Construction has started on the first stage of a new multi-purpose depot at Jimboomba.
The facility will include a workshop, storage shed and a large space for community use – owned by Logan City Council.
The six-hectare site, located between Abell Rd and the Mt Lindesay Hwy, is set to support a range of council operations as further stages are developed.
Local councillor Scott Bannan said he was excited for the depot to arrive after years of planning and fighting hard to win the funds.
“I’m glad we won the funds,” he said,
“And this was back in 2021, when people used to say that everyone had forgotten about us out here in Jimboomba.
“It’s a massive win.”
Cr Bannan said there would be “great things” happening at the depot.
“We’ll start to see savings in both time and money for ratepayers as the depot develops,” he said.
“The community space in the first stage is a win for local organisations who work so hard to make life better in our area.”
Mayor Darren Power said the new depot would respond to the needs of the growing south-western parts of Logan.
“There is no doubt our city’s growth is happening between Jimboomba and Park Ridge, including the surrounding suburbs of Yarrabilba, Flagstone, Logan Reserve and Greenbank,” Cr Power said.
“It makes sense to provide space for essential council services where they will be needed to support our community in the future.”
The project received $3.5 million in funding from the Queensland Government.
State Member for Logan, Linus Power said the community would greatly benefit from the multi-purpose depot.
“The Logan community is rapidly growing and our government’s investment in this project will ensure we can deliver the jobs and services our community needs,” Mr Power said.
Stage one is due to be completed later this year.
