Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail

Concept art showing a silhouette of a person on a bike riding on a path. Behind them is a bench and flora area

Project overview

We are designing a new rail trail linking Bethania to Logan Village.

Latest Update

We are pleased to advise that we are nearing completion of the detailed design phase of the Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail project.

 

This will be presented to Council and State Government for endorsement of the scope and funding, and once approved, we will be able to share the final design with the community.

 

Construction will likely occur in 2025.

Documents

Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail consultation plans (PDF 17 MB)

Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail landscaping plans (PDF 47 MB)

Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail questions and answers

Bethania to Logan Village rail trail Community engagement factsheet (PDF 39 KB)

Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail Community Engagement Summary (PDF 988 KB)
Video

Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail - Flythrough (YouTube)

 

 

Logan City Council is progressing the design of the Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail, with support from the Queensland Government’s Rail Trail Local Government Grants Program. 

The Rail Trail Local Government Grants Program was introduced to support the delivery of recreational walking, bike riding and horse trails on disused State-owned rail corridors.   

We’re transforming 11.5 kilometres of historical rail corridor into a destination for Logan residents and visitors to enjoy.

The trail will provide a much-needed safe off-road connection from Bethania to the Yarrabilba Rail Trail, better connecting the City of Logan. By improving opportunities to cycle, walk and run, we are building a healthier and greener city.

Watch a virtual fly-through of the rail trail.

Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail - Fly Through video transcript

Project timeline

Following preliminary design of the rail trail in June 2022, the community was invited to share their thoughts and ideas between August to October 2022. 

The design was progressed incorporating feedback from the community. In July 2023, information sessions were held in Logan Village, Waterford and Bethania, inviting the community to view and provide comments on the latest design draft. 

We will be back in touch with the community in late 2024, once the final scope and funding are approved by both Council and State Government. Construction is anticipated to start in 2025.

Bethania Logan Village rail trail timeline

Project features

The design includes:

  • a 11.5 kilometre gravel and asphalt rail trail from Bethania train station to Logan Village
  • cycle service stations at Bethania and Logan Village
  • yarning circle, sheltered seating and water bubblers with taps and dog drinking bowls along the trail
  • parking for horse floats at the Dairy Creek trail head, which includes parking facilities for horse floats, sheltered seating and a horse trough (subject to approvals)
  • security cameras in certain sections.

Project benefits

The rail trail will deliver a range of benefits, including: 

  • increased walking, running, bike riding and horse-riding opportunities
  • providing a safe and family friendly environment more opportunities for car-free journeys by connecting into the rail network at Bethania Station
  • attracting and connecting visitors with shops, businesses and services to boost local economies.

Community information session

We would like to thank all those who attended the community information sessions in July and provided feedback on the draft design of the rail trail.

Our team has been working through the feedback and taking it into consideration as they progress the detailed design.

Have your say

The Have Your Say survey opened from August 2022 to October 2022, and asked the community to share their thoughts and ideas for the Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail. The information gathered helped further develop the draft design.

Download a copy of the engagement summary report (PDF 988 KB).

Contact us

If you would like more information or to provide feedback about the project, please:

  • call our Project Communications Team on 07 3412 3412
  • email us at RoadComms@logan.qld.gov.au or
  • write to us, please address your letter to:
    • Road Infrastructure Delivery – Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail
      Logan City Council,
      PO Box 3226,
      Logan City DC, QLD, 4114.

Our project team will respond to community questions as soon as possible.