With unprecedented growth over the past 15 years set to continue, Logan City Council has built a plan to cope.
The planning strategy will help inform documents designed to manage a population hike expected to hit 500,000 by 2041.
Growth indicators point to high growth for at least another 15 years.
The Logan Growth Model was prepared in-house by the city’s economic development team.
The documentby Council’s Economic Development and Strategy Branch will be used to develop a new Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP), due next year.
Under the Queensland Planning Act 2016 (the Act) all local governments must prepare a new LGIP every five years.
Deputy mayor Jon Raven, said one of Logan’s greatest challenges is how rapidly the city is growing.
“One of the most important things council needs to know is how and where we are growing,” Cr Raven said.
“This model sets out a clear path for the future of Logan and we now know when and where we need to invest in council infrastructure such as parks, community facilities and upgraded roads.”
Cr Raven said the modelling was also a significant input into council’s financial calculations.
“The modelling enables the projection of future income from infrastructure charges,” he said.
“Most importantly it makes sure the whole of council is using the same data to identify what infrastructure is needed so we can plan effectively for the future.
“It helps council to ensure that we only spend money once and we spend it where it is needed most.”
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