City of Ipswich Who Are We? City of Ipswich • Strategic gateway to the western corridor of South East Qld • Comprises an area of 1,089kms² • At its closest point within 18km of Brisbane CBD • Most of LGA is within 40km of Brisbane CBD • Current population 185,000 • Predicted population of 532,000 by 2036 • 500 Parks and Reserves • 150 ethnic backgrounds • Speaking 140 languages South East Regional Plan 2009-2031 http://www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/resources/plan/seq/regional-plan-2009/seq-regional-plan-2009.pdf Population by Age Queensland Government population projections, 2013 edition (medium series) and Queensland Treasury and Trade estimates Projected Population Queensland Government population projections, 2013 edition (medium series) and Queensland Treasury and Trade estimates Dwellings by Tenure Type ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile – B32 (occupied private dwellings) and Queensland Treasury and Trade estimates Property Values REIQ, Qld Market Monitor, September Quarter 2014 Projected Dwellings Projected Dwellings (a) (medium series), by local government area, Queensland, 2011 to 2036 If you make the assumption that the figures for 2014 are midway between 2011 and 2016, the current figure is about 72,700. The number of dwelling difference between 2014 (72,700) and 2036 (221,057) is approx. 148,357. The difference between 2014 and 2036 is 22 years. Over 22 years we need to produce 6,743 dwellings per year or 129.6 dwellings per week. http://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/subjects/demography/household-projections/tables/proj-dwellings-medium-series-lga-qld/index.php PD Online Ipswich City Council has a new website which offers information about the Local Planning Scheme, maps and development applications – both submitted and determined. http://www.ipswichplanning.com.au/ Labour Force – SA4 http://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/products/reports/reg-labour-force/index.php Employment by Industry ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile – B43 (usual residence) and Queensland Treasury and Trade estimates Employment by Occupation ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile – B45 (usual residence) and Queensland Treasury and Trade estimates Health and Education Health Infrastructure Ipswich has two Major Hospitals, Ipswich General and St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital with a third hospital under construction now - Mater Private Hospital Springfield. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus/profiles/WestMoreton/WM_Ipswich.asp http://www.standrewsipswich.com.au/ Mater Private Hospital Springfield • $85 million project • 80 Beds - Combination of inpatient, day and chemotherapy beds over seven levels • 10,000m2 facility includes: – Theatre space – Inpatient wards – Day surgery unit • $21.4 million Cancer Care Centre • Mater is working closely with Springfield Land Corporation in relation to master planning & governance of Health City • Stage 1 commenced August 2013 with completion due 2015 http://www.mater.org.au/Home/Hospitals/Mater-Private-Hospital-Springfield Education Ipswich houses two University of Southern Queensland campuses(Springfield and Ipswich), TAFE Queensland South West and many private and public schools Ipswich is also to welcome another four schools – Bellbird park, Springfield, Ripley Valley and Redbank Plains. USQ will continue to expand, with the Education Gateways (EDGY) Building underway, a four level, $41.9 Million facility scheduled for completion 2015 http://tafesouthwest.edu.au/ http://www.usq.edu.au/ http://www.qt.com.au/news/new-schools-for-ipswich-schools-spring-up-in-growt/1878833/ Transport Infrastructure Connecting SEQ 2031 http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/C/Connecting-SEQ-2031.aspx Norman Street Bridge • Construction timing depends on government funding • New bridge is required within the next 10 years • Currently in the Business Case phase • Will include a Socio-Economic Assessment to be completed by early 2015. For further information: www.normanstreetbridge.com.au Southern Freight Rail Corridor The Southern Freight Rail Corridor has been identified as a future route connecting the Western Rail line near Rosewood to the interstate railway north of Beaudesert. The Southern Freight Rail Corridor will serve as a major freight link connecting a future Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line with the existing south-east Queensland rail freight network. This State project is part of the larger national Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project. http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/S/Southern-Freight-Rail-Corridor-Study.aspx Melbourne – Brisbane Inland Rail Alignment The Australian Government has commissioned the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to design and construct an inland rail