Infrastructure - Quarter 1, 2022 / 2023

Project Target Status Commentary
IN6.1.1 - SafeRoads4Logan Road Safety Strategy Action Plan 2022-2026 implementation

Implement current year actions for of the SafeRoads4Logan Road Safety Strategy Action Plan 2022-2026.
Purpose: To reduce incidents and improve safety on roads in the City of Logan and promote road safety.
June 2023 On Track During the first quarter Road Safety Strategy for Logan 2022-2026 was publicly released as a hardcopy document with an electronic copy also available on Council's SafeRoads4Logan web page.  A number of items from the strategy's action plan (A1 to A31) were also progressed including:
  • Road Safety launch, expo and media releases during August Queensland Road Safety Week (Action A1).
  • Weekly meetings between Council, Police and Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) road safety officers (Action A5b). 
  • Launch and first meeting of Road Safety and Active Transport Advisory Group on 28 July 2022 (Action A6).
  • 7 projects submitted to TMR for 2023/24 Federal Black Spot Program (Action A11).
  • Traffic calming issued for 3 existing streets in Marsden (speed platforms) and Kingston (one lane chicanes) (Action A23).
IN6.2.1 - Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant site master plan

Develop the draft and final site master plan for the Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plan.
Purpose: To support the delivery of reliable and sustainable water services.
June 2023 On Track As at the end of the first quarter, the following was achieved:
  • Initial meetings have been held with the Chambers Flat community reference group. The group has put forward key goals that they each have for the site.
  • Logan Water has shared a preliminary site map that shows the proposed location of the treatment plant site and other area that at this stage will be reserved for Logan Water purposes. There remains a significant part of the site that can be used for community and environmental uses.
  • Further consultation is on hold until the alignment of the upgraded Kenny Road is finalised, this has been delayed at least three months as the roads team reassesses the proposed design considering the updated flood modelling.
IN6.2.2 - Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Stage 8. Beenleigh WWTP close

Deliver critical upgrades to the Loganholme WWTP.
Decommission the Beenleigh WWTP.

Purpose: To respond to anticipated increases in growth and demand in water services
June 2023 On Track As at the end of the first quarter, the following was achieved:
  • The project tracking to schedule. Major structures are complete and have passed hydrostatic testing.
  • In quarter 2 civil works around the major tanks can begin along with the duplication of the outfall pipeline to meet the increased flows of the new design.
IN6.2.3 - Water and wastewater capital works program

Deliver water and wastewater infrastructure through the Water and Wastewater Capital Works Program.
Purpose: To deliver safe and efficient water and wastewater infrastructure to support the community and city growth.
June 2023 On Track At the end of the first quarter Logan Water had completed $23.1m of capital works vs a first quarter budget of $30.7M. This is within acceptable limits of the anticipated $24m.

Current underspend in the Loganholme Stage 8 and Beenleigh to Loganholme pipeline expected to be recovered in coming months.
IN6.2.4 - Water for SEQ Plan

Contribute towards the development of the Water for SEQ Plan.
Purpose: To:
  • ensure the best possible outcomes for City of Logan communities
  • effectively inform the region’s future through input in the SEQ Regional Plan.
June 2023 On Track The Water for SEQ Plan is an initiative of the SEQ Water Service Providers (WSP) Partnership with a vision for integrated and collaborative water cycle management across South-East Queensland ensures water and sewerage services are reliable, affordable, and sustainable both now and in the future. The benefits and costs of an integrated and regional approach to water management are realised, pursued and shared equitably between stakeholders.

The SEQ WSPs are Seqwater, City of Gold Coast, Logan City Council, Redland City Council, Unitywater and Urban Utilities. Each of the agencies had a plan for their component of the region but there was no holistic plan or framework for bringing them together or for guiding and supporting other levels of government when putting together the SEQ Regional Plan.

