Ipswich, QLD
City в Queensland
Australia
Ipswich, QLD Made You Look pilot promotes effective retail practices in Ipswich Central
Ipswich partnered with Shopology on a multi-faceted pilot supporting local shops in the busy neighborhood. Participants receive online store reviews and in-person store audits from Dr. Louise Grimmer, an expert in retail marketing. The council offers grants of up to AUD 500 per business to implement personalized recommendations. A February 2024 workshop called Boosting Main Street Shopping will explain how to delight consumers with innovative store layouts and displays.
Ipswich, QLD
Australia
Ipswich, QLD engages and educates residents throughout state-first organic waste collection trial
Ipswich's year-long trial of biweekly FOGO collection served 1,000 households in two suburban communities. The program website featured colorful graphics and instructions in four languages for separating food or garden waste from landfill waste. The Tips to FOGO Like a Pro section allowed participants to share their tips for waste disposal and reduction. Project leaders also used the website to answer questions about the program and survey pilot households.
Ipswich, QLD
Australia
Ipswich, QLD tracks infrastructure repairs following floods with its Flood Recovery Projects Map
Flooding throughout Ipswich in early 2022 impacted roads and green spaces. City officials approved AUD 30 million in recovery projects through 2023. The Flood Recovery Projects Map tags the nearly 400 projects related to flood repairs in the planning pipeline as of November 8, 2022. There are filters for four project categories - identified, planned/scheduled, underway, and completed. Color-coded map pins can be clicked for project descriptions, categories, and traffic or noise impacts.
Ipswich, QLD
Australia
Ipswich, QLD Development.i platform improves transparency of development application decisions
Ipswich is the fastest growing community in Queensland with its population expected to double by 2041. Development.i provides a mobile-friendly portal for development application searches and comments unavailable under the previous PD Online system. Users search an interactive map for the most recently received or decided applications. Each pinpoint on the map links to an application record including its status, related documents, and assigned assessment officer.
Ipswich, QLD
Australia
Ipswich, QLD previews future opportunities for local businesses on Forward Procurement Schedule
The schedule posted on the Transparency and Integrity Hub shows planned council purchases of $200,000 AUD or more for the next 18 months. A color-coded chart displays purchase amounts in categories like business services, grounds maintenance, and software. Council officials planned four workshops to guide companies through procurement needs and policies. The Forward Procurement Schedule and Buy Ipswich policies favoring local company bids provide opportunities for economic growth.
Ipswich, QLD
Australia
Ipswich, QLD conducts research on urban heat islands with climate sensor network
Ipswich stationed 13 sensors across two locations in the Central Business District and one location in Ripley. Sensor data on temperature and humidity are monitored by project partners at Griffith University and the University of the Sunshine Coast. An engagement website for the project includes explainers on urban heat effects and a survey about resident experiences in test areas. The pilot will last up to one year with results informing sustainable design efforts.
Ipswich, QLD
Australia
Ipswich, QLD facilitates local investment and startup growth with Business Ipswich website
The website packages data and council resources that support new ventures in the local economy. Interested parties find profiles of eight key industries including agribusiness, defense, and tourism. Business Ipswich highlights the council's long-term strategies along with key developments that strengthen business infrastructure. The Investor and Business Support section includes a calendar of council-sponsored workshops along with links to funding programs and industry networks.
Ipswich, QLD
Australia