Removal, Confiscation or Impounding of Goods
Removal, Confiscation or Impounding of Goods or Property Other Than Vehicles
Ipswich City Council Local Law 1 provides that council may remove, confiscate or impound goods that are left on a local government controlled area or road irrespective of whether the owner of the goods intended to relinquish ownership of the property. Confiscated or impounded goods published here on council’s website may be released to the owner within a certain timeframe or otherwise may be disposed of in a manner determined by council.
| Reference No. |
Date seized |
Seized location |
Item description |
| 250813-000246 |
18/08/2025 |
Browns Park, 29 Downs Street, NORTH IPSWICH |
Double mattress
Double cooker and hot plate
Kettle
Bicycle rack
BMX Bike
Blue Esky |
| 250813-000246 |
18/08/2025
|
Browns Park, 29 Downs Street, NORTH IPSWICH |
Double bed ensemble
TV & DVD Player
Box of misc DVD’s
Single Swag
Camp Chair
Clothes, blankets, pillows |
| 250813-000246 |
18/08/2025 |
Browns Park, 29 Downs Street, NORTH IPSWICH |
Bar fridge
Microwave
Kettle
Power board
4 Blue stools |
| 250813-000246 |
18/08/2025 |
Browns Park, 29 Downs Street, NORTH IPSWICH |
Camp Stretcher
Multiple bags/containers with clothes and mixed personal items |
Note: If this table is blank, there are currently no seized items held. Details regarding impounded vehicles can be located on the Abandoned Vehicles webpage.
Release of confiscated or impounded goods
If you are the person claiming a right to possession of confiscated or impounded goods you must be able to meet a number of requirements:
- provide proof of ownership or right to possession to council’s satisfaction
- provide photographic identification.
Once a person has claimed a right to possession, they have up to 28 days to satisfy the requirements and collect the confiscated or impounded goods. To claim confiscated or impounded goods contact council on (07) 3810 6666 and quote the council reference number from the table above or from the Notice of Confiscation.