A new lessee will take over the management of two Townsville public swimming pools following a competitive call for tenders.

Townsville City Council is encouraging residents in low-lying areas to take precautions ahead of king tides expected from Saturday.

More than 180 tonnes of invasive aquatic weeds have been removed from Idalia’s freshwater wetland and northern sediment basin by Townsville City Council during a nine-day intensive program.

Addressing Wulguru’s long-standing sewerage issues remains a priority for Townsville City Council, with the first stage of the suburb’s Wastewater Infrastructure Resilience Program now complete.

The future will arrive at Riverway this week, with Townsville City Council installing AI-powered drowning detection technology to bolster swimmers’ safety at the much-loved facility.

Seven new side loader trucks equipped with AI pedestrian detection are joining Townsville City Council’s waste collection fleet in an Australian first.

The North’s premier sustainability showcase is back, with Eco Fiesta 2026 set to transform Anderson Gardens into an oasis of ecology, entertainment and hands-on experiences this Sunday.

Townsville City Council has today adopted a new Community Grants and Partnerships Policy to provide a more structured approach to supporting community groups and organisations.

Townsville City Council will introduce changes to fees at waste facilities for both residential and commercial users to align with other Queensland councils and encourage residents to better sort their waste - helping them save money in the process.

Townsville City Council is set to undertake a major upgrade at the Stuart Waste Facility, securing the city’s landfill capacity for years to come.