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Opening of Robelle •DomainMayor’s Message•Message from the Chair•Strategic Planning News•Ipswich CBD •Redevelopment UpdateIpswich’s Growth •ContinuesDevelopment News•Flood Recovery •Assistance Package ExtendedBuilding News•Special Feature: •New Ipswich Flood RegulationsAnother International •AwardStaffProfile-Adrian•BulleyHeritage Snippets•StaffProfile-Brett•DaveyHMAS Ipswich •MemorialCalling for Award •NominationsResearching our History•Main Contacts•

Queensland’s most contemporary new parkland was officially opened on 29 May 2011.

“We are very proud of this new parkland and entertainment precinct which will be used by both locals and visitors to the Ipswich region,” Mayor Paul Pisasale said.

“It’s about uniting families to get out and have fun, exercise, learn and just enjoy the wonderful environment we have around us,” he said.

The park features Australia’s first on-line interactive playground hardware, water park play facilities, all-ability play equipment, walking trails and

cycling paths as well as a large covered stage area surrounded by a series of sound and lighting towers which allows the park to host night events.

Activities held as part of the official opening ceremony included the staging of a Scooby Doo show, orienteering and walks, Zumba and aerobics workshops, school performances, games, puppet theatre and roaming costumed entertainers. The evening’s entertainment included performances by Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows followed by a

If you are lodging copies of plans which are greater than A3 in size, please ensure you include one copy at A3 size or a complete copy of your plans on CD. This will assist Council in processing your application as quickly as

possible.

spectacular sound and light show and fireworks.

Robelle Domain is a $30 million recreational hub set on 24 hectares and is the core of Springfield Central Parklands, a central open space corridor that will ultimately connect to the main growth fronts in the burgeoning Ipswich eastern suburbs.

Opening of Robelle Domain

Planning andDevelopmentUpdate

Ipswich City Council Edition 8 ~ July 2011

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The latest Edition of the Planning and Development Update is full of interesting information for the local development industry.

There is a special feature on our new flood regulations. These provisions, in the form of a Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) are designed to operate as an interim measure until the outcomes from the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry are known and properly considered.

Other articles provide updates about strategic planning projects, infrastructure charges, development and building news and heritage snippets.

This year, marks the 20th anniversary of our highly successful Awards for Excellence. I would ask you to give serious consideration to entering your new design, heritage conservation, environmental or educational projects for these prestigous Awards. I will then have the pleasure of your company at our Awards presentation later in the year.

Councillor Paul TullyChairperson - Planning andDevelopment Committee

The recent lodgement of two major development proposals for the Ipswich City Centre, heralds not only the rebirth of Ipswich Central but also a significant milestone in the City’s recovery from the January 2011 Flood.

Leighton’s proposal for a twelve storey office tower with ground floor retail will provide a fantastic new landmark building on the corner of Brisbane and Bell Streets, right in the heart of the Ipswich CBD.

Coles have also lodged plans to develop a new flagship supermarket (which wil be the largest in Australia) on their Limestone Street site. The new Coles centre will provide

undercroft parking with the retail floor space located above the January 2011 Flood level. The proposal will also create an attractive new landmark building at the eastern approach to the Ipswich CBD, and help to revitalise the ‘downtown’ area in recovering from the flood.

On another positive note, the recent opening of the Robelle Domain Parklands within the Springfield Town Centre, puts in place another key piece of community infrastructure which will help to attract more residents and development to the City’s eastern suburbs.

Mayor Paul PisasaleCity of Ipswich

Brisbane Street, Ipswich 1914Source: Picture Ipswich

Brisbane Street, Ipswich 1985Source: Picture Ipswich

Brisbane Street, Ipswich 2010Photographer: Tamara Brown

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The Strategic Planning Branch has been kept busy with work on a wide variety of projects. Updates on these projects are provided below.

Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI)

Council has put in place a Temporary Local Planning Instrument in relation to flooding. Refer to the indepth feature on page 6 of this Edition.

Ipswich Planning Scheme Amendment Package No 5 of 2009 - Traditional Neighbourhood Design (TND) CodeFollowing final Ministerial approval on 29 March 2011, Council adopted the amendments on 15 April 2011 and they came into effect from 3 May 2011.

Whilst these provisions were specifically designed for use at Ripley, they also provide opportunities

for use elsewhere in the City, particularly within pre World War II neighbourhoods and transit oriented greenfield sites.

Ripley Valley ULDA Development SchemeThe Urban Land Development Authority (ULDA) released its draft Development Scheme for the Ripley Valley Urban Develoment Area and associated ULDA Guidelines during April and May 2011.

Strategic Planning News

Ipswich CBD Redevelopment UpdateThe announcement of two major developments in the CBD heralds the start of the City’s revitalisation.

