HC4.1.1 - The Buzz at Yarrabilba

Deliver and activate a community centre in Yarrabilba.

Purpose: To support and foster social connections, learning and economic opportunities in an emerging community.

• Practical completion was reached.
• The tender for Pods 1 and 2 were finalised with the appointment of the new Operator.
• The Buzz at Yarrabilba was officially opened on 5 December 2022 and will be operated by the YMCA known as The Y.
• Commercial lease of POD 3 to TAFE is in final stages of approval for opening in early 2023.

HC4.1.2 - Wilbur Street Youth Centre

Design a youth centre in Logan Central.

Purpose: To:

• provide an inclusive and safe facility for young people
• support recreation and participation in activities and programs

As at the end of quarter 4, the schematic design is completed and construction design is expected to be completed in quarter 1 of 2023/24. The draft of Federal Government funding application is completed and is expected to be submitted in July/August 2023. It is proposed to finalise construction design in quarter 1 of 2023/24 and to commence construction in quarter 2 of 2023/24.

Planned actions for the year have been completed. 

Branch: Sports and Community Infrastructure

HC4.1.3 - Beenleigh Aquatic Centre - renewal and upgrade

Design Stage 2 of the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre.

Purpose: To encourage increased participation and health outcomes for the City of Logan community

During quarter 4 the contract for design services was awarded and concept design was commenced. Council resolved (Minute No 50/2023) to progress the design and construction of the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade, and following consultation with affected Council employees, to issue a tender for future operation and management of the centre. 

It is proposed to progress the concept design in quarter 1 of 2023/24.

This project is not complete.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this project not be included in the Operational Plan 2023/2024, as the project forms part of the larger 2023/2024 Operational Plan project HC4.1.2 - Sport and Community Infrastructure Capital Works Program.

Branch: Sports and Community Infrastructure

HC4.1.4 - Community infrastructure implementation plan

Deliver the community infrastructure priorities outlined in the Community Infrastructure Implementation Action Plan 2022/2023.

Purpose: To provide quality facilities and spaces to meet the diverse needs of the community.

The draft Community Infrastructure Needs Assessment report was completed, to inform the Community Infrastructure Strategy minor update. 

Projects implemented throughout the year include investigation into Springwood Community Facilities hub, and review of Logan Central Community Facilities gap analysis. 

Planned actions for the year have been completed. 

Branch: Sports and Community Infrastructure

HC4.2.1 - Libraries Early Years and First 5 Forever initiatives

Deliver the libraries' early years services and First 5 Forever initiative.

Purpose: To support early years learning and reading for Logan families with children aged under 5 years

Quarter four update:

• delivery of 329 face-to-face children's literacy sessions to 6,495 participants across the city.
• delivery of 113 community outreach sessions to 3,821 participants, through network partnerships across the city.
• Tui 'n' Friends sessions continue with great success in the libraries with 995 participants across 20 sessions during quarter three.
• Frog Squad @ the Splash Pad Program continues with great success at Beenleigh Aquatic Centre. 8 sessions were held with 527 participants. The program is part of a First 5 Forever Innovation grant and will continue through 2023-2024
• continued expansion of outreach opportunities and promotions.

During the 2022/2023 financial year, First 5 Forever continued to support the learning outcomes for all Logan children aged 0-5 years old by providing programs that offer talking, reading, singing, playing, dancing and moving. A total of 1,595 sessions were held with 38,211 participants during the 2022/2023 financial year.

Planned actions for the year have been completed.

Branch: Libraries and Creative Industries

HC4.2.2 - Animal management strategy

Deliver a new animal management strategy that creates a strategic roadmap for the future of animal management services.

Purpose: To improve public safety and animal-keeping outcomes in response to community demand and trends.

As at the end of the second quarter, development of the Animal Management Plan (Plan) was completed. This will be finalised pending endorsement from the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Council. 

Community and councillor consultation was undertaken, and a draft strategy has been developed.

The Plan was endorsed by Council at its meeting in March 2023, (Minute Number 23/2023).

This project is now closed.

Branch: City Safety and Liveability

HC4.2.3 - School safety parking

Deliver a school safety parking campaign.

Purpose: To improve child safety and local neighbourhood amenity.

