The story oflocal action
Creating a more resilient Albert River
The primary objective of this partnership is to enhance the available investment to restore riparian vegetation along the Albert River.
Partnerships approach
The project provides waterway restoration support to landholders along the Albert River.
Healthy floodplain & ecosystems
The project works towards achieving the actions set out in the Logan and Albert Catchment Action Plan and complementing the works completed by the City of Gold Coast on the southern side of the river.
Multi-outcomes
The initiative has involved 9 properties and 2 council parks, covering approximately 1.6 hectares.
On-ground
- Weed management: 2 kilometres of waterway received weed management works.
- Revegetation: 1.5 kilometres of streambank/riverbank revegetated.
- Stock fencing: Landowners received support for stock fencing to protect the restored areas.
Support provided to achieve local outcomes
Various programs provided support to private properties, enhancing results more efficiently.
- EnviroGrants funding: 2 properties received to support restoration efforts.
- Land for Wildlife Program: 3 properties participated in this program.
- Voluntary Restoration Agreement: 1 property entered into this agreement.
Landholders supported by partnership approach
Collaboration with partners ensures project success on the ground and for the people and communities in the local areas.
Engaging landowners to increase capacity
- A landholder gathering was held to initiate the project, providing information about available support through Resilient Rivers, Environmental Conservation Partnerships, and EnviroGrants.
- The event provides a welcoming environment for community to learn about support that is available to them to help them improve habitat and the waterways on their properties.
Enhancing support to riverside landholders along the Albert River
In 2023, Logan City Council and Resilient Rivers embarked on a joint effort to provide waterway restoration support to landholders along the Albert River.
The targeted region is identified in the Logan and Albert Catchment Action Plan to develop a continuous Albert River riparian corridor between Cedar Creek and the Stanmore Road Bridge.
The project focuses on a comprehensive program of weed management, riparian planting, and active landowner engagement. These efforts have already yielded significant results, with 2 kilometres of riverbank undergoing weed control and restoration works. This not only enhances the river’s ecological health but also improves habitats for important species like the platypus, which inhabit this section of the river.
The success of this initiative demonstrates the power of community collaboration and targeted environmental action in creating a more resilient and thriving Albert River ecosystem.
Engaging landowners to increase capacity
Resilient Rivers and Logan City Council deliver a Landholder Gathering for landowners along the target reach of the Albert River.
This event provides a welcoming environment for community to learn about support that is available to them to help them improve habitat and the waterways on their properties.
Partnership approach
A story ofstewardshipand local action in SEQ
Logan: Creating a more resilient Albert River
Massive region-wide partnerships approach
The South East Queensland Stewardship Report is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government
This project has only been made possible by a collaboration of forward-thinking organisations.
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GPO Box 735
MEANJIN (BRISBANE)
QLD 4001
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