Model of proposed overall CBD redevelopment Source: www.leightonproperties.com.au

Ipswich City Properties (ICP) has appointed Leighton Properties to build a major project in the Ipswich CBD.

As part of the project, ICP plans to demolish parts of the Ipswich City Square before Christmas to make way for a new major commercial office tower with ground floor retail and underground parking.

The first stage of the development covers the area from the corner

Council made a major submission in response to the proposed Development Scheme and sought to strengthen the call up and use of Parts 12.3 - Traditional Neighbourhood Design Code and 15 - Ripley Valley Master Planned Area Structure Plan of the Ipswich Planning Scheme in the assessment of development in the Ripley Valley by the ULDA. Negotiations are still proceeding with the ULDA about these documents.

Information regarding the ULDA is available on the web sitewww.ulda.gov.au.

Further InformationFor further information in relation to any of these projects, please contact the Strategic Planning Branch on 3810 6251.

of Brisbane and Bell Streets to the Ipswich City Square food court.

Another highlight for Ipswich Central is that Coles have announced that they plan to not only rebuild their Ipswich site, but will also be taking the opportunity of creating the largest Coles in Australia.

The proposed superstore will incorporate an extended range of apparel and merchandise and includes plans for a cafe.

The Coles development will create approximately 250 jobs during the construction phase and will employ approximately 300 people once completed.

Mayor Paul Pisasale said these announcements were good news for the City and that they would both help to revitalise the CBD.

“The flood has brought devastation but the Coles redevelopment highlights one of the opportunities the flood has brought for the Ipswich area,” Cr Pisasale said.

Proposed redevelopment of the Ipswich Coles site

Proposed redevelopment at the corner of Brisbane and Bell Streets, Ipswich


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Community Uses

• Display Housing Village at Crest Bridge Parade, Brookwater

(DA 432/11)

7 units at 38-40 Davidson Street, • Basin Pocket (DA 1732/11)

33 lots at 113 Gregory Street, • Wulkuraka (DA 2353/08)

49 lots at 198-238 Fernvale Road, • Brassall (DA 2922/08)

4 units at 46 Williams Street, • Goodna (DA 4254/10)

A number of significant applications have been processed since the last Newsletter.

Further information regarding these applications can be accessed via Council’s web site and following the links to PD Online. When prompted, insert the application reference number which appears below (eg DA 1234/10).

• Energex Sub Station at 66A Sinnathamby Boulevard, Springfield Central (DA 3257/10)

• Energex Precinct, Health City at 66A Sinnathamby Boulevard, Springfield Central (DA 8886/10)

Development News

• Extension to Special Industry at 117 Toongarra Road, Wulkuraka (DA 1584/11)

Storage Sheds at 17-27 Coal • Road, Chuwar (DA 4426/09)

General Industry at 43 Weedman • Street, Redbank (DA 4590/10)

Shopping Centre at 16 South • Station Road, Booval (DA 5688/10)

Special Industry (Tannery) at 187-• 191 Cobalt Street, Carole Park (DA 5907/10)

Medical Centre at 149 Pine • Mountain Road, Brassall (DA 6628/10)

General Industry at • 255-257 Mount Crosby Road, Karalee (DA 6852/10)

Citiswich Stages 2A, 2B and • 2C at 115-129 Ashburn Road, Bundamba (DA 7024/09)

4 units at 143 Chermside Road, • East Ipswich (DA 4298/10)

4 units at 141 Jacaranda Street, • North Booval (DA 7300/10)

232 units at Broadfoot Drive, • Goodna (DA 7522/09)

78 lots at Whitmore Crescent, • Goodna (DA 7767/10)

135 lots at • 295 Collingwood Drive, Collingwood Park (DA 7918/09)

Display Village at 35-89 Deebing • Creek Connection Road, Deebing Heights (DA 8169/10)

Temporary Sales Office at • 51 Ashbourne Avenue, Goodna (DA 8405/08)

Extension to Shopping Centre at • 6 The Terrace, North Ipswich (DA 7604/10)

Warehouse / Storage, Office • and Cafe Facility at 1 Hawkins Crescent, Bundamba (DA 7606/10)

Child Care Centre at • 55 Sarah Drive, Yamanto (DA 7615/06)

Car Wash at 58 Brisbane Road, • Ebbw Vale (DA 8146/08)

Ipswich’s Growth ContinuesDespite the January 2011 flood, the demographic and development activity figures for the March 2011 Quarter recently compiled by the Strategic Planning Branch indicate that growth and confidence in Ipswich is still strong.

The following provides an indication of the level of growth being experienced in the last quarter:-

Ipswich’s population increased by • 1,113 persons which equates to an annual growth rate of 2.6%.

The number of dwellings in the • Ipswich area increased by 490 dwellings which equates to 1,954

dwellings per annum and an annual growth rate of 3.14%.

Council approved subdivision • applications creating a proposed 536 new residential lots. This equates to an annual increase of 4,030 new residential lots.

