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Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on this project. We have now reviewed your feedback.

See a summary of what of what you shared with us or read the Community Engagement Report.

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on this project. We are now reviewing your feedback and will be sharing findings with the community.

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Project background

Each year, council faces the challenge of distributing resources across a diverse range of projects and services, from running library programs to delivering major city infrastructure.

To help inform these decisions, we refer to the Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan is a strategic plan updated every five years to help guide council's progress towards achieving the Community Vision:

"Ipswich is a city of opportunity. In our vibrant and diverse community, sustainable practices ensure we are well-prepared for growth, securing a thriving future for all."

Council has begun drafting the Corporate Plan 2026-2031, and we are seeking your feedback on the draft outcomes. These outcomes will be used to define measures of success, and help identify what projects or service areas should therefore be prioritised to achieve these measures.

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on this project. Council has now reviewed your feedback.

See a summary of what you shared with us or read the Community Engagement Report.



Corporate Plan draft outcomes

Draft outcomes have been developed under each of the four Corporate Plan themes. These outcomes inform what projects council prioritises over the next five years.

The draft outcomes for the Vibrant and Growing theme are:

  • Promote placemaking and liveability
  • Expand transport and community infrastructure networks
  • Active and public transport infrastructure improvements
  • Increase economic development and employment

The draft outcomes for the Safe, Inclusive and Creative theme are:

  • Deliver active and healthy activities, facilities, and services
  • Respected cultural landmarks, knowledge and practices
  • Historical buildings are conserved and enhanced
  • Prepared and ready for emergencies and natural disasters
  • An engaged community
  • Crime prevention and health promotion
  • Strong diverse arts scene
  • Safe, inclusive, and vibrant neighbourhoods

The draft outcomes for the Natural and Sustainable theme are:

  • A clean, green, circular economy city
  • Balance positive conservation and nature-based recreation
  • Waterway health is improved
  • Natural environment supports the continuation of traditional cultural practices

The draft outcomes for the Trusted and Leading Organisation theme are:

  • Advocacy to fund major infrastructure, policy reform and services
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Community’s trust in our services
  • Our people are supported to deliver at their best
  • Our procurement of goods and services is continuously improving
  • We are leaders in good governance

Previous engagements

Project decision making will also consider themes identified as part of previous community engagements. This includes:

Community engagement

How you shared and what you told us

Acknowledgement of Country

Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul People of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.



Phone: (07) 3810 6666

Email: communityengagement@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Postal: PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

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