Works & Road Closures
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Townsville Ring Road (Stage 5) construction update
Construction works are underway at the southbound entry ramp from Riverway Drive to the Ring Road. These works will reconfigure the entry ramp and improve safety and travel conditions for motorists. This southbound entry ramp will re-open to traffic by late December 2022, weather and construction conditions permitting.
These works are underway following the opening of new southbound entry and exit ramps at the Beck Drive interchange. A section of the new Ring Road carriageway has also opened to traffic between the Bohle River and Riverway Drive (refer to Figure 1 in the document below). The southbound exit ramp from the Ring Road to Riverway Drive is now permanently closed. Southbound motorists wishing to exit the Ring Road should now use the new Beck Drive interchange.
For more information, visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads project website.
Ring Road cleaning
Council advises that these works will be conducted overnight to reduce the impact on traffic movement throughout these maintenance works.
Please check back later for updates.
Bus stops
Our city's bus stops are an essential part of Townsville's public transport system, which is why Council continues to prioritise bus stop upgrades to deliver a high quality experience for all users.
Please check back later for updates.
Coastal management
For safety reasons, beach pedestrian access pathways may be closed due to erosion from heavy rainfall, storm surges and king tides.
Maintenance will be carried out in these areas. For your safety, please adhere to all signage when visiting these beaches.
Please check back later for updates.
Environmental restoration
In 2019, severe flooding was experienced across the city. As a result of river and creek bank erosion and risk of further erosion occurring, the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) have allocated funding to be delivered in partnership with the Council for several carefully selected sites across the city where the risk of further erosion has been deemed likely in the future.
Greg Jabs Drive, Garbutt
This project is proudly funded by the Department of Environment and Science through the Reef Assist Project and delivered in partnership with Council, Reef Assist Partners and Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc.
This project will involve the removal and mulching of woody weeds, the replenishment of suppressive and native grasses, and the installation of erosion control materials.
The Greg Jabs Drive (Louisa Creek) environmental restoration works are currently underway with the main works commencing on Monday 29 August 2022 and is expected to take six (6) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Works may involve:
- operations of machinery
- safety fencing installed for pedestrian and vehicles
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
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.
Castle Hill ‘Old Quarry’, Townsville
This project is proudly funded by the Department of Environment and Science through the Reef Assist Project and delivered in partnership with Council, Reef Assist Partners and Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc.
This project will involve the removal and mulching of woody weeds, the replenishment of suppressive and native grasses, and the installation of erosion control materials.
The Castle Hill, Old Quarry environmental restoration works are currently underway with the main works commencing on Monday 29 August 2022 and is expected to take six (6) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Works may involve:
- operations of machinery
- safety fencing installed for pedestrian and vehicles
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
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 River, Cosgrove
This project is proudly funded by the Department of Environment and Science through the Reef Assist Project and delivered in partnership with Council, Reef Assist Partners and Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc.
This project will involve the removal and mulching of woody weeds, the replenishment of suppressive and native grasses, and the installation of erosion control materials.
The Bohle River, Cosgrove environmental restoration works are currently underway with the main works commencing on Monday 29 August 2022 and is expected to take six (6) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Works may involve:
- operations of machinery
- safety fencing installed for pedestrian and vehicles
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
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.
Event road closures
Council advises that during events held within the Townsville region, some roads may have closures in place.
Please check back later for updates.
General
Townsville City Council is committed to delivering quality services for our community and has allocated a budget nearing $400 million to improving our infrastructure.
Riverway, Thuringowa Central – Upper Lagoon Closure
Riverway upper lagoon will temporarily close to enable the installation of scaffold to safely access the building roof perimeter, allowing the removal and replacement of cladding materials to comply with recent legislation changes driven by the Safer Buildings register. The replacement of cladding materials now identified as combustible as part of the Riverway Library Fit Out Project is the most cost-effective long-term management option to address this building compliance issue. Public access to the lower changerooms and lower lagoon via riverside path will remain open.