Council signed plans creating 221 • new residential lots. This equates to an annual figure of 2,018 new residential lots created.

Additional non residential floor • space approved amounted to 3,000m², mainly retail and industrial in nature.

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Flood Recovery Assistance Package ExtendedFollowing the 2011 Flood, Council quickly responded with a Planning and Development Flood Recovery Assistance Package for flood affected property owners and businesses. Detailed information regarding this Package was provided in the last Edition of the Planning and Development Update.

Essentially, the Package introduced $ nil fees for the reinstating of existing buildings and land use activities within flood affected areas as well as a 50% reduction in ‘normal’ planning and development fees where an owner chooses to amend, significantly alter or expand their activities. All applications within flood affected areas are processed via a fast track process.

Response to this Flood Recovery Assistance Package has been well received with many businesses and property owners taking advantage of this service.

There are, however, still a number of businesses and residents who have not fully recovered from the flood, mainly as they are awaiting advice from their respective insurance companies or have been affected by the shortage of materials / trades, etc required to rebuild.

The implementation period for the Flood Recovery Assistance Package was scheduled to expire in July 2011.

So that the community can continue with the flood recovery process, Council has extended the implementation period to 31 January 2012.

For further information regarding the Flood Recovery Assistance Package, please contact Council’s Planning and Development Department Customer Service Centre on 3810 6888.

In light of the January 2011 floods and Cyclone Yasi, the State Government has decided to extend the deadline for pool registration by six months to enable the government and community to focus on flood and cyclone recovery efforts.

Pool owners now have until 4 November 2011 to record their pool details.

“Queenslanders and their councils have had so many challenges this year that a delay in mandatory registration until later this year is just common sense,” Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government Paul Lucas said.

“The decision will not compromise the safety of children as new laws around pools and pool fencing have been in place since December 2009 and were strengthened again in December 2010,” Mr Lucas said.

Pool owners need to ensure their pool has been registered atwww.dlgp.qld.gov.au/pool-safety or by calling 1800 340 634.

To check if your pool is registered, simply conduct a property search on the pool register tool. Enter your property details and the register will advise if the pool is registered and if there is a valid Safety Certificate attached to the property.

If the register states no pools are recorded against this property, click on the ‘Alert the Pool Safety Council’ link and enter the number of pools / spas located on the property.

Regulated pools include pools associated with private dwellings, unit complexes, motels, hotels, hostels, backpacker accommodation, caravan parks and mobile home parks.

Penalties of up to $2,000 may apply for pool owners whose pools are not on the register after 4 November 2011.

Building News

Ipswich Transit Centre, January 2011 Photographer: Adrian Bulley


Council has adopted Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2011 - Flooding Regulation which suspends and replaces the flooding regulations contained in the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

The Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) provisions are temporary measures that set an adopted flood regulation line and associated development provisions, with mapping based on the highest known flood level as taken from the existing 1 in 100 flood line, the January 2011 flood event and the 1974 flood event.

Council adopted TLPI 01/2011 on 14 June 2011 and the TLPI took effect on and from 20 June 2011. TLPI 01/2011 will cease to have effect on 19 June 2012 or when it is otherwise repealed in accordance with the provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA).

The TLPI process does not include a public submission period, reflecting the temporary nature of the instrument.

The process is as follows:-

What is a Temporary Local Planning InstrumentA TLPI is a statutory instrument that assists in protecting a Planning Scheme area from adverse impacts.

A TLPI can apply to all or part of a Planning Scheme area and can suspend or otherwise affect the operation of a Planning Scheme for up to 1 year.

Why Introduce TLPI 01/2011Under SPA, a local government may make a TLPI if there is a significant risk of serious environmental harm, or serious adverse cultural, economic or social conditions and the delay to amend the Planning Scheme would increase the risk.

A TLPI provides a temporary measure for local government to respond quickly to matters of significance.

In light of the January 2011 flood event, Council has acted quickly to improve flood regulations in known flood affected areas in the interim period whilst awaiting the outcomes from the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry.

SPA legislates the process involved in introducing a TLPI. Council has followed this process in preparation of TLPI 01/2011.

Process for Preparation of a TLPI

Council proposes to prepare TLPI

Minister considers proposal

Council decides whether to adopt

Public notification of adoption

Special Feature: New Ipswich Flood Regulations

The TLPI was publicly notifed in the Queensland Government Gazette and Queensland Times on 17 June 2011.

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Q1Is my property affected by the TLPI?

How do I Obtain Copies of the TLPIFrom 20 June 2011, the TLPI 01/2011 may be viewed and downloaded free of charge from PD Online www.pdonline.ipswich.qld.gov.au/pdonline. Copies of TLPI 01/2011 may also be inspected or purchased from the Development Counter, Ipswich City Council Administration Building, 45 Roderick Street, Ipswich.

