Agenda of Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Item No.	Item Title	Page No.
1	Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments	7
	Confirmation of Minutes
2	Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2024(05) of 15 October 2024	19
	Officers’ Reports
3	iGO Parking Action Plan	32
4	Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report September 2024	211
5	Exercise of Delegation Report	233
6	Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report	250
	Notices of Motion
	Matters Arising
	Questions / General Business

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

14 November

2024

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee NO. 2024(05)

15 October 2024

Minutes

COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE:

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

COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES:

Nil

OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE:

Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Matt Anderson), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), Chief of Staff – Office of the Mayor (Melissa Fitzgerald), Manager Infrastructure Strategy (Tony Dileo), Team Lead (Transport and Traffic) (Berto Santana), Transport Infrastructure Officer (Sally Peters), Team Lead (Open Space and Facilities) (Mark Bastin), Senior Communications and Policy Officer (Jodie Richter), Manager Media, Communications and Engagement (Mark Strong), Coordinator Communications (Lucy Stone), Senior Media Officer (Darrell Giles) and Theatre Technician (Harrison Cate)

Acknowledgement of Country

Councillor Antoniolli (Chairperson) delivered the Acknowledgement of Country

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN MATTERS ON THE AGENDA

At Item 7 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson) made a declaration.

BUSINESS OUTSTANDING

Nil

Confirmation of Minutes

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee No. 2024(04) of 3 September 2024

Recommendation

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the minutes of the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee held on 3 September 2024 be confirmed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

2. Response to Petition - Request for Additional Persons with Disabilities Change Rooms at the Goodna Aquatic Centre

This is a report concerning a petition received from Mr Daniel Arnold on behalf of users of the Goodna aquatic centre requesting Council to increase the number of disability equipped change rooms in line with the number of car spaces provided for people with disabilities and mobility issues.

RECOMMENDATION

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

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

B. That Council, in partnership with the lessee of the Goodna Aquatic Centre, install additional signage and develop scripting to clearly articulate to patrons that the unisex accessible sanitary compartment is provided for persons with a disability or mobility issues.

C. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.

Councillor Paul Tully proposed the following additional recommendation:

D. That this matter be reviewed by October 2025.

The mover of the original motion agreed to the inclusion of the additional recommendation.

Recommendation

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

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

C. That the chief petitioner be advised of the outcome of this report.

D. That this matter be reviewed by October 2025.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

3. E-scooter Pilot - Proposed Expansion into Ipswich Central by Beam Mobility

This is a report concerning the electric scooter (e-scooter) pilot scheme. In particular, the report discusses the pilot to date within the Springfield Central area and the proposal by Beam Mobility to expand the pilot into Ipswich Central.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That Council retain the existing e-scooter pilot within the Springfield Central area and not expand into Ipswich Central.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

4. Provisional Projects Approval

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

The project has been suggested by the Division 4 Councillors for assessment against the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.

The project noted in this report has been assessed by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department and is considered consistent with the policy and is tabled for consideration by Council to progress.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

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

1. Division 4 – Proposed fence relocation for Leash Free Dog Area within Cribb Park, North Ipswich $35,000.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

5. Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy - Proposed Amendments

This is a report concerning proposed amendments to the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy.

Recommendation

That the revised policy titled Capital Investment in Provisional Projects as detailed in Attachment 2, be adopted.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

That the matter lay on the table until the November meeting.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

6. Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report August 2024

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of August 2024.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of August 2024 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

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

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

In accordance with section 150ET(4) of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli previously declared a Declarable Conflict of Interest in relation to Item 7 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report within the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee of 16 July 2024.

The nature of the interest was that NuGrow previously donated money to his election campaign in 2017.

The eligible councillors at that meeting resolved that Councillor Andrew Antoniolli could remain in the meeting, including by voting on the matter.

Councillor Antoniolli advised that he was happy to put this matter to the committee again.

Mayor Teresa Harding asked that Councillor Antoniolli disclose the amount of the donation.

Councillor Antoniolli advised that the amount had previously been declared and was therefore already on the public record.

Mayor Harding moved a motion of dissent in accordance with section 11.9 of the Meetings Procedures Policy in relation to the decision of the Chairperson to not again disclose the donation amount from NuGrow.

