Operational plan report - Quarter 3, 2024/2025

• A new quote and scope of works were requested to the preferred supplier for a response.
• A formalised quote from the preferred supplier is currently being drafted and due to be submitted to Council early in quarter 4.
• Questions have been drafted and submitted to the supplier for review and feedback based on their expertise. This will be factored into the quote and scope of works that they will be providing.
• Once the quote has been reviewed internally, a proposal will be put forward to ELT for review and consideration, where it is envisioned that the survey will commence shortly after.

• Due to alignment between Transform Logan and the action under PC2.2.1 Community Development Action Plan (undertake community and internal consultation to prepare a CD Action Plan), we have combined the consultation work and supported the Transform Logan team to engage with the Logan Youth Action Group, cultural leaders and other community development networks.
• Insights from the Transform Logan consultation and conversations with our existing sector networks and partners will be used to guide the work of Council's Community Development Program and inform the development of our team's internal Community Development Action Plan.

• 65 (62 percent) of actions are complete.
• 33 (31 precent) of actions are in progress.

• A consultant was engaged to lead the research phase of Council's public amenities guidelines, which will set out best practice for accessible public toilets.
• Illustrations of people with disability were included in the annual Neighbour Day campaign.
• A survey was drafted for people living with disability, their families and carers to provide input into a list of accessible and sensory space across the city, which will be promoted through the Explore Logan Accessibility Hub.
• Council endorsed the new Community Facility Guidelines, which include accessibility considerations for new facilities such as AUSLAN, signage, quiet spaces, parking, seating and changing places.
• A community grant was awarded to a food relief program aimed at people with disability.
• The first Access Ed session was hosted. This is a partnership program with Carers QLD aimed at First Nations people living with disability looking to learn about local support and providers. The program also builds capacity of mainstream disability services to better support First Nations people living with disability. Nine people attended the first session.
• Homestead Park was identified as having a 1km accessible walking track and a promotional campaign is being developed around this.
• Planning has commenced for a survey of disability groups to identify ways in which information can be made more accessible.
• A session was conducted at Amputees QLD to educate members on how best to manage their water use.
• An Art and Dementia program was conducted in March.
• The Logan Digital Seniors Guide was made into an accessible PDF on Council's website.
• Eco Logan has organised and delivered a range of free and low-cost environmental events and activities, such as the Wildlife Friendly Backyards event, a Wildlife Information Workshop featuring live wildlife and the RSPCA, and Nestbox building workshops. These events are held in diverse environments, with all indoor events having pram and disability access for all ages.
• Plant Fleet Services Branch has met with People and Culture Branch to explore opportunities for pilot trainee program for members of the Logan community with a disability, to join the Branch in a trainee administrative role.
• 5 community centres and one community garden were supported to attend the Volunteering QLD conference where there were several learnings around inclusive volunteering. A survey was distributed to capture learning outcomes and these will be shared with the wider gardens and centres networks moving forward.

• 35 successful applications
• $56,750.24 in funding allocated

• 12 successful applications
• $44,498.00 in funding allocated
• A list of grant recipients is available on our webpage: logan.qld.gov.au/community-events-funding-recipients-2024-2025.
• An allocation of $5,000.00 reported in October 2024 was withdrawn by the grant recipient in March 2025.Therefore, in the second quarter of 2024/25, $141,250.00 in funding was allocated to 16 successful applications.

• 8 successful applications
• $24,000.00 in funding allocated
• A list of grant recipients is available on our webpage: logan.qld.gov.au/community-development-funding-recipients-2024-2025

• 15 successful applications
• $23,935.72 in funding allocated

• 6 successful applications
• $18,000.00 in funding allocated

• Partnered with the Mayor's Office to film a TikTok reel to promote the Logan Youth Action Group (LYAG) recruitment campaign resulting in 48 applications for the 2025 LYGA cohort.
• First LYAG meeting of 2025 took place with 33 members in attendance along with the Mayor, Councillors and staff. The meeting was led by an Executive Committee of return LYAG members and focussed on identifying what members want to get out of LYAG and what needs they are seeing in community.
• 19 young people, their families, the Mayor and Divisional Councillor attended the Clean Up Australia Day volunteer litter pickup in Logan River Parklands.
• 24 young people attended the first project planning workshop to discuss and shortlist ideas for LYAG's 2025 project.

• Community representatives from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community were engaged in the initial planning stages for the Living Museum of Logan, this included the First Nations Community Action Group. There is a dedicated First Nations space at the museum and ongoing meetings are conducted with community representatives.
• The annual NAIDOC event has been hosted at Kingston Butter Factory for the last two years and planning is underway for the 2025 event.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and Acknowledgement of Country plaques are now displayed at appropriate Council-owned buildings including customer service centres, Logan Entertainment Centre and the Marsden depot.
• The First Nations Community Development Officer commenced in June 2024 and is supporting grass-roots reconciliation initiatives in 2025 including a video series with local Elders.
• Two outstanding actions were not achieved and have been closed out. These are both related to establishing a bush tucker garden on site at the Central Administration Building which was investigated in 2021 and due to landscape limitations, was not a viable location. Alternative locations are being explored in partnership with the Logan District Elders.

