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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Two men are in custody after a southside crime sweep across parts of Logan which has netted guns and drugs Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) 5 May 2025 12:26:44 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); 5 May 2025 12:26:56 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Former Logan Mayor Darren Power talks about the importance of understanding our flood risk Logan is a green city. We value our natural environment and the major rivers (the Logan and the Albert River) and creek catchments it includes. Floods are part of our environment but they can be tough for communities and individuals Flood risk is different in different parts of the city. How likely a flood of a certain size is and what impact it might have are important factors we consider when we develop our flood risk maps and policies. We use updated flood information from recently completed flood studies (please refer to the tables below) To help you understand your flood risk you can view the flood mapping and get a flood report from the Logan Flood Portal To learn more please see our Risk-based flood mapping fact sheet (PDF 504 KB). You can also see our Glossary (PDF, 370 KB) for key terms and concepts related to flooding If you would like help understanding flood risk please call us on 07 3412 3412 or email us at council@logan.qld.gov.au Logan’s River and Catchment Engineering team talk about how the new flood modelling and mapping is developed so that we can understand flood risk and plan carefully to stay safe in future.  Council has a rolling Flood Studies Review Program to help us improve our understanding of the flood risk across Logan’s different catchments. We take into account State legislation policies and guidelines and a range of factors such as climate change new rainfall and river level information from recent flood events new technology and industry best practice. We work with specialist consultants to deliver updated flood modelling and studies.  In line with the recommendations of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry, we share that information with our community to help keep people and property safe. Updated flood studies will be published here, to help our community be flood aware, ready and resilient. Flood study mapping (depth, velocity, level and hazard) and reports for a property or point (selected location on the map) are available in the free online Logan Flood Portal New flood information for Upper Oxley Creek and Windaroo and Belivah Creeks - April 2024 (PDF 345 KB) View the flood study document (PDF 26.6 MB) See our fact sheet (PDF 114 KB) for information about requesting the model View the flood study document (PDF 41 MB) View the flood study document (PDF 197 MB) View more information for Yarrabilba at Yarrabilba Masterplan Flood Risk Management Strategy Report (Lendlease View the flood study document (PDF 117 MB) View the flood study document (PDF 29 MB) View the flood study document (PDF 182 MB) View the flood study document (PDF 11 MB) View the flood study document (PDF 70.4 MB) Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) No giving effect to updated risk-based flood mapping and policy in the City of Logan This instrument overrides existing flood provisions in the Logan Planning Scheme 2015 to ensure that the latest flood risk information and mapping is used to guide planning and development decisions as our city grows. The previous TLPI No New development in Logan needs to consider potential flood risk and may need to: The changes introduced by the TLPI are also proposed as part of the draft Logan Plan. Public consultation for the proposed planning scheme is expected to take place in late 2025 after the State Interest Check has been completed with the Queensland Government To learn more about the TLPI for risk-based flood mapping and policy you can: and how it is part of our natural environment and part of Logan’s story for generations Uncle Terry video transcript The flood hazard mapping used for planning and awareness purposes does not represent any specific actual flood It is a prediction based on analysis of the long term rainfall and river level records. When considering the risk of flooding we need to look at long-term trends Logan experienced particularly large floods in the late 1880s 1947 and 1974. It is possible some residents have not witnessed floods like those in the time they have lived here. That does not mean a flood like that won’t happen again.  we simulate historic flood events to ensure that the model predictions match the behaviour of flood water in actual flood events that have occurred The model is then used to understand what a larger flood may look like.  There have been a number of significant floods in the City of Logan in recent years. These events are listed in the table below with their approximate size using the scale of Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP). A 1% AEP means there is a 1 in 100 likelihood of a flood of this size occurring in any given year. It does not mean that a flood of that size will only occur once in every 100 years A lower likelihood represents a more serious flood flood levels would be higher in a 1% AEP event than those experienced in a 2% or 5% AEP event. Each flood is unique and any given flood will have different impacts in different areas. Properties impacted by a 1% AEP flood in one year may experience different impacts in a 1% AEP flood in another year Interactive mapping of the estimated flood affected areas (extent) for the 1974 2017 and 2022 floods are available in the Logan