Councillor Antoniolli disclosed the donation amount was $15,000.

Mayor Harding withdrew her notice of dissent.

In accordance with section 150EQ of the Local Government Act 2009, Councillor Andrew Antoniolli informed the meeting that he has a declarable conflict of interest in Item 7 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report.

The nature of the interest is that NuGrow previously contributed $15,000 to his election campaign in 2017.

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli invited the other councillors to determine if he can continue to participate in the decision process.

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

It was also noted by the Committee that it is a receive and note report with no substantive matter to be recommended for decision.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Tully Nil

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

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

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

The motion was put and carried.

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 7 titled Planning and Environment Court Action Status Report.

The meeting moved into closed session at 9.58 am.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

Move into Open Session

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the meeting move into open session.

The meeting moved into open session at 10.10 am.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

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 Marnie Doyle:

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

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

Adjourn Meeting

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

That the meeting be adjourned at 10.16 am to reconvene at 10.45 am.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

The meeting reconvened at 10.45 am.

8. Exercise of Delegation Report

This is a report concerning applications that have been determined by delegated authority for the period 20 August 2024 to 26 September 2024.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

That the Exercise of Delegation report for the period 20 August 2024 to
26 September 2024 be received and the contents noted.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

NOTICES OF MOTION

9. Notice of Motion - Renaming Fail Park, North Booval to better recognise the contributions of Barry and Joan Fail

This is a notice of motion submitted by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli concerning renaming Fail Park, North Booval to better recognise the contributions of Barry and Joan Fail.

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli gave notice of his intention to move the following motion at the Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee Meeting of
15 October 2024:

Recommendation

That Council consider renaming “Fail Park” as “Barry and Joan Fail Park”.

Councillor Andrew Antoniolli proposed an alternate motion.

A. That the Council, in consultation with the Mayor and the relevant Divisional Councillors, undertake appropriate community consultation regarding the renaming of Fail Park to recognise the contributions of Barry and Joan Fail.

B. That the results of the consultation be considered at a future meeting.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:

B. That the results of the consultation be considered at a future meeting.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

Officers’ Reports

10. 966-3023-pdaee providence centenary sportsfield and off-road pathways provisional offset claims

This report seeks the approval of Provisional Offset claims submitted by AW Bidco 6 Pty Ltd for costs associated with the construction of a District Sports Facility and a section of Off Road Path in the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area.

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

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 – Municipal Parks and Open Space Network and Transport (off-road pathways) to the value of $9,662,823.28 (indexed to July 2024 dollars, and including a 2% Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) administration fee) as endorsed by EDQ.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

11. 6257-2023-pdaee provisional offset for municipal infrastructure works - trunk transport - upgrade of ripley road and providence parade intersection to a signalised intersection

This report seeks Committee approval of a Provisional Offset claim submitted by AW Bidco 6 Pty Ltd for costs associated with the upgrade of the Ripley Road/Providence Parade intersection to a signalised intersection.

Recommendation

Moved by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

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 for the upgrade of Ripley Road/Providence Parade to a signalised intersection to the value of $7,475,485 (indexed to July 2024 dollars, and including a 2% EDQ administration fee) as endorsed by EDQ.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

MATTERS ARISING

Suspension of Meeting Procedures

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Councillor Paul Tully:

That meeting procedures be suspended to allow for discussion on ancillary dwellings.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

Resumption of Meeting Procedures

Recommendation

Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:

That meeting procedures be resumed.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Antoniolli Nil

Tully

Harding

Jonic

Madden

Doyle

The motion was put and carried.

PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS

The meeting commenced at 9.00 am.

The meeting closed at 11.30 am.

Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee

Meeting Agenda

14 November

2024

Doc ID No: A10802225

ITEM: 3

SUBJECT: iGO Parking Action Plan

AUTHOR: Senior Transport Planner

DATE: 9 October 2024

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the development of the iGO Parking Action Plan (PAP), a key deliverable of iGO – The City of Ipswich Transport Plan.

RECOMMENDATION/S

A. That the iGO Parking Action Plan and Summary Report – as detailed in Attachments 1 and 2 of the report by the Senior Transport Planner dated
9 October 2024, be adopted.

