As a key connecting thoroughfare for Ipswich Central, renewing d'Arcy Doyle Place is a key step to enhance access and awareness of surrounding historical buildings, entry to the Ipswich Art Gallery and Ipswich Civic Centre. The space also showcases Ipswich's heritage and culture, and promotes the Nicholas Street spine (South of Brisbane Street) as the Cultural Heart of Ipswich.

Thank you for your feedback in round 1 of community engagement. We have now developed a preliminary concept design for the Cultural Heart, incorporating elements that reflect what the community told us. View the preliminary concept design and share your thoughts with us.

The renewal of d'Arcy Doyle Place is not currently funded beyond development of the preliminary concept design, however it will be able to be considered for future capital budgets by Council and may be considered for external funding by state and federal governments.