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Council is undertaking minor beach protection and resilience building works at the end of Cooldetta Street.

This project is part of Council’s ongoing commitment towards environmental management, which has identified the need for maintenance works to enhance community assets and maintain open spaces in good condition, supporting regional growth.

As part of this project, Council will:

• remove the existing damaged beach access barrier and install a fit-for-purpose, secure gate system

Council staff will oversee and manage any environmental impacts resulting from these operations.

If you visit or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• temporary closure of a section of the open space, as indicated overleaf
• increased levels of dust, noise, vibrations and occasional odour.

Works in this area are required to protect historic and ongoing dune renourishment at Big Beach from motorcyclists driving over the dune ridge – creating a weak point in the dune.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking coastal management works, which involves reshaping the sand along the foreshore that is most vulnerable to erosion. This work also includes enhanced maintenance for the beach access paths along the foreshore of The Strand.

This project is part of Council’s ongoing commitment towards environmental management, which has identified the need for coastal management initiatives to address and mitigate the effects of erosion caused by recent weather events.

As part of this project, Council will:

• undertake placement of sand to the most vulnerable sections of the foreshore for better stability and to protect assets
• Council staff will oversee and manage any environmental impacts resulting from these operations.

If you are visiting or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• partial beach closure
• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations.

Project is funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking flooding and drainage improvement upgrades along Winifred Street, with the first stage taking place at the
intersection of Winifred Street and Love Lane in Mundingburra.

This project is part of Council’s annual road maintenance program, designed to address structural deficiencies and enhance drainage across Council controlled road networks. The aim is to improve safety, reduce maintenance costs, and raise the quality of life for residents.

As part of this project, Council will:

• construct and install underground stormwater pipes at the intersection
• renew identified manhole access pits and construct additional access pits
• renew sections of the associated kerb and channel and replace road pavement impacted by these works.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including road closures, detours, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council advises that due to the nature of these works, a road closure will be in place, with clearly signed detours throughout works.

This project is proudly funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking aquatic vegetation management in the Fairfield Freshwater Wetland and Sediment Basin in Idalia.
This project is part of Council’s ongoing commitment towards environmental management, which has identified the need to harvest the sediment basin while also removing exotic aquatic weeds and plants.

The works will include:

• removal of identified aquatic plants and associated vegetation
• removed vegetation will be turned into ground mulch for use on future Council projects

Council staff will oversee water quality and manage any environmental impacts resulting from these operations.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, vibrations and occasional odour
• temporary traffic changes, including pathway closures, minor pedestrian delays and stockpiling of removed vegetation.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Townsville City Council is undertaking environmental restoration maintenance works along the riverbank to the Ross River within Sherriff and Archery Parks, Mundingburra.

Council began these works in October 2024. We expect maintenance weeding, mulching, and planting to take four months to complete and low-impact maintenance weeding to occur periodically until June 2026.

Council proposes dividing the site into two sections, restricting pedestrian access, and directing pedestrians to an alternative route.
We will close the pedestrian path within each section along the riverbank to suit works progress over the two week period.

Section one is from Sherriff Park to the Mabin Street Park entrance. Section two is from Mabin Street to the midpoint of Archery Park. You can still access the area through the Mabin Street park entrance.

Council will use safety bollards and flagging to mark the work areas and to ensure public safety.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Please note: Work will not be continuous across these months but in four stages.

Assistance provided through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Recent heavy rainfall has damaged culverts under the bridge crossing Gustav Creek on Sooning Street and due to community safety concerns Council has closed the bridge.

A preliminary engineering assessment has been conducted and further investigations are required.

Council endeavours to have this additional inspection, and any necessary repairs completed as quickly as possible.

A detour is currently in place via Kelly St, Barton St and Mandalay Ave as signed to access Nelly Bay.

The Balgal Beach boat ramp is now closed for essential repair work to the ramp and pontoon walkway, which were damaged during flooding events earlier this year.

We appreciate your patience while this work is completed – alternative boat ramp locations in the northern beaches area include:

• Toomulla
• Bluewater
• Stoney Creek (Mt Low)

The works will include:

• damaged pontoon walkway will be repaired by Council’s contractors over the next two weeks
• damaged upstream section of the boat ramp will need further inspection and allow for the repair works to be
  undertaken.

If you visit or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, vibrations and occasional odour
• temporary closure of the boat ramp to allow for essential repair works

For more information about alternative boat ramp facilities please visit the Boating & Fishing page.

Elements of these repair projects will be funded by Council and the Queensland Government.

