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
Garrison - Exhibiting at Pinnacles Gallery
Featuring around 60 artworks by Douglas Green, Tim Page, George Gittoes, Jon Cattapan & more, this exhibition brings together historical & contemporary perspectives on conflict, service & resilience through works from the City of Townsville Art Collection.
Electrifying 80's
Join Paulini and Tim Campbell live at Townsville Civic Theatre with Electrifying 80s! This high-voltage show is packed with hits of the decade, neon-soaked nostalgia and enough energy to light up a dancefloor!
School Holiday Guide
Don’t miss a minute of fun these school holidays! Check out Council’s digital School Holiday Guide packed with low and no-cost activities happening these April school holidays.
Learning for Life Youth Fest @ Flinders Lane
Ready to level up your skills, confidence and future? This youth-led festival is all about real world skills, confidence, and connection – and it’s totally FREE. Designed by young people, for young people (12–25 years). Don’t miss it!
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.