Projects - Magnetic Island
Millions of dollars are being invested into Magnetic Island on a variety of projects ranging from community infrastructure, renewal of water and wastewater assets to road projects.
Council is investing in the Island's future, constructing and maintaining infrastructure built for our community, laying the foundations that will entice investment to the region as a connected and sustainable destination driven by lifestyle and nature.
- Investing in Magnetic Island snapshot (PDF, 1.9 MB)
- Investing in Magnetic Island map (PDF, 474.1 KB)
Current Projects:
Horseshoe Bay Multipurpose Sport Court
Project Scope
- Install a new multipurpose sport court in Horseshoe Bay Sport and Recreation Reserve.
Project Investment
- $300,0002
Funding
- Funded by Queensland Government's Works for Queensland Program.
Horseshoe Bay Road Guardrails and Warning Signs
Project Scope
- Install guardrails and warning signs along Horseshoe Bay Road between Armand Way and Pacific Drive.
Project Investment
- $700,000
Funding
- Funded by the Australian Government Black Spot Program.
Horseshoe Bay Road Safety Upgrades
Project Scope
- Upgrade to Horseshoe Bay Road between Armand Way and Pacific Drive, including installation of new guardrails and warning signs.
Project Investment
- $7 million1
Funding
- Funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Government.
Nelly Bay Environmental Restoration
Project Investment
- More than $1 million
Park Upgrades
Project Scope
- Upgrading public facilities including the amenities at Horseshoe and Picnic Bays, installation of a drinking fountain in Alma Bay Park and barbecue replacement in Lions Park at Nelly Bay.
Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Project Scope
- Various upgrades to critical water infrastructure, including pump station upgrades.
Project Investment
- More than $1 million
Funding
- Funded by Townsville City Council.
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1 This project is funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads with the installation of guardrails funded by the Australian Government Black Spot Program.
2 Townsville City Council in partnership with the Australian and Queensland Governments is proud to deliver this project through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The DRFA program provides disaster relief and recovery payments and infrastructure restoration to help communities recover from the effects of a natural disaster.
