Logan City Council has unveiled a new plan to make Logan the “destination of choice” ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, and another to guide the planning of Logan’s indoor stadium.
Council has adopted a destination management plan, which will see the growth of Logan’s natural, sporting, cultural and entertainment features in a bid to increase tourism.
“Our diverse city has enormous natural and cultural advantages as a commercial, tourism and culinary destination and this profile is certain to grow as the Olympic and Paralympic Games approach,” Mayor Darren Power said.
“With so many different cultures already calling our city home, Logan will be a ‘must do’ destination for the many visitors we can expect in the lead up to, and during the Games.”
The plan will include:
- development of additional short-term accommodation
- the enhancement of Logan’s food and cultural tourism precincts,
- helping local businesses grow a “trade ready” industry, and
- opening of the Riverine Discovery Centre at Eagleby in mid-2024.
A council statement revealed the plan would increase the “time and money tourists spent in Logan” and develop a calendar of destination-based events.
This plan coincides with council’s new 2032 City of Logan Legacy Roadmap, which aims to capitalise on economic, cultural and social development opportunities in Logan ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The roadmap will help guide the planning of Logan’s own indoor stadium in Logan Central.
It will also support future council actions to advocate for vital transport and community infrastructure across the city, including improvements to supporting telecommunications systems and upgrades to the nearby Woodridge train station.
Economic development chair, Jon Raven, said Logan possessed a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to help the city thrive through enhancing infrastructure, employment and lifestyle.
“Reaching those goals off the back of the Olympics and Paralympics will require bold decisions by this and future councils, but the benefits for City of Logan families and businesses will be enormous,” Cr Raven said.
Logan residents will be invited to have their say on the legacy roadmap in the coming months.
Details will be available soon on council’s Have Your Say website: haveyoursaylogan.com.au
