Ryan Road Reserve
Local native species were planted to fill a wildlife corridor gap along Purga Creek. Project included watering, weeding and general maintenance.
Project background
What are the Ti Tree Bioenergy payments?
The Ti Tree Bioenergy facility was established in Willowbank in 2002 and utilises waste to generate energy. The Planning and Environment Court issued a development permit for the facility that included a ‘Contributions for Local Environmental Improvements’ condition. Under this condition, the operator (Ti Tree Bioenergy) pays council an annual payment to undertake community and environmental improvements.
As of 2025 there are two ‘streams’ for projects to be funded through the Ti Tree Bioenergy payments:
Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding: Community members can propose projects for council to deliver on council owned or managed land.
- Submissions are made via this Shape Your Ipswich page.
- Submissions can be made by anyone and are open all year round.
- Project assessments are generally twice a year, in approx. March and October
Ti Tree Community Fund: Community members can apply for funding for individuals or groups to deliver projects themselves.
- Up to $15,000 for individuals, not-for-profit organisations and businesses.
- See Ipswich.qld.gov.au/funding for more information on eligibility.
- Applications are made via Smarty Grants.
- Applications rounds will be in March and September each year (starting 2026)
Transparency and Integrity Hub
See the Ti Tree Bioenergy page on council's Transparency and Integrity Hub for funding data and project information
Example projects
Here are some of the projects council is delivering through the Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding. See more at the Ti Tree page on the Transparency and Integrity Hub.
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Koala reserve
Establishing Paynes Road Reserve as a community and koala nature reserve. Works include weed management, ecological burns, fencing and walking tracks.
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Fauna movement signage
Installation of new wildlife signs within Willowbank township and new wildlife road marking.
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Mack Family Park
Double galvanised pipe fence installed with pedestrian turnstile. The fence will impede motorbike access to the park.
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Heit Family Park
Upgrades have included soft fall bark and shade sails at the playground, replacement of garden mulch, installation of perimeter bollards, rails and sandstone blocks to eliminate vehicle entry.
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Willowbank hardstand
A hardstand and bollards installed around the fire hydrant on Champions Way to prevent damage while allowing all-weather access for Mount Forbes Rural Fire Brigade.
Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding
I want to make a submission for a project for council to deliver on council owned or managed land
Ti Tree Community Fund
I want to apply for funding to deliver my own community-based project as an individual or group
