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Work continues on Townsville pipeline project

A crucial piece of specialised equipment is progressing work on the pipeline project.
Locals asked to help beaches bounce back after unprecedented floods

The Townsville Local Recovery and Resilience Group (TLRRG) and Townsville City Council are looking for assistance from the community to help Townsville’s beaches bounce back after the unprecedented floods.
Esplanade upgrade creates pathway for local jobs

Walkers, runners and cyclists will soon be enjoying a refurbished bike and footpath along the Esplanade at Pallarenda – with works underway to upgrade the path between Maskell St and Walter Nisbet Park.
Townsville Local Disaster Management Group moves to Stand Down

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) moved to Stand Down yesterday following the unprecedented flood.
Council striving to be simpler, faster, better

Townsville City Council continues striving to improve openness and transparency throughout the organisation.
Name our Northern Fringe Festival mascot!

Townsville City Council is calling all locals to have their say on what our Northern Fringe Festival mascot should be named.
CBD parking back to normal from Monday

Townsville City Council is reverting back to normal CBD parking arrangements from Monday 18 March.
Council working with flood-affected sports clubs

Townsville City Council is urging flood-affected sports clubs to reach out for help.
Mayor to lead insurance roundtable

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill is convening a roundtable of insurance company representatives and local industry groups to discuss issues with the flood recovery.
Palmer Street revamp

Palmer Street is set to light up the CBD after Townsville City Council endorsed a project to revitalise the popular dining strip.
Committee recommends approval for Yumba-Meta project

The Planning and Development Committee has recommended approval for a Material Change of Use application for a development at Rasmussen that will include short-term medical accommodation, residential units and a medical centre.
Paving the way for local jobs

Townsville City Council has upgraded a Kelso pathway that supported up to 17 jobs – and has made it safer for children to walk to school.
Team Rubicon Australia thanked for their recovery efforts

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill and Local Recovery and Resilience Chair Cr Les Walker has thanked Team Rubicon Australia (TRA) for their recovery efforts.
Council repairing off-leash dog area

Townsville City Council is repairing the off-leash dog area at Lappin Place following the unprecedented flood.
Council crews clean up fish kill

Townsville City Council crews have cleaned up fish that died after being flushed out of drying pools by recent rain.
Flinders Lane to revitalise CBD

A new laneway and lifestyle precinct for the CBD is a step closer, with Townsville City Council endorsing plans to build Flinders Lane.
Locals invited to get involved with the Northern Fringe

The North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) is fast approaching in July and with it comes Townsville’s first ever Fringe Festival, the Northern Fringe.
Southern Suburbs Rising Main contract treating economy to 20 local jobs

Townsville City Council has awarded locally based RMS Engineering a $10.4 million contract to build a section of the Southern Suburbs Rising Main and the Recycled Water Reuse Scheme pipeline.
Council supporting local businesses during recovery

Townsville City Council is continuing to support local businesses with a strategy to use Townsville operators for the recovery works wherever possible.
Ross River Dam reopened to the public

The Ross River Dam ramp and viewing platform have been reopened to the public.