and site coverage, setbacks and car parking), planning approval is not required in selected areas. There are early indications of an increase in secondary dwelling development in established suburbs within Ipswich. 96 building approval lodgements for secondary dwellings were made during 2024-25. In the first half of 2025-26, 85 building approval lodgements for secondary dwellings were made. General feedback from industry has been very positive, and expectations are that this rate of take-up will increase in the years ahead.

Queensland Government Scheme Supply Fund

In July 2025, Council was awarded $200,000 as part of the Queensland Government’s Scheme Supply Fund – providing funding for planning scheme amendments that boost housing supply. Council is using the funding allocation to enable the procurement of services to:

· investigate current economic (and other) limits to the feasibility of medium-density residential dwelling development in established, well-serviced areas; and

· develop a Place Plan for Booval in an area surrounding South Station Road between Booval Fair and the Booval Railway Station (to increase market conditions and attractiveness for medium-density housing outcomes).

These projects will have recommended changes to the regulatory framework for the delivery of housing in a diverse range of forms, which will form part of a future amendment to the Ipswich City Plan 2025.

LHAP review

The LHAP Working Group will review the LHAP (including all priority actions) during 2026. A councillor workshop session will be scheduled to engage with councillors about changes and further improvements to the LHAP. At this stage, it is expected that priority actions could be consolidated (resulting in less actions overall) and that ‘pathways’ for housing supply be used as an overarching structure for the document, to more clearly identify needs and actions in each category (e.g. emergency accommodation or medium density infill).

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Planning Act 2016

policy implications

The LHAP consolidates Council’s key housing-related planning and policies into a focused plan with identified priority actions. The LHAP establishes a framework for the ongoing development of responses to housing issues. Priority actions seek to either create immediate benefit or to establish foundations that will help to respond to ongoing housing need over a longer term. The plan is intended to facilitate engagement across all levels of government and will benefit from successful partnerships between private and not-for-profit organisations working to deliver desirable housing outcomes in the City of Ipswich.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

The LHAP is not a statutory document. Rather, it is a policy that provides a single ‘statement of intent’ for the preferred direction for housing-related activity in the City of Ipswich. The LHAP has been informed by plans and knowledge previously developed in response to identified housing needs and acknowledges the work toward improved housing supply already completed by Council, State Government, industry and not-for-profit organisations.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

Continuing the work of the LHAP presents minimal direct financial impact. While the progression of priority actions may include a financial impact, where actions are found to have financial demands or consequences, these impacts can be presented independently for consideration as they arise. Development of the LHAP Priority Actions can also provide a basis for future funding applications. Consideration has been given to Council’s financial limitations in developing the priority actions.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

The LHAP has undergone considerable internal consultation, both in its initial development and implementation in 2025. Consultation has involved the following branches and departments, each branch having representation on the LHAP working group: City Design Branch, Community and Cultural Services Branch, Development Planning Branch, Economic Development Branch, Property and Facilities Branch, Disaster and Natural Hazards and Sustainability and Climate Change (Environment and Sustainability Department).

External members of the working group include multiple Department of Housing and Public Works sections (Engagement and Planning, Housing Delivery and Capital Strategy and Oversight). It is expected that consultation will continue to occur as part of the review of the current LHAP into 2026 and beyond.

Conclusion

The Ipswich LHAP has completed its first year of operation and significant progress has been made on a number of priority actions. The Ipswich LHAP will continue to be delivered and refined during 2026 to ensure Council and its delivery partners are doing what they can to address a broad range of housing challenges in the City of Ipswich.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION

(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	For Council to receive and note the progress update of the Ipswich LHAP and for a review of the priority actions to be undertaken.
(b) What human rights are affected?	No human rights are affected by this decision. The subject matter of the Local Housing Action Plan will not impact on the human rights of any third parties.
(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

1.	LHAP Publication - FINAL and COUNCIL ADOPTED Local Housing Action Plan_12 December 2024 ⇩
2.	LHAP Priority Actions 2025 - Progress Tracker ⇩

David Fermer

Senior Planning Officer (Strategic)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Garath Wilson

City 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”

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

17 March

2026

Doc ID No: A12629037

ITEM: 5

SUBJECT: Exercise of Delegation Report

AUTHOR: Manager, Development Planning

DATE: 26 February 2026

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 30 January 2026 to 26 February 2026.

Recommendation/s

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 30 January 2026 to 26 February 2026 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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A Trusted and Leading Organisation

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
30^th January 2026 to 26^th February 2026.

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

1.	Applications Determined by Authority February 2026 ⇩

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

17 March

2026

Doc ID No: A12629133

ITEM: 6

SUBJECT: Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report

AUTHOR: Manager, Development Planning

DATE: 26 February 2026

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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Vibrant and Growing

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

1.	Court Action Status Report - February 2026 ⇩

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”