Closed: Tuesday 4 October 2022
Open: Wednesday 30 November 2022
Riverwalk Way and Wateredge Cove, Douglas - Observation Platform renewals
Townsville City Council is preparing to renew two concrete observation platforms adjacent to Riverwalk Way and Wateredge Cove, bordering the Ross River, Douglas.
The existing platforms are in disrepair due to water damage and require renewal to save on routine preventative maintenance costs and discourage further deterioration. As part of these works, Council will excavate and replace the identified concrete pads and construct protective batters to prevent further erosion in the future.
Council will undertake construction activities fronting Riverwalk Way on Monday 26 September 2022 and expects these works to take three weeks to complete. Renewal works fronting Wateredge Cove will follow, beginning on Tuesday 18 October 2022, for two weeks, weather permitting.
Works will involve:
- excavation and rock breaking
- hydrovac and heavy machinery operation
- floating silt curtains in the river as an erosion and sediment control measure
- noise, flashing lights, and dust
Regular work hours are 6am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 2pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, Council may require work outside these hours.
Lou Litster Park, Hermit Park – Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Townsville City Council is replacing the pedestrian bridge at Lou Litster Park in Hermit Park, in line with Council’s commitment to providing well-maintained fit for purpose recreational and open spaces.
The bridge has deteriorated due to tidal effects and a condition assessment carried out by GHD recommended the replacement of the entire structure. Works involve the design and construction of a replacement footbridge and the demolishment and disposal of the existing footbridge.
| UPDATE: Due to a redesign on the bridge abutments, no works will be carried out on-site until mid-October 2022. |
Denham Street, Townsville City – Underground Services Works
The underground infrastructure network system that navigates beneath the footpath within Denham Street require access identification and strategic service mapping in the form of Potholing prior to any main construction works commencing.
Potholing allows the physical identification of underground services to facilitate access for maintenance or repair pipes, conduits, cables and or pits. The method of Potholing includes vacuum excavation of the ground to obtain a visual confirmation of the utility service.
The Denham Street Potholing works will be conducted between the street boundaries of Walker Street through to Wills Street on the residential/business even number side.
Potholing works are scheduled to commence on Saturday 24 September 2022 and are expected to take five (5) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Please note to reduce the impact on Businesses and the community Potholing works will be conducted on Saturday only covering the duration of five weeks.
Works may involve:
- hydro-vac and diggers operating
- temporary closure of the footpath, with pedestrian access provided
- safety fencing / barricading
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
Normal work hours are 6am to 4pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.
Riverwalk Way and Wateredge Cove, Douglas – River Observation Platform Renewal
Townsville City Council is replacing the damaged concrete observation platforms along Ross River, off Riverwalk Way and Wateredge Cove in Douglas. The condition of the platforms has deteriorated over time due to water damage and erosion, and works are required to restore them to working order for community use.
The works include the excavation and replacement of the concrete platforms and construction of protective batters to prevent erosion. This involves:
- speed reductions (no wash 6 knots) in the affected section of the river for erosion and sediment control
- installation of floating silt curtains in the Ross River for erosion and sediment control
- temporary deactivation of the irrigation system in the area
- heavy machinery
- pedestrian traffic control on the pathways.
The renewal of the observation platforms will encourage utilisation of our natural environment and improve liveability and lifestyle by providing the community with facilities to enjoy various activities from, including fishing, picnicking and laydown areas.
Works commence on Monday 26 September 2022 and are estimated to conclude on Friday 4 November 2022.
- Observation Platform Renewal Works Factsheet (PDF, 238.2 KB)
Flinders Street East – Carpark Closure
Construction of the new East End Boardwalk has commenced and requires the closure of the Flinders Street East carpark from Monday 29 August. The carpark is expected to reopen in March 2023.
Alternate paid parking is available at Wilson Parking across from the Museum of Tropical Queensland, 10 The Strand.
The Esplanade, Belgian Gardens – Pathway Upgrade
Townsville City Council is committed to achieving world-class liveability by providing and maintaining community assets that encourage participation in recreational activities and utilisation of our natural environment. To ensure our pathway system delivers a quality user experience and supports our community’s connectivity needs, Council is conducting works to upgrade The Esplanade pathway at Belgian Gardens, within the boundaries of Cook Street and the cul-de-sac at Soroptimist Park.
Works commence on Monday 22 August 2022 and are expected to take eight (8) weeks to complete, weather and conditions permitting. The works require the closure of the affected pathway in two stages, with detours and traffic management in place to maintain access for pedestrians and cyclists.
The upgrade will provide an improved, wider path and an enhanced experience for pedestrians and cyclists who use this popular scenic pathway that seamlessly connects Jezzine Barracks through to Pallarenda.
Adjacent University Road, Annandale - Pump Station Construction Works
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, and commercial and industrial businesses receive efficient operational water and waste service.
Works will involve the delivery of a new wastewater Pump Station and associated infrastructure that will be constructed adjacent to University Road with the resultant aim in 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.
The Wulguru Pump Station construction project is scheduled to commence in early June and is anticipated to be completed in late-December 2022.
Works will involve:
- excavation and machinery operations
- safety fencing installed for pedestrians and vehicles
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
CivilPlus Constructions advises that due to the nature of this project there will be an increase in vehicle traffic on University Drive entering and exiting the Wulguru Pump Station works zone as indicated via the red outline in the document below.
Townsville City Council in partnership with CivilPlus Constructions thank you for your patience and understanding whilst these important works are being undertaken.
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.
Hammond Way, Kelso - Drainage Works
The Hammond Way Stage 1 drainage works within the boundaries of 73A Hammond Way are scheduled to commence on Monday 30 May 2022 and are expected to take eight (8) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
The Hammond Way Stage 2 drainage works within the boundaries of 58 Hammond Way are scheduled to commence on Monday 25 July 2022 and are expected to take eight (8) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Please note that traffic management including directional detour signage will be in place throughout these works.
Pedestrian and vehicle access to properties will be maintained for most of the project; however minor restrictions will be required during the works.
Works may involve:
- traffic control and temporary road closures
- safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles
- excavations in the road and adjacent footpath
- noise and flashing lights.
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.
Northern Beaches Leisure Centre, Burdell - Pool Redevelopment
Council continues the rollout of W4Q projects across the city and as a part of this program; the suburb of Burdell will receive the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre 50m pool renewal.
Council will be undertaking a $5 million redevelopment to the existing 50m pool within the Northern Beaches Leisure Centre. The pool was constructed in 2008 which consisted of galvanized steel panelling with an internal PVC pool liner which is nearing the end of its useful life.
Council plans to demolish and replace the existing pool, surrounding concourse and fitments (dive blocks, handrails, ladders etc.) so the community can continue to enjoy this recreation asset in the Northern Beaches area. While construction is underway, Council will also undertake maintenance of the surrounding pool facilities (change room, kiosk, site facilities etc).
The Northern Beaches Leisure Centre pool renewal works will require the closure of the facility on Friday 15 April 2022 and is expected to take seven (7) months to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Council – in consultation with the lessee – has identified this period to schedule these works, as it will be least disruptive to pool users.
During this time, the following alternative Council pools will be open for community use:
- Kokoda Memorial Pool, 41 Wellington Street, Mundingburra
- Riverway Lagoons, 15 Sporting Drive, Thuringowa Central
- Tobruk Memorial Baths, The Strand, Townsville
- Long Tan Memorial Pool, Corner Fulham Road and Lindeman Avenue.
Normal work hours are 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.
Castle Hill Summit Track – Track Closure
The Castle Hill Summit Track is temporarily closed for maintenance from 10 March 2022. All other tracks on Castle Hill remain open. The track is expected to reopen in November 2022.
Hazard reduction burns
Controlled burns will be conducted between April and August as part of Council’s bush fire hazard reduction program as the dry season approaches.
Please check back for updates to the controlled burn schedule as the year progresses.
2022 Controlled Burns
Townsville City Council’s 2022 hazard reduction burn program will commence on 31 May (postponed from 10 May due to rain forecast) as part of Council’s Bushfire Management Plan.
Controlled (hazard reduction) burns are conducted in partnership with various organisations, depending on the burn location:
- Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
- Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
- Department of Resources
- Department of Defence.
