Logan
Kingston
Community Renewal in Kingston
Community Renewal began in Kingston in December 1998. Kingston joined the renewal areas of Marsden/Crestmead, Loganlea and Woodridge to form the Logan renewal zone. Renewal activities will occur across the Logan zone until 30 June 2009.
Achievements
Some of the many Community Renewal projects delivered in Kingston include:
- Redevelopment of Mabel Park to install new barbecue facilities, gazebos, lit pathways, a children’s playground, a half basketball court and off-street parking.
- The Adopt an Ambo project, in which ambulance officers give information to children and young people in schools about the consequences of drug use, including taking other people’s prescription drugs.
- The Domestic Violence Fax Back project, where police help link people who are experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence with support services.
- Construction of the Gould Adams Park Aquatic and Community Centre, including a 25-metre heated pool, a small splash pool for children, a hydrotherapy pool and a community centre with function rooms, offices and a computer centre. This is a joint project with the Loganlea Community Renewal area.
What’s happening now
The Queensland Government extended Community Renewal in Kingston for a further five years from 1 July 2004. Residents, government, community and business are working together to develop a Renewal Zone Plan, which will be a blueprint for Community Renewal activities in the Logan zone.
Get involved
Participation is the key to Community Renewal’s success. Residents can participate in Community Renewal by contacting their local Community Renewal office. Alternatively, email us at 
communityrenewal@housing.qld.gov.au.
About Kingston
The Logan area was originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples from the Yugambeh and Jaggera language groups. Previously known as Scrubby Creek, Kingston was renamed in 1890 after early settlers Charles and Harriet Kingston. Early industries included timber, cotton and sugar. The Kingston Butter Factory’s establishment in 1907 saw cream transported around Brisbane.
Australian Bureau of Statistics 2001 Census figures show the Kingston renewal area has a population of 12,459 with 3,230 families. Over one quarter (27.3 percent) are aged under 15 and 31.9 percent were born overseas. About 15.5 percent speak languages other than English and the Indigenous population is 5.4 percent.
For more information
Contact us at the Logan office for more information.
Last updated 14 September 2005
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