Ipswich City Council’s major project-of-the-future – the Ipswich to Springfield public transport corridor – and its waste management and recycling challenges strategy have been recognised by Infrastructure Australia.
Infrastructure Australia launched its 2021 Infrastructure Priority List on Friday 26 February – a comprehensive investment roadmap to support Australia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019–20 bushfires and the recent and ongoing drought.
The list provides a pipeline of investments ready for delivery and nationally significant priorities for Australia’s governments to progress in the near, medium and longer term.
Providing evidence-based advice on critical gaps and investment opportunities, this year’s list considered infrastructure proposals that respond to the many challenges Australia has been facing, including the recent and ongoing drought, the 2019–2020 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Ipswich projects were added to the list, providing an opportunity for strategic infrastructure investment: the proposed 25km public transport corridor known as I2S, and council’s waste and recycling focus.
Mayor Teresa Harding said the listing represented an important step forward to support Ipswich’s unprecedented population growth, following productive discussions between council and the State and Commonwealth Governments.
“Ipswich is the fastest-growing city in Queensland, and these Infrastructure Australia listings have recognised that significant investment will be necessary to maintain our residential amenity and keep our growing community connected to essential services and economic opportunities,” she said.
“Council has kept ahead of the curve, investing $1.1 million in business cases for major transport projects since 2017, and adopting our landmark Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive on 3 December, 2020.
“I have thanked the State Government for committing $1 million to the next stage of I2S and to establishing a Joint Waste Taskforce with council.
“It was wonderful to welcome Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to Ipswich on 11 February and hear him describe our suburbs as some of Australia’s most liveable areas.”
Last year council completed the first stage of the project analysis for I2S, however in order to keep the project progressing, a detailed options analysis now needs to be completed, which will cost around $2.5 million.
The State Government committed $1 million to the analysis in the lead-up to the 2020 election, conditional on council and the Commonwealth Government funding the remaining $1.5 million.
“Our fastest growing communities between Ipswich, Ripley, Redbank Plains and Springfield will rapidly transform over the coming years and residents need to be connected to jobs, education and other public services,” Mayor Harding said.
“If we do nothing, the local road network will fail by 2031 and it will cost the national economy more than $1 billion in productivity losses by 2036.”
The I2S public transport corridor would include up to nine new rail stations between Ipswich Central and Springfield Central.
Mayor Harding said council and the community recognised I2S as the most significant project as it would benefit Ipswich as well as the broader south-east region, Queensland and the nation.
“Our city’s population is projected to grow at four per cent per annum (from 230,000 now to over 500,000 by 2041). This compares to 1.6 per cent for Queensland and 1 per cent for Australia,” she said.
“With approximately 70 per cent of the population growth in Ipswich occurring between Ipswich and Springfield, this public transport corridor is vital to easing the burden on our road network and keeping our community moving.
“This is nation building infrastructure. Locally, it will ensure the people of Ipswich keep our great lifestyle as the region grows and deliver jobs and vital services.
“There will be improved travel times, economic and employment opportunity along the corridor, diversified housing supply and reduced congestion.”
Councillors unanimously backed a new strategic and operational approach to managing and influencing systemic changes across waste, resource recovery and the circular economy, to deliver better outcomes for the city and its residents towards 2030.
Mayor Harding said the Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Directive marks a significant and positive step forward on waste industry impacts and opportunities for the Ipswich local government area, which disposes a large proportion of South East Queensland’s and the State’s waste (55 per cent and 42 per cent respectively in 2019-20).
The directive details the myriad of challenges currently faced by council in dealing with the growing sector. It outlines 10 guiding principles that will inform council’s strategic and operational activities over the coming years and provides a platform for a concerted and coordinated effort across waste, resource recovery, recycling and the circular economy.
Infrastructure Australia recognised that it would translate into positive outcomes for the people of Ipswich, who had been impacted for decades by previous poor decisions on waste management.
