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Visit the Planning & Development website to discover more about planning and development in Townsville.
Use our digital tools to find application and property records, submit applications and requests online, book a meeting with an expert, or arrange a pre-lodgement meeting to discuss your application requirements prior to lodgement.
View current and past versions of the Townsville City Plan, find information on plumbing and drainage works, and access helpful factsheets and guides to assist with your planning and development needs.
Join Townsville Youth Council
Join to collaborate with community leaders, create new opportunities, and advocate for the issues that matter most to the next generation. Applications close 30 April 2026.
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.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
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.
Anzac Day 2026
Join Townsville City Council this Anzac Day, in partnership with the Townsville and Thuringowa RSL sub-branches. Commemorative services and parades will be held at the Thuringowa Cenotaph, Riverway Precinct and Anzac Memorial Park, The Strand
