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Healthy connected community - Quarter 1, 2022 / 2023

Project	Target	Status	Commentary
HC4.1.1 - The Buzz at Yarrabilba Deliver and activate a community centre in Yarrabilba. Purpose: To support and foster social connections, learning and economic opportunities in an emerging community.	December 2022	On Track	During the first quarter of 2022/23, construction of the facility remains on track for completion in October/November 2022. Key achievements during this period include: Progression of the commercial lease with TAFE Qld Tender assessment and negotiations for the operator of Pods 1 & 2. The facility is on track for official opening in late 2022.
HC4.1.2 - Wilbur Street Youth Centre Design a youth centre in Logan Central. Purpose: To: provide an inclusive and safe facility for young people support recreation and participation in activities and programs	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of 2022/23 the Wilbur Street Youth Centre concept design was reviewed and rescoped to align with project aims, community expectations and allocated budget. Functional brief for the centre has been drafted to progress to the next stage of design and construction.
HC4.1.3 - Beenleigh Aquatic Centre - renewal and upgrade Design Stage 2 of the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre. Purpose: To encourage increased participation and health outcomes for the City of Logan community	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of 2022/23, broad-scale community and stakeholder engagement for the Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade was completed to inform the design of the upgraded facility in Beenleigh. Council's team spoke with 130 community members face-to-face or over the phone, and 396 community members completed the online survey. The key findings are being used to draft a design brief.
HC4.1.4 - Community infrastructure implementation plan Deliver the community infrastructure priorities outlined in the Community Infrastructure Implementation Action Plan 2022/2023. Purpose: To provide quality facilities and spaces to meet the diverse needs of the community.	June 2023	On Track	During the first quarter of 2022/23 the priority community infrastructure projects progressed well and key achievements include: 25% of planned activities were delivered to plan. This is in line with expected project progress. The Action Plan for 2022/2023 has been confirmed Springwood Community hub a study to confirm land and built form requirements for future community hub commenced. investigations for land for future CIS projects undertaken. The Logan Central facilities gaps and opportunities project report was delivered to inform current and future projects in the area.
HC4.2.1 - Libraries Early Years and First 5 Forever initiatives Deliver the libraries' early years services and First 5 Forever initiative. Purpose: To support early years learning and reading for Logan families with children aged under 5 years	June 2023	On Track	About First 5 forever aims to support the learning outcomes for all Logan children aged 0-5 years old by providing programs that offer talking, reading singing, playing, dancing and moving. Quarter 1 update In the first quarter of the 2022/2023 financial year, the following actions were undertaken: Delivery of 267 COVID-safe, face-to-face children's literacy sessions to 4,297 participants across the city. Delivery of 64 COVID-safe community outreach sessions to 1,846 participants, through network partnerships across the city. Participation at 29 Key stakeholder meetings across Logan City. Collaboration with the Parks Branch, ensuring delivery of high quality sessions that promote family connection, early literacy, Logan Libraries and parks across the City of Logan. Outcome The learning outcomes of Logan children aged 0-5 years old were supported. Pathways to resilience training was successfully delivered to early childhood educators.
HC4.2.2 - Animal management strategy Deliver a new animal management strategy that creates a strategic roadmap for the future of animal management services. Purpose: To improve public safety and animal-keeping outcomes in response to community demand and trends.	December 2022	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter, the following was achieved: Scoping for development of the Animal Management Strategy is complete. A draft of the Animal Management Strategy is under development. This is in line with the project's projected progress.
HC4.2.3 - School safety parking Deliver a school safety parking campaign. Purpose: To improve child safety and local neighbourhood amenity.	June 2023	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter, the following was achieved: Recruitment activities for the dedicated school liaison and parking officer are continuing. A scoping workshop was conducted during September 2022 to support development of a school safety parking plan, being an appendix to the City Parking Strategy (deliverable in 2023).
HC4.3.1 - Active Logan Strategy Implementation 2020-2024 Deliver actions to support the delivery of the Active Logan Strategy Implementation 2020-2024. Purpose: To improve our focus on: active spaces active people active organisations.	June 2023	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter, there are 11 Council branches actively working to deliver on the 129 actions identified in the Active Logan Strategy Implementation Plan 2020-2024. Over 60% of the actions were identified by Branches across the 4-year implementation plan duration as being commenced or completed. Meetings with branches to discuss tracking and reporting are to be held by end of quarter 2. During the next quarter (Q2) the project will continue reviewing methodology of tracking and reporting status of action across branches.
