Logan innovator helps residents beat the heat

9 November 2026

When the summer heat hits, finding a drink of water, a shady place to sit or a nearby barbecue can make all the difference to a day outdoors.

For Logan Reserve resident and entrepreneur Danial Artani, that simple challenge sparked an idea that is now helping hundreds of people each month across South East Queensland enjoy their local parks and public spaces.

Danial is the creator of TapSpot, a free online map that helps people locate public drinking water fountains, shade shelters, barbecues and picnic facilities.

After visiting his local park, Danial's idea has grown into a community-powered platform mapping more than 5,800 public amenities across Australia, with some of its strongest coverage in City of Logan.

‘On hot Queensland days, finding a working amenity at the park can be guesswork,’ Danial says.

‘I wanted one simple map where anyone can find free water and shade and help keep it up to date’.

TapSpot combines publicly available council data, OpenStreetMap information and contributions from local users, known as 'Spotters', to create a practical online tool that anyone can access, without having to download an app.

Danial says he wanted to make it easy for residents to find what they need before heading out for a walk, family picnic, sporting event or playground visit.

ABOVE: Logan entrepreneur Danial Artani records information about a water station in Logan on TapSpot, a free amenity map.

Danial says for Logan families the benefits are simple but significant, with parents able to identify the nearest water refill point before leaving the house.

Walkers and cyclists can plan routes with access to drinking water, and community groups can locate suitable picnic and barbecue facilities.

‘During summer when temperatures regularly climb into the high 30s, access to free water and shade can help people stay safe while enjoying the outdoors,’ Danial says.

Danial is encouraging residents to play an active role in caring for their local neighbourhoods and hopes people will report broken amenities, add missing locations and help verify information. This will help the map become more accurate and useful over time.

The innovative project attracted significant recognition, with TapSpot selected as a double finalist in the 2026 Logan Business Distinction Awards in the New and Emerging Business and Technology categories, and a finalist in the 2026 Logan City Local Business Awards.

Danial has also been interviewed by ABC Radio Brisbane about TapSpot and was recognised as a Logan City Council 'Logan Legend', a campaign shining a spotlight on locals making a difference.

As summer approaches, he hopes more Logan residents will give TapSpot a try and contribute to the growing network of local knowledge.

'The more locals who help, the better the map gets for everyone,' he says.

To explore the map and contribute local knowledge, visit TapSpot - Australia Amenity Finder.

PHOTO AT TOP: Logan entrepreneur Danial Artani.