Flood Portal These historic flood maps are based on the best information Council has Local creek or overland flow flooding may also have occurred but not be shown on the map The Logan River experienced the highest levels since 1974 in the urban areas although peak levels were very similar to the 2017 flood Whilst the Albert River experienced a significant flood event in 2022 the 2017 flood remains the largest since 1974  0.5%-1% AEP flood (slightly greater than 1%) According to the Bureau of Meteorology this flood (March 2017) was the most severe in recent memory with new record flood levels set along the Logan River at Beaudesert and Maclean Bridge and a new record at Bromfleet for the Albert River. Beenleigh experienced its highest flood since 1887 In 1974 the Maclean’s Bridge gauge was in a different location This event (1974) is the closest to a 1% AEP flood that Logan has experienced in recent times You can also find more information about the flood warning system and gauges for the Logan River and Albert River catchments operated by the Australian Government, Bureau of Meteorology Logan’s Disaster Management Officers and State Emergency Services controllers talk about their experience helping people during floods and the importance of understanding your risk and being prepared Flooding: Be Prepared, Be Aware video transcript Australian insurers use a common definition of flood based on the covering of normally dry land by water that has escaped from the normal confines of a lake creek or other natural watercourse or a reservoir canal or dam.  Water damage from stormwater storm surge and tidal inundation is not typically included but may be covered under other policy elements  Insurers approach premium calculations for flood cover in different ways but commonly they are proportional to a property’s value and risk of flooding across a range of ‘what if’ scenarios.  Many factors influence pricing including the history of flooding and flood claims in the area the level of risk estimated by flood modelling building materials used and construction type along with the expected cost of repair/recovery There are increasing challenges with the affordability and availability of insurance in Australia It is important that we use the best possible information and technologies available to improve our understanding of flood risk for the full range of possible floods This helps insurers to calculate the cost of the risk more accurately.  Better information reduces uncertainty and assumptions that may increase premiums.  Insurers are interested in current risk (for the next 12 months or policy period) and do not consider risk under projected future climate scenarios.  You can view mapping for current climate flood scenarios, based on the latest accepted flood studies in the City of Logan, in the Logan Flood Portal We provide this information to help you understand your flood risk so that you can seek the appropriate level of insurance and make decisions which are right for you.  The resources listed below may be helpful We have installed a number of Flood Watch Cameras around Logan You can check the cameras to find out creek levels across the city They will help you prepare and plan for flooding and find different routes when there are road closures the quality of the image may change due to lighting Visit our Disaster Dashboard for camera feeds and the latest information on weather warnings If you have to leave your home during a major flood: More information can be found on the Get Ready Queensland website.  Disclaimer: We make every effort to ensure the flood camera images are as accurate as possible There is no validation of this information It is your responsibility to make decisions about the currency accuracy and completeness of the information and images We accept no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result of this information or its use in any way       Logan City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across the City of Logan. We extend that respect to the Elders, past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, traditions, cultures and hopes of Australia’s First Peoples. Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.   Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Police will investigate the circumstances behind the death of a policewoman on duty at Loganholme Police Station on Thursday The female senior constable died when a firearm was discharged just after midday at the station Police said the officer’s death was not suspicious the Queensland Police Service confirm the passing of a police officer while on duty at Loganholme Police Station today,” a police statement said “The QPS is providing immediate support to her family and colleagues and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.” Queensland Police’s Ethical Standards Command is investigating the incident Anyone requiring help or support is encouraged to call 24-hour crisis support line Lifeline on 13 11 14 Police said the officer\\u2019s death was not suspicious the Queensland Police Service confirm the passing of a police officer while on duty at Loganholme Police Station today,\\u201D a police statement said \\u201CThe QPS is providing immediate support to her family and colleagues and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.