Federal Budget funding sought

Council eyes federal budget funding

Show us the money!

That’s the call from Logan City Council ahead of the 2022/2023 Federal Budget next week.

In January, Council put forward 12 priority projects valued at $300 million for consideration in a pre-budget submission.

Mayor Darren Power said Council had already committed funding to the projects but needed Australian Government assistance to bring them to fruition.

“These projects are important for our community’s liveability, economic growth and sustainability,” Councillor Power said.

“We’ve put our money where our mouth is as part of our responsibility to deliver major infrastructure for the City of Logan.

“Now it’s time for other levels of government to show their support, especially with the federal election just around the corner.

“In our submission, we requested almost $125 million towards these 12 projects and gave very clear reasons to justify the benefits to the city.”

The projects include:

• The upgrade of the intersection of Middle and Teviot roads at Greenbank to create an elevated interchange (project value $100 million)
• A project to widen Loganlea Rd at Meadowbrook between the Logan Motorway and Nujooloo Rd ($45 million)
• An investment in digital infrastructure and connectivity across the city ($12 million)
• A new leisure centre and community space at Park Ridge ($44.6 million)
• The second stage of Rosia Park, Park Ridge ($12.4 million)
• The second stage of Waterford West District Park ($26.1 million)
• The Beenleigh Aquatic Centre redevelopment ($15 million)
• The construction of the Bethania to Logan Village recreational rail trail ($7.1 million)
• A sub-regional waste management facility to service Logan, Ipswich and Redland council areas ($25-$30 million)
• More safety cameras, technology upgrades and a business case to future proof Council’s award-winning safety camera program ($6 million)
• Activities to protect native plants and wildlife in the City of Logan ($3 million)
• Activities to build resilience to climate change in the city ($3 million)

Cr Power said the projects were important as the city’s population edged closer to half a million people by 2041.

“We are doing what we can, but we need the backing of the Federal Government to deliver these projects,” he said.

“We will be watching with keen interest when the budget is delivered and look forward to seeing what funding is allocated to projects in the City of Logan.”

Read more information about Council’s advocacy program, including the City of Logan Advocacy Strategy 2021-2024.