Volume 50 Budget Edition July 2016/2017
$4 million
public transport plan
Eats and Beats funded for another year
Parks funding $56.3 million BUILDING OUR COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND PRIDE
Mayor’s Budget Speech In my first budget as Mayor of this great city, I would firstly like to thank our staff, our Councillors, and our new City Treasurer, Cr Trevina Schwarz, for coming together as one team to deliver a budget that will help us to establish Logan as a city of the future – the second CBD for South-East Queensland. I am also grateful to this outstanding team for supporting this budget which I am proud to announce has delivered on every single one of the commitments I made during the election. This budget focuses on where we want to go as a city. It sets the foundations for the direction of Logan over the next decade and beyond as we prepare to welcome 200,000 new residents into our city while building a strong local economy to support the creation of another 70,000 jobs for our growing population. This budget is about investing in programs and services that will help us realise our potential. It’s about who we are, where we’re going and what we aim to become. It also responsibly balances our investment in growth infrastructure while continuing to deliver more services for existing residents. We will enter the 2016/2017 financial year with a consolidated budget of $755.6 million. With this dedicated Council, and our renewed approach to economic growth, we know that the City of Logan is well on its way to becoming the economic powerhouse of South-East Queensland. This goal, however, will require commitments not just from Council, but all levels of government. We have committed to a collaborative approach to working with other levels of government so our city can reach its full potential. For the first time in our Council’s history, we are committing $4 million towards funding the delivery of better public transport in our city. This approach is intended to secure a significant increase in the Queensland Government’s allocations to public transport in Logan. We will also make safety on our suburban streets a priority by cracking 2
down on hoons and getting people to slow down on our streets through an investment of almost $500,000 to roll out mobile speed warning signs across our city. We are also investing in new disaster management initiatives including innovative technology to warn drivers of flooding over roads and a new alert system to send residents weather and flood warnings. In this budget we are also stepping up our advocacy efforts to ensure the City of Logan’s infrastructure needs are kept front and centre on the agenda of state and federal governments. The City of Logan is home to more than 308,000 people, and as a Council, we are working hard to bring jobs and investment closer to where our residents live. In this budget, we have committed to holding at least two jobs expos a year to showcase the wide variety of career and job opportunities that are available in our city. We are home to more than 20,000 businesses that employ over 72,000 people, and we want to open more people’s eyes to the career opportunities that exist right here in our backyard. And while our prosperous economy already delivers a GDP of more than $10 billion, we are not content to stand back and watch other Councils lure business and investment away from our city. So in this budget we are coming out on the front foot to actively pursue investors and businesses to our city through our Global Connections Strategy, building international relationships, and continuing to invest in our Logan Office of Economic Development. Lifestyle is important to our residents, and lifestyle infrastructure is something our Council has always prioritised. In this tradition I am pleased to announce we will undertake a feasibility study for our city’s first ever water park. We want to see tourism increase in our city, and it’s time we look to deliver an attraction that is not just valued by our own residents, but also helps to grow our local economy.
This budget delivers a significant investment in infrastructure to unlock future growth. We will invest $223 million in roads, drainage and engineering services, $286.1 million in water and sewerage services, $36.6 million in waste management and $56.3 million in parks management and maintenance. We are not simply maintaining but instead increasing the services and infrastructure we deliver to our community. We have been able to do this with a modest rate and charge increase, including water and sewerage charges, of 2.9% or an additional $1.40 per week for the majority of the city’s residential ratepayers. Logan City Council is in a very strong financial position and we will once again deliver a budget surplus for our city. This is an exciting time for the City of Logan and I believe with our new team’s strong vision and a commitment to supporting economic growth we will see even greater things to come for our city.
Mayor Luke Smith City of Logan
City Treasurer’s Speech It is a privilege to deliver my first budget as City Treasurer on behalf of the residents of the City of Logan.
Ridge, Yarrabilba, Flagstone and Jimboomba will receive more services and better connections.
• $56.3 million in parks management
This is a budget that has a much wider scope than previous budgets.
We will step up our advocacy to ensure the State Government’s Integrated Transport Plan for South-East Queensland prioritises the City of Logan’s needs.
• $36.6 million in waste management.
It delivers another surplus and places our city in a sound financial position. It is a budget that focuses on where Logan wants to be — and needs to be — in 10 years. Better infrastructure This budget will provide funds to help Council fight to improve our city’s infrastructure. We’re determined to secure commitments from State and Federal governments to fix the M1 carpark. The Mt Lindesay Highway also needs to be recognised as a route of national importance and Council will advocate for that recognition. To take pressure off the Mt Lindesay Highway we also need a passenger rail service to link Salisbury to Beaudesert. Logan businesses also need a faster roll out of the NBN – particularly in our business parks and industrial precincts – so that Logan becomes the first choice for relocating companies. Jobs and the local economy We have committed $100,000 over two years to hold two jobs-focused events each year. Practicing what we preach, Council will also provide 47 full-time and school-based traineeships this year. The Logan Office of Economic Development will continue to work with large businesses looking to relocate or expand, as well as providing support to small businesses just starting their journey. The Global Connections Strategy will see Council pitch itself to overseas businesses – a strategy that has created 520 new jobs and seen almost $153 million invested in our city in the past five years.
