Ipswich City officials have announced significant funding for road upgrades, park improvements, and community facilities in Springfield Lakes under the 2025–26 budget.
Roads and Upgrades Drive Budget Focus
Springfield Parkway is undergoing a major upgrade as part of the city’s largest road project, with $7 million allocated to continue Stage 2. This stage will see the section from Topaz Road to near the Springfield Greenbank Arterial Stage 1 intersection widened to four lanes. The work includes cycle lanes, a shared pedestrian path, and the conversion of the Topaz Road roundabout to a signalised intersection.
A further $750,000 has been committed for the upgrade of Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard. This project involves lane duplication from Eden Station Drive to Main Street and includes bridge duplication works between Springfield Central and Augustine Heights.
Maintenance and Safety Across Division 2
The budget includes $3.1 million for sealed road rehabilitation across locations such as Springfield Lakes, Goodna, Camira, Carole Park and Augustine Heights. Updates to traffic signals will be funded with more than $200,000 allocated for improvements at Redbank and Carole Park intersections.
Stormwater drainage improvements in Bellbird Park will receive $250,000 as part of a two-year $750,000 program targeting Perdita Street, Katandra Crescent and Rosemary Street.
Parks, Libraries and Community Facilities
Council has allocated $400,000 to replace the mountain slide at Grande Park in Springfield Lakes. Springfield Central Library will benefit from $407,000 for upgrades and planning towards a new library. Sports facilities will see $310,000 in rehabilitation works, including renewed lighting at Evan Marginson Park’s netball court at Goodna.
In addition, $100,000 over two years has been set aside for design and planning of improvements at the Goodna SES facility at Redbank Plains, with construction expected in 2026–27.
Looking Ahead
The projects form part of Ipswich City Council’s broader plan to manage rapid growth in Division 2 through upgraded infrastructure and community services. Further stages of road works are scheduled across coming financial years, with continued investment planned to meet the needs of the expanding population.
Published 5-July-2025