Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee - 26 Mar 2026 1:00 pm - 2.00 pm

Topics

• Committee backs Option 1 for confidential sport and recreation proposal
  A committee has endorsed one of several confidential facility options after reviewing cost and scope comparisons.
  This may determine which local facility project proceeds, affecting spending, design and delivery timelines.
• North Ipswich Reserve master plan moves into configuration review
  The reserve master plan is still being refined, with configuration options now under review before a preferred layout is selected.
  Future land use, sporting amenity and public access in North Ipswich may change depending on the preferred configuration.

Decisions

• Confirmation of previous minutes
  The committee recommended confirming the minutes of the 26 February 2026 meeting.
  Routine governance item; no direct service change.
• Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park activation update noted
  The presentation on the activation of Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park and the recommended tenure approach, including timelines, was received and noted.
  May affect the timing and delivery of park activation works.
• Tivoli Sports Complex and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve update noted
  The committee received and noted the presentation on the City Liveability Project covering works, estimated timelines and tenure approach for Tivoli Sports Complex and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve.
  Relevant to future sport and recreation facilities and local project timing.
• Proceed with Option 1 for confidential facility proposal
  The committee discussed confidential options 1 to 5, including cost estimates and broad scope, and agreed with the recommendation to proceed with Option 1.
  Could influence the scope, cost and delivery of a local facility project.
• George Alder Tennis Centre update and Option 1
  The committee received and noted an update on the George Alder Tennis Centre Facility and recommended that Council proceed with Option 1 outlined in the confidential attachment.
  May affect the future configuration or upgrade direction of the tennis centre.
• North Ipswich Reserve draft master plan options noted
  The committee received and noted a report on configuration options for the North Ipswich Reserve Draft Master Plan for further review before a preferred configuration is agreed.
  Could shape future reserve layout and uses in North Ipswich.

Discussion

• Project activation and tenure approach
  Members discussed the activation of Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park and broader tenure approaches, suggesting staged planning and delivery considerations.
  Impacts when residents may see new or improved park facilities come online.
• City Liveability Project works program
  The Tivoli Sports Complex and Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve update covered works to be undertaken and estimated timelines.
  Relevant to local sport infrastructure and possible temporary construction impacts.
• Confidential option appraisal
  A set of options with cost estimates and broad scope was considered, and Option 1 was preferred.
  May affect which infrastructure option is ultimately delivered and how much it costs.
• Master plan configuration review
  North Ipswich Reserve configuration options were presented for review before a preferred layout is selected.
  Could influence future public space design and sporting use.

Impacts

• Possible changes to the timing and scope of upgrades at local parks and recreation reserves.
• Future decisions may affect sport facility layouts, access and amenity in Tivoli, Redbank Plains, North Ipswich and the George Alder Tennis Centre area.
• Confidential option selection may influence project costs and delivery timing.
• Some works may involve construction or staging impacts for nearby users while projects are implemented.

Places

• Goolpahjo Harry Thompson Senior Park (park)
  Activation and tenure approach discussed by the committee.
• Tivoli Sports Complex (sports complex)
  City Liveability Project update on works, timelines and tenure approach.
• Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve (recreation reserve)
  City Liveability Project update on works, timelines and tenure approach.
• George Alder Tennis Centre (sports facility)
  Facility update received and Option 1 recommended.
• North Ipswich Reserve (reserve)
  Draft master plan configuration options were presented for review.

Next

• Confirm the minutes of 26 February 2026
  Next council process item, timing not stated
• Proceed with Option 1 for the confidential facility proposal
  Following council consideration
• Continue review of North Ipswich Reserve configuration options
  Before a preferred configuration is agreed
• Advise the date of the next committee meeting
  To be advised

Extract

26 MARCH 2026 SPORT AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE NO. 2026(02)] of 4 SPORT AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE NO. 2026(02) 26 MARCH 2026 REPORT ATTENDANCE: Councillor Jacob Madsen (Chairperson); Councillors Pye Augustine, Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic (via audio-link), Andrew Antoniolli, Jim Madden and David Martin (Observer) and Marnie Doyle (Observer) APOLOGIES: Nil OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper)(via audio-link), General Manager Community, Cultural and Economic Development (Ben Pole), Manager Community and Cultural Services (Don Stewart), Community and Sport Manager (Melissa Dower) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Councillor Jacob Madsen (Chairperson) delivered the A...