Community and sport Council will make an additional $2.2 million available each year to fund community facilities. This money is on top of the $47 million set aside to maintain existing community infrastructure. Council will also provide $320,000 to masterplan the creation of sports precincts in Beenleigh, Underwood, Park Ridge and Waterford West. Funding of $300,000 will support works to make Logan Metro Sports Park the administrative home of the Brisbane Roar and Football Queensland. We will also continue to hold popular events like Eats and Beats, Christmas celebrations and other festivals and celebrations that bring us together as a community. Rates
• $47 million for community infrastructure Council will borrow $18 million from the Queensland Treasury Corporation in 2016/2017, taking our total debt to $253 million by 30 June 2017. The value of council’s total assets is expected to grow to $6 billion at 30 June 2017 making our debt just 4.22% of our asset base. From a homeowner’s point of view, Council’s borrowings are equivalent to a $16,880 mortgage on a $400,000 home. Council’s balance sheet is strong and we can look forward to a bright future thanks to growth, low debt and ongoing investment in our asset base. I believe we have delivered a budget that provides vision and positions us to build a connected and prosperous city.
Cr Trevina Schwarz City Treasurer
We realise many people are doing it tough so this budget has the smallest rate increase Council can manage. This year’s budget will include a rate and charge increase, including water and sewerage charges, of 2.9%. This amounts to an additional $1.40 per week for the majority of our residential ratepayers. We will also continue to offer a 5% discount on general rates and charges for quick payment, at an estimated cost of $9.4 million. Rebates of $4.1 million have been set aside for pensioners. 2016/2017 Budget overview Our 2016/2017 consolidated budget, to deliver over 120 community services and much more, is $755.6 million.
Public transport
This budget includes an investment in:
Council will invest $4 million to fund extra bus services.
• $223 million in roads, drainage and traffic engineering services
Growing areas like Greenbank, Park
• $286.1 million in water and sewerage services 3
Better public transport fast-tracked with Council investment Improving public transport services throughout the City of Logan has been given a high priority with $4 million to be invested over four years to provide new and better services. Suburbs throughout Logan can expect to benefit from new and extended routes, increased frequency and greater spread of hours for existing services as well as improved integration between public transport modes. Better public transport emerged as a priority for residents during the local government election. Council has been lobbying the Queensland Government to improve transport services for years – and has had some success. Earlier this year, the City of Choice Leadership team helped to co-ordinate the additional Yarrabilba bus service for example. This now needs to be taken a step further by actively planning and contributing financially to public transport services.
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Through this investment Council intends to secure a significant increase in the Queensland Government’s allocations to service providers for Logan. Council also wants to work in partnership with the Queensland Government and City of Choice Leadership team on integrated public transport strategies and improved public transport infrastructure. Success will be measured by new routes and services, increased services along existing routes – including after hours and weekend services – and the establishment of major transport hubs in Springwood, Logan Central and Loganholme. Council is eager to see public transport passengers provided with safe, efficient options so that passengers can feel confident travelling home from school, work or after a night out, as well as meeting the day to day needs of people who rely on daily public transport services to get around. One of Council’s priorities is to ensure rapidly growing areas such as Greenbank, Park Ridge, Yarrabilba,
Flagstone and Jimboomba have access to better public transport and better connections to services linking with Brisbane and Ipswich.
Council has been lobbying the Queensland Government to improve transport services for years – and has had some success.
Council will be looking at how planning and integrating public transport options can make it easier and quicker to reach or depart from any point in Logan.
Through this investment Council is acting decisively to improve public transport for all residents and a significant improvement is expected to occur in Logan’s public transport network as a result. For further information phone 3412 3412 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au
Council to upgrade access at Logan bus stops
Mobile speed signs to roll out across Logan Mobile speed warning signs will be rolled out across the City of Logan to encourage safe driving on local streets. In the 2016/2017 Budget, $470,000 has been allocated to this initiative. The electronic ‘Drive Safely’ signs advise motorists of their speed, with a positive message if drivers are travelling at the posted speed limit or a ‘slow down’ message if they are over the limit. The signs have proven highly effective on Brisbane roads since 2013. Data from the first 17 months of the Brisbane program, which has 26 signs, showed that nearly one-fifth of motorists were speeding. However, with the installation of portable signs, there was a marked decrease in the travelling speed of those who found out they were over the limit and then received the message ‘slow down’. The average reduction was 9.5km/h. These signs have proven they can promote driver awareness, modify behaviour and reduce speeding. Each one of the 12 divisions in Logan will have a mobile sign and Council will identify suitable locations for the signs based on known hotspots and residents’ feedback. The signs will remain at each location for at least a month before being moved, so they can have a positive effect on motorists’ driving behaviour. The readings are not used for issuing any infringement notices and there’s no camera to photograph vehicles. They just provide feedback to drivers.
Logan City Council will continue to roll out improvements to the city’s bus stops to ensure they are accessible to all within the community. Council has allocated $1.8 million in the 2016/2017 Budget to enhance more bus stops in the city to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Through this legislative standard the Federal Government created a commitment for 90 per cent of all Queensland bus stops to be disability friendly by 2018 and for 100 percent to be compliant by 2023. This increased funding will be a positive step for Logan meeting these targets. Funding for these upgrades is coming from Council’s general rate revenue, revenue generated from bus shelter advertising across the city and a $300,000 grant from the State Government Over the past eight years, Council has been working progressively towards upgrading all bus stops in the city in collaboration with the State Government. In 2015/16 Council was able to upgrade a total of 174 bus stops and the current budget funding will allow this work to continue. Council’s bus stops assist all passengers using the State Government’s Translink services across the city.
Only speeds under and close to the limit are shown; those over the limit are not, so that motorists don’t try to achieve a high speed reading. Areas that are shown to be problematic will be reported to Queensland Police for enforcement. For more information, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au or phone 3412 3412.
