Works & Road Closures

Goondaloo Creek - Environmental Restoration Works

Council continues the rollout of DRFA projects across the city and as a part of this program a section of Goondaloo Creek (400m stretch – adjacent to Discovery Drive, see document below) has been selected to receive restoration works.

Restoration works will reduce the risk of further erosion to the creekbank, with works involving the reshaping of creek channels and revegetation with native trees and ground cover to stabilise banks into the future.

At times during the works, traffic along Discovery Drive will be interrupted, this will be managed as part of the contractor’s Traffic Management Plan.

During these interruptions, it is important that road users exercise caution and follow the instructions of all signage and traffic controllers.

The Goondaloo Creek restoration works are scheduled to commence Friday 29 October 2021 and are expected to take six (6) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

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

• Works Notification - General - Goondaloo Creek - Environmental Restoration Works (PDF, 354.5 KB)

Rockpool Annual Maintenance Temporary Closure

Council is conducting routine annual maintenance works of the Rockpool that will require the temporary closure of the pool for a period of five days.

Works within the Rockpool have been scheduled to coincide with the tides to allow for the pool to be grained and maintenance works carried out.

The Rockpool annual maintenance works are scheduled to commence on Monday 25 October 2021 and are expected to take five (5) days to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• Complete drainage and temporary closure of the Rock Pool
• Pebblecrete repairs and associated routine maintenance
• Installation of safety fencing, noise, and barricading

Throughout these works and the temporary closure of the Rock Pool, Council advises that the following alternative pools will be open for community use:

• Kokoda Pool, 41 Wellington Street, Mundingburra
• Kirwan Aquatic Centre, 29 Hudson Street, Kirwan
• Long Tan Memorial Pool, Fulham Road/Lindeman Avenue, Heatley
• Tobruk Memorial Baths, The Strand

The Rock Pool will re-open for full community use Saturday 30 October 2021.

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

• Works Notification - Rockpool Annual Maintenance (PDF, 198.5 KB)

Pedestrian Pathway, The Strand

Infrastructure projects may include kerb and channel (gutters), driveways, footpaths, pavement, bitumen, and asphalt treatment. These works prolong the life of the infrastructure and improve community safety. Additional works may also include light pole installation.

Works will involve the removal and replacement of three light poles within the pedestrian footpath of The Strand as indicated via the blue circles overleaf.

The Council advises that due to the nature of these works there will be a temporary closure to sections of the footpath of the Strand to ensure community safety and the safety of the workers.

The Strand Lighting Infrastructure works are scheduled to commence Monday 25 October 2021 and is expected to take five (5) days to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• Traffic management including pedestrian management
• Operation of machinery
• Safety fencing and barricading
• Flashing lights, noise, and dust

Council has appointed a qualified local contractor to undertake these works.

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

• Works Notification -  Lighting Infrastructure Works -  Pedestrian Pathway, The Strand (PDF, 231.5 KB)

Southern Sediment basin, Idalia - Aquatic Vegetation Works

The Idalia Wetlands Aquatic Vegetation Management works are scheduled to commence on Monday 18 October 2021 and take approximately three (3) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• operation of machinery throughout the work zone
• installation of safety fencing
• stockpiles of weeds to be dewatered and then removed
• noise and flashing lights.

Council has appointed a qualified contractor to conduct these works.

These works will be conducted during normal work hours between 7am to 5pm.

• Works Notification - General - Southern Sediment basin, Idalia - Aquatic Vegetation Works (PDF, 636.2 KB)

Paluma Dam Access Road, Paluma - Remediation Maintenance Works

Council is conducting remediation and rural grading resurfacing works to the Paluma Dam Access Road and the Lake Paluma Camping grounds.

Works will be undertaken throughout the access road consisting of the grading and repairing of the road surface including associated table drain, cleaning and removing deadfall of the culverts with a gravel covering of the road completing the process that will ensure that the Paluma Dam including campsite continues to be accessible and safe for all the community to enjoy.

Works will require the complete closure to the Paluma Dam Access Road, including the Lake Paluma Camping grounds as indicated in the document below via the red line. The track entrance will be fenced with appropriate closure informational signage installed for community and visitor awareness.

Council advises that the Paluma Dam Access Road closures will be enforced 24 hours per day throughout these works.

