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Ipswich, Gatton, Esk and District
News
Springfield Central Parklands - first stage open
Stage one of "the most significant parkland in south east Queensland for a generation" has been officially opened. Completed portion includes cycling and pedestrian paths, landscaped gardens. It forms part of Robelle Domain, a recreational hub that will contain an piazza, education centre, cultural displays, restaurants, picnic areas and playgrounds, complemented by lakes and water features. More from Ipswich City Council here: Springfield Central Parklands takes shape (December 2009)
Japanese Tea House officially opened
The mayors of Ipswich and sister city Nerima, Japan, participated in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony to mark the official opening of this new addition to Ipswich's Nerima Gardens. More at the Ipwich City Council website: Tea House opens in Nerima Gardens (November 2009).
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Open to the public Wednesday to Saturday 7am - 4pm, or by appointment.
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THE ROSE SPECIALISTS
541 Kents Lagoon Road,
Kalbar QLD 4309
Ph: (07) 54 638 029
www.bartonsrosefarm.com.au
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A. C. & C. M. STAFFORD
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Eskdale District, QLD
Mob: 0427 607 275
charcolio@skymesh.com.au
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We hold a permit to propagate native plants for sale, and sell to the public at Esk Markets on Saturday mornings and Crows Nest Market on the first Sunday of every month. Phone or email to check availability and arrange special orders.
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Older News
Some older news is retained here as it still may be of interest to residents of the Ipswich area.
Qld's first traditional Japanese Tea House nears completion
The Tea House in Nerima Gardens, Ipswich has been constructed using traditional designs, although with some concessions to the Australian environment. Ironbark timbers were used for protection against termites, and it will have a timber and glass exterior instead of rice paper. It's due to be officially opened on 12th of November, with a traditional tea ceremony. More information from Ipswich City Council: Nerima Tea House starts to take shape (October 2009)
Ipswich Tree relocation
To improve services and safety, an established fig in Bell Street will be relocated to provide additional space for buses. River Heart Parklands will be the tree's new home. More information: Bell Street fig to make way for more bus parking (May 2009)
Ipswich native on critically endangered list
Notelaea ipsviciensis, also known as Cooneana Olive, has been officially recognised as critically endangered by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee. The plant occurs in the Ipswich suburbs of Dinmore and Ebbw Vale and only about 16 plants are known in the wild. It's a small, slow growing shrub that produces a purple fleshy fruit. More at Ipswich City Council website: Cooneana Olive on critically endangered list. (March 2009)
Ipswich looking for tree murder suspects
Three significant fig trees on Queen Victoria Parade, Ipswich have died, believed poisoned. A reward for information leading to successful conviction of the culprit is on offer. The Council is also asking the public for assistance in sourcing mature trees as replacements. More information at Ipswich City Council website: 90 year old figs poisoned - Council offers reward
Progress on Springfield Central Parkland
Ipswich City Council has announced that a project control group will be established to manage development of new "world class" parklands at Springfield Central. One of the group's tasks will be to come up with a final design, after consultation with the community. In addition to serving local residents, it's hoped that the parklands will attract tourists to the region. At 24 hectares, Springfield Central Parkland will be bigger than Roma Street Parklands. More information from Ipswich City Council: New group to progress Springfield Central parklands (March 2008)
Ipswich Environmental Education Centre
The first sod has been turned for the Centre, opposite the kiosk in Queens Park. It will compliment the recently-opened Nature Centre nearby, which houses a variety of animals and birds. Read more at the council's website: $3 million for improvements to Queens Park and Official opening of Stage 2 Ipswich Nature Centre (March 2008)
Tree-friendly development ahead
Ipswich City Council's new tree retention policy aims for a compromise between development and environment, to the benefit of future residents. Retention of existing trees will be encouraged. Where this is not possible, a one-for-one tree replacement policy will require developers to either plant a new tree or contribute to a special tree fund for every tree they remove. Read more at the Ipswich City Council website: Council mandates tree retention in new developments (February 2008)
Rosewood heritage tree gets extra care
A heritage-listed hoop pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) is receiving extra care from Ipswich City council to ensure that it is not further stressed by the drought. It's hoped that the tree, believed to be about 120 years old, will continue to enhance the main street of Rosewood for many more years to come. Hoop pines were once common it the area, but the council would be interested to hear from anyone who has information about the history of this particular tree. Read more from the Ipswich City Council here: Council works hard to preserve Rosewood hoop pine. November 2007
2007 garden competition off May, 2007
With Level Six water restrictions not far away, the Ipswich Beautification Council has called off the garden competition this year. Instead, Education and Awareness Sessions will help residents learn to garden with less water. More from Ipswich City Council here (PDF):
Drought Stalls 2007 Garden Competition
Stage 2 of Nerima Gardens Opened
Their 10th anniversary as sister cities was celebrated by Ipswich and Nerima, Japan, with the opening of Stage Two of Nerima Gardens. With assistance from Nerima, the Gardens have been designed to portray the landscape of the Ipswich region, but in the manner of a traditional Japanese garden.
Gardens on the way for Harrisville town centre
The garden beds constructed in Harrisville's Queen Street will be planted out with a cottage garden theme to compliment the town's hertiage buildings and enhance the appeal to visitors. "The current works are only the first stage in an ongoing plan to spruce up Harrisville and give it a new lease of life," said councillor David Pahlke. August 2004
Historical significance of Ipswich Hoop Pine recognised
In 1899, Salvation Army founder General William Booth planted a Hoop Pine on the Canaan and Anchorage farm, Riverview. Now 105 years old, the tree has recently been designated as a Historical Marker as part of Ipswich City Council's Heritage Marker Program. More information from Ipswich City Council here [PDF] January 2004
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