LOGAN RIVER
VISION
LOGAN RIVER VISION: INTRODUCTION
OUR RIVER The Logan River catchment
The river serves as a rich
is one of the largest in South
resource and place of
East Queensland, with an
spiritual significance for
area of 3,076 km2. One fifth
Traditional Custodians
of the catchment area lies
including people of the
within the City of Logan.
Yagara and Yugambeh
Meandering 184 km from the mountain ranges to the bay, the Logan River starts its journey in the World Heritage listed rainforests of Mt. Barney. It flows through open grazing farmlands, acreage bushland blocks, urban suburbs and tidal flats, finally entering the southern part of the World Heritage-listed Moreton Bay.
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The City of Logan plays an important role in the greater landscape of the Logan River catchment. The development of the Logan River Vision will inspire those within and beyond its boundaries to view the river as an asset and a source of pride.
Logan River, Jimboomba
reaches, bringing in supplies
community, the Logan River
and sending out goods such
has seen both people and
as timber and sugar cane.
goods transported along its
A SNAPSHOT IN TIME: The City of Logan is home to many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including
Captain Patrick Logan explores the Logan River
Major flooding (Australia Day) with the Waterford Bridge washed away
1849 Timber cutting begins throughout the Logan River Catchment
Rapid urban growth begins in the City
Agricultural industry begins with cattle grazing along the Logan Rivers
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1974
1947
1960’s
Traditional Custodians living in the Logan River catchment area
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LOGAN RIVER VISION: PAST
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Once the lifeblood of the
Major flooding (Australia Day) and sand extraction begins
Logan declared a City
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The Logan River has
Unfortunately, with no central
of seafood and its banks
remained largely untamed,
plan for river use, it has
covered with edible plants.
with natural banks continuing
slipped from view and is
to support important habitat.
largely unappreciated. Logan River, Woodhill
Traditional Custodians of the Yagara and Yugambeh language groups as well as Aboriginal and Torres
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2008
1987 Aquaculture industry starts
Stradbroke Island breaks in two; massive tidal changes to Moreton Bay and Logan River
Major flooding Loganlea Railway Bridge washed away
Queensland Local Government amalgamations*
Saltwater Crocodile found in the Logan River near Logan Village
2013
Sugarcane planting begins
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1867
Strait Islander peoples from across Australia
Logan Waterways Summit – major community consultation process
Major flooding (Australia Day)
* Logan Council acquires parts of Beaudesert Shire and Gold Coast City Council
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The City of Logan is a bustling, young, modern city, home to more than 300,000 people from more than 215 cultures. With the City going through rapid urban and population growth, renewed interest and opportunities are occurring along the river.
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PRESENT As the city grows, the
Home to important habitat
Logan River’s importance
for Australian Sea Bass and
will continue – it provides
Mullet, the river is a fishing
habitat for wildlife, flood
hotspot and estuary habitat
management and supports
that provides many spots
local fisheries. All while
for keen anglers, a lazy river
supporting both small and
paddle or a place for a picnic.
large businesses, recreation, ecosystems and tourism. As the river slowly journeys, the landscape changes, as do the people that live and use the river. Offering something for everyone, the Logan River features freshwater areas, where families can take a dip and cattle can drink; historic villages to explore and tidal flats.
Logan River, Carbrook
AS THE RIVER JOURNEYS ITS WAY THROUGH GRAZING PROPERTIES, BUSHLAND ACREAGE, TO LEAFY SUBURBAN BLOCKS, WHERE DO WE SEE OUR RIVER BEYOND 2016?
