2020

Little Fletcher Bridge now open

Construction works transforming Little Fletcher Bridge into a pedestrian thoroughfare have been completed in time for People’s Day at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium this weekend.

Sun Metals signs up to recycled water scheme

Townsville City Council and Sun Metals Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that could see council supply recycled water to the zinc refinery for the next 25 years.

Pathway project to promote a healthier lifestyle

Townsville City Council has started work on a project to replace the timber walkway near X-Base Backpackers in Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island.

Council celebrates Townsville Dashboards launch’s first anniversary

Townsville City Council is gearing up to celebrate one year since the Townsville Dashboards platform was launched

Townsville Eats gets shake up for start of 2020 season

Put on your best floral shirt and join Townsville City Council for the first Townsville Eats event of the year.

Go in the running to win $100 voucher with Townsville CityLibraries

Have your say on Townsville CityLibraries with the We Love Our Libraries survey this month.

Community benefits through Townsville City Grants and Partnerships

Townsville City Council has provided close to $800,000 in grants and in-kind support to community groups and businesses across Townsville in the past 12 months.

New tender ensures water pipeline project continues to pump out jobs for locals

Work on the next section of the Haughton water pipeline is on schedule to begin within weeks with Townsville City Council awarding the tender for the work to local company NQ Excavations.

Headline acts return to Queens Gardens aviary

Two cockatoos and a corella that were adopted following the closure of the Queens Gardens aviary three years ago will be among the major attractions when the new-look aviary re-opens this weekend.

Hervey Range Tip Shop open for business

Townsville City Council is urging bargain hunters to stop and have a look at the new Hervey Range Tip Shop.

Algal blooms detected in Townsville lakes

Townsville City Council is advising residents to avoid contact with the water in the lakes near Castletown Shopping Centre in Hyde Park and near Bunnings in Idalia after blue-green algal blooms were detected.

Canadian artist makes Australian debut at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Artist Stanley Wany is travelling all the way from Canada to launch his exhibition Inwards at Townsville City Council’s Perc Tucker Regional Gallery tomorrow.

Townsville representatives head to World Fringe Congress

Townsville City Council officials who played leading roles in delivering the first ever North Australian Festival of Arts have been invited to represent the Northern Fringe Festival at the World Fringe Congress later this week.

Local divisions change ahead of March election

Townsville City Council divisions are changing for the March 2020 election.

Vouchers up for grabs to enhance social connection this Neighbour Day

Townsville City Council is giving you the chance to win one of 45 vouchers to help you celebrate Neighbour Day this March.

New boardwalk is on-time and on-budget

Great progress is being made on the construction of a new $2.39 million boardwalk in Townsville’s Central Park.

Entries open for 2020 North Queensland Ceramic Awards

Ceramicists are now invited to enter the 2020 North Queensland Ceramic Awards.

Council grant to keep veterans’ magazine in print

Townsville City Council has approved a grant of more than $16,000 to the Totally and Permanently Disabled Ex Servicepersons Association to continue the publication of its magazine The Bugle.

Council working to address sewerage testing results

Townsville City Council plans to double its sewerage testing program, after finding monsoon-related damage and illegal connections in the latest smoke testing campaign.

Have your say on Riverway upgrades

Townsville City Council wants to know how you use Riverway in order to optimise the proposed Riverway Splash Water Park.