Ipswich City Council’s Division 2 is undergoing major improvements as population growth surges, with new park upgrades and community initiatives leading the way.
Deputy Mayor and Division 2 Councillor Nicole Jonic shared exciting updates on Thursday, highlighting approved upgrades to local parks and a surge in residents in Spring Mountain.
“We’ve got $45,000 set aside to upgrade Langley Park in Citiside, with new garden beds and landscaping to enhance an already beautiful space,” Cr Jonic said. “At Evan Marginson Park, we’re also planting a mature tree over the playground to provide natural shade — a greener and more cost-effective option than a shade sail.”
The funding comes from a council program allocating more than $100,000 annually to each division for community-requested projects.
Meanwhile, Ipswich’s population continues to soar, with Spring Mountain the fastest-growing suburb in the latest quarter (January to March), welcoming 551 new residents. The city overall added 1,962 people in that time, taking the total population to 263,757.
“It’s one of the biggest responsibilities of council to plan ahead,” Cr Jonic said. “We’re the custodians of community assets and have a 10-year plan to guide that growth.”
Elsewhere in Division 2, a new sign commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee has been installed at Opossum Creek Parklands in Brookwater, recognising the 2,000 native trees planted by Springfield Lakes Nature Care through a federal grant.
Cr Jonic also encouraged families to visit the newly completed Ash Barty Park playground in Springfield Central. “It’s a gorgeous, leafy playground — even the adults will be tempted to jump on the monkey bars,” she joked.
Residents can learn more about local nature initiatives at springfieldlakesnaturecare.org.au.
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