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Ipswich City Council

Environment and Sustainability Committee - 15 Sep 2026 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Economic and Cultural Development Committee or such later time as determined by the preceding committee

The committee noted updates on Get Ready Queensland Week 2026 and the Bushcare Program; no major new spending, policy changes or infrastructure decisions were recorded.

15 September 2026Environment and Sustainability CommitteeSummary available
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Discussion

  • Get Ready Queensland Week 2026
    The committee received and noted a report about the statewide preparedness week, scheduled for 5–11 October 2026, focused on preparing communities for extreme weather and disasters.
    Residents may receive information or participate in activities supporting disaster and extreme-weather preparedness.
  • Bushcare Program
    The committee received and noted an update on the community-led Bushcare Program, which includes 13 groups involved in local bushland and flora restoration and environmental education.
    The program supports local environmental restoration and provides opportunities for community participation and education.

Impacts

  • No new funding, service change, development approval, infrastructure project or charge was identified.
  • Residents may benefit from preparedness messaging during Get Ready Queensland Week, 5–11 October 2026.
  • The Bushcare Program continues to support community-led habitat restoration and environmental education through 13 groups.

Next

  • Get Ready Queensland Week 2026 preparedness activities and communications may proceed during the scheduled week.
    5–11 October 2026
  • Bushcare Program activities continue through its community groups.
    Not specified

Extract

15 SEPTEMBER 2026 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2026(07)] of 3 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2026(07) 15 SEPTEMBER 2026 REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Jim Madden (Chairperson); Councillors Andrew Antoniolli (Deputy Chairperson), Mayor Teresa Harding, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Jacob Madsen, Pye Augustine and Marnie Doyle COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Nil OFFICERS’S ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Environment and Sustainability (Kaye Cavanagh), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt S...