The Paluma Dam Access Road Remediation Maintenance works including Lake Paluma Camping grounds closure will commence on Monday 4 October 2021 and is expected to take five (5) weeks to complete with the access including camping grounds reopening to the community Saturday 6 November 2021 (weather and conditions permitting).

Works will involve:

• temporary complete closure of the access road including Lake Paluma Camping
• installation of safety fencing / barricading
• operation of machinery
• flashing lights, noise, and dust.

Normal work hours are 6am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 2pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.

• Works Notification - General - Paluma Dam Access Road, Paluma - Remediation Maintenance Works (PDF, 257.3 KB)

Rosewood Off Leash Dog Park, Kelso - Fencing Works

A fully secure fence is being installed, and new pathway is being poured at Rosewood Park in Kelso to create an off leash area for dogs in the existing park. Council advises that due to the nature of these works, access may be restricted to this section of the park during this period.

Works are scheduled to take place from Wednesday 22 September to Monday 11 October 2021 (weather and conditions permitting).

Normal work hours are 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.

• Factsheet - Rosewood Off Leash Dog Park, Kelso (PDF, 3.7 MB)

Paluma Dam, Paluma - Spillway Maintenance Works

Paluma Dam spillway infrastructure maintenance works are required to be undertaken to protect the foundations of the spillways bridge and to ensure that the dam including associated infrastructure of the dam functions as required before the pending wet season.

Works will involve the construction of a new protective concrete barrier ‘slab’ that will be drilled into the existing surface. Additional works will also involve maintenance works to the spillway, dam, and catchment surrounds.
Council advises that due to the nature of these works there will be the requirement to close access to the spillway bridge temporarily throughout works to all users to ensure public safety.

The Paluma Dam Spillway Upgrade works are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 8 September 2021 and are expected to take approximately thirteen (13) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• temporary closure of the Paluma Dam spillway bridge
• safety fencing / barricading
• operation of machinery
• noise.

The Paluma Dam works zone will operate under traffic and pedestrian management throughout these works. There will be times when vehicle and pedestrian access is restricted.

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

• Works Notification - General - Paluma Dam, Paluma - Spillway Maintenance Works (PDF, 263.1 KB)

Bluewater Creek, Bluewater - Environmental Restoration Works

Council continues the rollout of DRFA projects across the city and as a part of this program, a section of the Bluewater Creek (700m stretch – 3km upstream from the Bruce Highway) has been selected to receive restoration works.

Restoration works will consist of an innovative approach that will reduce the risk of further erosion to residential properties with works involving the removal of flood debris from a section of Bluewater Creek and redirect the creek flow from along the base of several properties to the main creek flow path.

The objective is to reduce further bank erosion by redirecting flood overflow towards the main creek natural path.

The Bluewater Creek restoration works are scheduled to commence Monday 23 August 2021 and are expected to take eight (8) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• removal of natural flood debris, litter, fallen timber and flow recovery
• major litter / Debris Removal (requires light machinery for removal)
• minor earthworks to redirect overflow to mitigate bank erosion
• noise, flashing lights and dust.

Due to the nature of these works, access to certain residential properties may be required. No access is required to the residential houses, only to some residential backyards that are near the edge of the riverbank.

If required, these residents will be contacted to assist in access.

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

• Works Notification - General - Bluewater Creek, Bluewater - Environmental Restoration Works (PDF, 578.9 KB)

Proudly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

2021 Controlled Burns

Controlled burns are conducted to prevent the spread of bush fires by reducing the build-up of flammable fuel loads such as leaf litter, grasses, and shrubs.

All controlled burns will be conducted pending weather conditions.

Residents with medical conditions that may be affected by smoke from grass fires should take precautions.

* The controlled burn along Wulguru Range will include an additional burn conducted by the Department of Defence behind the residences in Dunbar Crescent and Coral Sea Crescent.
** This burn is conducted by the Department of Defence.
*** This burn is conducted by the Rural Fire Service.

Council would like to acknowledge that hazard reduction (controlled) burns are conducted in partnership with:

• Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
• Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
• Department of Resources
• Department of Defence.

