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Council assisting DriveIT to put the project in the driver’s seat for funding

Townsville City Council is providing expert assistance to DriveIT to help put the driver education and motorsport precinct in pole position for Federal and State funding.
Un-fur-gettable weekend for animal shelter

Almost 50 purr-fect pets are settling in to their new homes after Townsville City Council’s animal shelter Open Day on the weekend.
Road closure at Paluma

Townsville City Council crews have closed Mount Spec Forestry Road to ensure community safety.
Mattress shredding eases landfill strain

Townsville City Council has engaged a contractor to shred thousands of flood-affected mattresses and slash their size by up to 85 percent at local waste management facilities.
Mayor welcomes Premier’s support for local businesses

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has welcomed Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s move to seek further funding assistance for local businesses impacted by the unprecedented monsoon.
Pipeline project returning to full swing

More than 400 workers have been inducted on site for Townsville’s new water pipeline project, with the first kilometre of pipe now installed.
Mayor welcomes disaster recovery package

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill has thanked the State and Federal Governments for allocating $242 million in funding for the North Queensland region’s long-term disaster recovery package.
Local businesses need simpler and faster disaster recovery assistance

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill is urging all local businesses affected by the unprecedented monsoon to apply to access the disaster recovery assistance.
Innovative Hervey Range recycling project to support 20 jobs

Townsville City Council has awarded the tender for the Hervey Range Front End Resource Recovery Facility to local company A. Gabrielli Constructions.
Council completing erosion repairs on Horseshoe Bay

Townsville City Council is completing remedial erosion works at Horseshoe Bay following the unprecedented monsoon.
25 local jobs supported through streetscape spruce up

Work is underway to spruce up one of Townsville’s busiest suburban streets – supporting up to 25 local jobs.
Council committed to ending family violence in Townsville

Townsville City Council has begun an 18-month journey to become a White Ribbon Accredited workplace.
School is out for Easter

Townsville City Council’s popular School Holiday Guide is back in time for the Easter school holidays.
Pilot plant in Townsville for recycled water re-use scheme

A pilot plant for the recycled water re-use scheme is operating in Townsville.
Spoiled fur choice!

Townsville City Council will start holding open days at the Animal Shelter to help families find their new fur-ever friend this weekend.
Council crews continuing to assess and repair infrastructure

Townsville City Council crews continue to work around the clock to repair infrastructure damaged by the unprecedented monsoon.
Flood debris and rubbish removed from Townsville’s natural environments

Townsville City Council crews continue to work on restoring the city’s natural environments following the unprecedented monsoon.
Hundreds of residents have their say on Mount Louisa Masterplan

Townsville City Council’s Mount Louisa Community Information Breakfast was a great success with hundreds of residents coming along over the weekend.
Community Council reaches Rollingstone

Division 1 ratepayers will have a chance to ask questions or raise any issues directly with Townsville City Councillors at Community Council tomorrow night in Rollingstone.
Townsville’s long-term economic recovery needs Federal support

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill is urging the Federal Government to prioritise the city’s long-term economic recovery plan to help the community get back on its feet after the unprecedented monsoon.