Ipswich City Council has adopted a new Significant Contracting Plan (SCP) for the Springfield Parkway Duplication Stage 2, securing the next phase of one of the largest road projects in the city’s history.
Finance and Governance Committee Chairperson and Division 2 Councillor Paul Tully said the council’s 2025–26 Annual Budget has allocated $22 million to continue the project, as part of a $43 million investment over five years.
Cr Tully said the adoption of the SCP would allow council to go to market later this year to begin the next stage of works.
“This is one of the largest road projects in the history of this council and another significant step forward,” he said.
“The Springfield region is a key urban growth area for Ipswich and is experiencing rapid population growth. Duplicating Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial to four lanes is essential to meet future transport needs.”
Under the Local Government Regulation 2012, major contracts valued at $7 million or more, or lasting longer than 10 years, require an approved contracting plan before tenders can be awarded.
Council is expected to call for tenders later this year, with construction proposed to begin in September 2026 and conclude by December 2027.
Cr Tully said the upgrade would help ensure the local road network can support future growth and prepare the area for major events, including those linked to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Deputy Mayor and Division 2 Councillor Nicole Jonic said the broader duplication project would continue through 2026.
“We’ve already reached major milestones, including doubling traffic capacity and improving safety for more than 30,000 daily commuters,” Cr Jonic said.
She said Stage 3 of the Springfield Greenbank Arterial upgrade, between Eden Station Drive and Sinnathamby Boulevard, had delivered four-lane median-divided roads, improving traffic flow.
“The focus is now on Springfield Parkway Duplication Stage 2, with early works such as service relocations and retaining walls expected to be completed by mid-2026,” she said.
Once completed, the project is expected to significantly reduce congestion, improve safety, and support ongoing residential and commercial growth in Springfield and surrounding suburbs.
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