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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.

Adapting to Coastal Change

Townsville City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government, is planning for coastal change via the Adapting to Coastal Change in Townsville project.
Cleveland Bay Recycled Water Treatment Facility

This Recycled Water Treatment Facility will recycle up to 15ML a day to supply non-potable water for municipal use and hydrogen energy production in Townsville
Floodplain Management Strategy

Flood hazards are a risk to our community, so this project was put in place in 2009 to improve services and plan for flooding.
Haughton Pipeline Project

The Haughton Pipeline provides a bulk water supply link to the Burdekin Haughton Water Supply Scheme.
Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct

Lansdown is Northern Australia’s foremost eco-industrial precinct for advanced manufacturing, processing, technology and emerging industries.
Maintenance Dredging at Nelly Bay Harbour

Townsville City Council is responsible for maintenance of the canal sections in Nelly Bay Harbour.
Wulguru Wastewater Infrastructure Resilience Program

This project will further enhance wastewater resilience along Wright Street, reducing volume and frequency of wastewater overflows during wet weather events.
Reef Assist – Business Activation and Environmental Restoration

The Reef Assist Program provides jobs and upskilling for youth, First Nations peoples and other residents who became unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Projects – Environmental Approval Documents

A list of environmental approvals for Council projects to manage environmental considerations present on project sites.

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 – 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.
Gulliver and Hugh Streets Active Transport Facilities Upgrade

Construction of new active transport facilities along Hugh and Gulliver Streets between Woolcock Street and Ross River Road.
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.
Winifred Street Flood Improvement Project

This project involves installing additional stormwater pipes to increase drainage capacity and reduce flooding issues in the surrounding area.

Recently Completed

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

Alma Bay Pedestrian Bridge Deck Removal

Council is preparing to remove the Alma Bay pedestrian bridge deck on Magnetic Island.
Castle Hill Road & Stanley Street Slope Remediation

This project, deemed necessary after the effects of the 2025 wet season, involved rockfall prevention and stabilisation works along the iconic hill-face.
Horseshoe Bay Road Rehabilitation and Guardrails

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

The underground water network across the city requires scheduled upgrades to ensure continued supply of essential water services to businesses and residents.
Mitchell, Gregory, and Eyre Street Pathway Upgrade

An upgrade to the paved pathway alongside Northward Shopping Village and the northern stretch of Gregory Street between Warburton and Mitchell Streets.
Park Boulder Barriers

Anti-hooning measures are being rolled out across Townsville parks and open spaces.
Picnic Bay Bypass Water Main

The Picnic Bay Reservoir that provides a potable water storage for Picnic Bay and other parts of Magnetic Island requires refurbishment and roof replacement.
Picnic Bay Public Amenities Renewal

The amenities, built in the 1980s, have served us well over the years, but they have now reached the end of their useful life.
Riverway Drive Water Main Replacement

We are replacing an aging 100 mm-diameter water main along the footpath of the eastern side of Riverway Drive from Allambie Lane to Jennifer Street, Kelso.
Riverway Lagoons Safety Upgrade

Council is undertaking important safety upgrades to the Riverway Lagoons to ensure the community can enjoy this popular facility with the best safety measures.
Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant Pipeline Renewal

Townsville City Council is investing $45 million to duplicate the Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant (WTP) pipeline.
Sturt Street Cutting Rockface Stabilisation

Council is undertaking essential stabilisation works to the rockface to minimise the risk of rock fall from existing escarpments to ensure community safety.
Waterfront Promenade Stage 2

Townsville City Council is currently undertaking works to construct the new East End Boardwalk, located along the Ross Creek at Flinders Street East.
Wellington Street Depot Redevelopment

Townsville City Council is redeveloping the existing Wellington Street Depot to improve the efficiency of Council’s operations and better serve the community.