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$73 million to maintain Logan’s road infrastructure network Logan City Council has shown its commitment to road infrastructure, allocating $73 million to roads, drainage, footpaths and bridges in the 2016/2017 Budget. This expenditure will maintain the city’s infrastructure network in line with the community’s needs and expectations. A well-built and maintained road infrastructure network is critical to any city – especially to one that is experiencing the level of growth and change of Logan. The City of Logan covers 957 square kilometres, 68 suburbs and almost 310,000 residents. This is supported by 2,147 kilometres of road and 1089 kilometres of stormwater pipes. Roads are a priority for the city and residents and Council works to balance the provision of road infrastructure with the financial impact on ratepayers. Capital projects on this year’s list include the rehabilitation of road surfaces and general infrastructure, new and upgraded roads, drainage projects and bus stops. Council will spend $38 million to improve the condition of existing roads and stormwater infrastructure to extend their service life. In addition, $19.4 million will go to upgrading the safety and capacity of major roads and intersections to help the city keep pace with so much growth and activity. Council is not just focusing on private transport. There has been $2.4 million allocated to upgrade public transport bus stops and expand the city’s bikeway network. MAJOR PROJECTS INCLUDE: • $2 million towards the upgrade of New Beith Rd, Greenbank, which will take place over several years between Pub Ln and Hobury St • Replacing the Chardon Bridge, jointly with Gold Coast City Council and the Federal Government’s Bridge Rehabilitation Program, ($3.2 million) • Upgrading drainage in the Kolonga catchment in Woodridge ($2 million) and the Van Dieman catchment in Springwood ($1.5 million).
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The Budget also includes funding to complete works in progress: • Chambers Flat Rd: $8 million ($18 million project) • Teviot Rd: $2 million ($10 million project) • Intersection improvements at Loganlea Rd (Webb Rd and Rosella St) $1 million. Council has also committed $1.6 million towards widening narrow roads and sealing gravel roads to improve safety and convenience for road users and residents.
3D modelling takes city planning to a new level City planners, developers and community members will be able to visualise future growth and land use with the aid of three-dimensional digital modelling being introduced at Logan City Council. The online 3D maps will initially focus on the city’s four key activity centres - Springwood, Logan Central, Meadowbrook and Beenleigh – where the type and scale of development is changing.
Council rubs out graffiti The most effective way to respond to graffiti is to remove it quickly but Council needs your help to stamp it out. Council’s graffiti response service aims to remove graffiti within 24 to 48 hours of it being reported. A vandalised area that goes unreported is more likely to attract further graffiti, so the sooner you let Council know the better. Council has committed $863,000 towards its successful and highly-acclaimed Graffiti Management Team for 2016/2017. Residents wanting to report graffiti can email graffiti@logan.qld.gov.au or phone toll free on 1800 731 026.
There is increased focus on varying types of residential development to accommodate population growth and offer housing choice, as well as incentives for investment and appropriate development to support commercial and community uses. All development needs to be balanced with the existing use/character and intended outcomes for the areas, as well as constraints such as natural hazards (e.g. flood, bushfire). The use of 3D mapping technologies for planning and development purposes delivers a virtual reality environment to which simulations can be added and explored. The impact of changes can be readily assessed in a realistic context, including aspects such as shadow, line of sight, height, orientation and movement. To ensure effective sustainable use of these innovative approaches and evolving technologies, Council is developing a strategy and progressing the implementation in stages, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders and other local governments in the region. The use of shared frameworks and common modelling standards will make it easier for businesses to work with councils to achieve better outcomes for our community and the future of our city. 7
Eats and Beats is now one of Queensland’s largest food truck festivals
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Eats and Beats is now one of Queensland’s largest food truck festivals, attracting up to 10,000 people from the south-east. Council has committed to the food truck pop-up series with $200,000 in 2016/2017 to continue the roaming event. The free monthly event has become a fun Friday night ritual for many families from Logan and beyond. Council will continue to offer a revolving cast of some of South-East Queensland’s best food trucks along with a great lineup of local musicians and entertainers. The best way to find out more about your local Eats and Beats event, including details on the food trucks appearing, road closures, parking and live entertainment, is by liking the Facebook page www.facebook.com/eatsandbeatslogan or visiting the website at www.visitlogan. com.au/eatsandbeats
Logan advocates for priority infrastructure Logan City Council recently led a community-based campaign for urgent government investment into much needed infrastructure. Community feedback had identified four key projects of major concern to residents: • Reducing congestion on the M1, especially at the Gateway merge, and extending the South East Busway to the Logan Hyperdome • Upgrading the Mt Lindesay Highway to national status and priority funding • Providing a passenger rail service from Brisbane to Beaudesert • Speeding up the roll-out of the National Broadband Network. Mayor Luke Smith said Council had listened to the community about infrastructure needs to support population growth and new jobs. “We are a rapidly growing city with great potential and a booming population, and projects like roads and communications especially will hold the city back unless they’re urgently upgraded,” he said. “For too long we have been overlooked and we need all levels of government to understand our community’s growth, its needs and its aspirations. “We designed this campaign to provide our citizens with a range of platforms to petition our politicians and different ways to be involved in a council-led campaign. “Using social media, town hall meetings, presentations, media opportunities and shopping centre kiosks, we’ve aimed to get the message out as broadly as possible so that everyone in the city could get involved. “We received great media coverage and support in the lead-up to the federal election, and we’re so proud our residents took this opportunity to be heard at a national level.” Mayor Smith said Council would continue advocacy efforts on a number of fronts, working with the City of Choice Leadership Team and all levels of government to secure a better deal for the City of Logan. “The success of this campaign has demonstrated community willingness to mobilise for our city, and Council is keen to help this continue.”
