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Council crews get extra resources to kick grass

Townsville City Council crews are working extended hours and two new tractors have been hired as part of a blitz to spruce up the city and suburbs.
Tunnel boring machine about to bite into pipeline project

A crucial piece of specialised machinery required to complete the Queensland Government-funded Townsville water pipeline is making its way to the city.
Full steam ahead for North Rail Yards redevelopment

The redevelopment of the North Rail Yards is moving full steam ahead.
Waterfront Priority Development Area guidelines officially enacted

The design guidelines for future developments in the Townsville City Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA) have been officially enacted after being adopted by Townsville City Council last November.
Local businesses urged to tap into Water Smart Package

Townsville City Council is calling on local businesses to tap into the State Government-funded $10 million Water Smart Package.
Council crews repairing water leak on Charters Towers Road

Townsville City Council crews are fixing a burst water main on the corner of Charters Towers Road and Soule Street.
Healthy recipes given out at Get Active Expo

Healthy eating will take centre stage for the first time at this week’s Get Active Expo at Townsville Stadium.
Council Keeps Archers on Target for 10 More Years

Townsville City Council has shored up the future of Townsville Target Archers, the largest archery club north of Brisbane.
Algal bloom detected on Magnetic Island

Townsville City Council is recommending people and their pets avoid contact with a naturally occurring Marine Algal Bloom in coastal waters.
Council to test Ross River Dam spillway gates

Townsville City Council will test the Ross River Dam spillway gates tomorrow as part of its safety testing regime.
Health and fitness take centre stage at Council’s Get Active Expo

Townsville City Council will showcase more than 100 sport, recreation, health and fitness options at this weekend’s Get Active Expo to encourage local residents to become more active.
Progress on the $450 million Hive shows the city is buzzing

Acting Townsville Mayor Les Walker has welcomed the appointment of architecture firm Conrad Gargett to masterplan and design the $450 million Hive project.
Major development application shows growing confidence in Townsville

Townsville City Council has received a development application to create 146 residential lots at Sanctum Estate in the city’s Northern Suburbs.
North Rail Yards redevelopment on the right track

Townsville City Council’s call for a project partner to redevelop the North Rail Yards has proved to be just the ticket, with significant interest from the business community.
NAFA pins down acclaimed punk cabaret

Townsville City Council has secured the first major act for the inaugural North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA).