Councillor Don Petersen, who is also Chairman of the Roads and Water Infrastructure Committee, said the program would ensure infrastructure investment remained in line with the region’s projected population growth.
“Logan’s population is projected to top 400,000 people by 2031, so it is imperative that Council’s investment in new and renewal infrastructure programs keeps pace with that growth,” he said.
The capital program will be split roughly 50/50 between new infrastructure and rehabilitation of existing assets, with $A29 million going towards new projects and $A29.9 million for asset replacements and renewals.
“The value of Logan’s water and sewerage infrastructure is approximately $A2 billion so it is critical that we continue to invest in the renewal of ageing assets,” continued Councillor Petersen.
“The next major project is the Slacks Creek Trunk Sewer Main, which will see $A27 million invested over three years on the renewal and strengthening of the capacity of the trunk sewerage system.
“Council will also invest $A6 million on water supply main renewals and $A6.5 million on sewerage network renewals this year.”
The capital works program was revealed as part of a larger announcement detailing the lowering of water and sewerage bills for Logan City Council ratepayers if the Queensland State Government endorses the recommended reduction in bulk water prices for the region.
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