\\u201D Queensland Police\\u2019s Ethical Standards Command is investigating the incident Anyone requiring help or support is encouraged to call 24-hour crisis support line on 13 11 14 QSR Media Australia website works best with Javascript enabled Please enable your javascript and reload the page The chain now has 104 sites in the country Jamaica Blue announced the opening of its newest location in Loganholme’s Hyperdome shopping centre in Queensland This is the second Jamaica Blue café for franchise partners Kevin Chen and Tiffany Wu WA will also open later this year through another multi-site owner “We’re so excited to bring Jamaica Blue to Logan Hyperdome – we’re looking forward to providing the Jamaica Blue experience to this centre that we know our local customers love,” Wu said in a media release the store will be giving away one small coffee per customer on December 3 Jamaica Blue now has 104 cafes across Australia Pioneering technology in the City of Logan is continuing to turn heads in the water and sustainability industries almost two years on from its widely celebrated launch Logan City Council’s Australian-first biosolids gasification facility is revolutionising human waste disposal while reducing harmful carbon emissions and saving Council millions of dollars per year designed and delivered by the Council’s water business thermally treats biosolids (human waste) to produce reusable gas The innovation has been a game-changer for the growing South East Queensland city which previously – like many local government areas expensively disposed of its biosolids by treating then trucking the waste thousands of kilometres for use on non-edible crops in daily operation at the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was co-funded by Logan City Council and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) It was named Australia’s premier Infrastructure Project Innovation (Metro) at Ozwater’23 the largest annual water industry event in the southern hemisphere It also scooped two accolades at the Australian Water Association’s 2023 Queensland Water Awards and won bronze in Project Innovation at the International Water Association’s World Water Congress in Copenhagen Logan Water staff welcomed more than 400 national and international guests for 29 in-depth tours of the facility in the 2022-2023 financial year said it was no surprise to see the ground breaking wastewater project making waves across Australia we knew we were on to something special with the potential to totally transform our wastewater operations,” Mayor Power said “This innovative technology is saving our city millions of dollars while it lowers our emissions and safeguards our natural environment for future generations it’s not something we are keeping to ourselves “We are thrilled to see interest in our facility continuing to grow as governments and businesses across Australia explore its applications for their societies.” Logan Water’s gasification facility underpins a circular economy model designed to capture treat and reuse human waste in an efficient and low-impact way powered by a large solar-array at the Loganholme WWTP is based on the recycling of renewable heat energy treated biosolids from the WWTP are pumped into centrifuges for dewatering The resulting mass is belt-dried with heat (biogas) captured from the gasifiers Dried biosolids are then fed to the gasifiers – tall vertical cylinders with hearths – and heated to produce the biogas Considered a highly effective ‘soil conditioner’ pelletised material with a wide range of potential applications Proof of performance studies conducted by Logan Water have confirmed the destruction of POPs (nano-plastics) in the product which prevents releasing them back into local food ecosystems Of additional significance is the potential for biochar produced at the facility to dramatically improve carbon content in agricultural soil The impressive product is part of an Australian Research Centre study analysing the applications of what once was ‘waste’ but is now a marketable material with the potential to help Australia meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets Australia produces about 500,000 dry tonnes of biosolid waste could result in thousands of tonnes of carbon enhancing Australian soils annually As a potent ameliorant for the bioremediation of degraded soil and a low-grade form of activated carbon biochar is also of interest to the land care and construction industries as a potential additive to building materials Logan Water’s long-term vision is the expansion of its circular economy model on a larger scale as the production and sale of biochar creates new opportunities to reuse biosolid waste biosolids gasification is also boosting the environmental credentials of Logan City Council now certified carbon neutral across its operations by the Federal Government’s Climate Active initiative the gasification facility will play its part in keeping the Council’s climate impact minimal as it is expected to reduce GHG emissions from the Loganholme WWTP by more than 129,000 tonnes said initiatives such as biosolids gasification were increasingly important for the rapidly expanding city which is expected to be home to more than 600,000 people by 2046 “As more people choose to live in the City of Logan the more important it will be to continue to minimise our community’s impact on the environment,” Cr Lane said “Reducing emissions in the future will require new strategies as more people rely on local resources “Council’s expert staff are already investigating new methods to reduce our climate impact in coming years.” Coincidentally Council’s gasification technology will play an important role in its next emission reduction initiative – the repurposing of food and organic waste from local households run in partnership with ARENA and the University of Queensland is investigating the feasibility of converting food and green organic (FOGO) waste into biomethane gas could reduce carbon emissions caused by methane emissions at Council’s