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Tuesday 16 August 2016 GALA ENTERTAINMENT Featuring Rhonda Burchmore’s Up Close and Personal Show 9.30am – 11am & 1pm – 2.30pm
FREE SENIORS EXPO Activities and information stalls from 9am - 1pm.
$7.50 TICKETS ON SALE 1 JUNE 2016
Calling for nominations Senior Ambassador 2016 www.logan.qld.gov.au
Closing 18 July 2016
Logan Entertainment Centre 3412 5626 170 Wembley Road, Logan Central www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au
SHOWGUIDE July – December 2016 For more information phone the LEC Box Office on 3412 5626 or visit www.loganentertainmentcentre.com.au
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OUT NOW
Flood and weather alert systems improve public safety Logan City Council is improving residents’ safety during major weather events by introducing two new technologies to issue alerts. In this year’s Budget, $260,000 has been allocated to trialling a flooded-road warning device and $50,000 will go towards establishing a weather alert system. Council is determined to reduce the risk of driving inadvertently into dangerous floodwaters and is working with researchers at Griffith University to develop an innovative system for installation on priority flood-prone roads. When a road floods, flashing lights will automatically be triggered. The system could also be used to update flood information on Council’s website and perhaps provide real-time information to other web pages in the future. Council is assessing 450 flood-prone locations to identify those of most risk to drivers. Some have permanent signage but it is either not seen or ignored during flooding.
Council is also looking at establishing an alert system to allow residents to receive weather and flood warnings. This system would complement warning networks operated by the State’s emergency services when it comes online later this year. Council’s system will respond to incidents such as severe storms and hail, heavy rainfall and flooding, bushfire watch, damaging and destructive winds. During disaster events, information will be compiled in conjunction with other agencies and actioned by the Local Disaster Coordination Centre. This early warning advice will give residents time to take precautions and be prepared. It will help increase public safety and build a stronger community.
Vision for safer streets with CCTV Council will spend $1.1 million to deliver Logan’s Safety Camera Program. Over 350 cameras across the city are monitored 24 hours a day, allowing footage to be supplied to the Queensland Police Service when required.
Residents should also have their emergency kits stocked, especially during the wet season. For more information, call 3412 3412 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/ floodreadylogan
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Council focus on parks maintenance The City of Logan’s parks maintenance program is also expanding in 2016 – 2017 due to growth in the city. Significant urban growth has been witnessed over the past year in areas such as Yarrabilba, Greater Flagstone and The Vale at Holmview. Other services funded this year include: • weed control, removal of litter, tree planting, and replacement of plants and turf • renewal of garden areas on significant streets • upkeep of event precincts, playgrounds and dog off-leash areas.
Better upkeep for cemeteries
Cemeteries in the City of Logan will receive more maintenance and improved facilities in response to public requests. This year’s budget has allocated $10.7 million to the upkeep of parks, cemeteries and road landscapes. The number of green spaces in Logan has grown significantly over the past decade. There are more than 970 parks, six cemeteries, five historic cemeteries and an extensive network of road landscape areas.
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In asset terms, Logan’s parks have
increased in value from nearly $22 million 10 years ago to more than $103 million this year. A major project this year will involve improvements to cemeteries. Logan went from having no cemeteries to six when they were transferred from Gold Coast City and the former Beaudesert Shire councils following the 2008 local government amalgamations. The cemeteries need more signage, landscaping in prominent areas, seating, drinking fountains and shade. Beenleigh Cemetery will also receive more mowing.
LOGAN RIVER
VISION Be part of the Logan River Vision How we choose to use the river is only limited by our imagination and willingness to try new ideas. Let us know what you want to use the river for. For more information visit
www.rivervision.com.au
Ibis management plan over three years
Council is managing the increasing concentration of the Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca). The protected birds are native to waterways however they have adapted to urban environments where they feed on food scraps and can be a nuisance to humans. They also affect native vegetation, wildlife and water quality.
The management plan involves removing eggs and nests and modifying vegetation to mitigate the birds’ impact on amenity. The project, costing $76,300 over three years, will focus on the area bounded by the intersection of Bayliss Rd and Browns Plains Rd, Wayne Goss Dr and Berrinba Wetlands.
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2016/2017 BUDGET AT A GLANCE $755.6 million in consolidated
This budget incorporates operational and capital expenditure.
CITY OF LOGAN – RESIDENTIAL RATES The 2016/2017 minimum rates and charges are: Minimum general rate
Community services charge
$776.40
Garbage
$359
Environmental levy
$73.20
$277
Less 5 per cent discount for above charges (rounded) ($74.30) Wastewater (sewerage) charge
$706.40
Average water consumption charge (based on 155kl)
Water service charge $299.20
TOTAL annual rates and charges after discount
$2,575.37
2.9%
$158.47 TOTAL increase (after discount)
$72.66
($1.40 a week)
The above figures exclude the State Government’s emergency levy and bulk water charges.
Water consumption total cost per kl
LCC distribution cost per kl
State Government bulk water cost per kl
$3.7704
$2.7480
$1.0224
MAJOR AREAS OF EXPENDITURE (operational and capital) 2016/2017 Water and sewerage services
$286.1m Libraries and cultural services
$16.8m 14
Roads, drainage and engineering services
Parks management and maintenance
Community infrastructure
$223m
$56.3m
$47m
Development assessment
$10.1m
Animal and pest services
$9.7m
Waste management
$36.6m
Environmental services
Regulatory services
$7.2m
$6.6m
COUNCIL PENSIONER REMISSION
WHERE WILL COUNCIL EARN ITS INCOME FROM IN 2016/17? User charges
Eligible ratepayers on a maximum rate pension are entitled to a rate remission of up to $326.40 per year and up to $163.20 per year for those on a non-maximum rate pension.
