Council has received $3.8million from the Australian Government as part of the Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (uPPP) which seeks to support transformative investment in urban precincts based on the principles of unifying urban places, growing economies and serving communities. The uPPP focuses on a partnership approach, bringing together governments, businesses and communities to deliver multi-purpose precincts that are place-based, tailored to the local needs and positioned around a shared vision, need or theme.

Through this funding, council will be undertaking planning and design works for the Ipswich Central Heart project, which includes:

• expansion of Ipswich Art Gallery
• redevelopment of the Ipswich Civic Centre
• development of the Cultural Heart (d’Arcy Doyle Place)
• streetscape refresh of Brisbane Street (Top of Town)
• connection to the Ipswich City Centre Bikeway

Rather than starting over, we’ve integrated insights from past engagement on the Arts and Cultural Vision, Cultural Heart, Ipswich City Centre Bikeway, Economic Development Strategy and Ipswich Central Revitalisation to shape a more complete and connected framework. This means your feedback hasn’t just been heard—it’s actively steering the project in the right direction.

To be kept up to date on the concept and detailed design, and to be notified when this engagement commences so you can have your say, be sure to click the + Follow button at the top of this page.

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