• The 2025 Logan and Albert River Large Debris Clean Up was completed during January - February
• A smaller debris clean up run was undertaken on the Logan and Albert Rivers
• A media event was held for the Large Debris Clean Up on 6 February, with footage displayed on Channels 7 and 10 as well as an article published on theInside Local Government website,

• Water quality sampling was completed
• Protected plant survey and baseline survey for Meakin Park works on-ground works was completed and draft report received
• Internal meeting was held with Parks branch to discuss post-construction maintenance
• Boreholes for geotechnical investigation in Mabel Park and Meakin Park were completed
• Cultural heritage assessment report was received by Everick Heritage on behalf of Danggan Balun
• Milestone 1 progress report was submitted for Urban Rivers and Catchments Program grant requirements
• Monthly meetings were held with the consultant about the latest detailed design undertaken
• Site checks were undertaken post ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred during March
• Tree species and location mapping of project sites was completed.

• Maintenance works were undertaken at previously planted Logan and Albert River restoration sites
• Request for quotes developed for 2025 planting locations
• Site checks were undertaken post ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred during March.

• Ongoing maintenance works on 100 hectares of offset land
• Ongoing establishment works occurred at recently planted Ooah, Bahrs Hill and Mundoolun Parks
• Contract awarded for 1 new offset site
• Pre-start meetings held for 5 new offset sites - Geoff Philp Park (14.7 ha), Millstream Park (6.9 ha), Dennis Park (5.82 ha), Logan Reserve properties (7.11 ha), Chambers Flat properties (8.09 ha)
• Planting across two of the new offset sites was completed (Chambers Flat properties and Millstream Park)
• Site preparation works undertaken at three of the new offset project sites (Dennis Park, Logan Reserve properties and Geoff Philp Park)
• Site checks were undertaken post ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred during March.

• 1,209 members in total participating in the program
• 29 new Habitat Connections members joined the program - 675 properties in total
• 22 new Land for Wildlife properties were registered (5 deregistrations) - 536 properties in total
• Formal agreements remain at 28 (Voluntary Restoration Agreement, Voluntary Conservation Agreement and Voluntary Conservation Covenant)
• 26 Land for Wildlife property revisits were conducted
• 531 individual community engagement interactions were provided to program members
• 41.77 hectares were added to the Land for Wildlife habitat network, bringing the total to 6,771.81 hectares
• 5 different threatened species were recorded on Land for Wildlife properties (21 different threatened species have been recorded across Land for Wildlife properties in total)
• Annual conservation incentives provided to members, including:
  • 7,263 plants (15,809 in total)
  • 37 Books (85 in total)
  • 43 nest boxes (88 in total)
  • 46 herbicide orders (75 in total)
• Oxley Creek Catchment Landholder Engagement Program (OXCLEP) Phase 4 outcomes included:
  • initial visits completed and property plan developed for all 5 properties
  • onsite weed control works with the respective Landholders occurred with 3 of the 5 properties.

• A meeting with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency was attended regarding the Driving The Nation funding opportunity.
• Two Electric Vehicle Driver Training sessions were run for staff.
• Orders were put in for three electric vehicles.
• A presentation on Council's Future Fleet Transition was made to the Australasian Fleet Management conference of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia. This was well received by Fleet Managers in attendance.

• 119 percent($4.7 million) of the Queens Road Depot Redevelopment project. Additional funding has been added at Budget Amendment 1
• 47 percent($8.9 million) of the Community Infrastructure Program. This Program remains on track to be completed by the end of financial year
• 112 percent($4.7 million) of the Sports Facilities Program. Additional funding and projects have been added at Budget Amendment 1
• 28 percent($0.2 million) of the Sports and Recreation (S&R) Renewals Budget. This Program remains on track to be completed by the end of financial year
• 1491 percent($0.9 million) of the S&R Replacements budget. Additional funding and projects have been added at Budget Amendment 1
• 108 percent($2.2 million) of the Community Renewals Program. Additional funding and projects have been added at Budget Amendment 1
• 164 percent($1.5 million) of Sport and Community Infrastructure Projects. Additional funding and projects have been added at Budget Amendment 1
• $2 million of Local Infrastructure Program (LIP) projects. Additional funding and projects have been added at Budget Amendment 1.

