Council eagerly anticipating report looking at future transport challenges
07 December 2018
The Council of Mayors’ (SEQ) regional People Mass Movement Study, to be released in January 2019, will highlight significant benefits for Ipswich residents in terms of future transport goals.
The study is an in-depth view of the growth and transport challenges facing the region, ultimately delivering a roadmap to reduce congestion and drive stronger regional connectivity in the coming decades.
While it is being delivered as part of an investigation into a regional 2032 Olympic Games, the Council of Mayors (SEQ) – of which Ipswich Interim Administrator Greg Chemello is a member – believes the findings are vital to the future of South East Queensland.
Initial findings from the study have been released by the Council of Mayors (SEQ) and make fascinating reading for Ipswich commuters.
Currently, it takes 58 minutes to travel by train from Ipswich Central to Brisbane Central. A proposed faster rail program, to be delivered by 2031, would see a reduction in travel time of 66 per cent to just 20 minutes.
Mr Chemello said the faster rail program would be crucial for the region as population soared at an unprecedented rate and welcomed a trip of 20 minutes between the two cities.
“We recently passed the 215,000 population point and we are heading towards 500,000 within 20 years,” Mr Chemello said.
“It is absolutely vital that public transport is significantly improved to cater for that growth. That means rail, buses and a better transport and road network.”
The Springfield railway line opened in December 2013, but commuters have to change trains at Darra to get to Ipswich. The State Government’s Connecting SEQ 2031 Plan includes an extension of the Springfield line to Redbank Plains and Ripley – two of the region’s fastest growing suburbs – and through to Ipswich.
Council has been pleading with the government to introduce that link sooner, with land available now to build the extension to Redbank Plains and Ripley.
“We can’t stress enough the importance of this rail link. Ipswich is growing rapidly and we need the transport infrastructure urgently to cope with the population explosion,” Mr Chemello said.
He welcomed the announcement today that Logan and Moreton Bay councils had joined the landmark People Mass Movement Study and that it would support and strengthen this project.
The overarching message from the study’s transport work to-date was that infrastructure delivery in South East Queensland was no longer keeping pace with the region’s projected population growth.
“Traffic congestion will continue to worsen on all of South East Queensland’s major corridors as we head towards 2031, and by 2041, all major corridors will be over capacity in peak hours conditions,” it said.
Mr Chemello noted that the study found the Ipswich Motorway and Centenary Motorway had “very high” anticipated growth and by 2041 would be “over capacity”.
“It is essential to undertake the appropriate transport and infrastructure planning needed to cater for the future growth of the region,” he said.
“I look forward to the findings of the study, which will be released next month, and council working with State and Federal Governments in the future to help address our future transport needs.”
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 |
---|---|
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.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | By appointment only |
---|---|
Tuesday | By appointment only |
Wednesday | By appointment only |
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 |
---|---|
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.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 09:00am – 09.00pm |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 09:30am – 05:00pm |
---|---|
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.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 09:00am – 05:30pm |
---|---|
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.
OPENING HOURS
Monday | 09:00am – 08:00pm |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|
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.