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Second shipment of pipes arrive in Townsville for new water pipeline

The second shipment of pipes for the city’s new water pipeline has arrived at the Port of Townsville. About 475 lengths of 1.8-metre diameter pipe will be unloaded over coming days and delivered to work sites along the pipeline alignment.
Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) open in time for Cyclone Season

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today visited the new $8.5 million Townsville Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) – opening its doors in time for this year’s cyclone season.
North Rail Yards revitalisation on the right track

Dozens of businesses have expressed interest in putting forward plans to transform the North Rail Yards.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal raises tens of thousands for residents in need

Townsville residents and businesses have been digging deep to support the 2018 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal with over $80,000 raised so far.
Tropical Cyclone Owen downgraded

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group has stood down after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Owen was downgraded.
The ultimate Summer School Holiday Guide is available now!

Townsville City Council’s Summer School Holiday Guide has officially launched in time for the end of the school year.
Council’s sprinkler swap on this weekend

Townsville City Council is offering residents another chance to turf out their old sprinklers for new water-efficient sprinklers for free at Fairfield Shopping Centre on Saturday.
Street Art program selected as finalist in national awards

Townsville City Council’s Street Art program has been selected as a finalist in the Property Council of Australia’s 2019 National Innovation and Excellence Awards.
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree with Carols by Candlelight

Townsville City Council’s Carols by Candlelight is just a sleigh-ride around the corner and comes with a brand new location for the city to Celebrate Christmas Together.
Tropical Cyclone Owen expected to pose no threat to Townsville

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group has moved to alert as Tropical Cyclone Owen has formed in the Coral Sea.
Locals urged to have their say on sports and recreation facilities in our city

Townsville City Council is inviting sport clubs, schools and community members to provide their feedback on the draft Sport and Recreation Facilities Strategy.
Tree planting push for Townsville’s CBD

Townsville’s CBD is about to get a lot greener, with Council to plant new trees throughout the city on footpaths and median strips.
Locals drop in for North Shore Youth Hub official opening

The Palaszczuk Government’s $600 million Works For Queensland program continues to deliver for North Queensland, with the official opening today of Townsville’s North Shore Youth Hub.
Council’s Christmas celebrations to light up the City

Townsville City will light up for the festive season during tomorrow night’s Christmas in the City event.
Mayor Jenny Hill acknowledges major reforms enacted by departing CEO Adele Young

It is with sadness that I announce Ms Adele Young has resigned from the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from Townsville City Council (TCC).
Locals urged to watch their water use during hot weather

Townsville City Council is encouraging locals to remember to use water efficiently during the hot weather.
Community Council heads to Division 9

Local residents will be able to ask questions or provide feedback when Community Council heads to the Cutheringa Bowls Club in West End tonight.
New Water Park at Riverway to make a Splash

A new Splash Water Park is being proposed for Riverway as part of the Townsville 2020 Masterplan.
Riverway Lagoon open longer to help locals cool down during the heat wave

To help locals beat the heat, Townsville City Council is extending the opening hours at Riverway Lagoon until 8pm this week.
Online dashboards to help make Council simpler, faster, better

Townsville City Council today got a demonstration of new online dashboards as a way to improve transparency and provide the community with important information in an easy-to-use format.