46.3%
General rates
23.5%
Contributions and donated assets
Eligible ratepayers on a maximum rate pension are also entitled to a rate remission of 10 per cent on the cost of their waste service while residents on a non-maximum rate pension are entitled to a rate remission of 5 per cent.
PENSIONER REMISSION
$326.40 (full pension)
Fees and Charges
16.6%
5.1%
Grants and subsidies
3.8%
Other revenue
3.4%
DISCOUNT Discount for prompt payment has been retained and is
5 per cent.
$163.20 (part pension)
(Excludes water and sewerage charges and the State Government’s Emergency Levy)
Interest
1.3%
KEY PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES $73m
$250,000
$63.6m
Repairs and maintenance of Red Bridge
$10.7m
$550,000
Continuation of City Image promotional campaign + City app
$4m
$100,000
Feasibility Study for a water park in Logan
$470,000
Continuation of the Eats and Beats food truck and music pop up event
Delivering new mobile speed warning signs across the city To provide for community facilities in the future
Development of a 3D visualisation strategy and models that cover Springwood, Logan Central, Meadowbrook and Beenleigh
$250,000
Installation of smart warning systems on flooded roads
Public Transport Plan (over four years)
Parks and roadside mowing and landscaping
Water and wastewater infrastructure
Roads, drainage, footpaths and bridges
$2.2m
$480,000
$320,000
Development of four sports precinct masterplans for Dauth Park, Lowe Oval, Park Ridge and Waterford West District Sports Parks.
$200,000
$385,000
Replacement of the boat shed at the Daisy Hill SES facility
$100,000
Logan Jobs Expo (over two years)
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Water network serves a growing city As the City of Logan’s population grows beyond 308,000 people, it is essential that reliable infrastructure is in place to ensure residents have access to clean drinking water and well-maintained wastewater infrastructure. Logan is serviced by 2,126 kilometres of water mains, 32 water pump stations and 25 reservoir sites, 2,087 kilometres of sewer mains, 122 wastewater pump stations and four wastewater treatment plants. The network requires regular maintenance and improvements, and Council has carried out works valued at more than $60 million over the past year. These included: • The completion of the $85 million Alfred St Pump Station to Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant pipeline duplication project – this project took seven years to complete and is a major investment in Council’s wastewater assets.
• A $4 million upgrade of the Jimboomba Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• The completion of a $30 million wastewater network upgrade between Logan Village and Kingston.
• Delivery of the $3.7 million first stage of a trunk wastewater pipeline to service the Bahrs Scrub development area.
• Construction of a $5 million wastewater pipeline from Bethania to Loganholme.
For more information about Logan’s water and wastewater networks, visit www.logan.qld.gov.au
Council continues to provide quality water and wastewater services
Residents who receive water and wastewater (sewerage) services from Logan City Council will only pay an average of 57 cents more each week (or $30 a year) under the 2016/2017 pricing. Council has kept its cost of providing the services to residents and businesses in line with the consumer price index (CPI) – only a 1.7 per cent increase, while the bulk water charge (imposed by the State Government) is increasing by 2.5 per cent. Council operates its water and wastewater services efficiently and reliably. Council’s 2016/2017 water and wastewater pricing is: • Water base charge: $299.20 per annum (up from $294.20 in 2015/2016) • Wastewater charge: $706.40 per annum (up from $694.40 in 2015/2016)
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• Water consumption charge per kilolitre: $3.7704 up from $3.6863 in 2015/2016 (this includes Council’s cost of providing the service of $1.0224 and the State Government’s bulk water charges of $2.7480).
$63.6 million in the pipeline for water infrastructure upgrades
Council will invest $63.6 million into improving and upgrading the city’s water and wastewater (sewerage) infrastructure during 2016/2017. This includes $42 million for wastewater infrastructure, including 24 new and 14 ongoing projects, and $21.6 million for water infrastructure (14 new and six ongoing projects). Council undertakes these projects to support growth and ensure customers have a reliable service while also complying with environmental and legislative obligations, particularly where existing infrastructure is ageing. It is also important that the city’s new suburbs have access to essential infrastructure and Council is working with Economic Development Queensland to deliver this in areas such as Yarrabilba and Flagstone.
Key projects for wastewater include:
$5.6 million
$4.9 million
$4.9 million
towards a $15.1 million project to improve the capacity and environmental outcomes related to the Slacks Creek trunk sewer (to be completed in 2018/2019)
towards a $5.9 million project to improve Beenleigh’s wastewater network to cater for growth, including the installation of two kilometres of pipeline from Spanns Rd to the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant (to be completed in 2017/2018)
towards a $5.3 million project to upgrade the wastewater network in central Beenleigh (to be completed this year)
$4.2 million to renew wastewater mains and manholes across the city
$6 million $3.6 million to begin planning the Cedar Grove wastewater catchment network to service the Greater Flagstone area ($125 million approved 10 year budget), and $2.4 million for planning of the wastewater catchment network serving Yarrabilba and nearby areas ($105 million approved 10 year budget).
