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AN ESTIMATED one tonne of unnecessary waste will be contributed to landfills across Ipswich every year by the average household.
The confronting statistic comes amid Ipswich City Council’s ‘Reducing Our Waste’ survey, as Council again seeks to review its sustainability and landfill reduction practices.
Among the total 351 respondents in last year’s survey, it was revealed more than 70 per cent of current landfill materials could be diverted from the site immediately.
Meanwhile, a large portion of respondents admitted they had not been recycling some waste materials appropriately. About 70 per cent of waste in Ipswich landfills does not belong at the site. Pic: file photo
FOUR buildings in the heart of Ipswich are set to be redeveloped as West Moreton Health furthers its plans to transform the city’s health precinct.
It comes after West Moreton Health officials on Friday revealed it had acquired the South Street sites from Ipswich City Council for a whopping $20.65 million.
The WG Hayden Humanities Centre, the Hayden Centre and the Ipswich Global Information Centre – which houses the Interim Children’s Library – are among the sites to be sold.
Property Foote Lane and Limestone Street will also be repurposed under the plan. State Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum, Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, West Moreton Health Chief Executive Kerrie Freeman and State Member for Ipswich Jen Howard.
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AS WE breathe a collective sigh of relief now that we don’t have to wear masks anymore – or at least for the time being – it is time to look at this week’s Ipswich headlines.
IT HAS been another week of unfolding drama regarding our former mayors.
Andrew Antoniolli, a redeemed man after his fraud convictions were overturned late last year, faces further legal concerns following this week’s news that an appeal has been lodged.
Neither side is able to make further comment on this ongoing case for obvious reasons, so it appears we will have to hold fire until we hear more details of the appeal in court.
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ABOUT 50 nominations have so far been received as Ipswich City Council prepares for its annual Australia Day Awards next month.
The ceremony, to be held January 20, will unite Mayor Teresa Harding and 2020 Ipswich Citizen of the Year Amy Hartness as they crown this year’s winner.
Other award categories include Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, as well as respective awards each for Cultural, Spirit, Sport and Recreation, and Community Event of the Year.
Cr Harding said the calibre of nominations so far had been outstanding. Amy Hartness will be on hand to crown the 2021 Ipswich Citizen of the Year. Picture: Cordell Richardson