Controlled burns are conducted to prevent the spread of bushfires 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.
| Location | Proposed Burn Date |
|---|---|
| Wulguru Aerial Burn | Completed 2 June |
| Castle Hill – area surrounding quarry | Completed 21 June |
Castle Hill – beside Belgian Gardens School
| Completed 28 June |
Magnetic Island – behind water treatment plant only
| Cancelled |
Mt Louisa – east side of walking track
| Completed 26 July |
Page Road Reserve Hervey Range
| Cancelled |
| Shaw - behind the Animal Care and Adoption Centre shelter | Completed 3 August |
Toomulla – Sewage Treatment Plant area
| Completed 16 August |
Hervey Range Transfer Station
| Completed 23 August |
Kerb and channel
Did you know Townsville City Council maintains more than 2,086km of kerb and channel throughout our region?
Our kerb and channel (gutters) is an essential part of our city infrastructure, which is why Council continues to prioritise their renewal.
Please check back later for updates.
Parks and playgrounds
Council regularly renews its parks and playgrounds to contribute to the health and wellbeing of the city by improving recreational opportunities, promoting play-based child development and improving accessibility to play spaces.
Illich Park, Aitkenvale - Boulder/Barricading Installation
Council advises that this project will require the temporary on-street parking closure within Barnard Street between the street boundaries of Anne Street and Elizabeth Street as indicated in the document below. The Barnard Street temporary on-street parking closure will commence Monday 19 September 2022 and is scheduled to be in place for five (5) weeks.
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The Illich Park, Aitkenvale works will involve the installation of large size rock boulders that will be ground installed around the outside border of the park as indicated in the document below.
The boulder installation barricading of the park will aid in stopping vehicles entering the park and keeping our open space parklands safe for our community to enjoy.
Illich Park boulder installation works are scheduled to commence on Monday 8 August 2022 and are expected to take seven (7) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Works may involve:
- sectional closures of the park perimeter
- hydro-vac and diggers operating
- safety fencing / barricading
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
Council has appointed a local contractor, JMAC Constructions to carry out these works.
Normal work hours are 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.
Warrina Park, Currajong - Boulder/Barricading Installation
The Warrina Park works will involve the installation of large size rock boulders that will be ground installed around the outside border of the park as indicated via the red outline in the document below.
The boulder installation barricading of the park will aid in stopping vehicles entering the park and keeping our open space parklands safe for our community to enjoy.
Warrina Park boulder installation works are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 14 September 2022 and are expected to take two (2) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Works may involve:
- sectional closures of the park perimeter
- hydro-vac and diggers operating
- safety fencing / barricading
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
Council has appointed a local contractor SNR Morgan PTY LTD to carry out these works.
Normal work hours are 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.
Illuta Park, Rasmussen - Playground Renewal
UPDATE: Council advises that due to COVID-related production and required Contractor availability, the Illuta Park Playground and associated works have experienced delays. Please be advised that Council highly anticipates that all required assets including resources will be available with this important project recommencing as of Wednesday 31 August 2022 with the expecting reopening on Friday 16 September 2022 (weather and project conditions permitting). |
The works involve updating the park and community facilities with new playground equipment, drinking fountain, connecting pathway and landscaping.
The park will be closed for the duration of the works.
ANZAC Memorial Park, The Strand - Rotunda Refurbishment
Townsville City Council is conducting refurbishment works to the rotunda at ANZAC Memorial Park, in line with Council’s commitment to providing well-maintained recreational spaces that encourage active recreation and utilisation of our natural environment and heritage.
The refurbishment will restore and preserve this prized state heritage-listed asset, improve accessibility, and address existing structural issues that are limiting the capacity of the rotunda floor.
The works involve:
- replacement of timber flooring and sub floor
- replacement of roof sheeting
- repainting
- installation of new DDA-compliant ramp and access path
- relocation of main switch board
- landscaping.
The update will provide the community with a beautified rotunda to safely enjoy at its full capacity, complete with wheelchair access.