Following recent pre-wet and post-wet season inspections of Townsville inner city slope stability, Townsville City Council plans to undertake rockfall protection and slope stabilisation remedial works along the Stanley Street cutting and Castle Hill Road.

This project is part of Council's ongoing management of the heritage reserve and an outcome of our Castle Hill Reserve Emergency Management Plan (CHREMP).

The CHREMP describes the processes and controls designed to ensure Council's compliance with its statutory obligations and to mitigate the risk of identified hazards to people, property, and the natural environment.

Council is preparing to commence works on Stanley Street on Friday 8 August 2025. This will involve closure of the road at the Stanley Street cutting.

The Castle Hill Road works are expected to commence at the end of September 2025

As part of these works, Council will:

• remove unstable portions of the slope
• shape the remaining slope to a consistent grade
• install rock dowels, soil nails and rockfall mesh
• apply shotcrete as required.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane and road closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

We will continue to update the community as the planning of these works progress.

This project is funded by Townsville City Council.

Council will be undertaking surveying works along Castle Hill Road as part of the Guardrail Design Project.

This project is part of Council’s annual Guardrail Renewal program, which ensures that guardrails remain fit for purpose and compliant with relevant standards, with the aim of enhancing safety for all road users.

As part of these works, Council will conduct surveying works along Castle Hill Road.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• surveyors working on the road
• temporary traffic changes, including minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Project funded by Townsville City Council and is being delivered by the local contractor AECOM.

Townsville City Council plans to renew the pipework, liners, and associated infrastructure of three wastewater pump stations in Condon, Burdell, and Railway Estate.

This program of works will extend the service life of the existing infrastructure and enhance the reliability and efficiency of the city's wastewater network.

We anticipate work at each site to take three (3) to four (4) months to complete:

• Seventh Street – three (3) months
• Bowhunters Road – three (3) months
• Kayleen Court – four (4) months.

As part of these works, Council will:

• supply and install replacement sewerage pipework and concrete structures
• rehabilitate sewer infrastructure
• restore any disturbed area upon completion of the work.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement within the compounds of the sewer Pump Station.
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations.

These activities will occur within property boundaries and will not require traffic management or lane closures.

Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

Council is undertaking maintenance work within the Riverway Upper Lagoon. This includes detailed servicing of all pipework, filters, and pumps to ensure the lagoon continues to operate efficiently and sustainably. Additional infrastructure upgrades and routine tasks will also be carried out as part of the works.

This project forms part of Council’s annual maintenance plan, which focuses on keeping our community assets and infrastructure in optimal condition and supporting ongoing regional growth.

As part of this project, Council will:

• carry out detailed servicing of all pipework, filters, and pumps
• undertake infrastructure upgrades and maintenance works as required.

If you visit in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• temporary closure of the Riverway Upper Lagoon throughout works
• increased levels of contractor movement, noise, and vibrations.

Please be advised that the Toddler Pool and Lower Lagoon at Riverway Lagoons will remain open during the scheduled maintenance of the Upper Lagoon.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking engineering renewal works including associated infrastructure maintenance on the Ross River Dam spillway gates, in Kelso.

This project is part of Council’s annual infrastructure maintenance program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled assets including water networks to ensure the community’s needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

As part of this project, Council will:

• remove and replace the hydraulic rams that control the dam’s spillway gates
• undertake a detailed assessment of the gates and associated infrastructure and carry out remediation work to ensure the dam remains safe and operates optimally.

If you visit or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• elevated work platform in operation, construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• public access to a portion of the dam, including the stairs leading to the spillway, will be temporarily restricted.

Townsville City Council plans to undertake renewal works for sewer maintenance holes in your area.

This project will extend the service life of existing infrastructure and enhance the reliability and efficiency of the city's wastewater network.

Council has appointed Interflow Pty Ltd to carry out this project on our behalf.

To proceed with these works, Council may require access to clean the sewer maintenance hole and the associated wastewater pipeline within and adjacent to your property boundary.

As part of these works, Council will:

• clean sewer maintenance holes and wastewater pipes within your property boundary
• rehabilitate sewer infrastructure
• restore any disturbed area upon completion of the work.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane and road closures, detours, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Please close your toilet lid and place weights on top as we are undertaking high-pressure cleaning of your wastewater pipeline.

Council is replacing the roof of the Picnic Bay Reservoir, which provides potable water for Picnic Bay and parts of Magnetic Island.

To install the new roof, a crane will be used, and Ergon will temporarily disconnect nearby power lines for safety. The few affected properties will be notified in advance of any power outages or disruptions.

