Luscombe Weir, an Albert River barrier built in the 1950s, will be demolished.
The weir was built to provide water for Beenleigh, something it no longer does.
So Logan City Council will join the City of Gold Coast to take away the barrier which sits on the border of the two councils.
Its removal is intended to improve waterway health, enhance fish passage and eliminate future maintenance costs.
Logan infrastructure chair Teresa Lane said the move is a win for the community and the environment.
“Activities such as kayaking and fishing are already popular at the weir and this will make it even easier to enjoy the Albert River and all it has to offer,” Cr Lane said.
“Removing the barrier will be great for the native fish population which in turn opens up eco-tourism opportunities.”
Councillor Laurie Koranski said returning the river to its natural state is the right thing to do.
“Both councils deserve to be commended for devising a solution that benefits the community and the environment,” Cr Koranski said.
The cost will be shared between the two councils, and a tender process will soon be announced.
The Albert River is a place of spiritual significance for the Yuggera and Yugambeh language groups.
The traditional name of the river is Billinooba, meaning “place of parrots”.
In 2017 researchers confirmed the presence of platypus in the river, an animal regarded internationally as “near threatened”.
There are a number of projects underway that aim to rehabilitate the two waterways and their tributaries.