“In 2018-19, the eight privately owned and operated landfills located in Ipswich received approximately 4.23 million tonnes of all waste generated by Queenslanders, and our community received little or no benefit,” Mayor Harding said.
“Waste disposal issues in our region are long-running and well known to our stakeholders. At the same time, the evidence base is building for the economic and environmental benefits of the circular economy model.”
Council had recently joined with the State Government to establish a joint waste taskforce.
“Waste and resource recovery present both massive challenges and opportunities for our growing city and I look forward to welcoming the Premier and her colleagues to Ipswich in the future to further understand these.
“We’re committed to working with the State Government to establish a joint taskforce so we can collaboratively address the long-standing issues faced by Ipswich residents.”
Mayor Harding said Infrastructure Australia’s acknowledgment of council’s directive “recognised waste management as an opportunity for investment and improved infrastructure”.
She welcomed the advance of the national waste and recycling management initiative.
She said council was committed to working with Infrastructure Australia in relation to all regionally significant projects, including a second Bremer River crossing, which would dramatically cut congestion in the CBD and assist in bring business back to the city centre; plus defence manufacturing projects.
The Queensland Government’s Cunningham Highway upgrade, taking in the Yamanto interchange to Ebenezer Creek, has remained a priority initiative. It will involve upgrades to a 4.75km section of the Cunningham Highway, including the Amberley interchange, with the government to complete its business case development.
QML Pathology, one of northern New South Wales and Queensland’s largest private pathology providers, has been providing communities with fast and accurate pathology testing for over 90 years.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 08:00am – 12:00pm |
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Tuesday | 08:00am – 12:00pm |
Wednesday | 08:00am – 12:00pm |
Thursday | 08:00am – 12:00pm |
Friday | 08:00am – 12:00pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Spice up your cooking with Ripley Grocery’s wide range of dried goods and frozen items from a number of different international cuisines.
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Monday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
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Tuesday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
Wednesday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
Thursday | 08:30am – 07:00pm |
Friday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 03:00pm |
Sunday | 09:00am – 03:00pm |
Valley Skin & Beauty is Ripley Town Centre’s very own medispa. The salon has an extensive treatment menu including skin analysis, waxing, tanning, lash extensions, body treatments and the exclusive DMK skincare range.
Monday | 09:00am – 05:00pm |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 05:00pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 05:00pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 08:00pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 05:00pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 03:00pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Store hours on public holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Monday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 09:00pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 05:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am – 04:00pm |
Coles and individual retailer trading hours will vary. Please refer to individual retailer trading hours here.
EcoCentric is a unique co-op store with a beautiful collection of environmentally friendly, upcylced and natural homewares, art, jewellery, gifts, toys, baby products and so much more.
EcoCentric has relocated to opposite Little Piggy Cafe.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | Closed |
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Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 9:00am – 04:00pm |
Thursday | 9:00am – 04:00pm |
Friday | 9:00am – 04:00pm |
Saturday | 10:00am – 02:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am – 02:00pm |
After choosing the home of your dreams, choosing your home’s colour scheme is both an exciting and important stage in the home building process. When you build with Sekisui House Australia, we offer a range of carefully curated colour schemes that afford you the beauty of choice and timeless appeal.
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Monday | By appointment only |
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Tuesday | By appointment only |
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Thursday | By appointment only |
Friday | By appointment only |
Saturday | By appointment only |
Sunday | By appointment only |
Serving the best meals for your best mate, Pet Mince Direct stocks a range of raw, natural pet foods, treats, supplements, bones and meal toppers.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | Closed |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 06:00pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 06:00pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 06:00pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 06:00pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 03:00pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Krave Kebab serves delicious, authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Open for dine-in and take away.
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Monday | 09:00am – 09.00pm |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 09.00pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 09.00pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 09.30pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 09.30pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 09.30pm |
Sunday | 10:00am – 08.00pm |
Store hours may vary on public holidays. Please contact the store directly to confirm their trading hours.
