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North Ward sewage upgrade to support 35 jobs

Townsville City Council has approved an upgrade to a North Ward sewage pump station, with the project supporting up to 35 jobs.
Crackdown on illegal election signs

Townsville City Council crews are conducting a crackdown on illegally installed election signage on Council-owned land and assets.
Council supporting bid for new international flight route

Direct flights between Townsville and Singapore could begin as early as next year, with Townsville City Council supporting a bid to fight for the new international flight route.
Major suburban park upgrade supporting 20 local jobs

Work on a multimillion-dollar park upgrade in Heatley has commenced, with the project supporting up to 20 local jobs.
Major intersection upgrade to support 30 local jobs

Townsville City Council has awarded a $3.5 million contract to upgrade the Ingham Road and Enterprise St intersection.
Opposition’s lithium push welcome but Federal funding needed to charge battery plant

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has welcomed the Opposition Leader’s election commitment to increase investment in underground mapping for minerals exploration in North and North West Queensland.
CBD footpath upgrade to support up to 20 local jobs

Townsville City Council is upgrading another important CBD pedestrian link, with work starting on a new footpath on Sturt Street today.
Seniors embrace Magnetic Island fitness trail

Magnetic Island residents and visitors are making the most of Townsville’s first fitness trail for seniors at Geoffrey Bay.
Townsville encouraged to tap into Water Smart Package

Townsville City Council is urging residents and body corporates to register to be part of the $10 million Water Smart Package.
Council wants locals to help build better communities

Townsville residents are being urged to rate their neighbourhoods in Townsville City Council’s Liveability Study.
Inaugural Townsville Eats attracts thousands of foodies to the CBD

Thousands of foodies flocked to the CBD to be part of the first ever Townsville Eats.
25 local jobs supported through greening city streets

Work is nearing completion on an important project to re-green the CBD, which is supporting 25 local jobs.
Council street art brewing quickly in the CBD

Townsville City Council has commissioned an international artist to transform the back of The Brewery, a landmark building in the central business district.
Townsville Eats to whet city’s appetite

Tastebuds will be tempted when Townsville City Council unveils the first Townsville Eats event in the CBD tonight.
Garrison city to commemorate ANZAC Day

Townsville will stop to pay tribute to fallen, former and current service personnel at Anzac Day ceremonies across our garrison city.
Council welcomes national frisbee championships

Hundreds of frisbee players will be throwing themselves into the action this week when Townsville hosts the Australian Ultimate Championships.
Mayor Jenny Hill praises public transport improvements

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill welcomed TransLink’s announcement of an updated timetable for the city’s bus network, a 24-hour public transport hotline and access to an online journey planner.
Mount Louisa community consultation extended

Townsville City Council has extended the public consultation period for the Mount Louisa Open Space Masterplan until 10 May.
Immersive sculptures to wow at Strand Ephemera

Townsville’s spectacular outdoor sculpture exhibition, Strand Ephemera, is back for 2019 – with the list of artists now finalised.
Sand transfers to restore Rowes Bay Esplanade

Beach sand from the mouth of Ross River will be transferred to Rowes Bay beach next month as part of the city’s recovery effort from the unprecedented monsoon.