Gilbert Crescent, Castle Hill

The Gilbert Crescent Kerb and Channel works between the boundaries of 41 Gilbert Crescent and 53 Gilbert Crescent are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 21 September 2021 and are expected to take five (5) weeks complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• traffic management including traffic control and some road closures
• temporary closure of the footpath and use of parking bays
• safety fencing installed for pedestrian and vehicles
• flashing lights
• noise.

On your bin collection day, please ensure your bins are out by 6am to be collected.

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 - Kerb and Channel - Gilbert Crescent, Castle Hill (PDF, 833.4 KB)

Ackers Street, Hermit Park

The Ackers Street pathway works within the boundaries of Charters Towers Road through to residential property of 18 Ackers Street are scheduled to commence on Monday 11 October 2021 and are expected to take one (1) week to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• temporary traffic control including lane closure
• partial closure of footpath and associated parking spaces
• possible reconstruction of driveways
• noise.

Council advises that due to the nature of these works there will be a lane closure of Ackers Street with a designated and signed detour in place. Please be advised that access to Woolworths will not be impacted and access remains open to customers throughout works.

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 - Pathway Works - Ackers Street, Hermit Park (PDF, 754.9 KB)

Darling Road, Jensen

The Darling Road pathway works within the boundaries of Ironcove Court through to Veales Road are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 1 September 2021 and are expected to take nine (9) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• temporary traffic control
• partial closure of footpath and associated parking spaces
• possible reconstruction of driveways
• noise.

On your bin collection day, please ensure your bins are out by 6am to be collected.

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 - Pathway Works - Darling Road, Jensen (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Proudly funded by the Queensland Government in association with Townsville City Council.

Hand Street, Gulliver

The Hand Street road works will be conducted within the street boundaries of Parsons Street through to Downs Street and are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 6 October 2021 and are expected to take five (5) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Pedestrian and vehicle access to properties will be maintained for most of the project; however minor restrictions will be required during the works. If your business or residence is affected, Council will provide 24 hours’ notice before to any restrictions.

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 and 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 - Roadworks - Hand Street, Gulliver (PDF, 861.1 KB)

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Glenrock Drive and Chiquita Avenue, Rasmussen

The Glenrock Drive and Chiquita Avenue (including Brynn Court) road works will be conducted within the street boundaries of Feeney Avenue through to Trinca Court and are scheduled to commence on Friday 1 October 2021 and are expected to take twelve (12) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Pedestrian and vehicle access to properties will be maintained for most of the project; however minor restrictions will be required during the works. If your business or residence is affected, Council will provide 24 hours’ notice before to any restrictions.

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 and 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 - Roadworks - Glenrock Drive and Chiquita Avenue, Rasmussen (PDF, 862.5 KB)

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Privet Court, Kirwan

The Privet Court road works will be conducted within the street boundaries of Glebe Place through to the Cul-de-sac end of Privet Court are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 21 September 2021 and are expected to take six (6) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Pedestrian and vehicle access to properties will be maintained for most of the project; however minor restrictions will be required during the works. If your business or residence is affected, Council will provide 24 hours’ notice before to any restrictions.

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 and 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 - Roadworks - Privet Court, Kirwan (PDF, 861.4 KB)

This project is an initiative of the Australian Government.

First Street, Railway Estate

The First Street roadworks will be conducted from Flowers Street through to Townsville State High School and are scheduled to commence on Friday 17 September 2021 and are expected to take six (6) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Council is aware that there are asbestos-containing materials within this site. Council is taking all the precautionary measures stated by Commonwealth and Queensland Government Legislation concerning the removal process that will ensure and protect onsite personnel and the community surrounding. Precautionary measures that will be in place include Personnel Protective Equipment, double wrapping ACM materials, continuous air monitoring, and a safe disposal site at the Stuart Landfill.

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 and noise.

Pedestrian and vehicle access to properties will be maintained for most of the project; however minor restrictions will be required during the works. If your business or residence is affected, Council will provide 24 hours’ notice before to any restrictions.

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 - Roadworks - First Street, Railway Estate (PDF, 866.7 KB)

Road Network, Garbutt

Council will be conducting proactive landscaping maintenance works to identified trees and associated vegetation foliage throughout the nature strip, road verges and associated open spaces within the suburban catchment zone of Garbutt.