Sensational Healing Allied Health is a multidisciplinary practice located at Ripley Town Centre, Level 1, above Pharmacy 4 Less.
Sensational Healing offers attachment-focused mental health and developmental therapies to children who have experienced developmental trauma, abuse and neglect. In addition, they support children who do not come from a trauma background but need support with developmental delays, mental health challenges, sensory processing disorder/sensory integration difficulties, motor difficulties or other disabilities.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | By appointment only |
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Tuesday | By appointment only |
Wednesday | By appointment only |
Thursday | By appointment only |
Friday | By appointment only |
Saturday | By appointment only |
Sunday | By appointment only |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
From cardio to strength, free weights, to functional, all Anytime Fitness Clubs contain the most up-to-date equipment that suits all fitness levels and any workout goal.
STAFFED HOURS
Monday | 10:00am – 07:00pm |
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Tuesday | 10:00am – 07:00pm |
Wednesday | 10:00am – 01:00pm |
Thursday | 10:00am – 07:00pm |
Friday | 08:00am – 12:00pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 12:00pm |
Open 24/7
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
APAR Hair Studio team are an eclectic mix of highly trained stylists and colourists. We all live within the Greater Springfield and Ripley areas, and we’re passionate about the area because it’s where our own families live, work and play.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | Closed |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 04:00pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 04:00pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 09:00pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 04:00pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 04:00pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Life at Ecco Ripley brings together the best of modern living with an array of land, house and land and ready built home options to suit every lifestyle and life stage. An abundance of open spaces, community parks and nature strips connect homes and amenities using ribbons of green, encouraging a healthy lifestyle and neighbourly community connection.
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Monday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
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Tuesday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Wednesday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Thursday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Friday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Saturday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Sunday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Come along to Gold Class Nails for a range of services including manicures, pedicures, Acrylic, Gel and SNS nail systems. With a wide range of polish products in traditional, Shellac and Gel finishes.
Sit back and relax as we pamper you with our range of massage chairs and foot spas.
Call the store to make a booking or walk-in.
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Monday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 05:00pm |
Sunday | 10:00am – 04:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Shop for today’s special at BWS. You’ll always find a way to celebrate with our wide range of beer, wine and spirits.
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Monday | 09:00am – 08:00pm |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 08:00pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 08:00pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 08:00pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 08:00pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 09:00pm |
Sunday | 09:00am – 06:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Coles is a national full service supermarket retailer operating more than 800 supermarkets.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 07:00am – 09.00pm |
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Tuesday | 07:00am – 09.00pm |
Wednesday | 07:00am – 09.00pm |
Thursday | 07:00am – 09.00pm |
Friday | 07:00am – 09.00pm |
Saturday | 07:00am – 09:00pm |
Sunday | 09:00am – 06:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Pharmacy 4 Less aims to couple exceptional customer service with low prices. We hope to serve the local community and help manage their health and prescription needs. We also plan to develop health weeks where customers can get free health checks and advice.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 08:00am – 07:00pm |
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Tuesday | 08:00am – 07:00pm |
Wednesday | 08:00am – 07:00pm |
Thursday | 08:00am – 07:00pm |
Friday | 08:00am – 07:00pm |
Saturday | 08:00am – 05:00pm |
Sunday | 08:00am – 04:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Raku Sushi has a great range of dishes to suit every taste. Including delicious sushi rolls, rice and noodle dishes and party catering.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 09:00am – 07:00pm |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 07:00pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 07:00pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 07:00pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 07:00pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 05:00pm |
Sunday | 09:00am – 05:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
At Real Living Ripley, we believe in putting people first.
Whether you’re a home owner or a residential tenant, our experienced property managers will treat you with the utmost care and respect – because creating great experiences and building strong relationships is at the core of everything we do.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
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Tuesday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Wednesday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Thursday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Friday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Saturday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Sunday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Welcome to Ripley Dental your local, affordable and gentle family dentist. We provide quality dental care, utilising the latest technology and a friendly and caring manner. We are committed to helping the entire Ripley community achieve excellent oral health.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
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Tuesday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Wednesday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Thursday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Friday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 01:00pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
At Ripley Medical & Skin Clinic we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive and convenient care to patients.