Key projects for water include:
$7
$3
$2.1
million
million
million
to replace water mains across the city
to replace water meters and services across the city
to replace and improve hydrants, valves and flow meters to improve the performance, reliability and safety of the water supply network
$1.1
million
towards a $3.8 million project to install a trunk main and chlorinator in the Round Mountain water supply zone
$1.1
million
to continue the delivery of a $3.7 million pressure management program in the southern parts of the city (to be completed in 2016/2017). 17
Logan City campaign steps up Logan’s award-winning City Image Campaign will be extended with more pop-up precincts, growers and producers’ promotions, city events and festivals and a new digital media strategy. In this year’s Budget, an additional $500,000 has been allocated to continue the City Image campaign. The strategy has proven very successful and ongoing funding will ensure its momentum and impact. The drive was introduced in 2014 to share residents’ pride and enjoyment in the community which has more than 217 cultures. It was found that people outside Logan had limited knowledge of the area. Local residents have enormous pride in the city and they like so many different aspects – the multiculturalism, sense of community, open spaces, location and potential for growth and they want to share it. Through recent City Image campaigns a shift has been created in others’ thinking, but the tangible proof has been delivered in the popularity of recent events. The Eats & Beats Food Truck Pop-Up Series has been a tremendous success. Capitalising on a strong social media following, Council will also develop a digital app to promote the city and increase access to Council information and services. Consumers, both residents and visitors, will be able to follow events, navigate the city, explore its cultural aspects and locate community facilities and basic amenities. The app will also have an integrated camera and GPS function that will enable residents to report issues to Council such as potholes, tree maintenance, abandoned vehicles or illegal dumping. As with so many other digital platforms, city apps are a great way of making communities more connected by sharing information and resources. 18
Council dips into waterpark idea A water park for Logan is on council’s agenda, with a feasibility study about to begin. A waterpark has been suggested by City of Logan Mayor Luke Smith as a means of creating a hub for increased recreation, tourism, and retail activity in the city. The park would be an interactive place for all the family, set in scenic parklands and built under a public/private partnership between Logan City Council and a developer. Potential sites include Jimboomba and Eagleby. As well as water-based activities, the waterpark could incorporate food, beverage and retail markets; caravan and camping facilities; and a venue for outdoor events. Current research shows that Logan would benefit greatly from more recreation infrastructure, with residents currently travelling to other areas such as South Bank and Springfield Central to cool off in the summer months. Experience in Ipswich has also shown the benefits of investing in such a facility. Since the Orion Lagoon opened in 2015, retail activity in the local area has increased by a third. The feasibility study for Logan will examine points such as location, size, and Council’s return on investment.
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City of Choice report on 2015 achievements now available The strong partnership between all levels of government and the community continues to be one of the hallmarks of the Logan: City of Choice initiative, which in 2015 delivered Under This Sky: Logan’s Musical Celebration, progressed key employment and housing projects, and launched Logan Together. These are among highlights of the Logan: City of Choice Update Report 2015, the latest update from Logan City Council, the Queensland Government and Australian Government on progress of the Logan: City of Choice Two-Year Action Plan (2013-2015).
“We are also working to make our community even more inclusive and cohesive through initiatives that build pride and strengthen a sense of belonging,” Ms Munro said.
community through building greater awareness of key issues and their importance to the city’s future, as well as opportunities to help influence outcomes.”
Mayor Luke Smith said he was pleased to see the way the City of Choice initiative has continued to develop and deliver ground-breaking projects for the City of Logan community.
To support planning for the future City of Choice, Logan City Council has researched and published an addendum to the State of the City Report 2013 - the State of the City Report 2015. The addendum includes key indicators and data relating to identified emerging issues, including health and domestic and family violence.
“I’ve been impressed by the way our three levels of government are working together to find new ways to tackle ‘big picture’ challenges and make the most of exciting new opportunities.
Logan: City of Choice Leadership Team Chair Jude Munro said the report demonstrated the excellent work being delivered by all three levels of government through the Leadership Team, in partnership with local businesses and the community.
“Fantastic work has been done to date, but it’s just the start. We need to build on our achievements and momentum because this journey is critical to ensuring everyone in our community has the same opportunities to thrive,” Mayor Smith said.
“Exciting in-roads are being made into finding new ways to improve early childhood development, social housing, public transport and employment opportunities in our city.
“Moving forward, City of Choice will refine its focus to provide a strong, evidence-based and responsive voice for the community. The City of Choice Leadership Team will help mobilise the
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The Logan: City of Choice Update Report 2015 and State of the City Addendum 2015 are now available online at www.logan.qld.gov.au/ cityofchoice
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LIVE WELL LOGAN inspiring a healthy community
Logan residents encouraged to get out and get active Logan residents will be given more opportunities to adopt a healthier lifestyle through the expansion of a special Logan City Council project. Increased funding has been provided in the 2016/2017 Budget to allow the extension of the popular Live Well Logan Program which has been running since 2008. Council has provided additional funding of $26,400 to bring the total funding allocation this financial year to $159,163.
This year’s budget funding will help enhance the well-being of the community through the provision of additional activities for the Live Well Logan program. More people will be able to participate in the program which is open to community members of all ages and abilities. The Live Well Logan Program was one of three initiatives which contributed to Logan City Council being awarded the Heart Foundation Local Government Award in 2015.
Activities including aqua aerobics, boot camps, learn to cycle, self defence, tai chi, Zumba, gardening, nutrition and healthy cooking are all regularly on offer. These free and low-cost physical activities and healthy living programs are available throughout the city and are a great way to get active, enjoy Logan’s parks and local facilities and meet new friends in the local community. For more information on the Live Well Logan Program visit www.logan.qld. gov.au/livewell
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Master plans to integrate Logan’s sport and community precincts A comprehensive long-term vision is set to be created by Logan City Council for Dauth Park at Beenleigh, Lowe Oval at Underwood and the sports parks at Park Ridge and Waterford West. The city is emerging as a sporting hub between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and Council is guiding that development with master plans to integrate and improve Logan’s facilities. Council is investing $320,000 in developing these plans for the City of Logan’s sport and community precincts.
