Loganlea to Jimboomba network upgrade information is available on the Energex website here. Some individual landowners whose properties have been identified as being affected have been contacted by Energex.
However these concerned citizens are aware that there are far wider implications than a 40 metre easement across their land which is adjacent to the Logan River.
Given the current situation re environmental impacts of our traditional energy supplies, would we - the community, city and country - be better served by future investment being channeled to renewable sources and also targeting new growth areas for urban and industrial footprint expansion to be self contained and independantly energy sufficient?
Should this whole issue be debated openly before a corridor option is chosen by Energex? When do we review our comfortable ways of considering progress? Is more of the same what we want?
Local Logan Reserve resident Dieter Lacko was interviwed by Henry Tuttiett of the Jimboomba Times - the story was published 17 December 2008. Over 40 local residents gathered to discuss their concerns and how they could best resolve these. Unfortunately neither Cr Phil Pigeon
Energex says that residential and commercial growth in South East Queensland and an increased demand for energy has led to a sharp rise in electricity consumption. As a result, the region's existing electricity supply is reaching capacity.
To meet increased demand, ENERGEX has embarked on a five year, $4 billion investment program across South East Queensland. This investment will reinforce the network and provide a more reliable and safe supply of electricity to residents and businesses.
Energex and Powerlink are not private companies: they are branches of Queensland government - this is a government service infrastructure. There is a Minister for Mines and Energy Mr Geoff Wilson.
It is proposed that Logan, one of the region's fastest growing areas, should benefit from this investment program. Neither Loganlea nor Jimboomba is a rapid growth area - see Draft SEQ Regional plan. Visit http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/regional-planning/draft-regional-plan-2009-2031.html.
South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program [SEQIPP] needs to be read in conjunction with SEQRP.
The South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2008-2026 outlines the government's infrastructure priorities for the South East Queensland (SEQ) region to support the SEQ Regional Plan. It represents a long-term commitment to infrastructure delivery in SEQ.
The SEQ Infrastructure Plan was first released in 2005 and is updated annually to reflect and align with the latest planning and budget commitments. It sets timeframes and budgets to ensure infrastructure is delivered to support the region's growth.
The 2008 edition of the plan details around 300 identifiable projects, with an investment of just over $107 billion (inclusive of federal government contributions and other revenue sources):
$83.5 billion in road, rail and public transport
$8 billion in water
$3.5 billion in energy networks
$12 billion in social and community infrastructure.
Of particular note is the chapter on energy available as 11 page pdf file from the main page link above.