How to Get Further InformationThe following ‘frequently asked questions’ provide additional information on common aspects and issues relating to the TLPI.

Should you have further questions regarding the TLPI, please contact Council’s Planning and Development Department Customer Service Staff on 3810 6888.

The Flooding and Urban Stormwater Flow Path Areas Overlay Map (OV5) dated June 2011 and the Special Opportunity Area Maps included in the TLPI 01/2011 should be used to determine if your property is subject to assessment against the TLPI.

Does the TLPI apply to my property?

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ2Will the TLPI provisions be included in the Planning Scheme?The TLPI was put in place as a temporary response to the January 2011 flood event.

Council has commenced the review of the Planning Scheme provisions to prepare permanent statutory amendments which will involve public consultation.

The recommendations of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry to be released in February 2012 are also likely to inform amendments to the Planning Scheme.

Q3Will the provisions of the TLPI decrease the risk of future property damage from flooding?

The risk of flooding can never be totally eliminated.

The TLPI provisions are temporary measures that set an adopted flood regulation line for planning and development purposes based on the highest known flood levels as taken from the existing 1 in 100 flood line, the January 2011 flood event and the 1974 flood event.

The TLPI measures are designed to reduce the extent of flood risk to both people and property.

The relevant TLPI 01/2011 map layers listed below may be viewed from PD Online (www.pdonline.ipswich.qld.gov.au/pdonline) as individual layers from the following drop down list:-

TLPI1 2011 Adopted Flood Regulation Line

TLPI1 2011 1 in 20 Development Line

TLPI1 2011 Urban Stormwater Flow Path Area

TLPI1 2011 Further Detailed Assessment Required Area

TLPI1 2011 Special Opportunity Areas

To view the full TLPI documentation, visit PD Online www.pdonline.ipswich.qld.gov.au/pdonline.

Rebuilding ‘Like for Like’Q4Can I rebuild my house the same as it was before the January 2011 flood without a development approval?Yes. If your home was damaged or destroyed during the flood and requires rebuilding, you can build ‘like for like’ without a development approval. In this circumstance, only a Building Approval may be required.

Customers who want to modify their home when they rebuild may require a development permit.

Q5Can I rebuild my lawfully established business the same as it was before the January 2011 floods without a development approval?

Yes. If your lawfully established business was damaged or destroyed during the flood and requires rebuilding, you can build ‘like for like’ without a development approval. In this circumstance, only a Building Approval may be required.

Customers who want to modify or extend their business when they rebuild may require a development permit.

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Current Development ApplicationsQ6What does the TLPI mean for current and future development applications?The TLPI provisions apply to any new development application and all development applications that are yet to reach the Decision Stage at the date that the TLPI came into effect (20 June 2011). This may result in an application that has been lodged requiring amendment to address the provisions of the TLPI.

Should you have any questions regarding a specific development application, please contact the relevant Council Officer or Council’s Planning and Development Customer Service Staff on 3810 6888.

The TLPI does not apply to current approvals which have not lapsed.

Development ProvisionsQ7Can I apply to have an application processed under the provisions of the Planning Scheme rather than apply the provisions of the TLPI (ie apply under superseded planning scheme provisions)?No. The provisions contained in the TLPI temporarily suspend and replace the Planning Scheme provisions but do not form part of the Planning Scheme. Applicants are unable to invoke the superseded planning scheme provisions for this purpose.

Residential DevelopmentQ8Will the TLPI affect the range of residential uses I can undertake on my property?Yes. The TLPI places restrictions on further residential development. No intensification of residential uses is likely to be permitted on land that is situated below the adopted flood regulation line, including the development of dual occupancy, multiple residential uses, and the reconfiguration of land to create additional residential lots. However, a single residential dwelling may be built on an existing vacant residential lot, and consideration may be given to build an auxiliary unit or a second dwelling to house family members (refer to Q9).

Q9Can I build a ‘Granny Flat’ on my property?Consideration may be given to the building of an auxiliary unit or second dwelling to house family members on land situated between the 1 in 20 development line and the adopted flood regulation line. An application for an auxiliary unit or a second dwelling to house family members will be assessed on the merits of the proposal, and the level of flood immunity the building is able to achieve relative to the adopted flood regulation line.

Q10The corner of my property falls within the adopted flood regulation line, however, the area where I want to build is located outside this area, does the TLPI apply to my property?The provisions of the TLPI only apply to that part of the property below the adopted flood regulation line.

Q11Will the TLPI require additional development standards to build a new residential dwelling on vacant residential land?

Yes. The TLPI requires new development to provide habitable rooms a minimum of 500mm above the adopted flood regulation line and meet specific building requirements, including the use of building materials and surface treatments that are resistant to water damage where below the adopted flood regulation line. The development application will need to include information on how the provisions of the TLPI have been met (see Checklist for further guidance).

