Jennifer Howard Re-Elected as State MP for Ipswich, Focuses on Major Infrastructure Projects

Jennifer Howard has reclaimed her seat as the State MP for Ipswich, securing another term to champion projects vital to the city’s booming growth. Speaking on West Bremer Radio, Howard expressed her gratitude to Ipswich residents, saying, “It’s such an honour to be re-elected. I love representing this community, and I’m very, very humbled.”

Howard acknowledged the challenges of working with a new coalition government but pledged her commitment to continue advocating for Ipswich. Key projects on her agenda include the Ipswich Tennis Association court upgrades, valued at $780,000, and a new $5 million synthetic athletics track, a commitment she made in collaboration with the University of Southern Queensland. Although the coalition did not match this pledge, Howard emphasized its importance, especially with the Olympics approaching and Ipswich athletes like Gout Gout competing on a global scale.

Howard also discussed securing a $4 million commitment from the LNP for a business case on a second river crossing, a critical infrastructure project given Ipswich’s projected population growth. “In the next 10 years, Ipswich’s population is expected to reach half a million,” Howard said, stressing that infrastructure must evolve alongside the city’s rapid development.

In addition, ongoing projects from Howard’s previous term, including three new schools, an ambulance station, a police station, and a billion-dollar hospital upgrade, remain on track. “There’s no shortage of work to be done, and I’m excited to keep moving forward,” Howard noted.

Howard commended her campaign opponents, praising their respectful approach throughout the election, and expressed deep gratitude for her staff and volunteers who supported her re-election bid. With her calendar filling up fast, Howard is ready to serve Ipswich in the coming term, promising, “It’s all systems go.”