The Strand's 20th Birthday
This page commemorates when The Strand turned 20, on Saturday 19 October 2019.
Before Reconstruction
Kissing Point, the Strand and the suburb of North Ward, aerial view, 1968
Athletes preparing for a triathlon on the Strand beach, Townsville, 1991
The rock wall on the Strand, reconstructed after Cyclone Althea, 1973
Construction of the Coral Sea Memorial Rockpool at Kissing Point nearing completion, 1968
The Rockpool on The Strand, reconstructed after Cyclone Althea, 1973
Swimmers at the Coral Sea Memorial Rockpool, Kissing Point, 1968
During Reconstruction
Work in progress on The Strand redevelopment, 8 December 1998
Work in progress on The Strand Park foreshore during The Strand redevelopment, 1999
Aerial view of work in progress on The Strand redevelopment, 1999
Work in progress near Strand Park during The Strand redevelopment, 1999
Work in progress on The Strand Rockpool during The Strand redevelopment, 1999
After Reconstruction
Aerial of The Strand
Aerial of The Strand
Aerial of The Strand
Aerial of The Strand
Aerial of The Strand Headland
Aerial of The Strand Jetty
Strand Pathway
Strand Water Park
The Strand Rockpool
Strand Beach
Strand Beach
Strand Beach
Strand Jetty
Strand Jetty
Morning Melodies: Townsville's Got Talent
Townsville’s Got Talent returns for a special Morning Melodies performance at the Townsville Civic Theatre. Celebrating local performers across music, dance and theatre, the concert promises a diverse program filled with passion, creativity and entertainment.
Supersize your recycling bin
Running out of room in your yellow lid recycling bin before collection day? It might be time to supersize! To celebrate National Recycling Week, Council is waiving the usual upgrade fee for the first 100 eligible applicants. Click to apply.
Mayor's Christmas Appeal
Locals Helping Locals - Give the gift of giving this Christmas! Together, we can help local families doing it tough this festive season. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference right here in Townsville.
Garage Sale Trail
Garage Sale Trail returns to Townsville over two big weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026. Hundreds of locals will join together for one last national celebration of buying and selling secondhand. Register now!
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.