Demo job underway at NIR

There have been some incredible games at North Ipswich Reserve over the years.
By Clancy Nugent

North Ipswich Reserve as we know it is officially no more, with fencing going up on Monday to begin demolition of the western grandstand. Barricade fencing and safety hoardings have been installed around the demolition zone, and Ipswich City Council have said there should be minimal traffic interruptions and that dust suppression measures are in […]

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