North Ipswich Open Space Master Plan gets green light 24 July 2018 A NEW North Ipswich Open Space Master Plan to guide future land use adjacent to the Bremer River has been adopted by Ipswich City Council.More than 80 per cent of respondents during the public consultation phase in March this year indicated their support of the draft plan.Works, Parks and Sport committee deputy chairperson Cr David Morrison said the community was asked direct questions to add value to the final plan.“In March council actively sought feedback and public comment during displays and through an online survey.“Key among the responses were the need for shade when developing park land, a new pedestrian bridge over the Bremer River, and a focus on the future sports stadium and old Woollen Mills precinct in North Ipswich.“The public gave great positive feedback and support for the draft master plan so no major changes are required.”Cr Morrison said residents demonstrated support for the North Ipswich Open Space Master Plan and provided valuable comments which indicated the plan satisfied the needs of the community.“This is a visionary document which establishes how public open space will integrate with, and complement and service future growth.”Five key council business plans and strategies were incorporated in the development the North Ipswich Open Space Master Plan.

Community tree planting event for National Tree Day 24 July 2018 A community tree planting event will help revegetate the Bremer River along Shapcott Park this Sunday July 29.Ipswich City Council is h…

Removing barriers to fish population in Bundamba Creek 24 July 2018 A simple project has the potential to significantly improve fish populations in Bundamba Creek.A rock weir used as a walkway across …

Road black spots identified for attention 24 July 2018 Ipswich City Council will apply for Federal Government funding to improve road safety at specific motoring black spots across the city.Infrastruc…

Older, high risk swimming pools first on council checklist 24 July 2018 Ipswich City Council will conduct a swimming pool inspection program targeting the more than 8000 pools within its local governm…

Ipswich growth continues at cracking pace 24 July 2018 Ipswich’s population and building boom continues unabated.Council’s Planning and Development Quarterly Activity Report for March-June 2018 confir…

Bin stickers spread the Recycle 4 message 23 July 2018 New bin stickers explaining Ipswich City Council’s new Recycle 4 strategy are appearing on yellow top bins across the city.More than 10,000 bin s…

First class glass recycling solution for Ipswich residents 18 July 2018 The glass is more than half full now as Ipswich City Council clears the way for residents to recycle their glass bottles and jar…

Ipswich in running to secure international motorcycle event 13 July 2018 Ipswich, already a major motorsport destination, is one of two locations in the running to secure an international motorcycle e…