With the state government election set for October 26th, Bundamba MP Lance McCallum has been busy highlighting several major developments in Ipswich. One of the most significant announcements is the $1.066 billion expansion of Ipswich Hospital, which will deliver 200 additional beds, a larger emergency department, and an expanded car park. “This is a real investment in world-class local healthcare for our community,” said McCallum, adding that the population growth makes this infrastructure critical.
Another highlight has been the success of the state’s 50 cent fares for public transport, which has seen a surge in local ridership. McCallum also provided an update on the Bundamba Station upgrade, which now includes a time capsule buried with students from Bundamba Secondary School, to be opened in 30 years.
In addition to public transport improvements, McCallum discussed Ipswich’s clean energy future, specifically the Swanbank Power Station‘s transformation into a clean energy hub. A recent agreement between Ipswich City Council and CleanCo will power all council buildings and around 30,000 streetlights with renewable energy. This forms part of a broader energy strategy aimed at meeting renewable energy targets and reducing emissions.
TAFE has also hit a milestone, with over 100,000 Queenslanders taking up free TAFE courses since last year, including record numbers in Ipswich. Popular courses include nursing and electrotechnology, providing valuable qualifications in high-demand fields.
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