About the new service
We’re investing in a new residential rehabilitation and withdrawal service to help people get support for problematic alcohol and other drug use.
The new service will be based in Ipswich. It will provide live-in treatment and support for people in the West Moreton region. The new service will be able to treat up to 46 people. It will include:
- live-in accommodation and residential rehabilitation for up to 36 people
- a 10 bed withdrawal unit
- single level buildings including reception for clients and visitors
- office space and an overnight room for staff
- parking for up to 30 cars and ambulance access
- a treatment program area for rehabilitation clients
- kitchen, dining and laundry facilities
- indoor and outdoor spaces for recreation, program activities and cultural care.
Why it’s important
Alcohol and other drug services are part of a range of treatment options for people who are seeking help with problematic substance use.
The new service will help support the existing alcohol and other drug treatment services across the West Moreton area. It will also:
- improve local access to specialist services, and help people get treatment closer to home
- meet community needs and demand for alcohol and other drug treatment services
- create up to 25 new full time jobs when services are operating.
Building works will also benefit the Ipswich community through new jobs for construction, planning and design.
Who it’s for
People 18 years and over who are seeking:
- intensive and structured alcohol and other drugs treatment
- live-in residential rehabilitation services
- withdrawal management support and care.
The service is voluntary. It will be available to people who are ready and want to make positive changes to their alcohol and other drug use.
Location
The new service is at 47-57 Wildey St, Raceview, Qld 4305.
West Moreton Hospital and Health Service will own the land and buildings. It includes 1.9 hectares of space for the service and buildings.
What services will be available
Treatment services will include:
- residential rehabilitation programs for 6 to 12 weeks
- withdrawal management care to help people stop substance use
- pre-treatment and post-treatment care to support recovery.
Treatment and service provider
The new service will be managed by a specialist provider of alcohol and other drugs treatment and care. They will be under contract with the Queensland Department of Health to manage the service. The service will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with experienced and qualified staff.
The main opening hours of the service are expected to be 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
We have not decided on the service provider yet. You can check this page for the latest updates or find out more about service providers and procurement.
Project timeline
| September 2024 | Construction starts onsite | |
June 2024 | Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) decision | |
23, 25, 29, 30 November 2023 | Information drop-in sessions | |
November to December 2023 | Formal public notification phase (MID process) | |
2 May 2023 | Community information forum for local residents | |
April to May 2023 | Preliminary engagement phase (MID process) |
Project approval
The new service design follows the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) process.
To read the decision notice or learn more about the MID process, visit the MID public register on the Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works website.
Search for MID-1023-0734 - Ipswich AOD residential rehabilitation facility.
News and updates
We publish regular updates about the new service including information about the building process, tenders and community consultations.
September 2024
Hutchinson Builders started on the site in September 2024 and construction works are progressing.
August 2024
We’ve awarded the construction contract to Hutchinson Builders and design development is in progress. Commencement of building is subject to approvals.
June 2024
The Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) application has been approved by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Public Works.
January 2024
We held 4 community information sessions in November 2023 to share information about:
- the proposed service
- the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) process
- how to make a submission about the proposal.
We advertised the sessions in local newspapers, the Courier Mail, on local radio and through social media.
The sessions supported community members to ask questions and provide feedback about the proposed service. The main questions and feedback from the community were about the environment and flooding, community safety and traffic and transport.
November 2023
The Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) formal public notification period has started. The proposal was available online on the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning website. Submissions about the proposal can made by 19 December 2023.
April 2023
The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning held a public consultation as part of the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation (MID) process. The consultation closed on 10 May 2023.
June 2022
We’re continuing to find a suitable location for the new residential treatment service. The purchase of the proposed property in Church Street, Goodna is not proceeding. A site investigation found the Goodna location is not suitable for the proposed services.
Community safety
Effective treatment for alcohol and other drugs issues helps reduce substance use. It helps to improve community safety by allowing better and earlier access to treatment. It also reduces a client's risk of alcohol and drug related harm.
There is no evidence that suggests crime rates or safety issues increase because of alcohol and other drug residential treatment services.
The service is an alcohol and non-prescribed drug free zone. People who access the service must be willing to actively take part in their recovery. They cannot have or take alcohol or other drugs.
The service provider will manage clients and visitors including any possible incidents, disturbances, or nuisances if they happen.
Queensland Health and Queensland Police will also work with the local community to address any issues should they arise.
Contact us
Email AOD_CapitalProjects@health.qld.gov.au if you have any questions about the new services.
If you're concerned about your own or someone else's substance use, call Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support on 1800 177 833.
You can also visit their website for more information or to chat with a counsellor online.