Picnic Bay Public Amenities Renewal

Investment $900,000
Goal

This project aligns with Townsville City Council Corporate Plan goals:

  • Development of quality places where people want to live, work, play and learn
  • Enhancing existing tourism offerings and creating new landmark tourism destinations (built, cultural and natural environment).
Strategic PurposeTo provide modern, accessible, and sustainable public amenities that enhance the visitor experience and support the local community, aligning with Council’s vision for quality public spaces and tourism development.
StatusUnderway

Project Background

Townsville City Council is preparing to renew the public amenities at Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island.

Council is committed to creating enjoyable, well-maintained recreational and open spaces for our growing community.

The amenities, built in the 1980s, have served us well over the years, but they have now reached the end of their useful life. Unfortunately, they are no longer functional, financially sustainable, or compliant with accessibility standards.

Council consulted with the Island community from March to April 2023. During this time, Council received 241 submissions as part of a Have Your Say online survey, with 163 submissions in favour of upgrading the amenities in its existing location. You can access the consultation report and supporting documents by visiting Have Your Say Townsville.

Project Overview

As part of this renewal, Council will demolish and construct new amenities, including:

  • one accessible facility
  • two ambulant facilities
  • two standard toilets.

Artist Impression

Picnic Bay Amenities artists impression

Site Location

Picnic Bay Amenities site location

Funding Acknowledgement

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government's Works for Queensland program.

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