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Townsville read-y to celebrate Libraries 80th birthday

Townsville CityLibraries are turning 80 and to round out four months of celebrations, residents are invited to a free birthday party tomorrow.
Council training Townsville’s future workforce

Townsville City Council will be hiring 30 new apprentices and trainees who are ready to commence their careers early next year.
Council makes strides towards reconciliation

Townsville City Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) evaluation has highlighted reconciliation initiatives – such as increasing the number of Indigenous suppliers and employees – implemented by Council.
More jobs spouting from Townsville’s water pipeline

Construction on the pipeline is making a big splash in the local economy with up to 150 jobs being filled by locals as the project ramps up.
Council looking to remove single-use plastics

Townsville City Council’s Water and Waste Committee today voted to recommend removing single-use plastics from all Council facilities, events and catering contracts.
Work starting to flow on Townsville’s water re-use scheme

Early works on Townsville’s recycled water re-use scheme will start next week.
Residents invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at Townsville’s recycling facility

Residents are invited to find out exactly what happens to their recycling once it leaves the yellow bin as Townsville City Council opens up the Materials Recovery Facility as part of National Recycling Week.
Strand Water Park closed

The Strand Water Park is closed today for maintenance.
Waterfront Priority Development Area guidelines to help transform the city

The draft design guidelines for future developments in the Townsville City Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA) have been recommended for approval by Townsville City Council’s Planning and Development Committee.
Council spreading Christmas cheer with free CBD parking

Townsville City Council is spreading some more Christmas cheer by offering free two-hour parking throughout the CBD for the month of December.
Grading works rolling on in Woodstock ahead of the wet season

Grading works have begun on Dingo Park Road in Woodstock ahead of the wet season as part of Townsville City Council’s Rural Roads Grading Program.
Major intersection upgrade creates 30 local jobs

A $5.5 million upgrade of the Ingham Road and Webb Drive intersection – which has created 30 local jobs – is on track to be completed by early December.
Castle Hill Road to be closed for maintenance and upgrades

Townsville City Council is carrying out maintenance work on Castle Hill Road next week.
Townsville to remember sacrifice made during the First World War

This Sunday marks 100 years since the end of the First World War and Townsville City Council is holding Remembrance Day services across the city.
Council to hold a sprinkler swap at Nelly Bay

Magnetic Island residents will have the chance to receive a new water-efficient sprinkler for free with Townsville City Council holding a sprinkler swap at Nelly Bay.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal launched

Townsville businesses and residents are urged to dig deep to support the 2018 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Appeal.
Mayor Jenny Hill raises water security at Senate Committee hearing

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill today addressed a Senate Committee inquiry into regional inequality in Australia.
Council "Litter-ally" scooping up awards

Townsville City Council’s Public Affairs Team has scooped two more awards at the Local Government Association QLD (LGAQ) 2018 conference – showcasing our local talent is the best in Queensland.
Pipeline funding commitments welcomed

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has welcomed today’s reports the Federal Government and Opposition have committed to fully fund Stage 2 of the new water pipeline.
100 local jobs from water pipeline installation

Townsville City Council has selected two local firms to install the first sections of the new water pipeline – creating up to 100 local jobs.