Our mission is to make sure you can access high quality medical treatment and a range of allied health practitioners who can provide the additional care you and your loved ones deserve.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 08:00am – 06:00pm |
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Tuesday | 08:00am – 06:00pm |
Wednesday | 08:00am – 06:00pm |
Thursday | 08:00am – 06:00pm |
Friday | 08:00am – 06:00pm |
Saturday | 09:00am – 02:00pm |
Sunday | 09:00am – 02:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Ripley Veterinary Hospital provides exceptional patient care from highly passionate vets and nurses who love what they do! Our vets have all done extra training in areas of interest such as dentistry, orthopaedics (knees especially), skin, behaviour and eyes. We offer a complete service with full in-house diagnostics such as in-house laboratory, full x-ray suite, dental suite and surgery. We also have an isolation area to ensure that your concerns, as well as your patient’s health issues, are dealt with promptly in a fear-free environment as the highest standard available.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 07:30am – 06:00pm |
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Tuesday | 07:30am – 06:00pm |
Wednesday | 07:30am – 06:00pm |
Thursday | 07:30am – 06:00pm |
Friday | 07:30am – 06:00pm |
Saturday | 08:00am – 12.30pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Little Piggy Cafe provide quality food and pride themselves on great customer service. Serving delicious coffee and lots of yummy food.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 07:00am – 03:00pm |
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Tuesday | 07:00am – 03:00pm |
Wednesday | 07:00am – 03:00pm |
Thursday | 07:00am – 03:00pm |
Friday | 07:00am – 03:00pm |
Saturday | 07:00am – 03:00pm |
Sunday | 07:00am – 03:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Golden Lor Chinese Restaurant is known for giving you a great Chinese meal at good value. We use only fresh ingredients and do not add MSG. Popular dishes include our famous Mongolian Lamb, Sweet and Sour Pork, Spicy Coconut King Prawns, Honey Chicken, and Squid with Curry Sauce. We have many vegetarian options including Fried Rice, Curries, Vegetable Satay, and Singapore Noodles.
OPENING HOURS THIS WEEK
Monday | Closed |
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Tuesday | 10:30am – 09:00pm |
Wednesday | 10:30am – 09:00pm |
Thursday | 10:30am – 09:00pm |
Friday | 10:30am – 09:00pm |
Saturday | 10:30am – 09:00pm |
Sunday | 10:30am – 09:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
Mum’s Bakehouse offers a great range of cakes and slices, sandwiches and salads and breads galore.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 05:30am – 05:30pm |
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Tuesday | 05:30am – 05:30pm |
Wednesday | 05:30am – 05:30pm |
Thursday | 05:30am – 05:30pm |
Friday | 05:30am – 05:30pm |
Saturday | 05:30am – 04:00pm |
Sunday | 05:30am – 03:00pm |
Store Hours on Public Holidays may vary, please contact the stores directly to confirm.
The Centre is easily accessed via either the Centenary or Cunningham Highway, and will be serviced by the planned Ripley bus route and future rail.
ADDRESS: 20 Main Street (off Ripley Road), Ripley 4306
Ripley Town Centre offers free parking, and the car park can be accessed from Main Street off Ripley Road, Ripley. We have ample disabled and parents with prams parking available for your convenience.
Ripley Town Centre is located 9km from Ipswich CBD and just 500m off the Centenary Highway and 4km from Cunningham Highway.
Route 531 services the Ripley Valley with a bus stop at Ripley Town Centre outside the medical centre on Main Street.
If you wish to arrive or depart via taxi a bay can be found within the carpark near the entrance to Coles.
Bike racks are available around the centre along Main Street and within the carpark near the Coles entrance.