What you shared

The community was asked to provide feedback on whether council should retain or surrender Old Tallegalla School. See a summary of what you shared with us below, or read the Community Engagement Report.

Who participated

Demographic data was captured as part of engagement activities to understand the diversity of respondents. See a breakdown below.
Gender Breakdown
Location breakdown by division
Age breakdown

Key findings

A summary of findings have been outlined below, sharing how the community voted and their priorities for Old Tallegalla School.

  • Retain or surrender

    73% of respondents prefer for Old Tallegalla School to be retained by Ipswich City Council.

  • Heritage

    Many respondents emphasised the importance of preserving the school's historical and cultural heritage.

  • Finance

    There were mixed responses around whether council should be responsible/have the capacity to fund the costs of rehabilitating the property.

  • Future use

    Most respondents wanted to see the property activated, providing a wide variety of suggestions that also complement local lifestyle.

How you shared

The community was able to submit feedback between 3 February and 3 March 2025 using one of the engagement channels below:

Online engagement activities can be seen below.

Online survey

Community engagement events

We had council staff out at Rosewood Library to share more information on this project with the community.

  • 7 February 2025

    Speak to our team to learn more about this project and share your feedback.

    Time: 9am - 11am

    Location: Rosewood Library

  • 14 February 2025

    Speak to our team to learn more about this project and share your feedback.

    Time: 9am - 11am

    Location: Rosewood Library

Supporting resources

The community were provided with the following supporting resources and information to help inform their decision.

Old Tallegalla School showcases elements of Queensland's cultural heritage that are considered rare, uncommon, or endangered.

This property is currently included in the Queensland Heritage Register, which means all usage must abide by the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.

Old Tallegalla School must be used for heritage, historical and cultural purposes. Use of the property should align with the land’s intended purpose, and should not diminish the purpose of the land. Any divergent use necessitates a Land Management Plan and public consultation.

The Queensland Government owns Old Tallegalla School. As the land owner, the State Government holds direct control and discretion over its use, including decisions on how the property is managed, sold, leased, or developed.

The trustee only manages the property on behalf of the Queensland Government.

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