Works commence on Thursday 1 September 2022 with an expected completion date of Wednesday 30 November 2022. The rotunda will be closed for the duration of works.
Focus Park, Douglas – Playground Renewal
Townsville City Council is undertaking a renewal of Focus Park, Douglas. Designed based on feedback from public consultation, the works will include relocation of the existing play space, installation of a new community-selected playground, shade sail, seating, rubber softfall, signage, two pedestrian footbridges, connecting pathway, an additional shade tree and rejuvenation of the gardens.
Works commence on Monday 25 July 2022, with an expected completion date of Tuesday 1 November, weather and conditions permitting.
The park will be closed for the duration of works, however, the existing playground will remain accessible until mid-September 2022.
This project is proudly funded by the Works for Queensland program and delivered in partnership with Council.
Cutheringa Park, West End - Irrigation Renewal Works
The underground irrigation system within Cutheringa Park has been identified for renewal. Council works involve a replacement to the current irrigation network with a more efficient system that will reduce water consumption while improving operations and ongoing maintenance.
The Cutheringa Park new irrigation system will be installed at the end of Crauford and Harold Streets as shown in the document below
Irrigation works are scheduled to commence on Monday 1 August 2022 and are expected to take ten (10) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).
Works involve:
- temporary traffic management including partial lane closures
- temporary pedestrian management including partial playground closures
- hydro-vac and diggers operating
- safety fencing / barricading
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
Council has appointed local contractor Aquaflow NQ to carry out these works.
Normal work hours are 6am to 5pm Monday to Friday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.
Pathway works
Our footpaths are a vital part of our city which is why Council continues to prioritise their maintenance and construction.
These works will ensure Townsville's commuter network continues to deliver a high quality experience for users.
Macarthur Drive, Annandale
The Macarthur Drive pathway works within the boundaries of Morstone Street and Weddel Drive are scheduled to commence on Monday 29 August 2022 and are expected to take seven (7) weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).
Works may involve:
- traffic control and temporary road closures
- safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles
- excavations in the road and adjacent footpath
- noise and flashing lights.
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 - Macarthur Drive, Annandale (PDF, 833.9 KB)
Resurfacing
Did you know that Townsville City Council maintains more than 1,771km of roads throughout the region?
Our roads are one of our most critical assets, which is why Council continues to prioritise their maintenance.
Miranda Circle and Jenkinson Drive, Annandale
| UPDATE: The Miranda Circle and Jenkinson Drive asphalt works (within the boundaries of 1 to 11 Jenkinson Drive and 3 to 29 Miranda Circle) are scheduled to commence on Monday 26 September 2022 and are expected to take six (6) days to complete (weather and conditions permitting). |
Vehicles cannot be parked on the street while the works are occurring. Please organise for your vehicle to be parked of the street or alternate streets during the work.
Works may involve:
- traffic control and temporary road closures
- safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles
- excavations in the road and adjacent footpath
- large construction machinery, noise and flashing lights.
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.
Horseshoe Bay Road, Magnetic Island
Council has scheduled the Horseshoe Bay Road asphalt works within the boundaries of Nautilus Street to Pacific Drive to commence on Thursday 18 August 2022. Council expects these works to take two (2) weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Vehicles cannot be parked on the street while the works are occurring. Please organise to park your vehicle off the road or on an alternate street during these works.
Works may involve:
- traffic control and temporary road closures
- safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles
- excavations in the road and adjacent footpath
- large construction machinery, noise and flashing lights.
Please ensure your bins are out by 6am to be collected on your bin collection day.
A local contractor, BMD Constructions, is delivering these works on behalf of Council.
Regular work hours are 6am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 2pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, Council may require work outside these hours.
Roadworks
Did you know that Townsville City Council maintains more than 1,771km of roads throughout the region?
Our roads are one of our most critical assets, which is why Council continues to prioritise their maintenance.