Local contractor A. Gabrielli Constructions is undertaking the work on behalf of the Council.

Works will include:

• removal of existing reservoir roof
• construction of new roof and associated framing, structure, and linings
• installation of ventilators, access ladders, and an access platform
• the disconnection of power lines, causing two power outages on separate days, two weeks apart, affecting only a small number of local properties.
  • the first single-day shutdown will be on Tuesday 11 March 2025
  • the second single-day shutdown will be on Tuesday 3 April 2025
  • Ergon will be notifying the properties that will be affected.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• noise and odour, especially during power outages, caused by diesel generators
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• power loss for a small number of properties twice, two weeks apart.

Council undertakes hazard reduction burns throughout the dry season each year as part of Council’s Bushfire Management Plan, to prevent the spread of bushfire and protect lives, property and infrastructure. These controlled burns reduce the build-up of flammable fuel loads such as leaf litter, grasses and shrubs.

A series of hazard reduction burns will take place across the city between May and October, as outlined below. Please note that all burns are subject to weather conditions.

Details	Proposed Burn Date	Location
Roseneath – Mount Stuart Road	Postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions.	View full-sized image
Mount Louisa – St Albans Road	19 June 2025 (expected to take two (2) days to complete)	View full-sized image
Castle Hill – Iron Bark – Dianella Track	24 June 2025 (expected to take two (2) days to complete)	View full-sized image
Abbott Street Saltmarsh, Oonoonba	25 June 2025 (expected to take one (1) day to complete)	View full-sized image
Castle Hill – Water Tank	1 July 2025 (expected to take two (2) days to complete)	View full-sized image
Page Road Reserve, Black River	29 July 2025	View full-sized image
Mount Louisa Walking Track	31 July 2025 (expected to take two (2) days to complete)	View full-sized image
Upper Sleeper Log Creek – Bluewater Park	12 August 2025	View full-sized image
Town Common, Mt St John	Late August / September	TBA
Magnetic Island Burns	DTBC	TBA

Townsville City Council is preparing to commence kerb and channel renewal works along Ingham Road, between Crowder Street and Meenan Street.

This project is part of our annual kerb and channel renewal program, which aims to address structural deficiencies and improve overall drainage in our Council controlled road network to enhance safety, reduce maintenance costs and improve the quality of life for residents.

As part of these works Council will:

• remove and replace the kerb and channel along Ingham Road, as indicated on the consultation graphic below
• install concrete median near the corner of Crowder Street
• remove and replace identified property driveway crossovers
• remove and replace road pavement and concrete path.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary disruptions to vehicle access to properties and some on street parking
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

This project is funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking kerb and channel renewal works, along with associated road pavement upgrades, on Ramsay Street between Chandler Street and Clarke Street, in Garbutt.

This project is part of our annual kerb and channel renewal program, which aims to address structural deficiencies and improve overall drainage in our Council controlled road network to enhance safety, reduce maintenance costs and improve the quality of life for residents.

What will the works include?

• remove and replace the kerb and channel along the even-numbered side of Ramsay Street, as indicated on the project consultation graphic below.
• remove and replace identified property driveway crossovers as indicated
• replacement of the removed road pavement with new asphalt.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary disruption of vehicle access to properties
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

This project is funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is now in the final stages of planning the delivery of new playground equipment and associated infrastructure at Oonoonba Park, Oonoonba, following damage caused by vandals who set fire to the previous equipment last year.

This initiative reflects Council’s commitment to providing parks, sporting fields and recreational space that enhance the health, wellbeing and enjoyment of our community.

As part of this project, Council will:

• remove the existing playground, rubber surfacing, and any remaining shade sail pieces or fire debris
• install like-for-like replacement playground equipment, including rubber softfall and concrete edging
• install a replacement shade sail along with landscaping and site remediation works.

If you visit in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• safety fencing, barricades, and pedestrian/traffic management measures.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

UPDATE (01st August 2025)

Pathway upgrade works fronting Tide Café, Hartley Partners, and the Osk Bar on Gregory Street (west side) are nearing completion.

Acid washing, sealing of the path and replacement of fixtures will commence from Monday 4 August 2025.

Water main set up and cut in replacement works on Eyre Street and Gregory Street (east side) will commence from Monday 4 August 2025.

Additionally, a further water disruption will occur on Wednesday 6 August 2025, from 11pm to 5am. These activities will affect Domino's, McDonald's and Grandma's along Eyre Street, as well as the Northward Shopping Precinct, including Coles.