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LOGAN RIVER VISION: PRESENT
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LEGEND
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Emerging communities 1 Park Ridge/Logan Reserve 2 Jimboomba 3 Undullah Priority development areas 1 Yarrabilba 2 Greater Flagstone Parks with boat ramps/pontoons 1 Skinners Park 2 Logan River Parklands 3 Riverdale Park 4 Tansey Park 5 Larry Storey Park 6 Henderson Park 7 Lions Riverside Park River-based attractions 1 Cable Ski Logan 2 Loganholme Tourism Precinct 3 Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum 4 Beenleigh Artisan Distillers 5 Logan Village Museum & Local History Centre Major centres 1 Springwood 2 Logan Central 3 Meadowbrook 4 Browns Plains 5 Park Ridge 6 Beenleigh 7 Logan Village 8 Yarrabilba 9 Jimboomba 10 Greater Flagstone
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LOGAN RIVER VISION: PRESENT
WHAT THE COMMUNITY HAS TOLD US SO FAR So far, Council has reviewed what the community has told us about Logan’s waterways, historic information, and Council plans, strategies and policies.
BE HEALTHY AND CLEAN
TELL A STORY OF ITS HISTORY
HAVE GOOD ACCESS AND CONNECTION
PROTECT BUSHLAND AND WILDLIFE 10
BE SAFE AND INVITING
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BE CELEBRATED WITH MUSIC, ART, CULTURE AND FOOD
BE PLANNED AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
HIGHLIGHT ITS NATURAL AND COMMERCIAL VALUES
HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH IT
ALLOW FOR EDUCATION ABOUT THE RIVER
HIGHLIGHT RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES
AFFORDABLE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
This research indicates a clear, single vision for the many opportunities the river presents is needed into the future.
LOGAN RIVER VISION: PRESENT
Based on the 2014 Logan Listens survey results, the community expressed their concerns with the Logan River. Some community concerns expressed, are that the river is polluted, dirty and muddy.
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KEY FACTS •
103 km of Logan River frontage in the City of Logan
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Approximately 90 per cent of properties along the river are owned and protected privately. About 10 per cent are publicly owned and managed by Logan City Council or Queensland Government
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54 parks available to view and enjoy
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11 Parks with boat ramps and pontoons to access the Logan River
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Seven bridges crossing the Logan River
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70 per cent of the City of Logan’s land area is within the Logan River catchment
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An established Logan River Tinnie Trail identifies key sites of interest about the history from the River mouth to Logan Village
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56 species of native mammals, 273 species of birds, 58 native reptile species, 27 native frogs and many fish and insect species in the City of Logan
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At least seven plant species classified as endangered in the City of Logan, two of which exist along the Logan River corridor
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Important breeding ground for Australian Sea Bass and Mullet
LOGAN RIVER VISION: PRESENT
The Logan River is used for
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Enjoying nature e.g. birdwatching,
Walking, cycling or
conservation,
running
photography and camping
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Picnics and barbecues
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Swimming
Fishing
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Based on the Healthy Waterways 2015 survey results, people in the Logan River catchment budget $290 a year to spend on waterway recreation, but they only spend $46.41 a year locally due to: • Not enough time • Lack of amenities like toilets, barbecues and shelters • Lack of infrastructure such as carparks, paths, ramps and pontoons • Not enough information (e.g. where or how) • Poor physical health and concerns about biting or stinging creatures
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LOGAN RIVER VISION: FUTURE
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FUTURE Modern life changes fast; what might be cutting edge planning and technology may well be redundant inside a decade. In parallel, a changing climate and the impacts of changes to the environment brought on by a warming planet may impact on how the river is used in future years. How we choose to use the river is only limited by our imagination and willingness to try new ideas. So we want to hear from you: what do you want to use the river for?
LOGAN RIVER VISION: FUTURE
NEXT STEPS Council is committed to
Once finalised, an
develop a community vision
implementation plan will
for the Logan River through
be developed between
a program of engagement,
key community groups,
to understand the value
businesses and government
of the river, its history, and
as a guide to implement key
what our community sees
opportunities along the river.
as its future. For more information visit During consultation,
www.logan.qld.gov.au/
community views will be
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collected to develop a draft Logan River Vision. Once complete, the community will be given the opportunity to provide further feedback to make sure we’ve heard you correctly.
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Logan River, Carbrook
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