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Environment - Quarter 1, 2022 / 2023

Project	Target	Status	Commentary
EN3.1.1 - Albert and Logan Rivers accessibility and connectivity projects Deliver initiatives identified in the Albert and Logan Rivers Accessibility and Connectivity Plans. Purpose: To increase community connection, user experience and activation.	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, locations were scoped out for the delivery of the Logan and Albert River Vision art seat and Albert River trail. Discussions were held in regards to progressing the interactive canoe and kayak map. This project is on track.
EN3.2.1 - Riparian Restoration Projects Deliver riparian rehabilitation along priority areas of the Logan and Albert Rivers. Purpose: To enhance our green canopy and urban forest.	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, the following Logan and Albert River riparian rehabilitation actions were delivered: Location scoped and site preparation commenced for the Trees for Fish community planting at Logan River Parklands. Flood rectification work at Logan River Parklands project site was scoped and works commenced. Skilling Queenslanders for Work group was appointed to commence Albert River Park riparian revegetation works in October, weather permitting. Request for quotes developed and contractors engaged to continue maintenance works at Riverdale Park, Wolffdene South Reserve and Wendt Park. This project is on track
EN3.3.1 - Environmental offset delivery Deliver and maintain environmental (vegetation) offset planting sites. Purpose: To enhance wildlife corridors and core habitat across the city.	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of 2022/23 financial year, 3 months of maintenance was completed at existing environmental (vegetation) offset sites. Planning for the upcoming financial year commenced, which included establishment and stakeholder engagement for potential new Council owned and managed environmental (vegetation) offset sites. Development of the private land environmental (vegetation) offset program continued to progress. This project is on track.
EN3.4.1 - Environmental conservation partnerships Deliver environmental conservation partnerships. Purpose: To support the community to: become more sustainable conserve and restore private land.	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, Environmental Conservation Partnerships achieved the following: 843 members in total participating in the program 35 new Habitat Connections members joined the program (404 properties in total) 13 new Land for Wildlife properties were registered making 439 properties in total (5 property deregistered from the program) 1 new Voluntary Conservation Agreement and 1 new Voluntary Restoration Agreement taking the total formal agreements (Voluntary Restoration Agreement, Voluntary Conservation Agreement and Voluntary Conservation Covenant) to 28 7 formal agreement annual visits were completed 14 Land for Wildlife property revisits were conducted 352 individual community engagement interactions were provided to community members 22.58 hectares added to the Land for Wildlife habitat network bringing the total to 6,187.6 ha Annual Environmental Conservation Partnerships Celebration day was held at Eagleby Wetlands on August 28 with 300 community members in attendance. This project is on track.
EN3.5.1 - Environmental events and activities Deliver a range of environmental events and activities. Purpose: To: encourage environmental stewardship enhance environmental awareness across the community.	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, the Environmental Events and Activities program completed scheduling of this financial years events and activities. The following events and activities were delivered to the community: Agents of Discovery Adventure Walk was held on 14 August at Berrinba Wetlands with 5 participants Agents of Discovery Adventure Walk was held on 14 August at Riverdale Park with 15 participants Two Guided Bushwalks were held on 20 August at Spring Mountain Forest Park with 17 participants. Platypus Fun kids workshop was held on 27 August at Mundoolun with 5 participants Belivah Creek Community Planting was held on 27 August at Willmann Park with 25 participants Environmental Conservation Partnerships celebration day was held on 28 August at Eagleby wetland with 300 attendees Agents of Discovery Adventure Walk was held on 10 September at Berrinba Wetlands with 2 participants Agents of Discovery Adventure Walk was held on 10 September at Riverdale Park with 4 registrations but no participants Two Wildflower Walks were held, one on 4 September at Plunkett Conservation Park with 16 participants and 19 September with 20 participants. Pest Fishing Cup was held at JJ Smith Park with 234 participants. 21 Carp, 6 Tilapia and 4 Gold Fish were caught and correctly disposed of. Agents of Discovery Adventure Walk was held on 25 September at Berrinba Wetlands with 1 participant Agents of Discovery Adventure Walk was held on 25 September at Riverdale Park with 2 participants Two non-bookable Agents of Discovery Adventure Walk were held, one at Berrinba Wetlands on 20 September with 29 participants and at Riverdale Park on 30 September with no participants. This project is on track.
