Work is about to start on a 3.5km walking, hiking and riding trail between Logan Village and Yarrabilba.
The trail, on the former Bethania to Beaudesert rail corridor, starts at Logan Village Green and runs through to Buxton Park in Yarrabilba.
It includes a 2.5m wide asphalt pathway, a watercourse crossing near Yarrabilba, earthworks and drainage, bollards and wayfinding and entry signage.
The project is jointly funded by Logan City Council and the Queensland Government.
Deputy mayor Jon Raven said: “Yarrabilba is one of our city’s high-growth areas with lots of young families and the Rail Trail will provide an important and healthy link to the shops and businesses in Logan Village.”
Lifestyle chair Laurie Koranski said: “The Rail Trail, combined with the My Home and the River shared pathway which is also under construction, will make it easier for everyone to get to Logan Village.
“With our fantastic new playground opening soon on the Green, families can walk or ride safely along the Rail Trail for a fun and healthy day out.
“It will also promote an active and biking culture that will attract people from across South East Queensland to visit our area and help boost the local economy.”
The Rail Trail project received $2million in funding from the Queensland Government under the post-pandemic Unite and Recover Community Stimulus program.
State Member for Logan Linus Power said it would be finished by the end of June, weather permitting.