landfill sites and provide another important source of bioenergy the results could support Council’s application to the Queensland Government’s recently announced GROW FOGO funding program The program will support local governments in the rollout of new lime-green lid ‘organics’ bins and kitchen food waste caddies across South East Queensland as interest and capability in the processing of FOGO waste grows Results from Logan City Council’s FOGO feasibility study will be available in 2024 The study is the first of its kind funded under ARENA’s Industrial Energy Transformation Studies program (IETS) which supports pioneering energy projects nationwide Disaster recovery support is now available to flood impacted 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All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Cr Lane inspects the works at Loganholme WWTP The first stage of a more than $100 million upgrade program has begun at the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) City of Logan’s largest water treatment facility services around 300,000 residents and is home to Australia’s first permanent bio-solids gasification facility The $27 million facility transforms sewage sludge into renewable energy and a safe environmentally friendly product called biochar Trials were conducted last year and the facility is expected to be operational by mid-2022 it will reduce the volume of bio-solids (sewage sludge) by 90% saving the environment and ratepayers’ hip pockets Council will also spend around $69 million to upgrade the WWTP’s main treatment process This includes construction of a modern membrane bioreactor treatment facility covering 3500 sqm said the upgrades would minimise community impacts associated with conventional treatment processes and maximise the use of the flood-free land available on-site at Loganholme “This is a world-class facility and the envy of Councils Australia-wide,” Cr Lane said “While the infrastructure upgrades will streamline operations and create efficiency they’re creating employment and work opportunities for hundreds of construction jobs for Logan residents and contractors.” The technology will increase the plant’s treatment capacity from 45 million litres per day to 67 million litres per day and will service an additional 100,000 people Cr Lane said it would complement the existing conventional treatment process and enable the transfer of flows from the Beenleigh WWTP The move is estimated to save ratepayers around $27 million in operating costs over the next 20 years a 30-year-old wastewater pump station at the plant will get a $6 million makeover including new pumps valves and pipework to more efficiently manage incoming wastewater flows and enhance safety for operators Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au A decrepit council-owned building at Loganholme has been sitting empty and earmarked for demolition for more than 15 years It is destined to be razed by the Queensland Government to make way for the Coomera Connector – but possibly not until 2026 local businesses have unsuccessfully vied for the lease The Pacific Highway property was once operated as an antique store graffiti-lined walls and overgrown foliage began lobbying Logan City council and the state government in 2008 Her idea was to establish a haunted-house attraction – a “live interactive entertainment experience” that would create hundreds of local jobs and drive Logan tourism But because of where the land is located – on a “future state-controlled road” in the “Loganholme Tourism Precinct” – council required state government support for development approval “Both Officers within Council’s Development Assessment Branch and Jaye Rose of Haunted House Attractions have discussed the position of the Queensland Government on any potential development application and been advised clearly by [State Assessment and Referral Agency] and [Transport and Main Road] officers that no approval would be given to a proposed temporary or permanent use within the Antiques Building,” a 2020 council report said the building sits in the gazetted Coomera Connector route – known as the “second m1” – and will be resumed to make way for the highway’s second stage of construction Ms Rose said she understood the building would “most likely need to be demolished in the future” “This makes the building a poor choice for businesses looking to lease it who need to invest a large amount of time and money in permanent infrastructure and facilities as well as renovation of a vandalised space,” a 2020 proposal to Logan City council said our needs are far different,” Ms Rose said “The very nature of our business means the more ‘used’ looking or ‘patinaed’ a space is the better for our needs – we do not need to include any permanent infrastructure sound and lighting equipment are temporary and easily removable “We do not need to repair or update the space water and of course to a health and safety standard.” Ms Rose received letters of support from a range of community leaders – a state politician presidents of the local ratepayer’s association and chamber of commerce major theme park operators and local charities so she launched the business idea in Fortitude Valley in Brisbane but ultimately a “missed opportunity” for Logan tourism A Logan City council spokesperson last week said council would “continue to manage the property until further advice is received on the construction of the road corridor in this area” and measures have been taken to secure the property,” the spokesperson said Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The best way to contact MyCity Logan 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