B. That the outcomes and key messages of the iGO Parking Action Plan be communicated to the community.

RELATED PARTIES

There is no declaration of conflicts of interest regarding this report. Details of the related parties that were consulted as part of the development of the PAP are provided below under the ‘community and other consultation’ heading.

ifuture Theme

Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

At its Ordinary Meeting on 24 May 2016, Council adopted iGO - The City of Ipswich Transport Plan (iGO) as its master plan to shape Ipswich’s transport future [refer Item 4 tabled at the City Infrastructure and Emergency Management Committee Meeting No. 2016(02)].

The iGO delivery structure (refer Figure 1 page-over) includes the development and implementation of a number of more detailed network action plans relating to the following transport elements:

· Active Transport;

· Public Transport;

· Road Safety;

· Parking;

· Freight;

· Direction Signs; and

· Local Area Traffic Management

Figure 1: iGO Delivery Structure

The development of the PAP is supported by Action P15 of iGO, which states the following: “Update the Ipswich Parking Strategy to reflect changes to land use and parking across the city. Evaluate the success of the strategy and use this information in its revision”.

iGO Parking Action Plan (PAP)

The development of the PAP commenced in April 2022. The PAP is a key deliverable of iGO and has been developed to respond to the parking challenges facing the city and identifies key actions to be implemented over the coming years.

The PAP replaces the existing Parking Strategy for Ipswich Central (adopted by Council in 2011).

A key foundation of the PAP document is the need to take a ‘demand management approach’ to parking as opposed to a ‘demand satisfaction approach’ to parking. This approach acknowledges that existing car parking supply should be optimised before new car parking supply is considered. Some of the reasons for this approach include:

· Better alignment with broader transport goals outlined in iGO;

· The rising cost to provide new parking infrastructure;

· The spatial and economic trade-off to providing new parking infrastructure (particularly in activity centres) when the land could be used for a higher value purpose; and

· Better alignment with Council’s environment and sustainability goals in terms of reducing urban heat islands, impacts to flora and fauna, and reducing carbon emissions etc.

Some of the other key updates include the following:

· The transition to a Citywide Plan, as opposed to the previous 2011 Ipswich City Council Parking Strategy which solely focussed on Ipswich Central;

· Updated Parking Precincts and Kerbside User Priority Hierarchy for Ipswich Central;

· New Parking Precincts and Kerbside User Priority Hierarchy for Springfield Central;

· Land-use specific Kerbside User Priority Hierarchy for schools;

· A ‘Place Based’ approach to kerbside allocation, to be enacted through the use of more detailed Parking Precinct Plans (to be developed); and

· Incorporation of new contemporary kerbside uses such as micro-mobility, electric vehicle parking / charging, and parklets / street patios.

The full PAP report can be found in Attachment 1 of this report, and a summary report can be found in Attachment 2.

For ease of reference, a summary of the key components of the PAP are outlined in Table 1 page over.