Generally, non habitable areas such as a vehicle parking area should be provided at ground level with habitable areas, such as bedrooms and living areas located above, to maximise flood immunity. The new building should also use walls without cavity spaces and flood resistant materials to minimise replacement / repair and provide for ease of cleaning in the event of a flood. Table 1 - Walls and Ceiling Linings as contained in the Growth Management Queensland Fact Sheet Repairing your house after a flood provides additional advice in relation to higher water resistant materials. This information may be accessed via www.dip.qld.gov.au/resources/guideline/building/floods.

Non Residential DevelopmentQ12Will the TLPI affect the range of non residential uses I can undertake on my property?New uses are assessed against the requirements of the TLPI particularly flood impacts arising from the development, layout suitability, materials to be used, access routes and proposed earthworks.

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Q13Will I need to use special building materials for new non residential development?Yes. The TLPI generally requires new development to meet specific building / design / layout requirements, including the use of building materials and surface treatments that are resistant to water damage. A development application will need to include information on how the provisions of the TLPI have been addressed (see Checklist for further guidance).

New building work below the level of the adopted flood regulation line should use walls without cavity spaces and flood resistant materials to minimise replacement / repair and provide for ease of cleaning in the event of a flood. Table 1 - Walls and Ceiling Linings as contained in the Growth Management Queensland Fact Sheet Repairing your house after a flood provides additional advice in relation to higher water resistant materials. This information may be accessed via www.dip.qld.gov.au/resources/guideline/building/floods.

EarthworksQ14Can I fill my site to improve flood immunity without development approval?No. Any earthworks, including any form of filling land below the adopted flood regulation line will require development approval.

Earthworks are not generally permitted below the 1 in 20 development line, and any earthworks between the 1 in 20 development line and the adopted flood regulation line must be accompanied with an assessment that demonstrates the works do not negatively impact on the overall hydrology, hydraulics and flood capacity of the waterway and do not in any way result in the reduction of flood storage capacity on the site.

Special Opportunity AreasQ15Does being located within a Special Opportunity Area change the zone of my property?No. The TLPI does not change the zone, rather the TLPI provides for reduced assessment levels for low impact, non residential uses, to encourage a transition away from residential uses.

Q16I live in a Special Opportunity Area. What controls are in place to control impacts that may occur from newly established non residential uses?The TLPI incorporates specific outcomes limiting the height of non residential buildings (generally no more than two storeys) and requiring new uses to control impacts such as odours, noise, dust, traffic and the like. The scale of development must also have regard to existing centres and not detract from achieving the identified network of centres in the Planning Scheme.

Assessment of non residential uses is also required against all other relevant Planning Scheme codes, including the Zone Code for the particular use being sought, and the relevant use code eg the Commercial and Industrial Code

Q17What range of uses may be considered adequate in a Special Opportunity Area?Each Special Opportunity Area is unique and any proposed use must have regard to the existing range of uses, access opportunities, scale of use proposed and the extent of flood impact. The type of non residential uses that may be considered appropriate are likely to vary between each Special Opportunity Area.

The TLPI has reduced the assessment level only for applications for Business Use, Carpark, Community Use, Entertainment Use, General Store, Night Court, Plant Nursery (Wholesale), Recreation Use (excluding Motor Sports) and Service Trades Use. The reduction of the assessment level does not remove the requirement to assess these uses in terms of all other relevant Planning Scheme requirements.

Low impact, non residential uses that provide the greatest resilience to flooding impacts are encouraged. These may include uses that involve limited building requirements such as a Garden Centre or Plant Nursery, or uses that allow for the quick removal of stock, such as Bulky Goods Sales and Vehicles Sales Premises.

Non residential uses that would be heavily impacted by flooding, or those uses that would generate unacceptable impacts to other existing uses are not likely to be approved.

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metre or more in depth) are generally not supported unless there is likely to be adequate warning and access to a safe evacuation route in the event of a flood.

The TLPI supports existing zoned centres and business and industry areas and business owners and operators are encouraged to make an informed choice about the level and extent of flood immunity they wish to design and achieve.

and Parking Code will apply in the assessment of an application for any form of Business Use.


Residential Development ChecklistQ1 Is my new dwelling able to withstand flood flows and not cause an increase in

flood hazard for other properties?

Q2 Are all habitable rooms in my new dwelling 500mm or more above the adopted flood line?

Note: Council will be producing flood depth mapping. Flood level information is available from Council in the form of a Flood Search. Contact Council on

3810 6666 for further information.Q3 Has the area below habitable rooms been left open?Note: These areas may be screened using timber battens / batten gates where this

screening does not impede flood flows. Solid walls and doors, including roll-a-doors are to be avoided.

Q4 Are all buildings and structures located on the highest part of the site, and have flood resistant materials, surface treatments and non cavity wall construction been used below the level of the flood adopted regulation line?