This year the SEQ WSPs Partnership will engage consultants to facilitate the development and preparation of the regional planning high-level strategic Position Statement, and development and implementation of the related Communication and Stakeholder Plan. Logan Water's role in this process will predominately be in the last quarter of the financial year.
IN6.3.1 - Parks Asset Renewal Program

Deliver the Parks Asset Renewal Program.
Purpose: Provide and maintain healthy and active recreation opportunities for families
June 2023 On Track As at the end of the first quarter, the following was achieved:
  • Total of 16 projects completed including shelter replacements, playground renewals, lighting improvements and other park embellishments.
  • The program is on schedule with 21% of the program delivered so far
  • This is within acceptable parameters.

Highlights include:
  • Plateau Park Shelter Replacement
  • Forestglen Park project
  • Crossing Park Playground Renewal
  • Doug Larsen Park lighting project
  • Activity Park Playground Renewal
  • Third Park House Demolition Project
  • Chris Green Park Toilet Demolition Project
  • Mikaga Park Embellishments
  • Bedford Park - Remove playground & shade sail
  • Jamie Nicholson Park toilet block
  • Passerine Park bin replacement
  • Red Ash Reserve concrete creek crossing removal
  • Hammel Park signage
  • Bill Carmody Park Playground Renewal
  • Porter Park Shade Sail replacement
  • Barbaralla Park upgrade
IN6.3.2 - Waterford West Park

Deliver the detailed design for the Waterford West Park.
Purpose: To enhance Council’s recreational infrastructure across the city’s green spaces.
June 2023 On Track As at the end of the first quarter the project is on schedule with new site plan developed. This is to mitigate the impacts of flooding, based on flood modelling data. Project documentation is expected in January 2023.
IN6.4.1 - Asset Management deep dive

Deliver an enhanced level of maturity of strategic and operational asset management for Council facilities and properties.
Purpose: To support delivery of the related project: Enterprise Asset Management Systems and long-term sustainability of Council’s infrastructure.
March 2023 Completed As at the end of the first quarter, this project has been completed.
The scope of the project was to do a review of the Corporate Facilities Program asset maturity. This included recommendations on actions to be taken to bring the Program up to an improved standard of asset management. Once the recommendations and actions have been  implemented, the Corporate Facilities Program will be well positioned from a project readiness perspective to engage in a meaningful way with the EAMS Project.
IN6.4.2 - Asset Management Improvement Plan

Implement the Asset Management Strategy 2020-2023. This will be achieved by delivering identified actions from the associated Asset Management Improvement Plan (AMIP). This includes reviewing:
  • condition assessment and defect identification regime for each asset class
  • risk analysis and monitoring regime for infrastructure assets
  • operations, maintenance, and renewal plans
  • asset management resources across the organisation
  • implementing AMIP Key Performance Indicators.

Purpose: To improve organisational financial reporting and analytics capabilities.
June 2023 On Track During the first quarter work continued to mentor Branches to develop asset lifecycle models.  Corporate Asset Management (CAM) also developed a timeline for Asset Management Planners across the organisation for finalised asset lifecycle models to be included in each Asset Management Plan for the introduction of the State's new Sustainability Framework in 2023/2024.
Note: With the restructure of the Business Transformation to the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), a targeted focus has been developed for CAM.  This also supports the current resources able to deliver program of work.  The program includes Organisational Asset Renewals Models to inform the State's new Sustainability Framework and Asset Infrastructure Information Management Plan.  CAM will continue to be Subject Matter Experts for the Enterprise Asset Management Solution (EAMS) Project.  All KPI's will be managed via the PMO.
IN6.4.3 - Organisational asset renewals modelling

Update the organisation's asset renewal governance and practices.
Purpose: To provide improved information for future decisions around new and existing service levels.
June 2023 On Track During the first quarter, the work continued in the Asset Management Improvement Plan project to mentor Branches to develop asset lifecycle models to feed into the next budgeting process.
Supporting the State's introduction of a new Sustainability Framework and associated reporting requirements for Local Governments, there will be 2 new asset-related financial indicators that Council will be audited on, as part of the audited financial process. This will commence at the end of the 2023/2024 financial year.  As a proactive measure, Council will be internally self-assessing these measures at the end of the 2022/2023 financial year.
IN6.5.1 - Parks Capital Works Program

Deliver park infrastructure through the Parks Capital Works Program.
Purpose: To Increase tourism in the city. To create healthy and active recreation opportunities for families.
June 2023 On Track As at the end of the first quarter, projects in the Parks Capital Works Program are progressing on schedule with:
  • Anticipated program milestone for the end of quarter 1 was 5% budget spend, but is ahead of schedule at 12%
  • Consultation activities complete
  • Projects are in the design and documentation phase
  • Where possible equipment is being procured early to mitigate supply chain delays.