*Table 1: iGO PAP Key Components*
ELEMENT	DETAILS / COMMENTS	MORE INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION	WHAT IS PARKING · On-street public parking · Off-street public parking · Off-street private parking PARKING AND KERBSIDE MANAGEMENT · What is kerbside space? · Why do we manage parking and the kerbside? · How is parking and kerbside space managed?	Pages 6-10 in Attachment 2
BACKGROUND	CURRENT SITUATION IN IPSWICH · Parking Supply · Parking Demand STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES · Population Growth · Built Form · Transport Mode Share Targets · Change in Work Habits · Environmental Factors · Rising Infrastructure Costs · Technology · Accessibility	Pages 11-15 in Attachment 2
APPROACH	A DEMAND MANAGEMENT APPROACH TO PARKING · Why a Demand Management Approach · Benefits of a Demand Management Approach · Parking Pricing Guideline KERBSIDE MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT PLACE-BASED OUTCOMES · Movement and Place · Parking Precincts · Kerbside User Priority Hierarchies PARKING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENFORCEMENT PARKING EDUCATION	Pages 16-22 in Attachment 2
ASPIRATIONS	VISION “A safe, accessible and integrated parking system that is managed to support the local economy, sustainable transport and desired land use outcomes” GOALS · Goal A: Safe, accessible and integrated · Goal B: Supports economic exchange · Goal C: Enables placemaking and desired land use outcomes · Goal D: Efficient use and management of existing infrastructure · Goal E: A sustainable low-carbon future · Goal F: New mobility trends and technologies contribute to desired outcomes · Goal G: Evidence based decision making OBJECTIVES · *Objective 1: Parking is safe, accessible and is prioritised for those who need it the most* · *Objective 2: New and emerging parking technologies improve enforcement, data collection and customer experience* · *Objective 3: Parking is regulated, priced and managed in a way that supports the shift toward sustainable modes of transport* · *Objective 4: Parking is managed to support the local economy, improve the vibrancy of centres and facilitate desired land use outcomes* · *Objective 5: Parking management is evidence based and informs the community*	Pages 23-24 in Attachment 2
DELIVERY	ACTIONS The plan establishes 31 actions which have on-going, short and medium term timeframes. TIMEFRAMES Each action is given a timeframe that outlines Council’s priorities. They are defined as: · Short (< 5 years) · Medium (5–10 years) · On-going (actions that are already underway and/or will occur across all timeframes) MONITORING AND REVIEW To monitor the progress of the implementation of the actions, four (4) targets have been devised. Each target links back directly to an objective and have been developed to be measurable on a cyclical basis.	Pages 25-29 in Attachment 2
APPENDICES	APPENDIX 1 – PARKING PRECINCTS Parking precincts have been developed for both Ipswich Central and the Springfield Town Centre. A parking precinct is a geographic area in which parking needs and demands are roughly similar. Parking precincts allow strategic decisions to be made regarding parking which is localised and relevant. APPENDIX 2 – KERBSIDE USER PRIORITY HIERARCHIES When different kerbside user groups (e.g. long stay parking vs loading) are competing for the same parking spaces and demand exceeds supply, there becomes a saturation of parking facilities. Kerbside User Priority Hierarchies (KUPH) provide guidance for the allocation of kerbside space within a parking precinct. KUPHs have been developed for the defined Parking Precincts within Ipswich Central and the Springfield Town Centre. A ‘School Specific’ KUPH has also been developed to support council with the operational nature of school precincts, particularly in residential areas. *Kerbside User Priority Hierarchies* *(Images below are for illustration purposes only, refer to page 34-36 of Attachment 1 for KUPHs)* *Kerbside User Groups associated with the KUPHs*

Figure 2: Vision, Goals and Objectives

Parking Pricing Guideline

In June 2020, Council adopted the City of Ipswich Parking Pricing Strategy at its General Purposes Committee. The Parking Pricing Strategy and associated implementation guideline has provided guidance on matters pertaining to the management of parking, specifically the role and appropriateness of time restrictions and pricing.

The PAP will include an update to the Parking Pricing Guideline (PPG) (formerly called the City of Ipswich Parking Pricing Strategy), due the following:

· To align with Council’s new corporate planning document hierarchy naming conventions; and

· To align with the updated Parking Precincts and Kerbside User Priority Hierarchies for both Ipswich Central and Springfield Central which were developed in the PAP.

A copy of the revised PPG has been attached to this report (refer to Attachment 3). The main updates to the PPG to align with the PAP are:

· Amendments to the on-street parking management framework to align with the newly developed parking precincts (PPG Appendix A);

· Inclusion of the newly developed parking precincts (mapped). This is shown in Appendix F of the PPG;

· Inclusion of the kerbside user priority hierarchy (Appendix G in the PPG).

Parking Policy Hierarchy

Table 2 (below) has been developed to demonstrate where the newly developed PAP and updated PPG will sit from a parking policy document hierarchy perspective.

As identified in Table 2, the PAP will sit beneath iGO – City of Ipswich Transport Plan, providing more detailed parking policy guidance and actions. The implementation of the PAP will be supported by the PPG (Attachment 3 of this report) and Parking Precinct Plans (yet to be developed).

