Design chosen for Logan City Council’s new Riverine Discovery Centre

The first stage of Logan City Council’s new Riverine Discovery Centre, to be built overlooking the Albert River, is a step closer with designs unveiled for the project.

The Centre will feature a range of interactive educational displays to deepen community understanding of the Albert and Logan Rivers, and their tributaries.

Outdoor undercover areas will provide new gathering spaces for community use, complementing the popular Albert River Parklands playground.

Logan City Environment Committee Chair, Councillor Jon Raven said the project, which is being partly funded by the Environment Levy, is another example of the work undertaken by Council to enhance local waterway environments and the wildlife they support.

Councillor Raven stated “council works closely with local community groups to help protect the delicate ecosystems of our rivers and creeks.

“This centre will help keep our waterways front of mind and educate people of all ages about the importance of preserving them for future generations.”

Noting that the Riverine Discovery Centre will become a must-do experience in Eagleby,

Logan City Councillor, Karen Murphy added “this exciting new centre will be a welcome addition to our community, which already prides itself on living in harmony with our natural areas.

“It will also encourage those who live outside of Logan to come and learn more about this beautiful part of our city.”

Intended to support the delivery of educational opportunities and good local jobs, the project is being supported by $2.75 million from the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Package.

Logan City Council last month committed $1.5 million to help cover soaring construction costs.

This will allow stage 1 to be delivered in full which keeps future stages on track to be cost-effective, Council said in a statement.

Construction is expected to begin in coming months and is scheduled to be completed by the middle of next year.

Image: Concept for the new Riverine Discovery Centre. Courtesy of Guymer Bailey architects.