Pathway upgrade works along Eyre Street are anticipated to commence on Monday 18 August 2025 and will take approximately 4 weeks to complete.

As part of the pathway works Council will:

• remove existing pavers
• excavate and prepare paths
• set-up form work for concrete pours
• pour concrete.

Water works will include:

• temporarily shutting off the water supply
• isolating the water main and undertaking cut- ins
• reinstating the water service.

When Council restores the water supply, it may initially appear discoloured. To address this, run taps until the discolouration disappears.

Furthermore, we recommend turning off automatic machines that utilise water in their operation during this time.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• temporary loss of on-street parking and disruption to the outdoor dining areas.

Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program in association with Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking roadworks within the unsealed carpark at the Bluewater Community Centre, adjacent to Forestry Road in Bluewater.

These works are part of Council’s Capital Project program, which ensures that Council controlled roads and access networks remain well maintained, meet the community’s connectivity needs, and support the ongoing growth of our region.

As part of this project, Council will:

• remove the existing unsealed carpark surface and replace it with new asphalt

If you live near or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, vibrations
• temporary short-term closure of the carpark, as indicated by the blue shading overleaf.

Project is funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking roadworks within the Cannan Street and Davidson Street intersection in South Townsville.

This project is part of Council’s annual Stormwater Drainage Renewal program, which aims to maintain the underground stormwater network to ensure the community’s drainage needs are adequately met, while continue to protect property and reduce flooding.

As a part of this project, Council will:

• upgrade the stormwater grated channel system located at the intersection
• remove and replace the intersection road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installation of reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking roadworks along Clarence between Evergreen Drive through to the end of Clarence Court in Kirwan.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

As part of this project, Council will:

• remove and replace the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installation of reflective markers or signage.

If you work in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• road resurfacing will be completed first, followed by a brief pause before line marking begins. Construction crews will not always be on-site.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking roadworks along Conferta Court between Eureka Crescent through to the end of Conferta Court in Cranbrook.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

As part of this project, Council will:

• remove and replace the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installation of reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• road resurfacing will be completed first, followed by a brief pause before line marking begins. Construction crews will not always be on-site.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking roadworks along Curtin Place between number 3 Curtin Place through to the end of Curtin Place in Douglas.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

As part of this project, Council will:

• kerb and channel works between 5 – 11 Curtin Pl and around the bowl between 16 – 19 Curtin Pl, as required
• stormwater inlet repair in front of 3 Curtin Pl
• remove existing road surface and replace with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installation of reflective markers or signage.

If you work in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• road resurfacing will be completed first, followed by a brief pause before line marking begins. Construction crews will not always be on-site.

This project is funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is planning to deliver roadworks along Eureka Crescent between number 45 Evergreen Drive through to number 2 Eureka Crescent in Kirwan.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

Works will include:

• removal and replacement of the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings
• installation of reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.
• Council may request residents to relocate vehicle
• Council will notify impacted properties seven days before work begins.

Project is funded by Townsville City Council.

Townsville City Council is investing $352 million this year and as a part of this commitment, Council will be undertaking transport network improvement works.

This project reflects Council’s continued dedication to building a Well-Managed City, ensuring that Council-controlled connectivity networks are effectively maintained to meet the evolving needs of our community and support the growth of our region.

As part of Stage 1, Council will:

• reconstruct sections of damaged kerb and channel fronting properties from number 7 to number 15 Evergreen Drive, and from number 12 Evergreen Drive to number 27 Hoop Street
• reconstruct identified driveway crossovers at number 9 and 12 Evergreen Drive

Following completion of Stage 1, asphalt road surface works are planned for Stage 2. A separate notification will be provided in the weeks leading up to Stage 2.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• Council may request residents to relocate vehicles.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking operational road maintenance along Freshwater Drive between Lord Howe Promenade and Estuary Parade in Douglas.

This project is part of Council’s annual Operational Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

As part of this project, Council will:

• construct a centre median pedestrian refuge, including associated line markings
• install concrete ramping and footpath connections, matched neatly to existing infrastructure.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council is undertaking roadworks along Hamilton Street between the street boundaries of Walker Street and Melton
Terrace, in Townsville City.

This project is part of our annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the
community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

The works will include removal and replacement of the:

• kerb and channel along Hamilton Street and Melton Terrace
• identified property driveway crossovers
• footpath with a new concrete pathway.

If you work in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• temporary disruption of vehicle access to properties.