• The Queens Road Depot Redevelopment Project, Cornubia Field Lights Project and the Leighton Fields Public Toilet Project were completed
• The design contract was awarded for the Logan Reserve Community Facility
• The construction contract was awarded for the Flagstone Community Centre and site mobilisation commenced
• The Design and Construction Contract was awarded for the Year 3 Sports Field Lighting Projects
• Quotations were received for the Kurrajong Park change rooms project
• Construction continued for the Middle Green Amenities and Beenleigh Aquatic Centre projects.

• 396 Baby time sessions, 31 Adult Page Turner sessions, 78 Primary-aged Page Turner sessions and 36 English Conversation sessions
• Delivery of 337 face to face adult programming and events, including 93 Job help sessions and 2093 Tech help sessions
• Library loans of 541,290 items
• Delivery of home library service to 1,256 individual members and 23 aged care facilities
• Library visitation of 253,733 community members
• Library staff developed, implemented and evaluated purposeful and engaging library programming and community engagement in support of the Libraries Learning and Discovery Plan through 18 outreach programs, reaching 1,034 participants.

• 84,927 residents visited our 9 library locations in March, and we joined 2,026 new members. Percentage of population that hold membership at Logan City Council Libraries is 32.74 percent
• Our community borrowed 188,388 items including books, magazines, CDs and DVDs
• Our library staff facilitated 253 library events, which were attended by 4,645 community members
• 806 community members received learning support at 33 tech help sessions; 5 job help sessions facilitated 14 people with learning
• 474 people visited the accessibility room and sensory rooms, and 11 Accessible collection items were loaned
• 5,495 community members accessed free wi-fi across the 9 library locations and 9542 community members accessed the internet on computers within the libraries
• 32 local small businesses accessed the HIVE co-working space and the Creative Lab
• For those unable to access our libraries, 425 individuals including 23 aged care facilities and 26 retirement villages received home delivery services
• Our library service was supported by 169 community volunteers who donated 299.25 hours of their time
• Our library staff supported the community at 7 outreach events which connected with 435 participants
• There were 268 scheduled library events throughout March, in our spaces and out in community, with 5,422 attendees. This total was impacted by Cyclone Alfred event cancellations in libraries and in the community. In the week 10 – 14 March, immediately after TC Alfred, 19,385 people visited libraries. In this week: 2,264 computer bookings, 2,273 hours used on computers, 3,143 people accessed wi-fi, 17,332 items were loaned and 18,139 items were returned.

• Tattoos: Story Lines exhibition opening Living Museum of Logan on 1 February with 63 attendees
• Waitaingi Day at Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct on 7 February with 4000 attendees
• Live Tatau Sessions at Living Museum of Logan on 14 and 15 February with 210 attendees
• Robyn Daw Young Visual Arts Scholarship professional development workshops on 7 and 8 February at Logan Art Gallery with 8 finalists
• Regional Arts Development Fund Grant round 55 opened
• Logan Artists Networking Event Soft Pitch at Logan Art Gallery on 18 January with 43 participants
• 10 School Holiday workshops across Logan Art Gallery and the Living Museum of Logan with 150 participants
• Exhibition Opening and 2025 Program launch at Logan Art Gallery with 303 attendees on 31 January.

• Development of partnership project with QMusic and Scenic Rim Council to deliver an Industry Connect event at the Kingston Butter Factory in July
• Logan Artist Network Event workshop – How to develop a creative project was presented at Logan Art Gallery by Southern Queensland Regional Arts
• Opening of A bestiary of reverie: Nicola Hooper, The morphology of transience: Jacques van der Merwe, Paper parts: Ally McKay and Workshop wonders XXIII at Logan Art Gallery on 28 March with 324 attendees.

During the third quarter of 2024/25, planning and preparation for the Legacy Forum to be held on 7 May continued. Invitations were issued together with a campaign to encourage the community to express their interest in attending.

Progress was made on a number of initiatives in the Roadmap.

Delivery of new community facilities and infrastructure

Council made a submission in January for the 100-day review of all Games infrastructure that included the Logan Indoor Sports Centre (LISC), undertaken by the Games Independent Infrastructure Coordination Authority. The Queensland Government announced their delivery plan following the 100-day review in March and confirmed that the LISC is included in the Games infrastructure program (Initiative No.1).

A Strategic Business Case was submitted through the budget process for the enhancement items and operational costs for the LISC (Initiative No.1).

Stage 3 of the market sounding and financial analysis for the LISC was progressed (Initiative No.1).

Stimulating economic growth

Discussions regarding an international sporting event were continued (Initiative No.10).
A pre-lodgement meeting for a new indoor court facility in Underwood was facilitated (Initiative No.16).

Discussions with State Sporting Organisations were held to discuss planning for elite training camp capabilities (Initiative No.13).
An audit of Council's circularity capability was completed which will support Games sustainability initiatives (Initiative No.8).

