Logan residents have just days to have their say on a proposed new city planning scheme and updated flood mapping.
A nine-week consultation period, which has allowed locals to make formal submissions to Logan City Council about how land can be used and developed over the next 20 years, is ending this Friday 31 October.
The first week of feedback proved bumpy, with police being called to a town meeting and council staff threatened online in response to new flood mapping.
The discourse that followed saw thousands of locals band together to help one another make formal submissions expressing their concerns with new mapping that impacts 20,000 local properties – many of which have never seen a drop of flood water.
Deputy mayor Scott Bannan said public submissions were “flowing in at a record rate”.
So far, more than 1000 submissions have been lodged by locals – the majority regarding flood mapping.
Other topics featured in the draft scheme, called Logan Plan, include new housing options, design guidelines, job creation and rural tourism opportunities.
Since 1 September, around 50 in-person and online engagement events have been held for people to find out Logan Plan means for their property, neighbourhood and the city.
Mayor Jon Raven said council would record and review every submission and produce a report to outline how each submission had been dealt with.
“We’ve heard the community’s concerns loud and clear and your councillors and I are making progress with staff on way to improve the mapping,” Cr Raven said.
“This week I also met with the premier and deputy premier about the state’s planning policies and we’re now working our way through their advice and suggestions.”
The consultation outcomes will be presented to council for endorsement in 2026, before it can be reviewed and approved by the Queensland Governmnet.
The plan is expected to take effect towards the end of 2026.
“Logan Plan is the blueprint for where homes, jobs, industry and community facilities will go, and provides guidelines to help us keep our green spaces and sense of community character as we grow,” Cr Raven said.
“Thank you to everyone who’s already had a say.
“This is a once in a decade opportunity to help shape the city for your kids and grandkids.
“The best way to make your voice heard is to make a formal submission.”
The draft plan, and how to make a submission, can be found via logan.qld.gov.au/LoganPlan or by calling 3412 3412.