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Undertaking the master plans will provide Council with a clear direction and once complete will provide the opportunity to seek external funding. Over the coming months, Council plans to engage with clubs, groups and residents and review its current assets by looking at demographic trends across the city to identify what will deliver the best outcomes for the community. The plans will ensure residents across Logan have access to quality facilities and the opportunity to get active.
Projects being considered in the four master plans include: • Dauth Park: the active lifestyle precinct around the park • Lowe Oval: the open space opportunities around the oval, aquatic and fitness centre and Logan North Library • Park Ridge Sports Park: sports park proposed for the area • Waterford West Sports Park: Identifying future requirements. For more information call Council on 3412 3412 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au
Council supports football with funding
Logan Metro Sports Park will be further redeveloped through funding provided in the City of Logan’s 2016/2017 Budget There is $300,000 allocated in the budget to accommodate Football Brisbane. Football Brisbane will make the move to Logan Metro Sports Park following the completion of the
$9 million redevelopment of this precinct which will include sporting fields, clubhouses and player facilities.
players will transition to Logan following the completion of the redevelopment.
The Brisbane Roar have already made the move to the City of Logan and set-up their headquarters at Logan Metro Sports Park. They are still training at Griffith University in Nathan currently, however the Roar
Having the Roar and Football Brisbane here will allow the development of a truly premier facility to host major events, provide pathways for local players and attract funding for further improvements.
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The future of planning and development in the City of Logan
Council to establish new stormwater treatment system A new stormwater treatment system is set to be installed at the Browns Plains Landfill. The updated system will manage the stormwater runoff from the landfill site. Maximising airspace, ensuring that legislative and statutory obligations are met and that sediment and other pollutant runoff into Scrubby Creek is minimised are the main aims of the project. Council will be seeking innovative proposals from stormwater treatment infrastructure providers to deliver the project. The upgrade will ensure that the site is able to meet the future stormwater needs of the landfill for many years to come. Council has provided funding for this project in the 2016/2017 Budget.
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The Queensland Government is delivering a more efficient planning system that enables responsible development and supports investment and jobs. Logan City Council is embracing this opportunity to improve the way growth and development is planned and managed across the city. To support the commencement of new planning legislation in 2017, Logan City Council is transforming service delivery to improve the experience for customers. Changes will also be made to the Logan Planning Scheme to align with the new Queensland planning framework. Council is collaborating with other South-East Queensland councils to review processes and ensure the changes are efficient and coordinated. The future of planning and development will see increased availability of online tools, creating convenience for customers and enabling more informed decisions for investors. This transformation is expected to cost $1.375 million in the 2016/2017 financial year.
Big plans for small business Council will continue to offer support services for small businesses via the Logan Office of Economic Development. Those services include running workshops and booking industry speakers that share expertise across a range of topics relevant to businesses in Logan, one-on-one mentoring and business advice sessions. The Logan Office of Economic Development also works with businesses that are looking to relocate or expand by sharing demographic and economic information, offering site selection
services and providing access to local business networks. To ensure these services remain relevant, Council will undertake a small business survey to understand the needs and requirements of Logan’s small business community. To find out more about how Council can help your business in the City of Logan, visit www.loed.com.au
Local jobs for Logan in focus Connecting local people with local jobs will be a key focus in the 2016/2017 Budget with the creation of a new employment-focused event. In a move to improve the promotion of local job opportunities, Council has allocated $100,000 over two years to fund jobs-focused events. The event will be in addition to the Logan Youth Careers Expo, an annual training, education and employment showcase aimed at 15-24 years olds that has been held at the Logan Entertainment Centre for the past five years. The new expo will aim to provide a comprehensive overview of local employment and training options for job seekers of all ages. It will also look to engage with businesses based in the City of Logan to ensure they are aware of government grants and other assistance packages that might be available to them in return for offering local training and employment programs. Council will also continue to fund traineeships for young people with $790,000 allocated in the 2016/2017 Budget. The funding will support 31 full-time trainees and 16 school-based trainees.
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Free tips for residents looking to clean up Vouchers will be distributed to ratepayers in their July rates notice envelopes to give them four free trips to the tip. Each voucher allows for free disposal of general waste loads up to 750 kilograms or two cubic metres. Almost 15 per cent of the residential waste drop-offs last financial year were conducted with the tipping vouchers. Council will also provide a kerbside clean-up service to residential properties throughout 2016/2017.
Logan Ready to ride The early bird registration discount for the Tour de Logan Bike Ride finishes on 10 July. The ride, organised by the Rotary Clubs of Beenleigh and Loganholme, will be held from 6.30am to 1pm on 31 July at Berrinba Wetlands Park, Wayne Goss Drive, Browns Plains. Further information is available at www.tourdelogan.org
Donate your items that are still in a reusable condition to the Logan Recycling Market. There are collection points at each of Council’s waste and recycling facilities. The Logan Recycling Market, located at 349 Browns Plains Road, Heritage Park, is open from 10am to 5pm from Friday through to Monday every week (excluding Easter and the Christmas/New Year period and some public holidays). It is a great place for a bargain and proceeds assist local community organisations.
Pensioner discounts on offer
A world of learning just a click away Council libraries members can access thousands of free online services from their computer or mobile device. From business to photography, parenting to resume writing, library users can access self-paced learning courses via Universal Class and Lynda.com School students can receive one-on-one homework support with qualified tutors online via the YourTutor service while a range of interactive learning games are available for children. For further information visit www.loganlibraries.org
A range of discounts and services will continue to be offered to pensioners in the City of Logan’s 2016/2017 Budget. Council will spend $4.1 million to pass on savings through its rates and garbage collection services to Logan’s elderly residents. Approved pensioners on a maximum rate pension will save up to $326.40 on their rates bill while non-maximum rate pensioners could save up to $163.20.
