Ipswich in Spring 2020

Construction is well underway, with the library and civic plaza expected to open in late 2020. Opening for the administration building, children’s library, shops, restaurants and entertainment area are planned to open from mid-2021. The Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich Central, will be a space to connect and engage with the visitors and community of Ipswich, reimagined for generations.

The pedestrian mall, which was originally built in the 1980s, will be reopened as a one-way vehicular street with access from Brisbane Street through to Bell Street. As part of the redevelopment, the historic Commonwealth Hotel, built in 1910, will undergo extensive refurbishment to restore its former glory. Much of the building’s original componentry will be carefully restored and used in the reconstruction.

You can follow the progress of the redevelopment at Shapeyouripswich.com.au and by subscribing to Ipswich First at Ipswichfirst.com.au

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