line west of the Great Dividing Range linking Melbourne and Brisbane – this project is known as the Inland Rail program. Inland Rail will use the existing interstate rail line through Victoria and southern NSW but will require approximately 400 km of track upgrades predominately in NSW and approximately 600 km of new track through northern NSW and south-east Queensland. https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/rail/inland/ Ipswich to Springfield Public Transport Corridor The Queensland Government has conducted a study for future public transport options, infrastructure and services between Ipswich and Springfield. The preferred corridor has now been approved for preservation, and property owners have been contacted. http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/Rail/Ipswich-to-Springfield-Public-Transport-Corridor-Study.aspx Western Ipswich Bypass There is some planning underway for the Western Ipswich Bypass. The Western Ipswich Bypass runs between the Warrego Highway at Haigslea, through Walloon and Amberley, to the Cunningham Highway at Willowbank. The Western Ipswich Bypass Study is complete. Transport and Main Roads is working with Ipswich City Council to ensure that future developments do not compromise the corridor identified for the future road. http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Community-and-environment/Planning-for-the-future/Preserved-transport-corridors/Western-Ipswich-Bypass.aspx Cunningham Highway Amberley Intersection Upgrade http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/C/Cunningham-Highway-Amberley-Intersection-Upgrade.aspx Population Growth – Research Report An Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Planning , South East Queensland report discusses changes in the geography of population and employment and the impacts on commuting. http://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/2013/report_134.aspx SEQ Council of Mayors The SEQ Council of Mayors are advocating for three proposed transport infrastructure projects in the Ipswich region. http://www.councilofmayorsseq.qld.gov.au/News/?id=129 Next Generation Rolling Stock • Proponent: Bombardier NGR Consortium • Located at Wulkuraka • The NGR project involves the delivery of 75 6-car trains currently being designed in Qld and the construction of a new purpose-built maintenance centre to maintain the new trains for the next 30 years. • Estimated value 44bn • Currently under construction https://app.mpc.qld.gov.au/map SEQ Train Network Ipswich Station to Brisbane Central is a 7 zone journey covering 23 stations http://translink.com.au/travel-information/network-information/maps Ipswich Transport Plan Ipswich City Council has commenced the development of an integrated transport plan called "iGO" to shape the city's future transport system. http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/corporate_publications/igo Ipswich Central Ipswich Regional Centre Strategy Master Plan http://www.ipswichcentrestrategy.com.au/ CBD Revitalisation – Icon Ipswich Negotiations are continuing with potential commercial tenants for Tower B Tower A Home to: • Coffee Club • IPN Medical Centre • Ipswich Day & Night Chemist • 300 x SEQ Water Staff Tower B • 900 x Government Staff http://www.ipswichcentrestrategy.com.au CBD Revitalisation – Retail Stage One THE $150 million next stage of the billion-dollar rebirth of Ipswich's city centre will include 30,000 square metres of retail, entertainment and dining outlets and opening the Ipswich Mall to face the Bremer River. The focus of the project, known as Retail Stage One, is replacing the Woolworths in the Mall with an entertainment terrace overlooking River Heart Parklands and a new direct link to the Bradfield pedestrian bridge. 4 Expressions of Interest currently under review. http://www.qt.com.au/news/150-million-renewal/2292659/ Top of Town – Ellenborough Precinct • $40 Million Development • Corner of Brisbane and Ellenborough Streets • Two residential towers with 108 apartments • Ellenborough Markets - 2100 square metres of market, retail and business space http://www.ellenboroughtowers.com.au/ 88 Limestone – Heritage Renewal The building has unique heritage features, high ceilings, large windows and wonderful open plan spaces. • Micro Brewery State-of-the-art modern office facilities • Alfresco dining precinct • Fibre connectivity • A mix of boutique shops • Integrated security systems • Architecturally designed lifts and foyer • Retail positions in the courtyard area spaces • Up-market food and beverage outlets http://www.88limestone.com.au/ Historic Police Station The private purchaser is planning to renovate the building to include: • specialist doctors' rooms • professional offices • café 2727sqm block of land with multiple buildings A gross floor area of 2062sqm. Construction to Begin Soon http://www.qt.com.au/news/doctor-has-big-plans-for-ipswich-police-station/2139810/