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About 14,000 Logan properties are eligible for the rates subsidy as well as a garbage charge discount of up to 10 per cent for approved pensioners on a maximum rate and up to 5 per cent for non-maximum rate pensioners. Pensioners wanting to find out more information about discounts they can claim or any of the services Council provides for seniors can phone Council on 3412 3412 or visit www.logan.qld.gov.au/seniors
Parking enforcement to be reinforced by new system
The days of parking inspectors pounding the streets will become a thing of the past with new technology to ensure parking regulations are complied with in the City of Logan. Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) will increase efficiencies in community parking enforcement and therefore enhance public safety and traffic safety. The ANPR technology will allow the detection, identification and recording of vehicle number plates to occur in all weather and light conditions. High-speed ANPR cameras and a computer with specialist software fitted to a vehicle will record when vehicles are parked in no stopping, bus stops and loading zones on Logan streets, including around our schools, as well as parking time constraints.
Funding support available for good community projects Anyone with a great idea or a proposed project to support the Logan community is invited to apply for a community grant from Logan City Council during 2016/2017. Up to $5000 in financial assistance will be made available to incorporated community organisations, groups or individuals to fund programs that help to develop community capacity within the city.
Organisations or groups that are involved with the following sectors are encouraged to apply: • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples • Community involvement • Disability • Education • Employment • Health • Housing • Multicultural groups • Safety • Seniors • Youth Community workshops will be held during the year to inform the community about the grants and assist with preparing quality applications. Further information about the grants is available from Council’s Community Services Branch on 3412 3412 or email communityservicesgrant@logan.qld.gov.au
The ANPR vehicle is fitted with a Global Positioning System (GPS) which records the locations of the parking zones within its mapping software. As the vehicle drives along the road, the ANPR system will record the number plates, time, date, exact location and parking restrictions that apply at the particular location. If a vehicle has overstayed a timed zone, the system will detect an offence when it drives past the subject vehicle on a second trip. Parking infringement notices will then be issued to the owners of these vehicles by post. The system will cost $321,405 to implement in the 2016/2017 Budget. Similar technology has been used for several years by a number of local governments in Queensland and throughout Australia for the purpose of mobile parking enforcement.
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Protecting against Parvovirus Canine Parvovirus has recently infected dogs in Logan City. This virus has a high mortality rate.
Council will continue to highlight the importance of pet vaccinations to protect against the spread of Parvovirus. Unvaccinated dogs and puppies are the most susceptible to contracting the virus which is highly infectious and often fatal. The virus does not affect humans or cats. Council, together with the Combined Vets of Logan City, urges dog owners to ensure their pet’s vaccinations are kept up to date each year.
Vaccination could save your dog’s life.
Creating a healthy Logan Keeping the Logan community free from preventable diseases remains a priority for Council. Council will continue to help parents protect their children from preventable diseases through its free immunisation clinics. Located throughout the city, the clinics provide vaccinations that are listed on the National Immunisation Program Schedule free to all eligible residents. A variety of recommended vaccines such as Flu and Whooping Cough (dTpa) are also available for purchase. Residents wanting further information on the clinics can go to www.logan.qld.gov.au/immunisation or phone Council on 3412 5397 or email immunisation@logan.qld.gov.au 28
Bill payment made easy Council offers a number of options for ratepayers to pay their combined rates and water notice, including the popular option of direct debit payments, which can be scheduled quarterly, weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Among the more popular options, ratepayers can choose to make payments by BPAY using the details on their rate notice, via post to PO Box 3226, Logan City DC, QLD 4114 or online via www.logan.qld.gov.au Rate notices can also be paid in person at Council’s Administration Centre, Customer Service Centres and at all Australia Post outlets.
There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake A big new musical adventure is coming to the Logan Entertainment Centre. Hippo! Hippo!, is based on the successful children’s classic, There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake, written by Australian children’s author Hazel Edwards and illustrated by Deborah Niland. It tells the tale of the imaginary friend of a young child called GIRL.
Tutus on Tour
GIRL believes that HIPPO lives on the roof and can seemingly do anything he wants, when he wants, how he wants, particularly the things that GIRL is unable or not allowed to do. Through HIPPO, GIRL is able to allay her fears and gain confidence in her early childhood years.
SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER, 2PM Adult $35pp | Concession (Seniors) $30pp | Child/Student $20pp | Group 8+/Member $28pp
WEDNESDAY 10 AUGUST, 4.30PM THURSDAY 11 AUGUST, 11AM & 1PM Entry $15pp | Group 8+/Member $12pp | School Group 10+ $11pp
Queensland Ballet’s Tutus On Tour is a wonderful afternoon of ballet that brings together three outstanding dance works. Poignant and uplifting, Ershter Vals pays tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, the award-winning Three Preludes is set to the rich music of Rachmaninoff and the dazzling Verdi Variations enchants with gentle humour and thrilling technique. This enticing program of classical and contemporary works is not to be missed.
TICKETS FOR SHOWS CAN BE BOOKED BY CALLING THE LEC BOX OFFICE ON 3412 5626 OR ONLINE AT WWW.LOGANENTERTAINMENTCENTRE.COM.AU
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TUESDAY 26 JULY 2016 9AM - 2.30PM Logan Metro, Indoor Sports Centre, 357 Browns Plains Rd, Crestmead
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Save the date Gala Awards Night 6 Oct 2016 For more information go to www.logan.qld.gov.au/sportsawards
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The City of Logan’s volunteers were recognised with a breakfast where Access Community Services received the 2016 Davida Steele Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Organisation and Merv Richens received the City of Logan 2016 Frank Lenz Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year.
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