Ipswich City Council
Environment and Sustainability Committee - 19 May 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 progress on Ti Tree Bioenergy projects and approved the next round of bioenergy works, while also endorsing fire-season planning, Get Ready grant activity and continued climate resilience alliance membership.
Topics
- Council approves next round of Ti Tree bioenergy projects
The committee backed new Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding projects for 2026-2027 and beyond after noting progress on earlier works.
Could lead to further environmental infrastructure investment and local project activity. - $66,242 climate resilience membership renewed for three years
Council supported continued membership of the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance through to June 2029.
Commits council funds to regional climate adaptation collaboration and may influence future planning and resilience work.
Decisions
- Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding program update and 2026-2027 project approvals
Council noted the progress update on projects approved in 2025-2026 and approved the recommended projects and program for commencement in 2026-2027 and beyond.
Supports continued delivery of the Ti Tree bioenergy program and related local environmental infrastructure works. - Upcoming fire season planning and fuel reduction works
Council received and noted the report summarising completed activities and planning for the upcoming fire season, including fuel reduction and risk mitigation works.
Affects local bushfire preparedness and community safety measures. - Get Ready Queensland grant activities
Council received and noted the report on activities delivered during 2025-2026 under the State Government's Get Ready Queensland funding.
Relates to public education and preparedness activities for emergencies and natural hazards. - South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance membership
Council supported continued membership of the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance for three years from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 at a total cost of $66,242.
Maintains regional climate resilience collaboration and associated council spending.
Discussion
- Ti Tree Bioenergy Funding program
The report updated councillors on progress already made and asked for approval of future projects for 2026-2027 and beyond.
Signals ongoing investment in bioenergy-related initiatives and future project delivery. - Fire season preparation
The committee considered completed risk reduction work and planned activities for the coming fire season.
Important for residents in bushfire-prone areas and those relying on preparedness communication. - Get Ready Queensland funding
Council outlined what was delivered using State Government grant funding in 2025-2026.
Shows how grant money was used for community preparedness work. - SEQ Climate Resilient Alliance membership
Council agreed to continue regional climate resilience membership under a new three-year agreement with population-based contributions.
Impacts council expenditure and regional climate adaptation cooperation.
Impacts
- Potential continuation of bioenergy-related projects and spending
- Improved bushfire risk mitigation and fire-season preparedness
- Community preparedness activities supported through Get Ready Queensland funding
- Council contribution of $66,242 to regional climate resilience work over three years
Places
- Ti Tree
Site or focus area for the bioenergy funding program - South East Queensland
Region covered by the Climate Resilient Alliance membership
Next
- Commence approved Ti Tree Bioenergy projects for 2026-2027 and beyond
From 2026-2027 onward - Proceed with upcoming fire season preparedness and fuel reduction planning
Ahead of the next fire season - Continue SEQ Climate Resilient Alliance membership under the new agreement
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
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19 MAY 2026 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2026(04)] of 6 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE NO. 2026(04) 19 MAY 2026 REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Jim Madden (Chairperson); Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Councillors Jacob Madsen (via audio-link), Pye Augustine, Marnie Doyle and David Martin (Observer) COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Deputy Chairperson) and Mayor Teresa Harding OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE: Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), Disaster and Natural Haz...