North Shore Boulevard Update

Townsville City Council engineers have completed an initial inspection of the bridge over Stony Creek, which forms part of North Shore Boulevard, which was damaged overnight when a vehicle was set alight under it.

2020/21 Budget - Council to discount sewerage charges for not-for-profit sporting clubs

Not-for-profit sporting clubs across the city will be eligible for a staggering 50 per cent discount on their sewerage charges as part of Townsville City Council’s 2020-21 budget.

2020/21 Budget - Council formalises hardship support policy

Townsville City Council will implement a new hardship policy to help ratepayers who may be struggling to pay their rates because of natural disasters or other circumstances outside of their control.

2020/21 Budget - Rates review to ensure balance

Townsville City Council has revised its rating categories to level the playing field for some property types enabling an average 6% rates decrease for most businesses.

2020/21 Budget - Council budget delivers win for first home buyers

Townsville residents looking to break into the housing market and buy their first home are big winners in Council’s 2020/21 Budget.

2020/21 Budget - Budget supports community, business recovery from COVID-19

Townsville City Council’s 2020-21 budget underlines its commitment to help the community recover from the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

2020/21 Budget - More than $25 million invested in support for community

Community and not-for-profit groups will share in more than $25 million in grants, concessions and in-kind support from Townsville City Council as they continue to help the community recover from COVID-19.

2020/21 Budget - Budget provides $221.9m for jobs-generating capital works

Townsville City Council’s 2020/21 Budget will invest $221.9 million into capital works to support local jobs and upgrade and enhance vital community assets.

2020/21 Budget - Strong financial management and jobs generation at the forefront of Council budget

A freeze on general rates for owner-occupiers, a $221.9 million investment in infrastructure to support local jobs and a $15 million COVID-19 support response are the cornerstones of Townsville City Council’s 2020/21 budget, released today.

Pump track a new drawcard for Murray Sports Complex

Bike riders of all ages are expected to race to a new asphalt pump track at the Murray Sporting Complex in Annandale.