Development of the draft City Parking Strategy incorporating School Safety Parking is complete, pending adoption by Council at a future meeting (anticipated in August 2023). 

This project is now closed.

Branch: City Safety and Liveability

• active spaces
• active people
• active organisations.

By the end of quarter 4, 79% of all actions identified by branches across the 4 year implementation plan have been delivered and the Quarterly Assessment has been completed.

Tracking documentation will continue to be reviewed on a quarterly basis. A Council wide update is to be completed on quarter 1, 2023/2024.

Planned actions for the year have been completed. 

Branch: Sports and Community Infrastructure

HC4.3.2 - Biosecurity strategy

Deliver a biosecurity strategy.

Purpose: To create a strategic roadmap for protecting the biosecurity, health and environment of the city.

Development of the draft Biosecurity Strategy is complete, pending adoption by Council at a future meeting. 

This project is now closed.

Branch: City Safety & Liveability

HC4.3.3 - Illegal Dumping and Litter Enforcement Strategy 2022-2025

Deliver a strategic roadmap to reduce illegal dumping and littering in our community, through a 3-year action plan.

Purpose: To ensure the city of Logan is a clean and safe place to be.

• The Illegal Dumping and Litter Enforcement Strategy (2022 - 2025) was presented to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) 25 August 2022. 
• Following this, the Strategy was endorsed by the City Lifestyle Committee on 14 September 2022.
• A media release was then conducted.
• Project complete.

HC4.4.1 - Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022

Deliver outcomes of Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022, and develop a new Strategy in consultation with community for 2023-2027.

Purpose: To improve community capacity and our city image through 5 outcomes:

• development
• engagement
• places and spaces
• partnerships
• communication

Quarter four update: 

• feedback from the public consultation on 'Have Your Say Logan' was included in an update of the Arts, Culture and Heritage strategy. The strategy and report will be presented at the City Lifestyle Committee in August. 
• exhibitions, events, workshops and public programs were presented at the Living Museum of Logan, Logan Art Gallery and Mayes Cottage. 
• Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct continued to provide opportunities for local performers and musicians to perform to local audiences. 
• Logan Arts Networking Events and Heritage Leaders bi-monthly network meeting continued to provide skill development for local creative industries and heritage volunteers.

Outcome: The draft Logan City Council Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2023-2027 feedback from the community and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) was incorporated into the document. The strategy and report will be presented at the City Lifestyle Committee in August 2023.

Planned actions for the year have been completed. 

Branch: Libraries and Creative Industries

Complete:

• Complete statutory approval requests.
• Achieve procurement of Master Planning consultants.
• Deliver a revised site layout plan as part of the new Park Ridge Masterplan.

Planned Stage 1 & 2 works for Rosia Park are progressing, whilst the external assessment by the Australian Government continues for the overarching Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act approval. Consultants have been engaged to develop the Park Ridge Sport and Recreation Precinct Master Plan.

The current Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act application with the Australian Government is currently expected by early October 2023. This is subject to any further information requests from the Australian Government and the required consultation period not being extended.

It is proposed to await Australian Government assessment of the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act application. Development of the Park Ridge Sport and Recreation Precinct Master Plan will be progressed following the outcome of this application.

This project is not complete.

Recommendation:
It is recommended that this project not be included in the Operational Plan 2023/2024 as the project forms part of the larger 2023/2024 Operational Plan project IN6.3.1 - 2023/2024 Parks Capital Works Program delivery.

Branch: Sports and Community Infrastructure

• 100% of design drawings
• award of construction contract.

The quotation evaluation has been completed and the quotation evaluation report finalised. The construction contract is ready for award in July 2023, pending the outcoming of Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) funding report.

Planned actions for the year have been completed. 

Branch: Sports and Community Infrastructure

HC4.5.3 - Renewal of the Logan North 50m Pool

Replace the Logan North 50m outdoor pool and associated plant and plant room.

Purpose: To keep providing aquatic programs and recreational activities at Logan North Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

• The main works were completed in October 2022.
• The remaining project funding will be used to build a splash pad and associated works.
• The project was handed over October 2022.
• Project complete.

This project is now closed.

Branch: Sports and Community Infrastructure