Ipswich Western Grandstand

Client

Ipswich City Council

Brief Description

The Western Grandstand project at North Ipswich Reserve is a major step in transforming the precinct into a premier sporting and entertainment hub. Jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government, in association with Ipswich City Council. The project includes the design and construction of a new Western Grandstand, expansion of the carpark, and redevelopment of surrounding hardscape and softscape areas to improve amenity and flow. This project will comprise of: - Seating for at least 2,000 spectators - Male and Female changerooms with toilets and showers for home and away teams - Scorer and timekeeping box - Referees room with toilet and shower - Public amenities - Canteen - Medical/first aid room - Coaches Box (2) - Control Room - Media and Broadcast Room - Internal and external storage and cleaners room - Function room with at least 130 patrons - Relocation of the existing gymnasium and amenities block - Field lighting and screen - External upgrades including public plaza, terraces, carpark and landscaping. The new grandstand will integrate innovation, accessibility, and spectator comfort, creating a high-quality, future-ready venue delivering legacy benefits to the region for decades to come.

Architect

Blight Rayner

Project Manager

RP Infrastructure

Start Date

September 14th 2026

Completion Date

December 15th 2027

ECI

No

Delivery Method

Design & Construct

Project Size (m2)

1900

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