Note: Refer to Q11 above for further details.Q5 Have electrical installations been sited in the area of greatest flood immunity,

with electrical switchboards, main data servers and the like positioned above the adopted flood regulation line?

Q6 Has a safe access route been provided to allow occupants and visitors to escape to a safe and secure area in a flood event?

The TLPI will require these matters to be addressed in a development application.

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Non Residential Development Checklist

Q1 The development will not cause an increase in flood hazard for other properties?

Q2 Does the design and layout of buildings provide for parking or other low intensive, non habitable uses at ground level, with retail / commercial work areas located above to maximise flood immunity?

Q3 Has expensive plant, equipment and stock been located to provide maximum flood immunity?

Q5 Have electrical installations been sited in the area of greatest flood immunity, with electrical switchboards, main data servers and the like positioned above the adopted flood regulation line?

Q6 Has a safe access route been provided to allow occupants and visitors to escape to a safe and secure area in a flood event?

The TLPI will require these matters to be addressed in a development application.

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Q4 Are all buildings and structures located on the highest part of the site, and have flood resistant materials, surface treatments been used below the level of the flood adopted regulation line?

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Another International AwardThe Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has named Ipswich as the first Autralian city to receive the ICF Founders Award.

The ICF is an American based think tank that studies the economic and social development of 21st Century communities. The ICF seeks to share the best practices of the world’s intelligent communities in adapting to the demands of the broadband economy, in order to help communities everywhere find sustainable renewal and growth.

The Founders Award recognises innovative programs that transform the economy through the use of broadband. Ipswich was recognised as being a community which anticipated a future based on information technology and the internet.

ICF recognised that the Springfield development was able to design special precincts for Health, Education, Business and Retail with communications technology underlying the entire development. An emphasis on first establishing a broadband and IT infrastructure to anticipate the needs of the population resulted in the development of a sophisticated data centre and a diverse dark fiber optic network with connectivity back to the central business district of Brisbane.

Health City Springfield is a designated health and wellness precinct. Located in the heart of Springfield Central, it is emerging as a regional hub providing residents of Greater Springfield with

easily accessible and comprehensive health services and facilities.

When it is completed, Springfield Health City will be a one stop health and wellness destination with everything from oral health care to both general and specialist medical services. There will be an acute care hospital and aged care facility. To balance the needs of an aging population, independent retirement living units will also be developed.

Polaris Data Centre

According to Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale, the plan for Health City was based on research by Harvard Medical International and included a broad collaboration among relevant stakeholders, including the State Government, regional universities and health care professionals and associations.

ICF noted the project’s scope and intention to provide an integrated and comprehensive approach to health services in what will be a community within a community. ICF added that the project will ideally ‘leave no one unserviced’.

“Ipswich City Council received the award for the master planned community of Springfield which is being development by Springfield Land Corporation. The award is also for the City being home to an advanced purpose built data centre,” Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale said.

“The Springfield master planned community includes the suburbs of Springfield, Springfield Lakes,

Springfield community Source: www.greaterspringfield.com.au

Springfield Central, Brookwater and part of Augustine Heights. The combined ultimate population of the Springfield Estate will be 86,000 when fully developed.”

“The town centre is being built in stages and already the impressive Springfield Tower and the new $220 million Polaris Data Centre have been completed.”

“We saw the future would be based on IT more than 15 years ago when

Council established the first local government owned internet service provider.”

“This also became the catalyst for the establishment of not one, but two university campuses to service the western corridor. It also was the beginning of the transformation of the local economy from traditional industries to aerospace and information technology.”

“It’s all about understanding the digital economy and keeping one step ahead of the pack. One thing we’ve done is started training people to be able to take advantage of the NBN because we don’t want to be left behind.”

“Ipswich is proud once again to be acknowledged as a progressive modern community. The latest award follows Ipswich being named a Smart21 Community by the ICF last October and couldn’t come at a better time given what we’ve gone through as a city, but it’s just fantastic to be recognised,” Cr Pisasale said.


In this Edition of the Planning and Development Update, we commence a new series on interesting heritage snippets of information.

If any objects are located, you should notify Council’s Cultural Heritage Officer on 3810 6256 to report the find and for further information and suggestions.

Objects should be photographed (in situ if possible) with a tape measure to indicate its size. Details of the find should be recorded including the date, address and circumstances of the discovery plus the precise location in the building.

Ritual Objects Concealed in Old HousesWhen renovating older homes and buildings, you may come across some concealed ritual objects.

These objects have often been concealed in buildings as protection against witches and evil spirits. Objects have been found in buildings in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and North America.

What to do if you find Objects Concealed in your House

StaffProfile-AdrianBulley

Adrian BulleySenior Engineering Officer

Adrian Bulley has recently been promoted to the role of Senior Engineering Officer in the Engineering and Environment Branch of the Planning and Development Department.

