Ipswich in Winter - 2021

Message from Ipswich Mayor, Teresa Harding

markets, food trucks and fine music on weekends. The new Ipswich Children’s Library in the administration building at 1 Nicholas Street will also be opening, complementing the Ipswich Central Library across the square. The new facility will be specifically designed for children aged 1-12 to explore, learn and play. It will feature age-appropriate technology and digital experiences, an interactive dinosaur, extensive children’s collection, specialised employees and dedicated children’s programs and events. And also check out the interactive exhibition On the Move at the Ipswich Art Gallery before the season ends on 18 July. So, rug up, get ready for the cooler climes, but most of all, enjoy wonderful winter in our region.

Welcome to the latest edition of our seasonal guide. Winter might be a time for hibernation, but Ipswich City Council is not sitting still. We are always on the move. In coming weeks, council and many of its 1,300 staff are preparing to join together under the one roof and move into the new administration building at Tulmur Place, as part of the $246 million Nicholas Street Precinct redevelopment. It is an exciting time for the city as the CBD will really come alive and provide the opportunity for the Ipswich community to enjoy a retail and entertainment precinct like never before. While we all might slow down in the colder months of winter, there is so much happening in the city and specifically in Tulmur Place with

Front Cover Image: Hardings Paddock Campground, Goolman If you have any feedback regarding the Winter Guide, please email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au or visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au Disclaimer: Published by Ipswich City Council © 2021

At time of printing all information is current and correct. Every care has been taken to ensure the information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. Ipswich City Council accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes leading to such information being incorrect. As activities, programs and events may cancel or move subsequent to publication of this brochure, no responsibility is accepted for accuracy of content. This publication is copyright. Other than for the purposes of and subject to the conditions prescribed under the Copyright Act 1968 (C’wlth), no part of it may in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, micro copying, photocopying, recording or otherwise) be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without prior written permissions. If you wish to disseminate or share this information and or images please contact Ipswich City Council for permission.

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