News briefs: week of November 24
Published on 24 November 2025
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Wetlands expand at Cedar Grove Environmental Centre
Planting has begun on the second stage of the man-made wetlands at Council’s award-winning Cedar Grove Environmental Centre.
The expanded wetlands environment marks another milestone in Council’s commitment to sustainable wastewater management.
The site includes Council’s Cedar Grove wastewater treatment plant, which uses advanced membrane bioreactor technology to treat and filter sewage.
This treated water is then filtered through the wetlands, which absorb the remaining nutrients.
The process significantly reduces nutrient discharge to the Logan River and protects the long-term health of its ecosystem.
The Cedar Grove Environmental Centre is a Queensland-first facility that is setting a benchmark for integrated water treatment.
It includes seven hectares of wetlands, a 2.5-kilometre walking trail along the Logan River with shaded seating and picnic areas, and a native plant nursery.
CAPTION: Planting has begun on the second stage of the man-made wetlands at Council’s Cedar Grove Environmental Centre.
Safe disposal of play sand
Logan City Council is asking its residents and businesses to safely dispose of certain children’s play sands, commonly known as magic sand, following reports that some varieties may be contaminated with asbestos.
Logan residents can dispose of household quantities of magic sand free of charge at Council’s Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility only. Non-Logan residents should check with their local Council for disposal options.
No other Logan City Council waste facilities are authorised to accept magic sand.
Childcare centres, schools or commercial businesses needing to dispose of magic sand must call Council to make disposal arrangements in advance.
Please contact Logan City Council on 3412 3412 or by emailing council@logan.qld.gov.au
Fees will apply for commercial and non-resident disposal.
The magic sand products should not be placed in kerbside wheelie bins or with general waste.
While early indications are that the risk of exposure is low, proper disposal of magic sand will minimise potential further exposures.
For details on affected products and recall information, visit Australian Government.
Awareness day highlights Council’s support for People with Disability
Accessibility is not just a buzz word at Logan City Council.
It is a value which drives all programs and services delivered as well as the way that Council’s venues and facilities operate.
More than 100 actions have been taken under Council’s Disability Action Plan over the past two years to improve access and inclusion for people with disability in the City of Logan.
Council encourages the community to help it recognise and support inclusion during Disability Action Week which began yesterday (Sunday, November 23) and runs until next Sunday, November 30.
To explore all the events and activities available during the week to connect, learn and celebrate together see Accessible services in Logan.
The annual United Nations observed International Day of People with Disability which is also being celebrated on December 3 is designed to also raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5 million people with disability in Australia.