As you may have noticed from his strong South African accent, Adrian moved to Australia in 2005. Shortly after arriving in Australia, Adrian commenced with Council and was initially based at our Springfield Office.

Adrian is now based at the Ipswich Office after being promoted to the role of Senior Engineering Officer.

Adrian is married and has three children: Luke (17); Kate (14) and Peter (9).

Adrian’s interests include fly fishing, gardening and photography.

Heritage Snippets

Further Information

Photographer: Roslyn Winks

For further information about ritual objects visit www.oldhouses.com.au/docs/ritual.html.

Objects concealed in historic Australian buildings have included: mummified cats (believed to ward off evil spirits), well worn shoes, clothing and household objects.

The majority of ritual objects are found in buildings constructed before 1800 but they have been discovered in buildings dating from as late as the early 20th century. To date, no known documentation in relation to this custom has been found.

Source: www.oldhouses.com.au/docs/ritual.html

Source: www.oldhouses.com.au/docs/ritual.html


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A fitting tribute to HMAS Ipswich was unveiled on 11 May 2011. The tribute complements the existing Naval Memorial site in Queens Park and now includes the installation of the vessel’s Bofors gun.

The Mayor was joined by Naval Officer Commanding South Queensland Cmdr Lachlan King RAN to unveil the Bofors gun from HMAS Ipswich (II).

The date of 11 May was chosen as it was on this day in 2007 HMAS Ipswich (II) was decommissioned after 24 years service.

The city has a long and proud association with not one, but two vessels named after our city.

After the second HMAS Ipswich was decommissioned in 2007, work commenced on creating a permanent enhancement to the original naval memorial site at Queens Park.

The placement of the Bofors gun alongside the existing RAN memorial is a fitting tribute to the crews of HMAS Ipswich.

The precinct is in the shape of HMAS Ipswich bow and is framed by low

formal gardens. The Bofors gun and Naval Cairn monument are strategically located within the design for prominence and authenticity and are supported in a naval theme including the hull water diversion shield, side rails, the HMAS Ipswich badge and interpretive information. A yard-arm flagpole, ceremonial gathering space, formalised access and informal band set down space are all incorporated into the design.

The existing Naval Memorial site was considered the most suitable location for the construction of a site dedicated to HMAS Ipswich.

The existing Naval Cairn Monument has been significantly enhanced and HMAS Ipswich Memorial site will become a prominent landmark off Queen Victoria Parade at one of the main entry points to the Ipswich City Centre.

Photographer: Tanya Jen

StaffProfile-BrettDavey

HMAS Ipswich Memorial

Brett DaveyTeam Co-ordinator (West)

Brett Davey has been appointed to the position of Team Co-ordinator (West) in the Development Planning Branch of the Planning and Development Department.

Brett has held various positions within the Development Planning Branch and is a fine example of someone who has been able to achieve a wonderful career in town planning by joining Council as a student planner and gaining the experience and expertise to enable him to move through the various levels to now being a Team Co-ordinator.

Brett lives locally and enjoys renovating his Character House. Other interests include fishing and cooking (which is an interest strongly encouraged by his fellow work mates).

Brett and his wife Rebecka are looking forward to welcoming their first child in August this year. His work mates are concerned that this may impact on his ability to continue supporting their cooking needs!



Calling for Award Nominations

Council is calling for nominations for entries in the 2011 Awards for Excellence.

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Awards program and Council is planning a special event to recognise this important milestone.

Entries close 2 September 2011.

For further information regarding these Awards, please contact Council’s Cultural Heritage Co-ordinator on 3810 6256.

Aims of the Awards for ExcellenceThe aims of the Awards are to:-

Recognise those individuals and • corporations who are committed to promoting and producing excellence in the design of new development, the conservation of our built heritage, conservation of our natural environment and academically within our schools.

Award CategoriesThere are a number of Award categories available. The following provides an overview of each category.

Ron Brown Memorial ‘Heritage Awards’Heritage Conservation Work Residential

Restoration of a building to an • earlier or original appearance.

Maintenance of heritage • buildings including colour schemes.

Sympathetic additions or changes • to an original building.

Adaptive reuse.•

Compatible new design in a • Character Zone.

Heritage Conservation Work Commercial / Non Residential

Restoration, maintenance, • sympathetic additions or changes to an original building.

Adaptive reuse.•

Compatible new design in a • Character Zone.

Cr Paul Tully Heritage Promotion Award

This Award acknowledges the work of individuals and groups to promote the history of Ipswich. Eligible projects include:-

Publications.•

Videos.•

Oral Histories.•

Heritage Week Programs.•

Web Sites.•

AMEX Corporation ‘Design Awards’Commerical / Industrial Development

Small or large scale retail or office • developments.

Hotels.•

Recreational buildings.•

Industrial buildings / complexes.•

Promote and develop student • awareness of the unique built and environmental heritage of Ipswich.

