LOGAN CITY COUNCIL BUDGET SNAPSHOT

24 Jun

24Jun

BUDGET SNAPSHOT:

Growth management: increased resourcing for development assessment services to support unprecedented growth
Homelessness: Extra support for Council staff working with people who are experiencing homelessness
City safety and liveability: 24 new mobile and covert cameras and a Council-led taskforce to combat the spread of fire ants on Council property
Roads: $135 million capital works program, including Loganlea Rd, Chambers Flat Rd, Teviot Rd and major drainage upgrades in Eagleby and Rochedale South, plus $1.8 million over two years focused on pothole and road surface repairs
Water and sewerage: $174 million capital works program, including investment in the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the networks supporting the city’s south-western growth areas
Parks: $23 million capital works program, including Waterford West District Park, Logan Reserve Metro Sports and Alexander Clark Park
Environment: $14.2 million towards supporting the city’s environmental diversity and protecting and enhancing green spaces
Community and sporting infrastructure: $31 million capital works program, including Beenleigh Aquatic Centre development, Flagstone Community Centre, and clubhouses at Everleigh Park and McKinnon Sports Park
Waste: $56 million to manage waste and recycling, with residential ratepayers continuing to receive four waste vouchers
Libraries and creative industries: $20 million to continue a range of popular programs, services and events
Rates: A bottom-line rate increase of 4.61 per cent or $139.10 per year for those on the minimum general rate (based on an average water use of 155kL annually)
Pensioners: A 6 per cent increase to rates concession plus discounted waste charges

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