Table 2: Parking Policy Document Hierarchy

STRATEGY

iGO – City of Ipswich Transport Plan (adopted in 2016)

(Currently under review)

· Citywide Transport Strategy

· Multi-modal

· ‘Parking’ is identified as a Policy Focus Area

· Identifies the Movement and Place Framework

ACTION PLAN

iGO Parking Action Plan (PAP)

(Attachment 2 of this report)

· Citywide

· Identifies a Vision, Goals and Objectives for Parking and Kerbside Management

· Detailed Action Plan

· Establishes Parking Precincts

· Establishes Kerbside User Priority Hierarchies

· Parking Metrics and Targets

IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE

Parking Precinct Plans

(To be developed, identified in Actions 4.1 & 4.2 of the PAP)

· Precinct Level

· Identifies parking management opportunities and challenges within a given Precinct

· Transition plan to align Precincts with Kerbside User Priority Hierarchy

Parking Pricing Guideline (PPG)

(Attachment 3 of this report)

(Previously the Parking Pricing Strategy, adopted in 2020)

· Precinct Level

· Assists council officers with decision-making in relation to the pricing and management of council-owned parking assets within Ipswich Central, Springfield Town Centre and other areas experiencing high parking demand.

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Subordinate Local Law 5.1 (Parking)

Actions within the PAP include the need to review Ipswich City Council’s Local Laws to amend the regulated parking areas to align with the newly identified parking precinct boundaries for Ipswich Central and Springfield Town Centre. It also outlines the need to constantly review the Ipswich City Council fees and charges for parking.

policy implications

The PAP was developed in alignment with the Council endorsed iGO – City of Ipswich Transport Plan (2016), taking also into consideration feedback received on the iGO Major Review Project (currently in development). Refer to Table 2 (previous page) to show alignment with existing and planned parking policies.

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

Not endorsing the PAP would mean the following:

· The City of Ipswich would be without a citywide parking plan as the 2011 edition is unique to only parts of Ipswich Central;

· Parking Precincts within Ipswich Central would remain unchanged from 2011 and not align with the latest land-uses and strategic planning for the centre;

· No parking management framework would exist for the Springfield Town Centre (i.e. Parking Precincts, Kerbside User Priority Hierarchies), creating strategic inequality between the city’s two (2) Principal Activity Centres and how parking is managed fairly and transparently in each centre.

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

When developing actions for the PAP, financial and resourcing implications were considered and minimised where possible. The majority of actions within the PAP do not require additional operational or capital budget allocations and are able to be delivered as part of ‘business as usual’ activities. However, where there are actions that require additional operational or capital budget, these will be assessed against other Council priorities as part of Council’s usual budget build processes or a separate committee report developed for Council consideration.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

Internal Engagement

An internal project working group was established for the project consisting of officer level representatives from various Council branches to provide technical input into the development of the PAP. Members of the project working group were from the following departments:

· Asset and Infrastructure Services Department (AIS) – Infrastructure Strategy Branch

· Planning and Regulatory Services Department (PRS) – City Design Branch & Compliance Branch;

· Community, Culture and Economic Development Department (CCED) – Economic and Community Development Branch

A Councillor workshop was held in June 2023. The purpose of this workshop was to share insights from the Part A community engagement process and workshop the draft vision, goals, objectives, and other recommended policy changes.

A second Councillor workshop was held in October 2024, as recommended from a report presented at the September 2024 IPA committee. The second workshop led to minor amendments to Parking Precinct boundaries within Ipswich Central.

External Engagement

During the development of the PAP, Council actively engaged with the community, industry and local businesses within the city including with the Ipswich Community Panel (refer to Table 3 page-over).

Stakeholder engagement (Part A) was conducted between July 2022 and September 2022 with the goal being to identify existing and potential parking issues and opportunities facing the city.

Parking insights were also obtained from the following projects:

· Parking Pricing Strategy engagement (2019–2020)

· iGO Major Review Part A engagement (2022-2023)

A second stage of engagement (Part B) was undertaken between October 2023 and November 2023 which involved a Shape Your Ipswich online survey.

For more details on the findings from external engagement activities, refer to Attachments 4 and 5 for the Community Engagement Reports.

