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Green and Renewable (GR) - Quarter 3 2020/2021

Project	Target	Status	Commentary
GR1.1.1 - Deliver Council's 2020 Emissions Profile Report. Purpose: Measure, track and reduce Council emissions. Contribute to Council's carbon neutrality target by 2022.	October 2020	Completed	During October 2020, the 2019/2020 Carbon Emissions Profile Report was delivered
GR1.1.2 - Develop a Climate Resilience Strategy. Purpose: To enhance climate resilience with Logan City Council.	October 2020	Completed	The climate resilience strategy was completed and endorsed by Council for public consultation
GR1.2.1 - Deliver a range of environmental events and activities across the City of Logan. Purpose: Raise awareness and provide community education on the environment and sustainability.	June 2021	On Track	During the third quarter of the 2020/2021 financial year the following Environmental events and activities were delivered: A waterbug monitoring event was held on January 20 at Cedar Creek with 13 community members in attendance. Oxley Creek weed management open property event was held on February 20 at Greenbank with 30 community members in attendance. Clean Up Australia Day event was held on March 7 at Beenleigh with 45 community members in attendance. PlatypusWatch children and adults workshops were held on March 13 at Beenleigh with 15 community members in attendance. Guided spotlighting at Berrinba Wetlands was held on March 20 at Berrinba with 30 community members in attendance. Planning continued for the following environmental events and activities to be delivered in 2021: PlatypusWatch survey day on April 10 at Cedar Creek. Pest Fishing Cup event on April 10 at Berrinba. Guided spotlighting at Berrinba Wetlands on April 17 at Berrinba. Waterbug monitoring activity on 17 April at Cedar Creek. Swift Parrot and Wetlands walk on May 15 at Eagleby. Logan Eco Action Festival stall on 23 May at Meadowbrook Koala education workshops (children and adult) on June 26 at Chambers Flat.
GR1.2.2 - Deliver a Logan Environment Strategy that aligns with the Federal Strategy for Nature and Queensland Biodiversity Strategy. Purpose: Provide overarching goals and actions. These will protect and enhance healthy and functioning biological systems in the City of Logan.	June 2021	On Track	During the third quarter of the 2020/21 financial year, a review was undertaken of the information gathered during Phase 2 of the Logan Environment Strategy. Internal consultation was finalised and a draft vision and objectives were developed.
GR1.3.1 - Deliver priority on-ground wildlife movement solutions based on hot spot prioritisation mapping. Purpose: Enhance road safety and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.	June 2021	On Track	During the third quarter of the 2020/2021 financial year, the Wildlife Movement Solutions Project progressed well. Planning for the next stage of the Wildlife Movement Awareness Campaign began. Analysis of the results from the December round of monitoring of the trial virtual fences began. A maintenance check of the Rosia Road virtual fence was completed. Monitoring at Rosia Road was undertaken, which meant completion of 2 of 3 monitoring events. Maintenance works at Cusack Lane/ Henderson Road virtual fence was completed. Discussions with Roads Infrastructure Delivery continues regarding delivery of future on-ground wildlife movement solutions. Site visits were completed to assess sites for solution delivery. This project is on track.
GR2.1.1 - Deliver riparian rehabilitation along priority areas of the Albert River. Purpose: Enhance water quality, biodiversity connection and ecological values along the Albert river. Work towards achieving the Albert River vision.	June 2021	On Track	During the third quarter of the 2020/2021 financial year, the Albert River Riparian Rehabilitation project progressed well. Wolffdene South Reserve and Luscombe Park riparian rehabilitation projects are now on maintenance. The rare and threatened plants included in Belivah Creek restoration plantings were mapped for inclusion on Council's mapping system. To enhance the Luscombe Park project, an eroded channel had remediation works undertaken. The Eagleby Wetlands bank stabilisation and river access project was awarded to the successful consultant. Engagement with internal stakeholders was undertaken and the draft concept designs were received and reviewed in March. This project is on track.
GR2.2.1 - Deliver a feasibility study to establish a Riverine Discovery Centre. Purpose: Promote community environmental awareness and eco-tourism in the City of Logan.	March 2021	Monitor	During the third quarter of the 2020/21 financial year, two alternative site locations and an additional option for the building orientation for the Riverine Discovery Centre were investigated due to unforeseen flood complications relating to the original location. An update of the project was presented to the Strategic Leadership Team who supported the progression of the project as well as a submission to the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program Grant Funding for the construction of the centre. It is recommended that the target date for this project be changed to June 2021, to allow for the completion of extra tasks required as a result of the introduction of additional site options and potential funding.
GR2.3.1 - Deliver riparian rehabilitation along priority areas of the Logan River. Purpose: Enhance water quality, biodiversity connection and ecological values along the Logan river. Work towards achieving the Logan River vision.	June 2021	On Track	During the third quarter of the 2020/21 financial year, the Logan River Riparian Rehabilitation project progressed well. Contracts were awarded for works at Bethania Shores Park, Spann Park and Logan River Parklands. Preliminary clearing works commenced and the projects are on track to be planted by mid-April. Maintenance works continued at Wendt Park. This project is on track.
GR3.1.1 - Deliver a report on service options available under the 2021 Waste Collection Contract. Purpose: Prepare for commencement of the new waste collection contract in July 2021.	April 2021	Completed	The greenwaste service report was considered and approved by Council during 2020/21 budget deliberations. A further report on how the service will be rolled out was considered by Council in a Briefing Session on 17 September 2020. Approval was obtained to proceed with the call for Expressions of Interest (EOI's) in the service on a dedicated web page with promotion via City Mag, brochures delivered with Kerbside Clean Up flyers, social media and various other means at Council facilities and customer service centres. 7,449 EOI's had been received by the end of March 2021. More detailed planning on how greenwaste bins would be booked on and delivered was also undertaken in February 2021. By the end of the month email contact had been made with residents who had lodged expressions of interest to formally register (and pay for) their services. This commenced on 26 February 2021. By the end of March 2021 5,400 registrations had been received. Council in August 2020 resolved to not implement an on-demand KCU service and stay with the scheduled service. Council considered a report on the innovation project in August 2020 and resolved to call for a business case from Lendlease. Lendlease conducted some stakeholder consultation to assist with development of the plan in December 2020. The business case was still awaited at the end of March 2021.
GR3.1.2 - Deliver a report for Council consideration on the evaluation of the regional waste disposal and resource recovery. Purpose: To inform future waste management planning.	October 2020	Completed	The Evaluation Report was considered by Council at its Planning, Environment and Economic Development Committee Meeting on 30 September 2020. The recommendations of the report were endorsed for Council adoption.

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