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Council will be carrying out work to upgrade the intersection of Jones Road and No Name Road at Woodstock. Delivered by civil contractor BMD Constructions, this is part of enabling infrastructure works for the Lansdown Eco-industrial Precinct.

As a result of this work, the road configuration at this intersection will be permanently changed to allow the safe and efficient operation of traffic into and out of the precinct from Jones Road.

Works will include:

• permanent reprioritisation of traffic travelling westbound along Jones Road turning into No Name Road
• upgrading the existing section of Jones Road between No-Name Road and west of the Ergon Substation
• upgrading drainage to maintain surface water flow
• formalising access to three properties connected to Jones Road
• limited clearing of specific trees on No Name Road to enable fence construction.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, temporary traffic lights, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

This project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government, in association with Townsville City Council.

Council is planning to deliver roadworks along McIlwraith Street between Plume Street and Davidson Street in South Townsville.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure
the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

The works will include:

• pathway, kerb and driveway works; followed by
• removal and replacement of the road surface with new asphalt; followed by
• painting road markings and installation of reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.
• Council may request residents to relocate vehicle
• Council will notify impacted properties seven days before work begins.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme program and delivered in partnership with Townsville City Council.

With culvert works now complete, Townsville City Council still plans to undertake roadworks and utility service upgrades along Murray Street, between Gregory and Stokes Streets, North Ward.

However, in the interest of safety, this stage of the project is on pause as Council prioritises slope remediation works along Stanley Street and Castle Hill Road before the next wet season.

Preliminary works will commence from November 2025. Construction crews may not be on-site full-time while we undertake preliminary works.

Roadworks are anticipated to commence from March 2026.  Works are expected to take three (3) months to complete, weather permitting.

We will provide you with more information regarding these emergent works soon.

As part of this project, Council will:

• repair and replace the top layer of the road surface to improve its condition and extend its lifespan
• renew and replace existing water and wastewater pipes to improve infrastructure and prevent service disruptions.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland Program.

Council is undertaking roadworks along Waterview Drive and adjoining half of Seagull Streets between Pacific Avenue and the end of Waterview Drive at Bushland Beach.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

The works will include:

• removal and replace the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installation of reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Road resurfacing will be completed first, followed by a brief pause before line marking begins. Construction crews will not always be on-site.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Governments Road to Recovery program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Townsville City Council plans to undertake roadworks along Wilson Street Access Road between Wilson Street through to the cul-de-sac end of the access road, West End.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

As part of this project, damaged sections of the road will be reinstated with concrete. In areas where the pavement has failed, full reconstruction may be required to ensure long-term durability.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council may request residents to relocate vehicles.

This project is proudly funded Townsville City Council.

Council’s Principal Arborist recently conducted an inspection of all trees located along the road and pathway corridors throughout Magnetic Island.

Maintenance work will be carried out on all designated trees. This includes the removal of identified branches and associated foliage to prevent obstruction of streetlights or hazards to roadways and pedestrian walkways.

Works will include removal of the tree branches and mulching. Council arborists will oversee complete landscape maintenance to ensure the health and growth of the trees, preventing further damage to infrastructure and community safety.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council, in alignment with the Townsville Flying Fox Roost Management Plan, will undertake tree maintenance works on all identified trees adjacent to residential properties within the open space environment of Macarthur Park, Annandale.

Maintenance work will include the removal of designated branches and associated foliage to establish a buffer zone between residential properties and roosting flying-foxes.

As part of this project, Council will:

• use a combination of noise and smoke to nudge flying-foxes from the works zone between 5am – 6:30am, Monday to Friday
• removal of the tree branches, foliage and mulching
• undertake complete maintenance of the landscape buffer zone, overseen by Council’s Environment team.

If you live nearby or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary closure of sections of the park during the works.

Residents may book individual meetings with Council between 1-7pm on 27 or 28 August by contacting Council before close of business 26 August 2025.

This project is funded by Townsville City Council.

A water main leak has been identified on University Road, Annandale, located between Southern Cross Catholic College and Lavarack Barracks.

Council is preparing to undertake repair works on the water main. During this time residents of Wulguru and Stuart may experience lower than usual water pressure.

As part of this project, Council will:

• repair underground water main pipes
• undertake testing and maintenance of associated water infrastructure.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• reduced water pressure from 8am to 12noon on Tuesday 2 September 2025
• reduction in water pressure across the entire suburban catchment zone of Wulguru and Stuart
• possible temporary traffic changes, including minor traffic delays.

Please advise Council if water interruptions are experienced outside of the works period.