Residents across the Logan Basin have been invited to have their say on a new Logan Basin draft Water Plan that will guide how the region’s water resources are managed in the years ahead.
The state government has released the draft plan for public consultation, with feedback open until Friday, 20 March 2026.
The plan will replace the current Logan Basin Water Plan, which was introduced in 2007 and will expire in December this year.
The existing plan sets the rules for how surface water is allocated and used in watercourses, lakes and springs across the basin, which covers around 4200km² and includes major waterways such as the Logan River and Albert River.
The proposed 2026 plan aims to modernise those arrangements while maintaining water access for existing users and protecting the basin’s ecosystems.
Local Government and Water Minister Ann Leahy said community feedback would play an important role in shaping the final plan.
“We received 215 submissions during the water plan review, so we know the community is invested in making sure this water plan supports their aspirations now and into the future,” Ms Leahy said.
“We know that the Logan catchment is a working catchment, so this plan aims to sustainably manage its water resources to balance the needs of SEQ communities, irrigators, recreational and environmental users.”
The plan area covers several key catchments, including Beaudesert, Logan, Beenleigh, Tamborine and Upper Logan, and supplies water to the broader south-east Queensland water grid.
Under the current framework, water access is managed through licences and water allocations for activities such as irrigation, agriculture and urban supply.
More than 60,000ML of supplemented water can be taken each year through the Logan River Water Supply Scheme, supported by major storages including Wyaralong and Maroon dams.
The existing plan does not actively regulate groundwater or overland flow across most of the region, which has prompted calls for updated rules as population growth and water demand increase in south-east Queensland.
Proposed changes include formal groundwater management arrangements for the Tamborine Mountain area, performance improvements to Maroon Dam within the Logan River Water Supply Scheme, and a more flexible framework for trading temporary water licences.
Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause said the basin was critical for agriculture and water supply across the region.
“Community input is essential to getting this right,” Mr Krause said.
“I encourage locals, irrigators and water users to review the draft plan and have their say.”
