Works & Road Closures

Stanley Street intersection road works are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 10 December 2019 and are expected to take 7 weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

3-phase approach of Stanley Street intersection works as follow:

• Stanley Street and Hanran Street intersection,
• Stanley Street and Ogden Street intersection, and
• Stanley Street and Flinders Street intersection.

Works may involve:

• Traffic management including traffic control and some road closures
• Closure of the footpath and some parking bays
• Safety fencing installed for pedestrian and vehicles
• Flashing lights
• Noise

For more information, read the following works notification:

• Works Notification - Stanley Street Intersection (PDF, 729.4 KB)

Pathway works are scheduled to commence on Thursday, 17 October 2019 and are expected to take 10 weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• Temporary traffic control
• Partial closure of footpath and associated parking spaces
• Noise

Normal work hours are 6am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 2pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.

• Works Notification - Dean Street, Townsville City (PDF, 234.2 KB)
• Dean Street shared pathways graphic (PDF, 4.4 MB)

This project is funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and delivered in partnership with Council will provide connectivity from the North Queensland Stadium and the city.

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project will use high-quality treated wastewater from the Cleveland Bay Purification Plant. Treated water will be transported through a new network of pipes to irrigate and beautify some of Townsville's large commercial properties, schools, sporting fields and community parklands.

Work will commence on the new pipeline on Shannon Street to Cleveland Bay Purification Plant from Wednesday 18 December and continue through to mid 2020.

Please note:  Work will close on Friday 20 December and recommence on Monday 6 January, 2020.

During this stage of works, the following activities will be undertaken:

• Excavation (4200 metres) and installation (5800 meters) of pipe along Shannon Street, Oonoonba through the open land across the Port Access Road to the Cleveland Bay Purification Plant. (refer diagram in the below document). Two pipes will be installed, one for irrigation and one for industrial use.
• Large machinery will be operating in the area excavating spoil, moving and installing pipe. A laydown area for pipes will be located nearby.
• Footpaths on Shannon Street may be closed during the works. Residents are encouraged to drive with care near work activities.
• Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses.

Residents and motorists should drive to the changed conditions and obey all signage for their own safety and the safety of roadworkers during these works.

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 5pm and 6.30am to 2pm Saturday.

• Works Notification - Shannon Street Oonoonba to Cleveland Bay Purification Plant (PDF, 191.3 KB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project will use high-quality treated wastewater from the Cleveland Bay Purification Plant. Treated water will be transported through a new network of pipes to irrigate and beautify some of Townsville's large commercial properties, schools, sporting fields and community parklands.

During this stage of works, the following activities will be undertaken:

• Full road closure on Oonoonba Road between Sanctuary Apartments and the Oonoonba Road and Fairfield Waters roundabout from Tuesday, 10 December to Saturday, 14 December (local resident access provided). A detour will be in place via Fairfield Waters Drive.
• Partial closure of Oonoonba Road and Fairfield Waters Drive roundabout from Saturday, 14 December to Friday, 20 December 2019. A detour will be in place via Lakeland Boulevard for motorists heading north and Sanctuary Drive for motorists heading west.
• Footpath access will be limited and residents are encouraged to take care if travelling past the work area. The Oonoonba Road bus stop will be temporarily closed, the nearest bus stop is located at Village Drive (15 minute walk).
• Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses.

Traffic controllers, detour signage and speed restrictions will be used. While every effort will be made to minimise impacts, motorists can expect some delays and should factor in additional travel time.

Residents and motorists should drive to the changed conditions and obey all signage for their own safety and the safety of roadworkers during these works.

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 5.00pm Saturday and 8.00am to 5.00pm Sunday.

• Works Notification - Oonoonba Road, from Milne Street to Lakeside Drive, Idalia (PDF, 1.1 MB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve:

• Excavation and installation of approximately 1,100 meters of pipe through Sheriff Park from O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra (refer diagram in Works Notification document below).
• Large machinery will be excavating soil and moving and installing pipe (refer diagram in Works Notification document below).
• Works will be adjacent to local footpaths and cycleways. Residents are encouraged to use these thoroughfares with care.
• Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses.

Works are scheduled to commence on Monday, 25 November 2019 and are expected to take 6 weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Council has appointed Aquaflow NQ to carry out these works.

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 2pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.

• Works Notification - Sheriff Park - O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra (PDF, 298.7 KB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve:

• Excavation and installation of approximately 700 meters of pipe adjacent to the road alongside Murray Lyons Crescent between Stuart Drive and Mayneside
  Circuit, Annandale (refer to diagram in document below).
• Large machinery will be operating in the area excavating spoil, and moving and installing pipe. A laydown area for pipes will be located in the area identified on
  the diagram in the document below.
• Footpaths will be closed and reopening 20/11/2019 - 18/12/2019. Residents are encouraged to drive with care near work activities.
• Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses
• Murray Paw Dog Park on Murray Lyons Crescent will be closed for approximately 1 week during this period.

Work is being conducted by the Newland Civil Construction and will begin Wednesday 20 November and continue for four weeks (weather and ground conditions permitting).

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 2pm Saturday.  In exceptional cases, work may occasionally be required on Sunday.

• Works Notification - Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale (PDF, 298.7 KB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve:

• Excavation and installation of approximately 1100 meters of pipe adjacent to the road alongside Lakeside Avenue between Oonoomba Road and Abbott Street, Idalia.
• Large machinery will be operating in the area excavating spoil, moving and installing pipe. A laydown area for pipes will be located nearby.
• Footpaths will be closed and reopening 11/11/2019 - 13/12/2019. Residents are encouraged to drive with care near work activities.
• Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses

Work is being conducted by the Newlands Group and will begin Monday 11 November and continue for four weeks (weather and ground conditions permitting).

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 2pm Saturday and 8am to 5pm Sunday.

• Works Notification - Lakeside Drive, from Oonoomba Road to Abbott Street, Idalia (PDF, 347.4 KB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.