Drawings & Specifications
AUS-SPEC Development Specifications
AUS-SPEC generic specifications were used for construction and design of civil infrastructure in Townsville prior to 27 October 2014. To obtain copies of these standards, please contact Council.
Current Design Specifications
Current Design Specifications can be found in the Townsville City Plan (planning scheme) under schedule 6.4.3 of the development manual. To access the Townsville City Plan, go to ePlanning.
Standard Drawings
Standard Drawings show the minimum standard that council has adopted with regard to certain types of work. Standards have been developed for works on roads, drainage, water and other miscellaneous activities. Council has a number of new and former standard drawings available to the public.
Current Standard Drawings
Superseded Standard Drawings
Former Townsville and Thuringowa standard drawings are available here.
Aussie Bird Count
Join us for the Aussie Bird Count, and spend just 20 minutes observing and recording the birds in your local area.
Tree Our Town: Community Planting Day
Lend a hand to help the land! Join us for a morning of native tree planting to help protect and restore our natural environment.
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Be a Responsible Pet Owner
Council is proudly participating in the Garage Sale Trail 2025 – Australia’s largest celebration of secondhand, reuse, and community connection.
Get Ready Townsville
Sunday 2 November at Riverway - come along and find out how you can best prepare for North Queensland’s high-risk weather.