Residents and visitors to Collingwood Park will be greeted by a striking new entrance landscape with the first project under a new suburb beautification program now complete.
Ipswich City Council revitalised the Collingwood Park entry sign at Goupong Park as the first of three sites to receive a refresh, with the other two to be Mine Street at Redbank and Alf Harris Park at Goodna.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the program would help create a stronger sense of place and pride for the community.
“These locations have been chosen based on their current condition, strategic prominence and the opportunity to deliver meaningful, high impact improvements to community amenity,” Mayor Harding said.
“Entry statements help form first impressions of our suburbs and this refurbishment provides a more attractive and welcoming arrival experience for anyone entering Collingwood Park.
“In recent years, residents have told us they value vibrant and welcoming neighbourhoods.
“Council has listened and supported these works through its 2026-2027 Budget.”
Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle said Collingwood Park is a growing and vibrant community and the refurbishment helped create an entrance that better reflected the pride residents have in their suburb.
“First impressions matter, and this entry statement is one of the first things people see when they arrive in Collingwood Park,” Cr Doyle said.
“We want it to reflect the welcoming spirit of our community and showcase the pride local residents have in their neighbourhood.
“These kinds of improvements make a real difference to how people experience and connect with their community.”
Refurbishments to Mine Street, Redbank and Alf Harris Park, Goodna are expected to be completed in the coming months.
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