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Project Email: info@ipswichcentrestrategy.com.au
Project Office: Ipswich Regional Centre Strategy Office, D'Arcy Doyle Place, intersection of Nicholas and Limestone Streets, Ipswich.

Opening Times: To be advised.

Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au

Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation: www.dlgpsr.qld.gov.au

Ipswich City Centre

Ipswich is fast becoming one of Queensland's most desirable places to live, work, play and invest. By 2026 our population will grow to over 300,000 people. With this level of growth we can expect significant changes which will present us with both challenges and opportunities.

 

With this in mind, the Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation (DLGPSR), in collaboration with Ipswich City Council, have begun the process of developing a strategy for the rejuvenation of the Ipswich Regional Centre. The strategy will strive to maintain the rich cultural heritage of Ipswich and build on its current strengths whilst identifying a range of actions to ensure sustainable growth of the area.

 

For more info, visit www.ipswichcentrestrategy.com.au

 

Quick Facts

  • The Ipswich Regional Centre Project is a $2.2m collaboration between Ipswich City Council and the Queensland Government.
  • The Ipswich Regional Centre Project is a key part of the solution to accommodating future growth in the area. The population of Ipswich will grow to over 300,000 residents over the next 20 years.
  • In accordance with the South-east Queensland Regional Plan and Ipswich 2020 and Beyond, a strategy will be developed to strengthen the prosperity and economic vitality of the area.
  • The strategy will strive to maintain the rich cultural heritage of Ipswich and build on its current strengths whilst identifying a range of actions to ensure sustainable growth of the area.

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KEY STRENGTHS

  • Ipswich has a unique history and cultural heritage, reflected in the character and form of the City Centre and surrounding residential districts.
  • A highly valued natural environment, centering on the Bremer River, surrounding hills, views and open space networks
  • Ipswich has extensive existing physical infrastructure, with capacity to service future requirements


BACKGROUND

  • Ipswich Local Government Authority  is the fastest growing in SE Qld
    Population growth in Ipswich Local Government Authority is forecast at rates of approx 4% - 4.7% per annum to 2026, driven by Springfield and Ripley Valley
  • Ipswich Local Government Authority has a younger age profile compared to Brisbane Statistical District
  • Ipswich Central Statistical Local Area has an older age profile, compared to the rest of the Local Government Authority


CURRENT CONTEXT

  • In 2001, Ipswich Local Government Authority had a higher proportion of couples with children, than the Brisbane Statistical District
  • In 2001, a higher proportion of people in Ipswich Local Government Authority owned or were paying off their homes, at lower rates of repayment than for Brisbane.
  • A higher proportion of people in Ipswich were in government or TAFE education, and lower proportions were in university or tertiary education

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