Allambie Lane, Kelso
The Allambie Lane road works within the boundaries of Riverway Drive through to Beck Drive are scheduled to commence on Thursday 26 May 2022 and are expected to take six (6) months to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Changed traffic conditions are in place from Monday 22 August along Allambie Lane. Miles Avenue Northbound – left turn only onto Allambie Lane Allambie Lane westbound (off Riverway Drive) – no right turn into Riverway Plaza. Traffic accessing Riverway Plaza off Riverway Drive are directed to use the Riverway Drive entrance. Rasmussen State School – traffic to the PCYC carpark will be one-way with entry via Saltbush Boulevard |
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 any restrictions.
Works may involve:
- traffic management including traffic control
- closure of the footpath and some parking bays
- safety fencing installed for pedestrian and vehicles
- operation of machinery, flashing lights and 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 - Roadworks - Allambie Lane, Kelso (PDF, 740.3 KB)
Sixth Street, South Townsville
The Sixth Street road works within the boundaries of Fifth Avenue and the Eastern End past Eight Avenue are scheduled to commence on Tuesday 6 September 2022 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 prior to any restrictions.
Works may involve:
- traffic control and temporary road closures
- safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles
- excavations in the road and adjacent verge or footpath
- noise and flashing lights.
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.
Streetscapes
Council has commenced the rollout of Works for Queensland (W4Q) projects across the city and as a part of the program; streetscape enhancement projects will commence for the following areas.
Please check back later for updates.
Trees
Townsville City Council recognises the value and important role of trees in the urban landscape. In managing the City’s Public Tree Network, Council must balance various risks against the social, economic, and environmental benefits public trees can provide.
Riverway Complex, Kirwan
Council’s Senior Arboricultural Officer has been monitoring a large Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica) positioned within the nature strip of the Riverway Complex. This identified tree’s health is in decline resulting in the potential risk of tree failure in the future.
The decision to remove the tree is based on the declining structure and the overall health of the tree and the risk that the tree and associated branches may fail due to poor health and decline.
No further arboriculture management practices can be recommended to safely retain the tree.
To ensure the safety of the community and associated infrastructure, the tree will be removed, and the stump will be ground to 200mm below the ground surface level with all surface roots removed. Suitable trees will be planted in the vicinity of the removed tree but not in the exact location to replace the equivalent lost canopy cover.
Tree removal works are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 5 October 2022 and are expected to take three (3) days to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Works may involve:
- removal of tree branches and mulching
- operation of machinery
- noise.
Council will be using a qualified contractor to undertake the landscaping maintenance works.
Normal work hours are 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
- Works Notification - Trees - Riverway Complex, Kirwan (PDF, 507.7 KB)
Mill Drive, Heatley
Townsville City Council is planting eleven trees on Mill Drive in Heatley to trial a Water Smart Tree Planting project. The project not only provides the community with leafy trees for shade, cooling and to beautify the streetscape, but also tests three different designs of passive tree irrigation solutions and their potential effects on stormwater treatment, improving water quality to the Bohle River and tree health and resilience.
Funded by the Queensland Government, the trial’s outcome will help to inform the use of this innovative natural stormwater treatment solution for the Bohle Catchment Offsets Roadmap as well as other Council streetscape landscaping projects.
The Mill Drive Street Tree Planting works within the boundaries of Fitzroy Street and Fuller Street are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 21 September 2022 and are expected to take three (3) weeks to complete (weather and project conditions permitting).
Works may involve:
- traffic management including traffic control
- safety fencing installed for pedestrian and vehicles
- excavations in the road and adjacent verge or footpath
- flashing lights, and noise.
On your bin collection day, please ensure your bins are out by 6am to be collected.
Normal work hours are 6am to 5pm Monday to Friday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.
- Works Notification - Trees - Mill Drive, Heatley (PDF, 241.9 KB)
Water mains
Council is conducting works on an essential underground Water Main pipeline that transports water through the Mundingburra area and surrounding catchment zones.
Charters Towers Road, Hyde Park and Mundingburra
Works are required to be conducted on essential underground Water Main pipelines that transport water through the Hyde Park and Mundingburra area and the surrounding suburban catchment zones.
Installation of the new water main infrastructure will provide a sustainable water connection through to all businesses and residential properties within the catchment zone indicated in the document below.
