Budget 2017/18
The Townsville City Council 2017/18 Operational Plan and Budget was adopted at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 27 June 2017. The budget will deliver a 5% cut on gross general rates for residential ratepayers.
2018/19 Budget Overview
Documents
Media Releases
- 2017/18 Budget - Budget delivers rates break, strong financial plan for city
- 2017/18 Budget - Council ledger is back in black
- 2017/18 Budget - Major works to support city’s growth
- 2017/18 Budget - Budget pumps $5.5M into water supply for city
- 2017/18 Budget - City wide maintenance gets top Budget billing
- 2017/18 Budget - Budget drives good deal for road spending
- 2017/18 Budget - City Budget goes hard on waste pick-up
- 2017/18 Budget - Animal management a funding priority
- 2017/18 Budget - Big Budget funding for Community Safety
- 2017/18 Budget - Funding for a sustainable city
- 2017/18 Budget - Events calendar will have residents cheering
- 2017/18 Budget - Renewals funding for water and sewerage networks
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Deadly Digitals Podcasting Workshops for Beginners
The First Nations community is invited to join in these free workshops, focusing on recording and filming oral histories to preserve and share cultural knowledge.
Popular Parks and Playgrounds
Explore Townsville’s most popular parks and playgrounds!
North Queensland Ceramic Awards - Call for Artists
The awards attract a high calibre of local and national entries, with competitors vying for the acquisitive $10,000 City of Townsville Art Collection Award and a $1,000 People’s Choice Award. Entries close 5pm on Tuesday 7 July 2026.
Alice - Theatre Season 2026
Alice is coming to Townsville Civic Theatre from Thursday 17 – Saturday 20 June! Starring the talented Ulysses Dancers, this contemporary dance production will transport you to Wonderland for a whimsical 2-hour show. Tickets on sale now.