Improving the health of Logan residents
A meeting was held with the peak body for Sport in Queensland to discuss the Legacy Forum and future opportunities (Initiative No. 10 and 13).

Leveraging the cultural diversity of the Logan community

Internal briefings were held on the Lessons learnt from the Paris 2024 Games to inform future thinking across Council for opportunities in Logan (Multiple initiatives).

The third and final NFL Flag 'come and try' day was held in January at Noyer Park, Barrs Scrub with around 80 children attending. Across all three 'Come and try' days over 160 participants attended and learned about the skills to play NFL Flag (Initiative No.10).

• Loganlea Road Upgrade from University Drive to Pacific Motorway (6 lanes)
• Stormwater drainage upgrades to Stage 1 and 2 of the Cowper Avenue Catchment Master Drainage Project, Eagleby
• Stormwater drainage upgrades to Stage 1 to 5 of the Kelly Street Catchment Master Drainage Project, Eagleby
• Park Ridge Road, Clarke Road and Lindenthal Road, Park Ridge Intersection Signalisation
• Teviot Road and Cusack Lane, Riverbend and South Maclean Intersection Signalisation
• Teviot Road, Middle Road to Greenbank Road – Stage 1A
• Chambers Flat Road (Holloway to Kenny Road) Safety Improvements, Chambers Flat
• Alamein Street, Main Street and George Street Intersections Upgrade
• Woodlands Drive - Stormwater Drainage Upgrade Stages 10, 11 & 12
• Underwood Road Bus Turnaround, Priestdale
• Goodna Road Carpark Upgrade, Greenbank
• Beenleigh Road Widening, Underwood
• Pavement Rehabilitation works to the value of $11.1 million at numerous locations across the city.

• Progressed Flood Information Pack – liaised with Council's River and Catchment Engineering Program and GIS Working Group; conducted data research
• Reviewed and progressed existing Lessons Management / Observations
• Followed up existing Lessons Management actions / tasks outstanding
• Lessons Implemented Working Group (LIWG) meeting
• Completed and disseminated stakeholder report
• Local Recovery Group (LRG) Situation Report workshop
• Doorknocking – developed Doorknocking Team Briefing document
• Updated Quarterly Lessons Management Report.

• Support Tickets – communication with vendor regarding new tickets, follow up, testing and closeout
• Maintenance and updates – users maintenance, configurations, reference documents update, template update
• Disaster Dashboard Support – liaison with stakeholders regarding proposed updates, testing of proposed updates (in Development Dashboard).

• Northern Queensland C2C Deployment to Ingham – to assist Hinchinbrook Shire Council in Local Disaster Coordination Centre operations – for Northern Queensland Flood Event
• State DIsaster Coordination Centre (SDDD) Deployment – to provide support to Queensland Police Service (QPS) within their Event Management System
• Queensland Emergency Risk Management Framework (QERMF) review planning initiated
• l Local Disaster Management Sub-Plans Review.

During the third quarter of 2024/25, delivery of the 2022-2026 People Plan continued.

Organisational people development included:
Culture and Engagement:

Prepared and ready for a June 2025 launch.

Workforce Planning:

• Increased branch engagement underway for operational workforce planning
• Where service reviews are not complete, current state plans will be created.

• Branch engagement completed with branches
• Leaders need time to consider their succession plans to manage people risks
• Succession documents and tools are being integrated with other people processes.

• Team resources have been redistributed to the leadership project to progress analysis on all 3 streams
• Building from the strategic leadership framework, each will define the key gaps from a learning perspective by understanding stakeholder views, benchmarking against other Councils and including bakcground research.

• System Integration Testing (SIT) Cycle 1 is nearing completion. Additional cycles are planned to ensure thorough testing and a successful entry into User Acceptance Testing (UAT). For this reason, the project is reported as Monitor.
• ArcGIS v10.9.1 go live: The Geographic Information System (GIS) Modernisation project is progressing well. The project is working closely with the vendor, aiming to go live with ArcGIS in early May.

• Onboarded trainees and school-based trainees.
• Collaborated with the Internal Communications team to launch T&A Marketing on Viva Engage, aimed at raising the profile and awareness of the T&A program internally.
• Finalised sign ups of trainees with registered training organisations (RTOs), which was completed faster than previous years.
• Onboarded school-based trainees in Plant Fleet Services.
• Supported 2024 business trainees to off-board from the traineeship program and into Council positions.

• Leveraging funding for the Work for the Dole scheme and piloting that with an agreed branch (branch discussions underway). This program was assessed as low risk and is funded.
• Improving the talent pipeline for traineeships. This involves working with candidates who were unsuccessful for this year's traineeship program, identifying their skill gaps and offering job readiness activities to prepare them for the next round. The pilot activities concurrently build the process of activities. This pathway is back on track.