A $1.95 million project to transform a drab concreate drain into an environmentally friendly waterway has started at Loganlea.
About 380 metres of the drain at Sturdee Park will be the first naturalised drain in the city, with a design that would see it feature two ponds, native plants and different logs and rocks to prevent erosion and attract native wildlife.
There will also be a viewing deck and seating areas so locals can watch, once the project is complete.
The idea has been led by the city’s lifestyle chair, councillor Tony Hall, who said smart urban design could encourage more people to visit public spaces.
“This project is about swapping grey for green and making a popular park even better for our community,” Cr Hall said.
“Maintaining the natural flow of water through this area is important, but a stark concrete channel isn’t the only way to achieve that.
“This new design will fit in with the local landscape while also making this neighbourhood feel cooler, cleaner and more connected.
“The new design will support local wildlife and provide a relaxing and attractive space for the whole community to enjoy.”
Logan City Council said modelling was undertaken to “ensure the new design would not increase local flood risk”.
Works, funded by the Queensland government, are expected to be complete later this year.
The Minister for Local Government and Water, Ann Leahy, said the state government was proud to support Logan council to deliver the upgrade.
“Our government is committed to working with councils across the state to deliver the vital infrastructure they need to ensure their communities thrive – this project is a perfect example,” Minister Leahy said.
“As the south east continues to grow, improving public parks and cultivating greater liveability is key to a sustaining a thriving community, and I’m sure this is set to be a space residents will enjoy for years to come.”
