Ipswich City Council
Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - 19 May 2026 9:00 AM
The committee received a planning compliance update, approved a revised offset amount for trunk infrastructure works linked to Collingwood Drive and Eagle Street, and noted progress on the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan revision.
Topics
- Council sets $11.45 million infrastructure offset for Collingwood Drive and Eagle Street works
Council has fixed the offset amount payable under an Infrastructure Agreement for trunk transport works linked to nearby residential estate development.
The decision affects developer contributions, infrastructure funding and the pace of growth-area servicing. - Planning court action update received by committee
The committee was briefed on current court actions involving development planning applications.
Ongoing court matters can affect development timelines, approvals and compliance risk.
Decisions
- Infrastructure Agreement offset amount set for Collingwood Drive and Eagle Street works
Council resolved to issue notice to HB Qld Pty Ltd and Canberra Estate Consortium No 36 Pty Ltd that the offset amount under the Infrastructure Agreement is $11,451,973.08 for trunk transport infrastructure works associated with Collingwood Drive and Eagle Street.
Affects infrastructure delivery and the financial arrangements tied to nearby residential development. - Planning and Environment Court Action status report noted
The committee received and noted a status report on current court actions linked to development planning applications.
Shows ongoing compliance and legal matters affecting planning decisions and development activity.
Discussion
- Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan revision
The original master plan was approved in 2013, but flooding, changing community needs and improved land management prompted a revision. The master planning process has progressed after budget was allocated in 2024-25 and a preliminary concept was developed.
May influence long-term cemetery planning, land use and future service provision. - Developer-funded trunk infrastructure offset assessment
The committee dealt with a submission under an Infrastructure Agreement relating to works by developers of adjacent residential estates and the calculation of the offset amount.
Impacts how infrastructure costs are allocated in growth areas and may affect project economics.
Impacts
- Infrastructure cost recovery and funding arrangements for new residential development were progressed.
- Planning-related court action was formally reported to the committee, indicating active compliance and legal oversight.
- Long-term planning for Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery is being updated, which may affect future cemetery capacity and layout.
Places
- Collingwood Drive
Trunk transport infrastructure works and infrastructure offset calculation - Eagle Street
Trunk transport infrastructure works and infrastructure offset calculation - Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery
Master plan revision and land management update
Next
- Issue notice to HB Qld Pty Ltd and Canberra Estate Consortium No 36 Pty Ltd confirming the offset amount
Following the committee resolution - Continue work on the revised Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan
Ongoing after preliminary concept development - Monitor and report on Planning and Environment Court actions
As required
Extract
19 MAY 2026 INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ASSETS COMMITTEE NO. 2026(04)] of 7 INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ASSETS COMMITTEE NO. 2026(04) 19 MAY 2026 REPORT Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson) opened the meeting at 9.05 am via audio-link and invited Councillor Paul Tully to Chair the meeting COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson)(via audio-link); Councillors Paul Tully (Deputy Chairperson), Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic, Pye Augustine, Marnie Doyle, David Martin and Jim Madden COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Mayor Teresa Harding OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Asset and Infras...