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Current Projects

Projects are progressing across the city as we work to grow Townsville and serve our community.

Major Projects

To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.

Under Development

Exciting future development opportunities that Council is currently progressing through early stages of design, planning and work to secure vital funding.

  • Ingham Road Four-lane Upgrade

    Townsville City Council plans to upgrade Ingham Road to four lanes between Enterprise and Mathers Streets.

  • North Australia Arts Precinct

    The North Australia Arts Precinct will showcase local culture and position Townsville as a leader in design, art and technology.

  • North Queensland Simulation Park

    NQ Spark is an innovative simulation facility and industry precinct that will deliver considerable economic benefits to the Townsville and Australian economies

  • North Rail Yards

    Will be an active and exciting precinct that provides use of the rail heritage buildings, retaining their key architectural form and historical elements.

  • Townsville’s Living Coastlines – Space for Saltmarshes Project

    This project aims to restore and enhance saltmarshes in Townsville, focusing on 69 hectares of degraded urban saltmarsh at Oonoonba and Bushland Beach.

Works Underway

Essential projects and local improvements that make Townsville a better, more sustainable place to live, and keep our communities safe and well-connected.

  • Projects – Black Spot Funded

    Every year, Council nominates a number of projects that are eligible to receive Black Spot funding from the Australian Government.

  • Projects – Magnetic Island

    $13.8 million will be invested this financial year on Magnetic Island on community infrastructure, renewal of water and wastewater assets to road projects.

  • Projects – Suburban Water Security

    Council’s 2021/22 Budget includes a $177 million investment in water infrastructure and services, continuing our strong focus on the city’s water security.

  • Projects – Works for Queensland (W4Q)

    Queensland Government's Works for Queensland (W4Q) program supports regional councils to undertake job-creating maintenance and minor infrastructure projects.

  • Aquatic Weed Trial

    Council in conjunction with CSIRO and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) are conducting aquatic weed management trials in Townsville.

  • Bushland Beach Channel Naturalisation

    This project will help address community concerns over the drain adjacent to Peggy Banfield Park in Bushland Beach and allow residents to provide feedback.

  • Castle Hill Road & Stanley Street Slope Remediation

    Townsville City Council plans to undertake rockfall protection and slope stabilisation remedial works along the Stanley Street cutting and Castle Hill Road.

  • Mitchell, Gregory, and Eyre Street Pathway Upgrade

    Townsville City Council is preparing to upgrade the paved pathway alongside Northward Shopping Village and the northern stretch of Gregory Street between Warburton and Mitchell Streets.

  • Riverbank Restoration Project

    Council has secured funding for riverbank restoration works in a variety of locations throughout Townsville.

  • Roadside Wildlife Reflector (Virtual Fencing) Trial

    A sequential warning system that alerts animals with sound and flashing lights before they cross the road as a vehicle’s headlights flash a reflector on a pole.

  • Townsville Parking Expansion

    Around 95 solar-powered parking meters are being installed across the city to improve the turnover of parking bays and the level of amenities.

Recently Completed

Council teams have delivered essential and innovative projects that have enhanced life in Townsville and kept our city running smoothly.

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