Table 3: Engagement Activities and Stakeholders

Stakeholder	Engagement through PAP Project (Part A) (Aug-Nov 2022)	Engagement through PAP Project (Part B) (Oct-Nov 2023)	Indirect engagement on parking through the iGO Major Review (2022-2023)	Indirect engagement through the Parking Pricing Strategy (Dec 2019-Jan 2020)
Ipswich Community	Engagement through SYI	Engagement through SYI	Engagement through SYI and pop-up sessions	Engagement through SYI
West Moreton Health	IM	OM	IM	IM
Ramsay Health Care	IM	NR
Ipswich Community Panel	IM		IM
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce	IM	NR
Ipswich Chamber of Commerce	IM	NR
Qld Disability Network			OM
Qld Motorcycle Council			OM
Murri Interagency			IM
UniSQ	IM	NR	OM
TAFE Qld	IM	NR

*IM = In-person meeting *OM = Online meeting *NR = No response

Conclusion

The iGO Parking Action Plan (PAP), a key action from iGO – The City of Ipswich Transport Plan, has now been completed and its outcomes are ready to be considered by Council with the view of obtaining formal endorsement to commence its delivery.

The PAP has been developed to respond to the parking challenges facing the city and identifies a total of thirty-one (31) actions for Council to deliver over the coming years. Substantial consultation activities were undertaken in the development of the plan.

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS

HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS
OTHER DECISION

(a) What is the Act/Decision being made?	Recommendation A states that the iGO Parking Action Plan and Summary Report – as detailed in the Attachments 1 and 2 of the report by the Senior Transport Planner dated 9 October 2024, be adopted. Recommendation B states that the outcomes and key messages of the iGO Parking Action Plan be communicated to the community.
(b) What human rights are affected?	No human rights are affected by this decision.
(c) How are the human rights limited?	Not applicable
(d) Is there a good reason for limiting the relevant rights? Is the limitation fair and reasonable?	Not applicable
(e) Conclusion	The decision is consistent with human rights.

Attachments and Confidential Background Papers

1.	iGO Parking Action Plan - Technical Report ⇩
2.	iGO Parking Action Plan - Summary Report ⇩
3.	Parking Pricing Guideline ⇩
4.	iGO PAP - Part A - Community Engagement Report ⇩
5.	iGO PAP - Part B - Community Engagement Report ⇩

James MacArthur

Senior Transport Planner

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Berto Santana

Team Lead (Transport and Traffic)

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Tony Dileo

Manager, Infrastructure Strategy

I concur with the recommendations contained in this report.

Matt Anderson

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 November

2024

Doc ID No: A10856547

ITEM: 4

SUBJECT: Asset and Infrastructure Services Department Capital Delivery Report September 2024

AUTHOR: Acting Principal Officer (Program Management)

DATE: 24 October 2024

Executive Summary

This is a report concerning the performance of the capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of September 2024.

Recommendation/s

That the report on capital delivery by the Asset and Infrastructure Services Department for the month of September 2024 be received and the contents noted.

RELATED PARTIES

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

ifuture Theme

Vibrant and Growing

Purpose of Report/Background

A satisfactory result for the month of September with the Capital Works Program achieving a spend of $6.4 million against a budget of $8.05 million for the month of September.

While down on planned expenditure, this is primarily due to the phasing of works during the budget build including the works associated with the East Ipswich Drainage project, later than anticipated installation of traffic signal infrastructure for the Springfield Greenbank Arterial Upgrade, and cost corrections between the Gravel Re-sheeting Program and Flood Recovery works.

The year-to-date expenditure currently sits at $19.03 million against an adopted budget for the financial year of $99.63 million.

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

Program Variances (Budget vs Actual)

Asset Rehabilitation overall, achieved an actual spend of $2.15 mil against an adopted budget of $2.20 mil for the month of September.

Progress on the bridge replacement at Hiddenvale Road is going well, with the project remaining on track for completion in early 2025. In September, the project incurred a spend of $842k against an approved budget of $585k. The piling and abutment works are now considered complete, with the bridge decks having been delivered and positioned in place.

The gravel roads re-sheeting program has continued to make progress throughout September, a financial correction has been made to re-allocate some costs to flood recovery works. The re-sheeting program is scheduled to continue throughout the entire financial year and is on track to meet the allocated budget.

Preliminary survey activities associated with Augusta Parkway pavement rehabilitation works has incurred a spend $131k against a nil budget. The density of services being investigated within the project area and traffic management requirements had delayed the completion of this activity.

