The state government has come to the party to fund nine infrastructure projects to the tune of almost $13 million.
Logan City Council recently announced a budget commitment of $400,000 for a Riverine Discovery Centre, a project which until last week was reliant on state government funding.
Now, the state has come up with $2.75 million towards the centre, which would eventually cost $5.5 million.
Funding comes under the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program, which requires councils to pitch projects to the state for approval.
Other projects include a new youth centre – another project previously announced by council, hoping money would come from state coffers.
Mayor Darren Power said the funding would be used to offset the cost of delivering the vital projects across the city.
“The projects we proposed through the application process will have long-lasting benefits for our city’s prosperity,” Cr Power said.
“This is important as we continue to deal with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and as our population continues to grow.
“Our 2021/2022 Budget emphasised the importance of having shovel-ready projects to maximise our chances of receiving grants, and we’re already getting runs on the board.”
The state government co-funded projects are:
• Riverine Discovery Centre, Eagleby ($2.75 million)
• Youth centre at Logan Central ($2.02 million)
• A Council depot in the city’s south-western region to consolidate existing depots for long-term growth ($3.5 million)
• Streetscaping on Croydon Rd, Logan Central ($1.5 million)
• Teviot Rd/Middle Rd, Greenbank intersection upgrade ($1 million)
• Storey Rd, Logan Village upgrade ($1 million)
• Small-scale improvements for local neighbourhoods ($500,000)
• Springwood Park Master Plan ($500,000)
• Chambers Flat Rd/School Rd, Logan Reserve intersection upgrade ($48,000)
Cr Power said council had been particularly conscious to prioritise projects that would benefit different parts of the city, as well as the jobs that could be created.
“We have areas in the City of Logan that – relative to rest of Queensland – suffer considerable disadvantage in terms of income, employment, housing and other factors,” he said.
“Council has ensured that projects funded through this program will help alleviate that disadvantage.
“We are about to see some exciting things happening in our neighbourhoods as these projects go from planning to fruition.”