This is in line with the expected progress of the project for the end of the first quarter.

It should be noted that forecasted inclement weather in quarter 2 and quarter 3 may impact delivery of these projects. We are monitoring this and working on wet weather mitigation plans.
IN6.5.2 - Flagstone Community Hub

Deliver detailed design work for the Flagstone Community Hub.
Purpose: To support development of the new Greater Flagstone community centre.
June 2023 On Track During the first quarter of 2022/23, the land title for the Flagstone district community centre was transferred to Council. Council commenced a review of community needs and facility scope which will include community engagement to identify and confirm local needs.
IN6.5.3 - Yarrabilba Community Hub

Deliver the Yarrabilba Community Hub.
Purpose: To provide a new integrated community facility that delivers critical social services for the community.
November 2022 On Track As at the end of the first quarter, construction works are in progress. Works remain on track for completion in October 2022. Final inspection scheduled for mid-October 2022.

The project expects handover mid-October 2022.
IN6.6.1 - Road and Drainage Capital Works Program

Deliver the road and drainage infrastructure 2022/2023 projects through the Road and Drainage Capital Works Program.
Purpose: To deliver sustainable transport infrastructure that provides city and regional connection.
To deliver drainage infrastructure that collects and discharges stormwater safely and effectively
June 2023 On Track At the end of the first quarter, delivery of the Capital Roadworks and Drainage Program has achieved $31.6 Million in overall expenditure which was slightly ahead of planned expenditure targets by 17%.

Notable projects under construction throughout the first quarter includes:
  • Stages 2 and 9 of Woodlands Drive Catchment Master Drainage Project, Rochedale South ($15.8 million)
  • Stage 1 of Jimboomba Local Road Kerbing and Stormwater Drainage Upgrade ($8.6 million)
  • Gilmore Road, Berrinba - Road Upgrade ($8.1 million) 
  • Chambers Flat Road Upgrade, Chambers Flat ($38 million)
  • Browns Plains Road & Scrubby Creek Road Intersection Signalisation, Browns Plains ($2.8 million)
  • Woodbeck Street Catchment Master Drainage Project, Beenleigh ($1.7 million)
  • Middle & Teviot Road Roundabout Upgrade ($1.1 million)
  • Asphalt resurfacing, spray sealing works and pavement rehabilitation at numerous locations across the city (totalling $16.5 million)

The Capital Roadworks and Drainage Program delivers enhanced transport and drainage infrastructure across the City of Logan. The Program delivers infrastructure upgrades to cater for improvements and growth across the city as well as renewal of the existing infrastructure network.
IN6.7.1 - Monitoring room expansion investigation

Deliver an investigation into the expansion of the Logan Safety Camera Program Monitoring Room.
Purpose: To support the expansion of the Logan Safety Camera Program network.
June 2023 On Track During the first quarter of 2022/2023, the Monitoring room expansion investigation project progressed well and is on track. The following key highlights were achieved:
  • A  Request For Quote to procure a consultancy firm to determine the current and future needs of Council's camera monitoring room including the identification of potential growth opportunities and requirements has been prepared. Quotations are expected to be invited from suppliers in October 2022.
IN6.7.2 - Strategic Land Acquisition Program

Establish a 3-year Strategic Land Acquisition Program to coordinate the acquisition of commercial land and sale of surplus land.
Purpose: To support the efficient delivery of trunk infrastructure and generate investment and employment opportunities in our city.
June 2023 On Track As at the end of the first quarter, the City-wide and Underwood precinct continued development as planned. 
An update report to Council was also in development, and is anticipated to be presented to Council in November 2022. The report will include an update regarding the Innovation Precinct, and seek further direction from Council.