River debris collection on the Logan and Albert rivers

Car parts, broken-up pontoons, pieces of concrete, timber pallets, old boats, tyres and water tanks have been collected from the Logan and Albert rivers as part of an annual clean-up.

Logan City Council is targeting large items of generational and flood-related waste and debris from the river banks to the high-water mark.

The river debris collection program covers 43km of the Logan River, from Carbrook to Geoff Philp Bridge, Logan Village and about 18km of the west bank of the Albert River, from the mouth at Eagleby to Stanmore Bridge, Wolffdene.

Acting Mayor Scott Bannan says the clean-up program had been funded for three years to improve the health and amenity of local waterways.

‘We initially undertook a smaller clean-up of the rivers after the 2022 floods to remove flood-related debris,’ Cr Bannan says.

‘To tackle further waste, we then endorsed a three-year clean-up program that is now in its second year.

The new program is focused on bigger and bulky items that couldn’t be lifted in the initial clean-up.

Last year we collected 13,360 kilograms of rubbish, which is a phenomenal amount.’

Cr Bannan says the clean-up aimed to improve the health and amenity of the waterways.

‘We want to create a clean and green city by preventing unsightly and hazardous items from moving further along the waterways and into Moreton Bay.’

The clean-up is a key part of the Logan River Vision (2017-2067) which sets out Council’s 50-year vision for our waterways.

‘We are a river city and we want to ensure both waterways can be destinations for our residents and visitors alike,’ Cr Bannan says.

‘They also hold important environmental values as vital movement corridors for wildlife and are home to many different recreational activities on the water as well as along the shore.’

The salvage operation is funded through Council’s Environment Levy and being conducted on Council’s behalf by Gold Coast Barges.