National Trust Ipswich Best Maintained Heritage Property Award

The aim of this Award is to encourage and acknowledge maintenance of heritage listed Ipswich properties.

There are a large number of well maintained and well presented heritage properties in Ipswich, many lovingly cared for by residents as their family home. These properties are a vital aspect of our heritage image.

Judging will be by local National Trust members. The place nominated must be a Character Place or be in a Character Zone in the Ipswich Planning Scheme.

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Residential Development

Dwellings.•

Duplexes.•

Units.•

Group Housing.•

Reconfiguation of Lots • (subdivision) design.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Specific new works or refurbishments designed to increase community safety and security.

Special Projects

Special projects including:-

Educational Buildings.•

Religious Buildings.•

Community Buildings.•

Health Care Buildings.•

Enviroplan ‘Environment Awards’Community Greening

Environmental projects or initiatives by not-for-profit community based organisations, community groups or individuals.

Commercial Greening

Environmental projects or initiatives facilitated by a commercial venture.

Rural Greening

Environmental projects or initiatives within the rural sector.

Street Greening

Enhancement of the City’s image through street, neighbourhood or park greening projects.

Young Environmental Volunteer of the Year

Recognition of a young person’s commitment / participation to / in environmental projects in Ipswich through a community group, school, TAFE, university or individually.

Green Schools Commitment Award

Recognition of a local school, preschool, TAFE, university for environmental work including educational / awareness programs, onground works and clean ups.

‘Student Awards’All projects should have an Ipswich theme or focus. Possible projects may include:-

Cemeteries - visit a cemetery • and identify the types and ages of headstones, take photographs of the cemetery and individual headstones, investigate the history of the cemetery and record your findings.

Environment - Green Schools • Commitment Award for Educational / Awareness Programs, onground works and clean ups, Young Environmental Volunteer of the Year - recognising a young person’s

commitment / participation to / in environmental projects in Ipswich through a community group, school or individually.

Family History - reseach your • family’s heritage and prepare a written account of your family history including photographs of your ancestors.

Historic Buildings - discover • and describe the history of a significant building or group of buildings in Ipswich.

Historic Photos - select a number • of historic photographs, find the viewpoint used by the original photographer and take new photographs from the same location. Describe how each scene has changed and what may have remained the same.

Landmarks - record the history • of monuments and memorials in your local area.

Oral History - interview a • grandparent or elderly neighbour and record information about their life, their family or an aspect of community history.

Calling for Award Nominations Continued

People - write about our early • settlers or influential people in Ipswich.

School History - research the • history of your school and write about the architectural style of buildings, how school life has changed over the years, the number of students that have attended both past and present and the different subjects taught throughout the years.


Researching our History

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ts Development Enquiries Phone: 07 3810 6888

Building Enquiries Phone: 07 3810 6120

Plumbing Enquiries Phone: 07 3810 6130

Strategic Planning Enquiries Phone: 07 3810 6888

Cultural Heritage Enquiries Phone: 07 3810 6888

General Council Enquiries Phone: 07 3810 6666

Council also operates one of the most sophisticated electronic databases in Australia for development applications and planning and development information.

This information (including details of processing of development applications, zoning and development constraint information) is available 24/7 by accessing PD Online on Council’s web site

www.ipswich.qld.gov.au.

A library edition of www.ancestry.com.au can be used at Council’s library.

This site allows you to search census, birth, marriage and death records and more from Australia, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Germany and many other countries.

Bookings are essential.

Ancestry Library Edition

There is a wealth of information available on the internet for those researching the history of their family, homes or communities.

Listed below are a number of internet sites which may be of interest.

The National Archives of Australia have a very valuable web site which allows you to:-

Find a service person and see • their record;Add a note or photograph to the • scrapbook;Build a tribute to people • important to you.

This information can be accessed by visitingwww.mappingouranzacs.naa.gov.au.

ANZACs

Discover the places in Queensland that have military significance or supported the war effort during the years of World War II.

Information can be accessed by visitingwww.publicworks.qld.gov.au/sites/qldwwiiplaces/pages/home.aspx.

Queensland World War II Historic Places

Anyone trying to research the history of a family or community knows the frustration of finding a town or street name or building name that doesn’t appear on a current map.

The web site www.chapelhill.homeip.net/FamilyHistory/Other/Renamed-Places-in-Queensland.htmlis designed to assist in discovering the “new” name for places in Queensland.

Items covered include:-Shires;• Electorates;• Towns, Suburbs and Localities;• Post Offices;• Railway Stations;• Schools;• Streets;• Churches;• Cemeteries;• Buildings;• Mountains, Rivers and Other • Geographical Features; and Miscellaneous items.•

Sources used include the Trove website, www.queenslandplaces.com.au/moreton-shire, Google maps and the Ipswich City Council web site.

Renamed Places in Queensland

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