Logan City now has:  261,000 residents (previously 183,000)

                                        63 suburbs (previously 29)

                                        960 sq km area (previously 249 sq km)

                                        $3.07 billion in assets (previously $2.23 billion)  Estimated $500 million budget in 2008/2009

                                        2,008 km of water mains 1,895 km of sewer mains 2,056 km of roads (previously 1,100 km) [Built or 'hard'environment]

1,100 parks and reserves (previously 460) - most funding has been / is being spent on 'equipment' and structures for people

96,000 rateable properties (previously 66,000)

65,807 employed people, with the retail sector employing 22% of residents

A local economy worth an estimated $13.58 billion, with the manufacturing sector generating about 28% of the income.

From the Statement of Proposals, Council has started drafting a new Logan City Planning Scheme. This  new scheme must comply with the State Government's Queensland Planning Provisions and demonstrate how it achieves the objectives of the SEQ Regional Plan. Our new planning scheme will be a strong legislative tool that shapes the future development pattern of Logan City. It is to be the key document for guiding new development in Logan City, from local shops to new residential development, and for ensuring that adequate infrastructure is in place to support new development and redevelopment. Council intends to finalise the draft scheme by 2010, which will require State Government signoff before being available for community comment.

Some of the rhetoric or wording sounds encouraging eg Our lifestyles are in harmony with our environment and

Theme 2: A green and sustainable environment (natural environment) acknowledges that  

Logan City has a rich diversity of natural environments from coastal wetland communities through to hilly bushland in public and private ownership. Many of its creeks and waterways are important aquatic habitats and flow into the Logan, Albert or Brisbane Rivers and then eventually into Moreton Bay. These areas provide habitat to many native plants and animals. The environment and public health are also interlinked. Urban development has placed pressure on these ecosystems and the long term survival of some of our native species, such as the koala and the swamp tea tree. Unsustainable and inappropriate development has the potential to impact upon ecosystem services and therefore adversely impact human health as well as biodiversity. Human-induced climate change through the emission of greenhouse gases could increase natural hazards such as flooding, drought, storms and pest and disease risk. Local residents and families value the city's bushland, parks and waterways and the quality of life that a green and sustainable environment provides. They are also concerned about the potential impacts of climate change. Through its new planning scheme and other strategies, Council is committed to ensuring green and sustainable development in the city.

THESE NATURAL ASSETS ARE VALUED BY MOST OF US AND MUST NOT BE SACRIFICED TO THOSE WHO SEEK TO MAKE HUGE FINANCIAL BENEFITS BY 'BUSINESS OR DEVELOPMENT AS USUAL ' SYSTEMS.