Thriving Community Committee Meeting, Wednesday 12 August @ 10:23am

The Logan City Council's Thriving Community Committee meeting on August 12, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Key agenda items involved community sports infrastructure and facility management. The council approved a two-year lease to the Logan City Softball Association for the Meeken Park Softball Facility and a five-year lease to the Logan Hockey Club and a two-year lease to the Logan Pride Senior Rugby League Club for facilities at Meeken Park. A significant agenda item was the consideration of upgrading the Yarrabilba P4 District Sports Park athletics track from grass to a synthetic surface, with discussions on funding, maintenance, and management arrangements. The council debated the delegation of contract negotiation authority to the CEO, with some members requesting contract terms be brought back for council approval. The motion to proceed with negotiations was carried with some dissent. Additionally, the council received a positive twelve-month review of the external operation of aquatic facilities managed by City Venue Management, highlighting improved financial performance, safety, and community engagement. The meeting also included general business updates on community CCTV funding and local infrastructure projects. Motions related to leases and facility management were carried unanimously, reflecting council support for community sports infrastructure development and external facility management partnerships.