Background

A Green Urban Arbour and upgrades to the East and South Street intersection were proposed for installation on East Street, with aims to:

  • improve the experience of walking and riding through increased shading, greenery and resting points
  • encourage more people to walk and ride
  • make it easier to walk between city centre destinations
  • deliver a safer environment for walking and riding in Ipswich Central

Installation of the Green Urban Arbour is now complete. Thank you to those who shared their thoughts. We have now reviewed your comments and shared a summary of the findings below. Your feedback will help us understand the impact of this project, and next steps.

At this stage, the installation of the East and South Street intersection upgrades are subject to funding and TMR approvals.

What you shared

Community members were asked to provide feedback on their commuting experience along East Street both before and after the installation of the Green Urban Arbour. See a summary of what you shared with us below, or read the full report.


Commuter experience

The commuting experience improved across all surveyed elements, with significant increases in the number of respondents stating they were either satisfied or very satisfied after the installation of the Green Urban Arbour.


Green Urban Arbour

Most respondents believe the Green Urban Arbour improves walkability along East Street.

Future opportunities

Respondents shared a variety of ways to continue improving the commuting experience along East Street.

  • Accessibility
    • Fixing and levelling pavement
    • More bike infrastructure

  • Visual appeal and comfort
    • Public artwork
    • More shading
    • More seating

How you shared

Engagement was undertaken between 26 July 2024 and 13 October 2024 and included:

  • Online engagement through ipswichcentral.com.au (Shape Your Ipswich)
  • Two face to face Community Experience Group sessions
  • Email
  • Phone

Online engagement activities can be seen below.

Quick Poll

Do you think the Green Urban Arbour improves walkability along East Street?

Once you have voted, we'd love for you to complete the survey below to provide further insights into your experience.

This poll has concluded.

Total Votes: 25

Your impact so far

Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback. As we progress, we will share how your comments have helped influence decisions made for this project.

You said

Council will install shade cloth along the top of the Green Urban Arbour while waiting for the plants to grow and provide more coverage.

Council has extended the road corridor permit to 30 June 2025 to enable a better understanding of the plants and summer conditions in Ipswich.

To help the plants continue to grow, the planter boxes are set up with a wicking bed which allows moisture to distribute more evenly through the soil and the plants, while reducing watering requirements.