Your contribution in creating the iFuture plan

The community vision, themes, and outcomes have been developed through direct engagement with the community.

2,017 community members were directly involved in the development of the plan. Approximately 18,000 people were informed of the project between June 2020 and March 2021. The community and council employees participated in a range of ways including:

  • digital and paper-based surveys
  • Shape Your Ipswich website
  • direct telephone calls
  • community meetings with the Mayor and Councillors, council's Community Reference Groups (CRG), Ipswich Youth Advisory Council (IYAC), Murri Interagency
  • employee workshops
  • creative arts competition

THEME 1 - VIBRANT & GROWING

What could council do to improve our plan for 'Vibrant & Growing'?

28 February, 2021

job_a says:

Change the r to an l. "Vibrant and glowing" sounds much better. (Glowing like a proud parent, not a nuclear waste dump)

26 February, 2021

cecelia_charlotte says:

More footpaths - many older suburbs don't have them. Well-connected cycling infrastructure so that cycling is a safe and desirable option.

25 February, 2021

KarG says:

Many older suburbs neglected. All need curb, channelling and driveways installed to update. Also a swimming pool in central Ipswich area

24 February, 2021

fran_graham says:

More ‘play’ spaces for the young. Brisbane has so many cool putt putt and adventure playgrounds, yet we hardly have anything like that.

16 February, 2021

pauline_bradbery says:

A better platform to understand the opportunities available for all ages.

13 February, 2021

HeidiBronwyn says:

Safe footpaths enabling pedestrian access to parks, shops, walking for fitness. Road infrastructure to cope with busy school, work hours.

11 February, 2021

JustinOJ says:

Redbank Plains suburb need more infrastructure developments such as better parks and shopping center like Springfield Lakes.

11 February, 2021

Olivia says:

I would like more walkable, pedestrian friendly places in the inner CBD, like South Bank, to increase customer numbers for businesses there.

11 February, 2021

SpringfieldPhillip says:

More footpaths, shade trees and zoning for suburban cafes & general stores please. The more we walk the more we meet each other!

10 February, 2021

Leah says:

The Ipswich to Springfeld train corridor is inevitable. Ipswich Hospital needs more infrastructure and expansion to cater to growing needs.

8 February, 2021

Michelle says:

Growing doesn’t mean cramming as many houses as possible into ghetto like estates. Improve the roads add bridges and train corridors.

8 February, 2021

warran says:

bring in events like iceskateing remodel limstone park like they are doing to victoria park in brissy need to really have somthing more

THEME 2 - SAFE, INCLUSIVE & CREATIVE

What could council do to improve our plan for 'Safe, Inclusive & Creative'?

16 February, 2021

pauline_bradbery says:

Our city needs a creative hub both physically and online.

11 February, 2021

Olivia says:

Support, encourage and preserve cultural events, societies and initiatives that preserve all our peoples culture, places, and history.

THEME 3 - NATURAL & SUSTAINABLE

What could council do to improve our plan for 'Natural & Sustainable'?

16 February, 2021

pauline_bradbery says:

Ban all single use plastics Ban other plastics unless the product is repairable or reusable. Buy local ( really pushed in the community)

11 February, 2021

Olivia says:

Hire qualified ecologists to do extensive field research to identify priority species and populations, and publish findings publicly.

11 February, 2021

Olivia says:

What I've seen with the wildlife corridors is very encouraging, but corridors and parks need extensive pest and weed management.

11 February, 2021

SpringfieldPhillip says:

Our local park loses its topsoil down the drain each time it rains. Could residents work with the council to establish a plan to fix this?

4 February, 2021

BelLa says:

More focus on recycling. Reclaim New Chum as a central hub for public recreation. Bike trails, sports fields, natural vegetation, parklands.

4 February, 2021

KellyM says:

Trees, gardens and outdoor spaces that can be enjoyed by local residents without car travel.

3 February, 2021

Nathanael says:

A comprehensive walking/cycling path network that connects the whole area, allowing both recreational and commuting travel.

3 February, 2021

Nathanael says:

I think White Rock Conservation Estate can be utilised better, more parking and picnic facilities.

THEME 4 - A TRUSTED & LEADING ORGANISATION

What could council do to improve our plan for 'A Trusted & Leading Organisation'?

16 February, 2021

pauline_bradbery says:

Continue to employ individuals who have a fantastic skillset, who value our community and can back that up with their actions and reputation

11 February, 2021

SpringfieldPhillip says:

More community engagement through surveys & forums (like this) please! Can residents petition to propose town hall discussion topics?