2019

Ross River Dam statement

Attributable to a Townsville City Council spokesperson:

Thousands of properties damaged in unprecedented flood

The clean-up is continuing across Townsville with thousands of properties damaged in the unprecedented flood.

Council crews spraying to bust bad odours

Townsville City Council crews will be out today and tomorrow using an environmentally friendly spray to reduce smells from waterways, stormwater drains and silted streets.

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group moves back to Alert

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved back to Alert following the unprecedented flood.

Animal Shelter has reopened

Townsville City Council’s Animal Shelter has reopened and is operating as usual.

Flood-affected residents top priority at insurance meeting

Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mayor Jenny Hill has met with one of the biggest insurers in North Queensland to ensure claims are processed swiftly and fairly.

Council crews fixing burst water main in Burdell area

Burdell residents are advised they may experience disruptions to water supply because of a burst water main.

Busy recovery week ahead

Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mayor Jenny Hill and Local Recovery and Resilience Group Chair Cr Les Walker have expressed their gratitude and thanks to all agencies, organisations and residents involved in the recovery effort.

Unstable trees on Flinders Street removed

Council crews have removed 23 trees from Flinders Street because they had become unstable and were at risk of falling over from the unprecedented rain.

Council crews fix Douglas Water Treatment Plant

A pump fault at the Douglas Water Treatment Plant was repaired by Council crews last night.

Residents urged to conserve water

Townsville residents are being asked to conserve water due to a pump fault at the Douglas Water Treatment Plant.

What the flush?

Residents cleaning their homes are urged to dispose of waste appropriately and not use the toilet as a trash can.

Aerial assault on mosquito breeding sites

Townsville City Council will commence aerial treatments of mosquito breeding sites from tomorrow.

Flinders Street trees to be replaced

More than 20 trees will be removed from Flinders Street because of the unprecedented rain.

Damage from unprecedented flood continues to rise

More than 1700 homes and businesses have been damaged in the unprecedented Townsville floods.

Thinking of volunteering? Join Team Townsville #whateverittakes

There are a number of ways Townsville residents can volunteer their time to assist with clean-up activities following the recent record rain event.

Statement on Ross River Dam spillway gates

Attributable to Townsville Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mayor Jenny Hill.

Burst water main in Black River

Townsville City Council crews are responding to a burst water main in Black River.

Council will delay due date for rates payments

Townsville City Council will delay payment due dates for rates and utility charges due to the unprecedented flood.

Residents urged to watch water use during flood clean up

Townsville residents are being asked to conserve water due to stress on the treatment network.