Council is repairing the open stormwater drain and wall along University Road near Annandale Drive at the rear of properties in Marigold Court and Honeysuckle Drive, Annandale.

CES Construction, a local contractor, is making progress with repair works on behalf of Council, with the lower retaining wall of the drain removed and new structural foundations installed.

Construction will continue, with CES scheduled to cast and install concrete panels within the drain this month to replace the lower wall. The project timeline includes a break for Christmas, during which the contractor will leave the site on Friday 22 December 2023, and return on Monday 8 January 2024.

Council is currently in discussions with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) to install a noise barrier as part of these works between 55 Honeysuckle Drive and 8 Marigold Court, Annandale, in the new year. DTMR is the primary government agency responsible for managing traffic noise from state-controlled roads.

Council will update residents on the progress of the works and provide more information on partnering with DTMR to install a noise barrier in the coming months.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council, in partnership with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR), are undertaking the open drain works. Council and DTMR will also install a noise wall along University Road near Annandale Drive at the rear of properties in Marigold Court and Honeysuckle Drive, Annandale.

The noise wall will extend from 8 to 14 Marigold Court and 55 to 61 Honeysuckle Drive.

Council expects to complete these works by October 2024, weather permitting. We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions about this work, please get in touch with the project team during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is undertaking restoration of creeks within the Wulguru area.

Works will involve the removal and mulching of woody weeds, bank stabilisation, and the installation of erosion control materials.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• operation of machinery including chainsaws,
• planting of native vegetation,
• noise, dust, and flashing lights.

This project is proudly funded by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation through the Reef Assist Project and delivered in partnership with Council and Reef Assist Partners.

Townsville City Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these important restoration works are being undertaken.

• Works Notification - Reef Assist Environmental Restoration Works

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is renewing the Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant pipeline, a key water infrastructure asset essential to enhancing Townsville’s water security.

Works will include testing of the Ross River temporary pump system.

Low level noise may be experienced during the testing period. Council has taken all necessary measures to reduce the noise in accordance with the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation recommendations.

We appreciate your patience during this time as Council conducts critical works in your area.

If you have any questions about this work, please contact the Project Manager, Blair Middleton during business hours on 13 48 10.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is replacing the Top-City reservoir's roof, which sustained damage from gale-force winds and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.

After the roof removal, Council plans to commence the upgrade works, which include pouring new concrete and installing associated pipelines and roof structures.

Machinery operations, flashing lights, pedestrian and traffic management, safety fencing, noise, dust, and odours may be associated with these activities. Council expects to remain onsite after the roof removal and commence upgrade works.

We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions about this work, please get in touch with the project team during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au

A local contractor, Gabrielli Constructions, will deliver these works on behalf of Council.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is preparing to undertake essential renewal works to 11 sewerage pump stations across the city, replacing deteriorated pipework and constructing emergency pump points.

If Council needs to access associated infrastructure within your property boundary, we will coordinate with you to schedule a convenient date and time for this to occur.

Before work begins, Council will temporarily fence off the pump station and clear the site of any vegetation that may be in the way of construction activities.

Machinery operation, flashing lights, noise, and dust may also be associated with these activities.

If you have any questions about this work, please get in touch with the project team during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au.

A local contractor, NQ Pipe & Civil, is delivering these works on behalf of Council.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is undertaking slope risk assessments at several locations across the Island, including Nelly Bay, Horseshoe Bay, and Magnetic Island Roads, Magnetic Island.

Road users in these areas may experience slight traffic delays associated with these activities.

We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions about this work, please get in touch with the project team during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council will be delivering the Strand Kiosk Connectivity Upgrade project.

Works will involve the installation of works zone fencing, removal of damaged concrete seating and pathways and the installation of a new decking area, including associated infrastructure, and landscaping works.

Beach users, residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Temporary closure of the Strand Kiosk throughout the works,
• Operation of machinery,
• Noise, dust, flashing lights and vibrations.

