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
North Queensland Ceramic Awards - Call for artists
The biennial North Qld Ceramic Awards return in 2026. The awards display the diversity of ceramic art currently being produced in Australia, attracting a high calibre of entries from local and national artists. Entries are now open.
Mother's Day Memorial
Join us at Belgian Gardens Cemetery for a special memorial to remember those close to us that we have lost. The memorial is a free community event and open to all who seek to connect with others to remember their loved ones ahead of Mother's Day.
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.
What's On Townsville
What's On Townsville is the North's Ultimate Event Guide! Browse performing and visual arts, children's activities, music, film, festivals, markets, sporting events and more.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.