The East Ipswich Stage 1 Drainage Works project has secured a suitable construction contractor and is currently awaiting revalidation of environmental approvals before starting on site. The project incurred a cost of $95k for the pre-purchase of materials against an approved budget of $404k.

The Flood Mitigation and Drainage program had an actual spend of $13k against a budget of $125k.

Investigation works associated with the installation of ground movement sensors at Marburg Detention basin is ongoing, with the installation programmed to occur in early 2025. The project incurred nil expenditure against a budget of $125k. Work remains on track to be completed during the current financial year.

Transport and Traffic had an actual expenditure of $3.07 mil with a budget allocation of
$4.15 mil for the month.

The combined expenditure for the Springfield Parkway Stages accumulated to $1.06 mil, resulting in a variance of $2.02 mil against a budget of $3.09 mil. Stage 2 works are generally on track, with early works packages out to tender. Stage 3 experienced reduced spending due to delays in the arrival of traffic signal hardware and associated night works. These essential components have since arrived on site and are to be installed during October.

Redbank Plains Road Stage 3 Upgrade with a budget of $788k accrued actuals of $1.28 mil. The construction of the dual carriageways on the high side of the median retaining wall between Barry Drive and Shannon Street is now ready for the final asphalt courses. With the project on track to complete all remaining stormwater and road construction areas in October (weather permitting).

Mary and William Traffic Light Upgrade incurred actual costs of $319k against a budget of $106k for the month of September. With practical completion achieved in mid-August, these costs were due to the finalization of outstanding variations.

Ripley and Reif Street Intersection upgrade achieved expenditure of $110k against a nil budget for the month as a result of early service relocations by Energex, these works have been carried out in preparation for the upcoming intersection civil works.

Ripley Road upgrade incurred $141k in cost against a nil budget for the month of September. Procurement for a suitable design consultant and construction partner is well underway and consultations are ongoing with the affected service providers to finalize the necessary relocation designs.

Parks Sports and Environment overall, achieved an actual spend of $874k against a budget allocation of $1.19 mil.

Further progress has been made on the grant-funded Cameron Park Upgrade project this month, with landscaping works to the playground area commenced and perimeter fencing being installed. Works associated with the amenities block are continuing with the installation of brickwork and internal framing works underway. Over the course of September, the project incurred a spend of $373k against a budget for the month of $207k.

Jim Donald Parklands Footpath has reached practical completion, with the pedestrian footbridge and associated footpath works now considered complete and open to the public. Over the course of September the project incurred a spend of $445k against a budget of $265k.

Preliminary design activities associated with the grant funded project at Tivoli Sports Complex are underway. At this stage, only minor costs have been incurred as concept options are explored. Costs associated with the project are expected to ramp up over the coming months as design progresses, with the project having only incurred a spend of $4k against a budget of $262k.

Similarly, the Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve Sports facility has incurred $6.6k in spending against a budget of $226k. Design activities, including geotechnical, hydraulic, and environmental assessments, are being scheduled to inform the concept and detailed design process.

Fleet experienced an actual spend of $31k against a monthly budget of $392k.

Waste Truck Replacement Program and the Truck Replacement Program both experienced little to no spend against a combined budget of $279k for the month due to delivery timing associated with fleet replacement.

Summary

The Capital Works program of the Asset and Infrastructure Services department has continued the financial year on a positive note, reporting a total expenditure of $6.42 million against an adopted budget of $8.05 million for September. Although the expenditure was $1.63 million below budget expectations, this variance was primarily associated with the reduced spend on Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road upgrade Stage 3 related to the delayed delivery of traffic signals and intersection upgrade nightworks.

Major Projects

Springfield Parkway & Springfield-Greenbank Arterial Road Upgrade

The project has seen steady progress since the last report, works have focussed on the 3.6m culvert extensions and ancillary works such as pavements, concreting, guardrail, and landscaping. Preparations for the signalisation of the Off Ramp/SGA intersection and ParknRide exit/crossing are underway. The arrival of signal poles has generated excitement on site, with night works for their installation about to commence. Overall, the project remains on time and within budget, with Safety, Quality, and Stakeholder Engagement aspects well managed.

