New shade structure
for tennis centre
Local Snapshots
HERITAGE RENOVATIONS
COMPLETED
The Ipswich Art Gallery recently
underwent renovations to its Freeman
and Hooper Galleries as part of
continual improvement works to the
heritage-listed building. Existing tiling
and carpeting has been replaced with
timber flooring. The Freeman and
Hooper Galleries display the city’s
collection of art and items of historical
significance. The renovations will
ensure these exhibition spaces are
more consistent with the building’s
heritage and original design.
POLICE BEAT OFFICE REOPENS
The Leichhardt, Wulkuraka and One
Mile communities warmly welcome
the new Community Police Beat
officer, Constable Jonathan Jude.
Constable Jude has been working for
the Queensland Police Services for five
years and is eager to start in his new
role working with the community.
Ipswich’s tennis spectators are now
better protected from the harsh
Queensland sun thanks to the
installation of a new shade structure
at the George Alder Tennis Centre
in Leichhardt.
The shade structure was installed in
December 2013 at the centre’s main
feature court to protect spectators
during the summer months and spans
35m x 10.5m creating a vast shaded
area at any time of the day.
The new shade structure was jointly
funded by Mayor Paul Pisasale and
Cr Charlie Pisasale and is a welcomed
addition to this well utilised
city facility.
IPSWICH CIVIC CENTRE UPDATE
The Ipswich Civic Centre auditorium
recently underwent refurbishment
work to the floor, which was ageing and
had suffered significant wear and tear
over the years. Work included removing
the old floor boards and installing new
sub-floor insulation, new structural ply
sub-flooring, new strip flooring with
a polish finish and new carpet edging.
Work was completed in February 2014.
PARK UPGRADES
Several parks within Division 8 are
scheduled to receive various works
and upgrades in the coming year.
Projects will include landscaping,
replacing/upgrading play equipment,
shade tree planting, concrete
pathways, barbecues and playground
refurbishments. The following parks
have been listed for projects: Fairview
Avenue Park; Nugent’s Park; Wah
Family Park; Jacana Park; Lakeview Drive
Park; Stallard Park and Pat Hayes Park.
A new shade structure at
George Alder Tennis Centre
CR CHARLIE PISASALE
DIVISION 8
DIV 8
Cnr Samford & Toongarra Roads
Leichhardt
T: (07) 3282 9600
F: (07) 3282 9622
E:
Charlie Pisasale Page
@charliepisasale
Division 8
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Ipswich
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One Mile
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Ripley
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Yamanto
Welcome to the third edition of
Ipswich Connect. 2014 will see many
great things happening not only in
our division but throughout our
great city.
Please remember we welcome your
enquiries, concerns, feedback and
input at the Division 8 office, and
appreciate your efforts in working
together towards a healthy and
safer community.
Our Division 8 office continues to
assist many residents in the need for
Justice of the Peace Services. Sandy
and I are both qualified to assist our
community in this role.
Cr Charlie Pisasale
Chairperson Arts, Community
and Cultural Services Committee
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