What's Next
In planning for a more resilient Townsville, our work is never done. Here is some of the other work that is coming.
Amend the Townsville City Plan
Townsville City Council has taken some time to consider community and industry feedback to determine how we might need to respond to flood risk. Once this stage is complete, we will prepare an amendment to the Townsville City Plan allowing this new flood information to be permanently incorporated in the Townsville City Plan. The State Government has a statutory process that we must follow, which takes some time. The process includes multiple stages, including public consultation. During the public consultation period, you will be able to see how we’ve taken on board your feedback from this community engagement. You will also get a chance to provide comments on the proposed amendment during the formal public consultation stage.
Planning for coastal resilience in Townsville
As a coastal city in the tropics, Townsville is also exposed to coastal hazards, including storm-tides and coastal erosion. That’s why we are also completing work to better understand our coastal environment and the risk it poses to our community. This work includes coastal studies, a coastal risk assessment and planning policy responses to coastal risk, just like what we have done for flood hazard, to better understand how coastal risk affect people, property and the environment. When this work has been completed, Council will share this information with the community and seek feedback, just like we are doing now for flood hazard.
Planning for bushfire and landslide resilience in Townsville
Townsville has a diverse landscape with many natural areas and hills, some of which are exposed to bushfire and landslide hazards. The nature of these hazards is a bit different to flooding and coastal changes; however, we also need to improve our community’s resilience to them. As such, Council is undertaking some preliminary studies on how we can improve our planning for bushfire and landslide resilience.
Council has commenced the Bushfire Resilience Amendment.
Community Sentiment Survey
Council’s Community Sentiment Survey is a city-wide survey that gives community members the opportunity to tell Council what is working well, what needs improvement and what matters most to them. The survey closes 30 October 2026.
Recovery Roadshow
Council is taking recovery support on the road, with a series of community events planned across some of our region’s more remote communities. Connected communities recover better - let’s do it together.
North Queensland Ceramic Awards
Originally conceived by the North Queensland Potters Association, these awards have continued to flourish through Townsville City Gallery's partnership with the Potters Association. The 2026 biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards are on display at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, 19 September 2026 – 17 January 2027.
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.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.