As Deputy Mayor of Ipswich and Chairperson of the Environment and Sustainability Committee, my commitment to preserving our natural environment through the Enviroplan Program is unwavering.

I am pleased to report significant progress in the comprehensive review of Ipswich City Council’s flagship Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive since its initiation in 2020

The unloading bays at the Rosewood Recycling and Refuse Centre are poised to recommence operations next month, following extensive repair work to address subsidence issues at the site.

The Enviroplan Program of Ipswich City Council persists in generating positive results for residents, as evidenced by the recent progress report. The latest update highlights an increased emphasis on providing support for landowner conservation and hazard mitigation.

Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan, Chairperson of the Environment and Sustainability Committee, noted that the Enviroplan Annual Progress Report 2022-2023 comprehensively outlines the tangible benefits accrued to the city through the allocation of ratepayers’ levies.

In the lead up to Christmas, Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan and Councillor Kate Kunzelmann came together at Sutton Park in Brassall to update residents and businesses in Division 4.

The recently operational Keanes Bridge on Keanes Road in Rosewood promises enhanced load capacity and improved safety for motorists, offering substantial benefits to the community.