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Investing in Ipswich

There are many great reasons to invest in Ipswich.

Existing comprehensive skill base

Businesses can recruit employees who are already highly skilled and have extensive experience in a diverse range of sectors
Cost effective labour
Ipswich has TAFE colleges and universities to provide vocational and tertiary training programs

Modern infrastructure

Roads and rail provide fast and convenient access to airports, capital city and regions
Water and waste strategies ensure we have the resources needed for industry growth
Reliable power and fuel supplies

Attractive lifestyle

Ipswich is a family friendly city, with affordable housing, more than 500 parks, high quality schooling and educational institutions. Residents and visitors to Ipswich enjoy a vibrant social life with restaurants, cafes, international hotels, cinemas and, in particular, exhibitions at the Ipswich Art Gallery, one of the most visited regional art galleries in Australia.

Eventful Ipswich

Ipswich City and its regions has much to offer both visitors and residents. Cultural events play an important role in highlighting Ipswich's multicultural community. The annual Ipswich Festival includes free concerts, exhibitions and activities. Take one of the City's many heritage trails and you will discover grand heritage homes, legendary pubs, beautiful parks and gardens.

The country area just outside Ipswich, known as the Scenic Rim, offers the chance to explore country towns, wineries, charming pubs and antique stores. Why not ride a steam train, go bushwalking, cycling or canoeing and spend the night in a luxurious country retreat. For the adventurous, Ipswich offers many action packed activities including hot air ballooning, skydiving, paintball, golf, motor sport and much more.

Residential Developments

A number of residential developments are planned to cater for a growing population.

The $19 billion Greater Springfield development, awarded World's Best Master Planned Community 2010, is designed to grow to an ultimate population 85,000. This growth has been bolstered by the recent opening of the first stage of the $1.27 billion rail connection from Darra Springfield, due for completion in 2013.

The Ripley Valley Urban Development Area was declared on 8 October 2010 and covers a total area of 4,680 hectares, master-planned to be a model community for a projected population of 120,000 people in a functional network of neighbourhoods, centres and villages. Stage 1 developer, Sekisui House, is committed to building a totally sustainable and accessible community that respects and complements the natural environment.

There are many smaller new development across the city.

International relations and foreign investment

Ipswich is the only Australian city to be listed with the World Technopolis Association providing access to international trading networks.
The City has an Honorary Ambassador program which identifies overseas trading networks and export opportunities for local businesses.
The City hosts numerous international business delegations which facilitates export trading opportunities for local companies.

Ipswich is open for business

Business Development Brochure (English) (PDF, 1.6 mb)

Business Development Brochure (Chinese) (PDF, 1 mb)

Last Updated 4 Nov 2011 |

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