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Council helping residents prepare for wet weather

Townsville City Council is providing free sand and sandbags for residents who may need them throughout the wet weather this week.
Water Smart Package makes big splash with local businesses

Several local firms are big winners from Townsville City Council’s $10 million Water Smart Package.
Council has bowhunters aiming for a successful future

Townsville’s Bowhunters can keep their eyes on their targets thanks to a new 10-year lease with Townsville City Council.
20 jobs supported through making city streets greener

Work has begun to green up the CBD by planting trees throughout the city – and supporting 20 local jobs.
Townsville’s Australia Day Award Winners

Townsville’s Australia Day Awards winners have been recognised by the community in a ceremony at Jezzine Barracks today.
Pipeline project boosting Townsville’s advanced manufacturing

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk toured the local advanced manufacturing plant creating the fittings for the city’s new water pipeline.
Townsville celebrates Australia Day with free family event

Townsville City Council is celebrating Australia Day with a jam-packed community event.
Up to 1000 local jobs to flow from pipeline

Stage 1 of the new Townsville water pipeline is on track to support up to 1000 jobs over the life of the state funded project.
First pipes installed on Townsville’s water pipeline project

The first pipes for Townsville’s new water pipeline have been installed.
Game on for free Retro Games night in CBD

Townsville City Council is getting ready for the long weekend with a Retro Games Night and free movies in the city this Friday.
Stuart dump project creates 20 local jobs

Townsville City Council has awarded a $3.5 million tender to local construction company Mendi to build the next stage of the Stuart Waste Facility – creating 20 local jobs.
Council approves a new funeral parlour in Railway Estate

Townsville City Council has approved a development application for a new funeral parlour in Railway Estate.
Council approves solar farm application in Bluewater

Townsville City Council has given an approval to allow for a solar farm at Bluewater.
Council to reduce flood risk in Laura Court

Townsville City Council has approved a $300,000 project to help prevent flooding in Deeragun.
Council crews to begin mosquito treatments following king tides

Townsville City Council crews will begin treatments in mosquito-prone areas of the city following the king tides during the week.
Council creating happy campers with new booking system

Townsville City Council is working to make life simpler for tourists at its six free campsites in the northern beaches.
Body corporates urged to dive into Water Smart Package

Townsville City Council is encouraging body corporates to dive in to the $10 million Water Smart Package.
Residents invited to take a bite of the festivities this Australia Day

Townsville will be bringing people together through multicultural food this Australia Day, with the addition of Great Australian Bites to the festivities.
Council encourages residents to prepare ahead of predicted king tide

Townsville City Council is encouraging residents to take precautions before the predicted king tide this weekend.
Council paving the way to revitalise Flinders Street West

Townsville City Council crews and local contractors have begun work to restore footpaths on Flinders Street West – supporting up to 15 local jobs.