Council advises that due to the nature of these upgrade works the Strand Kiosk will require to be closed throughout the works.

Council has appointed a locally qualified contractor to undertake these works.

Townsville City Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these works are being undertaken.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of our annual maintenance program and in preparedness of the planned shade sail renewal, Council is undertaking a required engineering inspection of the Strand Pier.

Works may involve:

• temporary closure of the Strand Pier and associated open space areas,
• safety fencing/barricading,
• operation of machinery through the work zone,
• noise and flashing lights.

Council advises that due to the nature of these works, there is the requirement to close the Strand Pier as indicated via the yellow shaded outline in the image below to ensure a safe and secure work environment.

Council has appointed local engineering consultancy contractor to undertake these works.

Townsville City Council has resolved to undertake a systematic inspection program of sewers and private house drains of all premises, by means of smoke testing pursuant to section 134 of the Local Government Act 2009.

The purpose of this program is to determine locations of illegal stormwater connections into the sewer reticulation system and private house drain defects.

It is the intention of Council that authorised persons will inspect all properties in each declared sewer area during the program period. A copy of the program is open for inspection at Townsville City Council, Administration Building, 103 Walker Street.

Council is repairing a section of the retaining wall fronting 4 Orana Court, Castle Hill. Works will commence on Monday, 13 May 2024, and are expected to take up to six (6) weeks to complete, weather permitting.

The works will include:

• removal of failed stone wall
• erection of protective formwork
• installation of poles
• replacement of rock wall
• minor concrete works.

Road users in the area may experience machinery operations, flashing lights, pedestrian and traffic management, safety fencing, noise, dust, and odours associated with these activities.

We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions about this work, please get in touch with the project team during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is undertaking the Rowes Bay Viewing Platform Decking Upgrade project.

Works will involve the removal of the existing platform decking structure of the Rowes Bay Viewing Platform and replacement with a new modern, weather-resistant platform structure.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Temporary closure of the viewing platform,
• Operation of machinery,
• Noise, dust, vibration, and flashing lights.

Council advises that due to the nature of these upgrade works the Rowes Bay Viewing Platform will require to be closed throughout the works.

Council is committed to ensuring the safety of our community, with a dedicated Emergency Management team planning for natural hazards and undertaking strategic measures to mitigate the associated risks.

Council conducts hazard reduction burns during the dry season each year as part of Council’s Bushfire Management Plan, to prevent the spread of bushfire and protect lives, property, and infrastructure. These controlled burns reduce the build-up of flammable fuel loads such as leaf litter, grasses, and shrubs.

Council’s 2024 hazard reduction burn program will commence in April, conducted in partnership with various organisations, depending on the burn location, including:

• Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
• Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services
• Department of Resources
• Department of Defence

All hazard reduction burns will be carried out subject to weather conditions.

Residents with medical conditions that may be affected by smoke from grass fires should take precautions.

Planned hazard reduction burns*

*The exact date of each controlled burn will be released on Council’s online platforms at least 24 hours in advance.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering quality services for our community.

Within regional Queensland, the landholder is required to undertake appropriate fire prevention actions on his/her land (Fire & Rescue Service Act 1990, Section 69).

It is also the landowner’s responsibility to ensure that the property has appropriate firebreaks to reduce fire hazards and to take all reasonable steps to prevent the spread of fire on their land and/or entering adjoining land.

To meet these obligations, Council is undertaking a  hazard reduction burn at Roseneath.

Council is notifying adjoining properties of this hazard reduction burn confirming that you are aware of our hazard reduction burn within Roseneath and to ensure appropriate measures are undertaken to prepare your property. Council requests that you remove all combustible material from the boundary of your property including green waste and long grasses.

Throughout the hazard reduction burn, it may be necessary to enter your property to safely access the boundary of this reduction burn area and protect your property. Council and QFES will make contact to arrange access. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Council (13 48 10 or enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au).

