13th May 2021 5:00 AM
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Subscriber only Division 2 councillors have planned a string of meetings with residents over the coming months as part of Ipswich City Council s Community Matters program. The program provides an opportunity for residents to speak directly with councillors about important issues in their area, as well as provide feedback on projects and have a say about council initiatives. Deputy Mayor and Division 2 Councillor Nicole Jonic said it was an opportunity for the community to meet with their elected representatives. I am excited to hear from the community about what changes they d like to see happen in our area, Cr Jonic said.
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“In the longer term, (they want) hotel accommodation in there as well.”
Mr Gleeson said the developer was interested in retaining partial ownership of the precinct. The plan proposes the future hub include a community club, a brewery, a market place and hotel.
“Our ideal scenario is to have a development partner who can deliver the proposed plan better,” Mr Gleeson said.
“Springfield City Group would use their land ownership as their equity into the deal and someone else brings their expertise or their capital.”
He said the opportunity was flexible and the seller would not rule anything out, provided the precinct itself was “underpinned by hospitality”.