Armstrong Street will be closed at Charters Towers Road and 15-30m along each side of Ackers Street from Wednesday 28 September for around 8 working days. The closure will allow installation of a new water main across Armstrong Street, weather and conditions permitting. This will involve trenching, laying new pipe and restoring the road. Please see the detour map in the document below. Works Notification - Water Mains - Armstrong Street, Hyde Park (PDF, 564.8 KB) |
Ackers Street will be closed at Charters Towers Road and 15-30m along each side of Ackers Street from Wednesday 28 September for around 10 working days. The closure will allow installation of a new water main across Ackers Street, weather and conditions permitting. This will involve trenching, laying new pipe and restoring the road. Please see the detour map in the document below. Works Notification - Water Mains - Ackers Street, Hyde Park (PDF, 480.1 KB) |
Kenilworth Avenue will be closed at Charters Towers Road and 15-30m along each side of Kenilworth Avenue from Thursday 15 September 2022 for around two weeks. The closure will allow installation of a new water main across Kenilworth Avenue, weather and conditions permitting. This will involve trenching, laying new pipe and restoring the road. Please see the detour map in the document below. Works Notification - Water Mains - Kenilworth Avenue, Hyde Park (PDF, 612.4 KB) |
The Charters Towers Road Replacement Water Main construction project is scheduled to commence on Wednesday 2 March 2022 and is expected to be completed in November 2022 (weather and project conditions permitting).
Works will be conducted within the alignment zone as indicated in the document below.
Works may involve:
- excavation and machinery operations
- traffic management including traffic control and some road closures
- safety fencing installed for pedestrians and vehicles
- noise, flashing lights and dust.
Normal work hours are 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 6pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.
Riverway Drive, Kelso
Council is duplicating the Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant (RRDDWTP) pipeline, a key water infrastructure asset essential to Townsville’s water supply that provides approximately 85% of the city’s water.
Works will duplicate the existing pipeline, which runs adjacent to Riverway Drive and crosses Ross River just prior to the treatment plant. Installing a duplicate pipeline will further enhancing Townsville’s water security.
The duplicate pipeline will cross Ross River near the dam, run parallel to the river through the Mount Stuart Training Area before connecting to the Douglas Water Treatment Plant.
Pipe excavation and laying is underway, with over 400 metres of pipe laid. From Saturday 8 October to 17 December 2022, Council has approved works on Saturdays from 7am to 5pm to support pipe laying work across the Ross River to be completed ahead of the wet season.
Upcoming works involve:
- October: Complete a sheet pile coffer dam and commence pipeline installation across the Ross River. Continue pipeline installation along Riverway Drive and re-opening Ross Park and Ross River Dam carpark to the public.
- November: Continue pipe installation across the Ross River and along Riverway Drive and commence pipeline installation in the Mount Stuart Training Area.
- December: Complete the Ross River Crossing and commence installation of rock protection works to stabilise the River Crossing prior to the wet season.
Local amenity impacts may involve noise, warning lights, vehicle operating alarms, vibration and occasional dust.
The diagram on page 2 of the document below shows the construction alignment. Work dates are indicative pending variables such as ground and weather conditions and equipment availability.
Normal work hours have been extended and are 7am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours, subject to approval.
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 Wulguru Diversion Gravity Sewer and Rising Main construction project is currently underway with works continuing in the red zone that are expected to take up to ten (10) weeks to complete. Works will be commencing Monday 14 February 2022 at the Skate Park end of Murray Lyons Crescent continuing down to Mervyn Crossman Drive, through the open space parkland (between the AFL and Soccer fields) to Gartrell Drive and then completing the run through to Shanahan Drive. |
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).
Sooning Street, Nelly Bay
Water Main Installation Works:
Works will involve the delivery of a new underground water main pipe, and associated infrastructure constructed within Sooning Street covering the suburban zone of Nelly Bay that will provide a sustainable water connection through to all businesses and residential properties within this catchment.
The Sooning Street Water Main construction works are scheduled to commence Tuesday, 5 July and is anticipated to be completed in late-July 2022.
Normal work hours are 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 2pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside of these hours.
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