The purpose of the maintenance will include the removal of identified tree branches and associated foliage to avoid the branches impeding or falling into the road corridor, open space and or pedestrian walkways causing maintenance concerns, potential infrastructure damage and a risk to the public.

The Garbutt Road Network Landscaping Maintenance including Ingham Road works are scheduled to commence on Monday 18 October 2021 and is expected to take two (2) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Council arborist will monitor the complete proactive landscaping maintenance ensuring the health and prosperity of the trees, shrubs and vegetation remain intact will continue to grow and cause no further damage to infrastructure or community safety.

Works will involve:

• removal of tree branches and mulching
• operation of machinery
• changed traffic conditions (temporary)
• noise, dust, and flashing lights.

Council will be using a qualified contractor to undertake the maintenance of the tree.

Normal work hours are 6am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

• Works Notification - Trees - Road Network, Garbutt (PDF, 116.0 KB)

Wulguru Diversion Gravity Sewer and Rising Main

Work location: Murray Lyons Crescent, Mervyn Crossman Drive, Gartrell Drive, Shanahan Drive, University Road, Hargreaves Street, Newton Street, Edison Street, Haldane Street, Racecourse Road, Stuart Drive, Watt Street, Pasteur Street, Marconi Street, and Jenner Street, Wulguru

Townsville’s water and waste network consist of reticulation pipelines, pump stations and major trunk line that work together to perform an essential infrastructure process that ensures all properties, commercial and industrial businesses receive efficient operational water and waste service.

Newlands Civil Construction advises that the construction works are expected to commence in late October 2021 and are anticipated to be completed in late July 2022.

The resultant aim is to significantly reduce the pressure experienced by the wastewater system during the wet season and cater for the population growth of the southern parts of our city.

Prior to the main construction works commencing there is the requirement to conduct hydro excavations and underground service locating along the aligned pipe installation path with these works commencing Tuesday 5 October 2021.

Newlands advises that due to the nature and size of this project some sections will not commence construction works until 2022. Please refer to the document below regarding anticipated construction times (please note that these times are an estimate and are subject to change due to weather and other project delays).

• Works Notification - Water Mains - Wulguru Diversion Gravity Sewer and Rising Main (PDF, 437.0 KB)

Ross River, Douglas and Condon

This project will deliver an essential underground Water Main pipeline that will secure the water connection between the suburban catchment zones of Douglas through to Condon. The new water pipe connection will replace the existing connection that was damaged during the 2019 weather event.

Works will involve the installation of a new water main pipe constructed under the Ross River between the street boundaries of Riverway Drive and Freshwater Drive that will be conducted by under boring and drilling into the existing earth to create a passage for the installation of the water pipe.

The Ross River water main project is scheduled to commence Wednesday 11 August 2021 and is expected to take sixteen (16) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• excavation and machinery operations
• safety fencing installed for pedestrian
• noise, flashing lights, ground vibrations and dust.

Please note due to the nature of these works, there is the requirement for the under boring and drilling works to be operational seven days per week.

Council has appointed a qualified contractor to conduct these works.

Normal work hours are 7am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.

• Works Notification - Water Mains - Ross River, Douglas and Condon (PDF, 281.4 KB)

Pathway Corridor, Bohle Plains

The Bohle Plains water main project is scheduled to commence Wednesday 9 June 2021 and are expected to take six (6) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Works may involve:

• excavation and machinery operations
• closure of the footpath – access detours provided
• safety fencing installed for pedestrian
• noise, flashing lights and dust.

Council has appointed a qualified contractor to conduct these works.

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

• Bohle Plains Water Mains Work Notification (PDF, 312.5 KB)

Charters Towers Road / Ross River Road

The Charters Towers & Ross River Roads Water Main works will be conducted from Monday 10 May and are expected to take six (6) months to complete.

Works will involve the installation of an essential underground water main pipe constructed under the existing footpath on both sides of Charters Towers Road and Ross River Road between the street boundaries of Goldring Street, Hermit Park and Burdekin Street, Mundingburra.

Works will also involve:

• partial closure of footpath and associated parking spaces
• excavations in the footpath
• alternate footpath access
• noise.

On your bin collection day, please ensure your bins are out by 6am to be collected.

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.

• Mindham Park Laydown Site Consultation Notification (PDF, 283.9 KB)