COVID-19 Taskforce

TaskforceNQ

Through the strategic attraction of investment and a considered focus on social connectivity, we will drive broader economic growth, create familiarity, attract decision-makers and visitors, and improve the quality of life for residents of the Townsville Community and greater North Queensland region.

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24 June 2020

Projects will kickstart recovery

TaskforceNQ has identified three priority projects that, with the support of the Queensland and Australian Governments, could kickstart the region’s economic recovery to COVID-19.

11 June 2020

Easy alfresco dining still on the cards for local businesses

Townsville could soon be enjoying more alfresco dining options with Townsville City Council set to make applying for outdoor dining free and easy in response to COVID-19 restrictions.

8 June 2020

Sports championships to boost COVID recovery

Townsville will look to attract state and regional school and club sports championships to assist in the region’s economic and social recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

25 May 2020

NQ councils bolster recovery taskforce

North Queensland’s recovery from the COVID-19 global pandemic has been turbocharged with the north’s five local councils agreeing to join forces to accelerate the region’s recovery.

21 May 2020

Accelerated COVID-19 recovery is in the BAG

Some of the Townsville business community’s heaviest hitters have come together to provide advice on initiatives and policies to support the city’s recovery from the COVID-19 global pandemic.

18 May 2020

Townsville’s leaders unite to set the local road map for COVID recovery

Townsville City Council is getting on the front foot by taking a whole of community and government approach to responding to the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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22 June 2020

Accelerating the North

TaskforceNQ consists of over 90 community, business and government contributors.

5 June 2020

Project & Policy Recommendations

Project and Policy recommendations and actions from the Taskforce will be showcased on the website as they are presented, endorsed and eventually funded.

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