June
Townsville City Council will close venues across the city in response to the COVID-19 lockdown announced today.
Patrons of the North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) will begin receiving refunds for cancelled shows from this week.
The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to a ‘stand-up’ posture in response to a positive COVID case having visited Magnetic Island and Townsville last week.
Townsville City Council is upgrading the intersection at Angus Avenue and the Dalrymple Service Road to improve safety for road users in the area.
Townsville residents are invited to have their say on the new Riverway Library.
Townsville City Council is combatting illegal graffiti across the city with the implementation of a new Graffiti Action Plan 2021 - 2024.
Rugby Sevens fans can enjoy Central Park’s first covered surround-sound cinema and entertainment from Friday to Sunday as Townsville City Council transforms the park into a Fan Zone.
Local organisations will deliver community building projects and events thanks to grants awarded by Townsville City Council.
The relocation of the Thuringowa Library to the Riverway Arts Centre at a cost of $5.5 million is the centrepiece of an $11.7 million allocation for libraries in Townsville City Council’s 2021/22 Budget.
Townsville City Council’s 2021/2022 Budget includes $5 million for infrastructure and services dedicated for youth engagement.
Townsville City Council’s Budget 2021/22 delivers a $18.1 million investment into sustainable energy and environmental restoration as part of the city’s transition to a new energy economy.
Townsville City Council is continuing to play its part in keeping the community safe, with its 2021/22 Budget including a $14.7 million investment in safety infrastructure.
Council’s 2021/22 Budget includes a $177 million investment in water infrastructure and services, continuing Council’s strong focus on the city’s water security.
Work on stage three of the southern suburbs rising main project, which will enhance wastewater management in and around Wulguru, is set to start soon after the project attracted $13 million in Townsville City Council’s 2021/22 Budget.
Townsville City Council will invest $141.3 million in new and upgraded wastewater assets and maintenance across the city, ensuring the wastewater network can continue to service the city as it grows.
Townsville City Council’s 2021/22 Budget includes an investment of $13.8 million for the region’s much-loved Magnetic Island.
Townsville City Council’s 2021/22 Budget includes an investment of $136.2 million in roads and footpaths.
Council will invest $40.8 million in culture and events over the next 12 months to ensure Townsville’s reputation as the arts and events capital of Northern Australia is not only maintained, but enhanced.
Continued strong financial management will allow Townsville City Council to invest in critical infrastructure and enhance service delivery without increasing rates in 2021/22.
Townsville City Council’s 2021/22 Budget has struck the right chord in meeting the needs of today while setting the foundation to grow and develop the city for the future.