Stage 1:

Preparation for Off Maintenance continues, with landscaping completed in several areas. The completion of the 3.6m culvert extensions has allowed progress on works above the culverts and north of Hymba Yumba, and expected to be completed by November. Final landscaping works are ongoing, and planning is underway for Urban Utilities to modify the concrete barrier along The Escarpment for sewer manhole access.

Stage 2:

Design certification is nearing completion, and we are awaiting the final Services Relocation designs and offers. The 3.6m culverts are complete, providing additional width for the shared pathway and services. A media event is scheduled for October with key stakeholders to showcase the works. The first two (2) Early Works Packages (Earthworks/Stormwater and UU Water Main Relocation/Sewer Replacement) are out to tender, targeting December Council approval and award to start early next year.

Stage 3:

The penultimate night works phase for the signalisation of the Off Ramp/SGA intersection and ParknRide exit/crossing is due to start in October. Ancillary works, including pavements, concreting, guardrail, and landscaping, are in progress. The main remaining activity is the AC wearing course. Night works will require the exit signals to be off for up to 2 weeks, with a temporary crossing north of the rail bridge and left-only vehicle exits. The off ramp batter design is complete, and materials are being sourced to start, allowing completion of the wearing course and full operation of the off ramp. Despite recent rain, we remain on target for signals commissioning before Christmas.

Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholder engagement, managed by Council, continues to be well handled with minimal complaints. Media events are planned over the next few weeks. Positive interactions between Council, Queensland Rail, and Lions are ongoing, maintaining access to essential areas and minimizing impacts on commuters and the public during match days.

Overall, the project team are working well together, pushing to complete Stage 3 as planned while making progress in Stage 2. The second funding application has been reviewed by TMR and will be formally submitted shortly. The project remains on program and budget.

Redbank Plains Road Upgrade

This month, despite a few weather setbacks, the project has made good progress. The construction of the dual carriageways on the high side of the median retaining wall between Barry Drive and Shannon Street is now ready for the final asphalt courses, and the section between Argyle Street and Highbury Drive is complete. The project is on track to complete all remaining stormwater and road construction areas this month (weather permitting), with a final sprint to the December finish line over the next couple of months involving median infills, landscaping, asphalt surfacing, line marking, and road furniture.

Northern Portion (Shannon to Kruger): As previously reported, this scope has been removed from the current project due to Urban Utilities trunk main issues with isolation. Urban Utilities has confirmed that they have now completed works to achieve the required isolation for this part of the project. Council will now reassess when these works will slot into the Capital Works Program, enabling the finalization of design and amendments of project documentation for the reduced scope.

Central Zone: Road demolition and reconstruction have commenced on the western carriageways on the southbound approach to Shannon Street, with similar activities commencing on the northbound lanes on the high side of the median retaining wall. Watermain and stormwater works have commenced adjacent to Verran Street, which is currently closed to traffic.

Southern Zone: Landscaping has commenced in the median opposite Jansen Street and the median opposite Highbury Drive, with plantings also undertaken. The final layer of asphalt has been placed, and line marking is underway between Argyle Street and Highbury Drive.

Overall, the project remains on track for practical completion by December 24. Over the course of September with a budget of $788k the project incurred a spend of $1.28 mil.

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

The Queensland Government’s Passenger Transport Accessible Infrastructure Program (PTAIP) supports councils in upgrading bus stops and other transport infrastructure. This financial year, five (5) stops have been earmarked for construction with PTAIP funding. Designs for four (4) of these locations are complete, with construction in progress or being scheduled for this year. The final location Lawrie Drive is awaiting responses from service authorities and will be handed over for construction shortly.

Local Amenity - Provisional Projects

Over the course of September, no new projects have been identified from the Provisional Projects Allocation.

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

Master Schedule status of Practical Completion milestone for September

(Exclusive of emergent projects)

As at end of September, project completion status shows 4 projects have reached practical completion from a total of 60 projects that are scheduled for delivery this FY.

One Practical completion Milestone was removed for INF04802 – Mother Language Monument and currently placed on Hold.

Current status of Construction projects for 2024-2025 FY

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

Legal IMPLICATIONS

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

Local Government Act 2009

policy implications

Nil

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

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

Financial/RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS

No financial / resource implications.

COMMUNITY and OTHER CONSULTATION

No community consultation was required in relation to this report.

The Stakeholder Management Branch 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