EN3.1.1 - Logan and Albert Rivers Fish Habitat Improvement
Deliver fish habitat improvement works at prioritised locations.
Purpose: To improve the ecological health of our rivers and waterways. |
June 2022 |
On Track |
During the second quarter:
- A community planting at Logan River Parklands took place.
- 30 community members attended planting 500 native tube stock.
- The site has since undergone regular maintenance.
- Queens Road culvert upgrade for fish passage was sent out for quote via the Roads Infrastructure and Design branch.
- This project is on track.
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EN3.2.1 - Logan and Albert River riparian rehabilitation
Deliver riparian rehabilitation along priority areas of the Logan and Albert River.
Purpose: To enhance our urban forests, waterways and wildlife corridor network. |
June 2022 |
On Track |
As at the end of the second quarter:
- The Riedel Park bank stabilisation project was awarded and project milestones are being met.
- Riverdale Park infill planting is continued to be maintained.
- A community planting was held at Logan River Parklands and 500 trees planted as part of the Fishers for Fish Habitat on the Logan and Albert Rivers grant.
- The application for Eagleby Wetlands Bank Stabilisation Project is still with the State Government for approval.
- l This project is on track.
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EN3.3.1 - Environmental (vegetation) offset delivery
Deliver and maintain environmental (vegetation) offset planting sites.
Purpose: To support the community to:
- become more sustainable
- conserve and restore private land.
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June 2022 |
On Track |
As at the end of the second quarter
- The monthly maintenance activities for previous years' environmental (vegetation) offset sites was undertaken.
- Site preparation and planting works was completed for two new offset sites as well as several infill planting at existing sites.
- This project is on track.
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EN3.4.1 - Environmental conservation partnerships
Deliver environmental conservation partnerships.
Purpose: To support landholders to undertake conservation works that:
- protect and improve environmental values
- enhance environmental awareness across the community.
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June 2022 |
On Track |
During the second quarter, Environmental Conservation Partnerships achieved the following:
- 677 members in total participating in the program.
- 44 new Habitat Connections members joined the program (263 properties in total).
- 11 new Land for Wildlife properties were registered (414 properties in total).
- Formal agreements (Voluntary Restoration Agreement, Voluntary Conservation Agreement and Voluntary Conservation Covenant) remain at 29 properties in total.
- 6 Formal Agreement annual assessments were conducted.
- 13 Land for Wildlife property revisits were conducted.
- 5 new properties were engaged for the Oxley Creek Landholder weed management project, with a total of 12 kilometres of Oxley Creek across the properties being managed for weeds. This includes over 3 kilometres of Chinese Elm being treated in the Upper Oxley Creek Catchment.
- 352 individual community engagement interactions were provided to community members.
- 38 nest boxes, 3016 native plants and $6150 worth of land management vouchers were provided to 157 program members as an annual conservation incentives package to help with improving conservation values on private property.
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EN3.5.1 - Environmental events and activities
Deliver a range of environmental events and activities.
Purpose: To encourage environmental stewardship, participation and awareness. |
June 2022 |
On Track |
During the second quarter, 15 Environmental Events and Activities were delivered 348 members of the community. These include:
- A Waterbugs Survey was held at Slacks Creek on 16 October with 7 community members participating including Cr Mindy Russell
- The Aussie Backyard Bird Count was held from 18-24 October, sponsored by Council and run by BirdLife Australia.
- The Great Southern Bioblitz (Logan) was held from 22-25 October with 27 community members participating.
- A Waterbugs Survey was held at Cedar Creek on 23 October with 2 community members participating.
- The Koala Identification Webinar was held on 28 October with 67 community members participating.
- Batty Halloween in the Park was held at Beenleigh on 30 October with 33 community members participating.
- A Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping and Information Session on 16 November at Logan Rec Club, Kingston, with 72 participants
- A Platypus Education and Induction Session on 23 November at Logan West Library, Browns Plains with 10 participants including Cr Tim Frazer
- Fire Management Information Night on 4 November at Chambers Flat Community Centre with 38 participants
- Property Fire Management Planning on 13 November at Chambers Flat Community Centre with 13 participants
- The Logan Koala Count was held from 1 November to 30 November, with 26 individual koala records submitted
- Can you canoe? Introduction to canoeing on 12 December at Alberta Park Wolffdene with 12 participants
- Candlelit canoe journey on 12 December at Alberta Park Wolffdene with 13 participants
- Froggy fun with Watergum - Kids Workshop on 14 December at Riverdale Park Meadowbrook with 40 registrations including parents/guardians
- Waterbugs fun with Watergum - Kids Workshop on 14 December at Loganlea Community Centre with 33 registrations including parents/guardians
All participants were very engaged and 100% of feedback was positive, with requests to be informed about future environmental events. |
EN3.6.1 - Carbon Reduction Strategy 2018-2022
Deliver actions under the Carbon Reduction Strategy 2018-2022.
Purpose: To increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. |
June 2022 |
On Track |
During the second quarter:
- Installation work related to the solar PV system at the Council Administration Centre was undertaken, the system was switched on, and the data monitoring system was activated.
- A 'Ride 2 Work' day was held to encourage staff to ride a push bike to work rather than commute via car.
- The first round of carbon credit offsets were purchased.
- Internal Council consultation regarding potential future solar PV installations at Council facilities was undertaken.
- This project is on track.
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EN3.7.1 - Waste Reduction and Recycling Strategy 2022-2032
Develop and deliver the Waste Reduction and Recycling Strategy 2022-2032.
Purpose: To meet Council's legislative requirements.
To support the State Government's Waste Avoidance and Resource Productivity Strategy 2014-2024. |
March 2022 |
On Track |
As at the end of the second quarter, the draft Waste Management & Resource Recovery Strategy 2022 - 2032 was finalised. The Strategy will proceed to ELT and Council during quarter 3 for approval to release for public consultation. |
EN3.8.1 - Workshop facilities restructure
Deliver key stages of the upgrade to Council's workshop and hire facilities.
Purpose: To improve:
- safe working conditions
- innovative and safe work practices
- efficiencies
- compliance
- one-team culture.
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June 2022 |
On Track |
As at the end of the second quarter, the facilities restructure is progressing well. Project progress includes the following:
- Fabrication equipment has been ordered and expected to arrive in March
- Oil management system has been ordered and provider is currently working with IT on cloud requirements
- Hire office relocation has been delayed slightly due to an IT improvement which was over looked during planning. IT are now working on the solution with an ETA yet to be advised
- Main roof structure between sheds has been delivered to site waiting on construction which is expected in March
- Budget is on target with expenditure to date $141,431 with $107,811 in commitments
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EN3.8.2 - Sustainable Fleet Management Strategy
Develop the Sustainable Fleet Management Strategy.
Purpose: Provide the organisation with fleet solutions that are:
- capable
- dependable
- safe
- innovative
- economically and environmentally friendly.
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June 2022 |
On Track |
As at the end of the second quarter, the Sustainable Fleet Management Strategy is being prepared for submission to the City Governance Committee in the third quarter. Due to leave, submission to the January City Governance Committee meeting is not possible. The Strategy is expected to go before the February City Governance Committee meeting for Council endorsement. |