EN3.6.1 - Decarbonisation - extended solar and new hydrogen capability Complete an investigation to identify options for delivering sustainable outcomes in the way Logan Water delivers its services. Purpose: To support the increased use of: renewable energy energy efficient technology carbon reduction capabilities.	June 2023	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter, the following was achieved: Suitable sites have been identified. Logan City Council power demand now well understood. The project is currently working with consultant PWC to identify most suitable model for a potential renewable portfolio.
EN3.6.2 - Climate change resilience actions Deliver actions identified in the Climate Change Resilience Strategy 2021-2031. Purpose: To achieve climate change resilience outcomes for Council.	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of 2022/23, the following was achieved: Carbon offset credits were purchased. Verification through an independent audit of the 20/21 carbon inventory finalised The draft 21/22 Carbon inventory developed. Progress meetings and background work commenced to look at the future of the SEQ Climate Resilient Alliance collaboration.
EN3.7.1 - Waste management and resource recovery Deliver actions identified in the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy 2022-2032. Purpose: To minimise waste to landfill and increase recycling	June 2023	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter, 40% of the ongoing and short timeframe actions in the Implementation plan have commenced. This is in line with the project's schedule. Examples and highlights for the quarter include: Action item 1 - A 3-phase marketing campaign to promote the benefits of the green waste bin service commenced in September. Each phase lasts 3 months features digital and print messaging targeted at specific divisions. Green waste bins in service now total 16,737, an increase of 859 in the past 3 months. Action item 11 - Officers have a participated and contributed in Council of Mayors (SEQ) forums and workshops, discussing topics such as local government recycling infrastructure, managing food organics and garden organic (FOGO) and residual waste management. Action item 15 - Six school waste and recycling educational and awareness sessions together with landfill facility tours have been conducted. Action 16 - A marketing campaign to promote home composting that included a $50 rebate on the purchase of a compost bin, compost aerator, worm farm or Bokashi composting system commenced in September. Council has now provided a total of 369 rebates to residents, 141 in the past 3 months. Action item 27 - Phase 1 of the transition to digital waste voucher commenced in July when 30,000 customers that receive e-mail rates notices were provided with the opportunity to access digital waste vouchers. As of the end of September 2022 over 3500 digital waste vouchers have been issued to over 3000 online accounts. Over 1200 digital vouchers have been presented for use at Council facilities. Action item 30 - Landfill environmental monitoring, as required by the site Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility Environmental Authority, has been conducted with the results and commentary submitted to the Department of Environment and Science. Action item 31 - A meeting of the Browns Plains Landfill Community Consultative Group was held on 20/07/2022 to provide a forum to discuss operational issues and raise any concerns relating to the Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility. Action item 35 - Collaboration between Sub-Regional Alliance partners (Ipswich CC, Redland CC and Logan CC) continues. Tender evaluation and on-site ground investigation works are ongoing for the construction of the proposed Material Recycling Facility at the Browns Plains Waste & Recycling Facility.
EN3.8.1 - Electric Vehicle Feasibility Strategy Deliver an electric and hybrid vehicle and plant assessment. Purpose: To: help determine efficiency and operational cost savings outline which Council vehicles and plant would benefit from transitioning to electric or hybrid vehicle.	June 2023	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter, Teletrac Navman has completed software development and testing. The company's State Manager has advised that they expect to showcase a report to Council by the end of October 2022. The report will identify vehicles that are suitable for electric transition based on utilisation and location. To ensure the accuracy of Teletrac Navmans data, a scope of works has been developed to seek the services of a suitable service provider to carry out an electric vehicle feasibility study on the Council's fleet. Next steps - Potential service providers will be researched and invited to quotation. A service provider will be engaged in December with a project start date of January 2023.

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