HC4.3.2 - Biosecurity strategy Deliver a biosecurity strategy. Purpose: To create a strategic roadmap for protecting the biosecurity, health and environment of the city.	April 2023	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter, the following was achieved: Scoping for development of the Biosecurity Strategy is complete. Drafting of the Biosecurity Strategy has commenced. This is in line with the project's projected progress.
HC4.3.3 - Illegal Dumping and Litter Enforcement Strategy 2022-2025 Deliver a strategic roadmap to reduce illegal dumping and littering in our community, through a 3-year action plan. Purpose: To ensure the city of Logan is a clean and safe place to be.	October 2022	Completed	As at the end of the first quarter, the following was achieved: The Illegal Dumping and Litter Enforcement Strategy (2022 - 2025) was presented to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) 25 August 2022. Following this, the Strategy was endorsed by the City Lifestyle Committee on 14 September 2022. A media release was then conducted. Project complete.
HC4.4.1 - Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022 Deliver outcomes of Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022, and develop a new Strategy in consultation with community for 2023-2027. Purpose: To improve community capacity and our city image through 5 outcomes: development engagement places and spaces partnerships communication	June 2023	On Track	About: The strategy is a whole-of-Council document that states Council's commitment to arts, culture and heritage. It defines the key areas, strategies and actions to guide the management, sites and provision, and plan for its future growth and development. The strategy outlines areas where Council will work to develop more opportunities for the community and its arts, culture and heritage professionals to watch, enjoy and participate in creative activities, with the aim of enhancing quality lifestyle, creative industries and business across the region. It is an integral part of developing the city as an emerging tourist destination. The five key actions of Creative City: Logan City Council's Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022 are development, engagement, places and spaces, partnerships and communication. Quarter 1 update In the first quarter of the 2022/2023 financial year, the following actions were undertaken: A community event was held at the Living Museum of Logan on Saturday 20 August, welcoming artists and community to mark the opening of the museum and to share their significant contributions to the development of the first museum displays and commissioned public art. Members of the First Nations working party were acknowledged at a morning tea event for their generous advice and guidance in the development of the First Nations space at the Living Museum of Logan. Regional Arts Development Fund 2022/23 funding bid and a Queensland Arts Showcase Program outcome report for Logan Live Music 2021 were assessed and approved by Arts Queensland. Community consultation for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2023-2027 was completed during the first quarter. A local heritage sector networking forum was held to support Logan's volunteer run museums. Outcomes Council's Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022 continues to be delivered through community engagement, programs, services and venues. Local artists are recognised through the Regional Arts Development Fund. Community engagement for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2023-2027 was completed.
HC4.5.1 - Rosia Park Complete: statutory approval requests 100% of design drawings 15% of Stage 1 construction program. Purpose: To provide facilities for an active and healthy community.	June 2023	Monitor	As at the end of the first quarter the application for environmental approval remains in progress. The team are exploring potential options to reduce the land area for the sports park and the impact on the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity (EPBC) process. The project is awaiting confirmation from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications on EOT for LRCI Phase 2 funding. The schematic design being finalised. Recovery actions The Branch are working with Council's consultants (NGH) to finalise the EPBC referral. An update report of Rosia Park was provided to Council during the October 2022 committee round.
HC4.5.2 - Jimboomba Park Stage 2 (Rugby league clubhouse) Complete: 100% of design drawings award of construction contract. Purpose: To provide facilities for an active and healthy community.	June 2023	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter the schematic design is complete, and the developed design is underway. The developed design is expected to be achieved by the end of quarter 2. The project will continue to work with consultants and club in quarter 2 to finalise the schematic design and commence developed design drawings.
HC4.5.3 - Renewal of the Logan North 50m Pool Replace the Logan North 50m outdoor pool and associated plant and plant room. Purpose: To keep providing aquatic programs and recreational activities at Logan North Aquatic and Fitness Centre.	December 2022	On Track	As at the end of the first quarter, the project is finalising construction work including commissioning for handover which is expected early October 2022. Handover inspections are scheduled for the first week of October 2022. The project will seek hand over in early October 2022.

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