The Ipswich City Council is celebrating progress on two major initiatives: flood resilience through the Voluntary Home Buyback Program and festive excitement with the lighting of the City Christmas Tree this Thursday.
Mayor Teresa Harding highlighted the success of the buyback scheme, funded by the state and federal governments, which has purchased over 204 flood-prone properties across 16 suburbs. “That’s more than 200 families who no longer need to worry about flooding displacing them,” Mayor Harding said.
With more than 500,000 square metres of land now rezoned as green space, council is inviting residents to contribute ideas for its use via the Shape Your Ipswich platform. Suggestions are open until Sunday, December 8.
In addition to land repurposing, Ipswich is embarking on a $4 million Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, with $3 million contributed by the federal government. The project aims to rehabilitate 14,000 square metres of riparian corridors over the next four years, focusing on waterways like the Bremer and Brisbane rivers. “This is crucial for protecting our riverbanks, especially during floods, and reducing sediment flow into Moreton Bay,” Mayor Harding said.
Meanwhile, the festive season is kicking off with the lighting of the City Christmas Tree on Thursday, November 28, at 6:45 PM in the Nicholas Street Precinct. The event will feature the Cambrian Choir and a visit from Santa, with precinct restaurants and shops adding to the celebration.
Families can also enjoy late-night boutique shopping during the Top of Town trading hours, featuring Totti the Elf adventures, and find details of all events at ChristmasInIpswich.com.au.
Mayor Harding concluded, “Christmas is a time for joy and togetherness, and Ipswich is ready to celebrate.”
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