Vision 2020 Update August 2019

encouraged to share their views and advice about the overall direction of the draft city plan. Although this level of early engagement is not required by law, Mr Chemello said it was important to gain public input every step of the way. This is just step one of a three-step engagement process that will run over the next 12 to 18 months. He said it was an extremely important document for Ipswich as it would determine what types of structures could be built into the city’s future, and where. “Importantly, it also protects residents’ way of life by looking at aspects such as open space, the environment, city heritage and opportunities for recreational development,” Mr Chemello explained. The aim is for incoming councillors in March 2020 to be provided with a well-considered draft planning scheme, that has been based on community input and state agencies’ technical advice, for the new councillors’ review and releasing for formal community comment under the planning law. And this is just the beginning.

Ipswich locals can expect to hear from council a lot more. Big questions will be asked, opinions will be sought, and ideas will be encouraged via all kinds of communications channels. An online community engagement platform, to engage and inform, is under production, and a framework is being created to ensure that genuine community and stakeholder engagement is at the core of all key decisions council makes moving forward. While council still has a ways to go before it reaches “best practice” accolades, its well on its way, and this is certainly the ultimate goal. This is a win for Ipswich residents, a win for our new elected representatives, and certainly a win for the city.

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