Council adopts annual report

Annual report highlights another fruitful yet challenging year for Council

An innovative biochar facility, a new cultural precinct, a modern multi-purpose gymnastics hall and gym and a 20-year funding partnership across all levels of government are among the highlights of Logan City Council’s 2021/2022 Annual Report, which was adopted today.

Mayor Darren Power said Council also faced challenges over the past year as the COVID-19 pandemic continued and severe wet weather and flooding resulted in $10 million worth of damage to local infrastructure in February and March.

The annual report is the first to report on Council’s Corporate Plan 2021-2026, which reflects the priorities of the organisation across seven focus areas:

• Maintaining current levels of service
• Proud city
• Environment
• Healthy connected communities
• Economy and growth
• Infrastructure
• High-performing organisation

“The Annual Report is one of the ways we’re accountable to the community, showing a snapshot of our financial position and our performance against what we said we would do,” Councillor Power said.

“We delivered a visionary $1 billion budget for the first time in our 42-year history and began recruiting for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.

“Since Darren Scott joined us as CEO in January, the organisation has been delivering even better outcomes for our community and we look forward to seeing the organisation evolve and adapt under his leadership.

“I would also like to thank my fellow Councillors for their continued support in 2021/2022. They have again shown a willingness to work together and adapt to the constantly changing challenges we face as a collective group.”

Cr Power said Council’s assets valuation had increased by $522 million over the past 12 months, with the organisation managing $6.86 billion worth of assets, including infrastructure, on behalf of the community.

The organisation is also in a sound financial position as at June 30, 2022, for both short-term liquidity and long-term sustainability.

The Annual Report will be published to Council’s website and printed copies will be available from Council’s customer service centres and libraries in the coming weeks.

2021/2022 highlights:

• A $28 million Australian-first facility that converts human waste into energy and fertiliser, known as biochar, located at Loganholme
• The $22.5 million Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct redevelopment
• The $14 million Cronulla Park Indoor Sports Centre, which is operated by PCYC Queensland
• $78.46 million of funding from the South East Queensland City Deal for the City of Logan