Please note that this scheduled hazard reduction burn is dependent on weather conditions. The exact date of the Roseneath Hazard Reduction Burn will be released on Townsville Disaster Information Facebook page 24 hours in advance of commencement.

Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these works are being undertaken.

Townsville City Council is committed to ensuring the safety of our community, with a dedicated Emergency Management team planning for natural hazards and undertaking strategic measures to mitigate the associated risks.

Within regional Queensland, the landholder is required to undertake appropriate fire prevention actions on his/her land (Fire & Rescue Service Act 1990, Section 69).

It is also the landowner’s responsibility to ensure that the property has appropriate firebreaks to reduce fire hazards and to take all reasonable steps to prevent the spread of fire on their land and/or entering adjoining land.

To meet these obligations, Council is undertaking a joint hazard reduction burn within the open space environment in the vicinity of the Upper Sleeper Log Creek Nature Reserve.

Please be advised due to the nature of these operations, certain access points, including roads, may be temporarily closed within the hazard reduction burn-controlled zone to ensure the safety of the fire crews and the public.

Council is notifying adjoining properties of this hazard reduction burn confirming that you are aware of our joint operations at Upper Sleeper Log Creek and to ensure appropriate measures are undertaken to prepare your property. Council requests that you remove all combustible material from the boundary of your property including green waste and long grasses.

Throughout the hazard reduction burn, it may be necessary to enter your property to safely access the boundary of this reduction burn area and protect your property. Council and QFES will make contact to arrange access. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Council (13 48 10 or enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au) .

Please note that this scheduled hazard reduction burn is dependent on weather conditions. The exact date of the Upper Sleeper Log Creek Hazard Reduction Burn will be released on Townsville Disaster Information Facebook page 24 hours in advance of commencement.

Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these works are being undertaken.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water and wastewater management this financial year.

Council will be undertaking Kerb and Channel renewal works.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Traffic control and temporary road closures,
• Safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles,
• Excavations in the road and adjacent footpath,
• Noise and flashing lights.

Kerb and channel links are road and drainage networks, capturing runoff and directing it into the underground stormwater drainage system. Works are carried out if water cannot flow from the kerb and channel into our drains or if the kerb and channel is damaged.

Pedestrian and vehicle access to properties will be maintained for most of the project; however minor restrictions will be required during the works. If your business or residence is affected, Council will provide 24 hours’ notice prior to any restrictions.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Governments Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is removing the landscaped medians fronting 1-7 Gregory Street, North Ward, and reinstating them to align with the new car parking configuration. In doing so, additional parking bays will become available.

Machinery operations, flashing lights, pedestrian and traffic management, safety fencing, noise, dust, and odours may be associated with these activities.

On-street parking within the work area will be unavailable throughout the duration of these works.

We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience.

If you have any questions about this work, please get in touch with the project team during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government Blackspot program – an Australian Government road safety initiative, that aims to improve road safety by treating road locations where vehicle accidents have previously occurred

Council is undertaking open space protection management works. Works will involve the installation of large size rock boulders that will be ground installed around the outside border of the park.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• sectional closure of the park perimeter
• hydro-vac and diggers operating
• safety fencing / barricading
• noise, flashing lights and dust.

The boulder installation barricading of the park will aid in stopping vehicles entering the park and keeping our open space parklands safe for our community to enjoy.

Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these important safety works are being undertaken.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is preparing to renew the Bountiful Park playground on the corner of Wellesley Drive and Bountiful Court, Thuringowa Central.

In delivering these works, Council intends to:

• install new playground equipment and rubber soft fall
• install a new quarter-basketball court and drinking fountain
• construct a new pathway connection
• install a new vehicle protection barrier in the form of boulders and bollards
• plant additional shade trees
• retain the existing shade sail.

Machinery operations, flashing lights, pedestrian and traffic management, safety fencing, noise, dust, and odours may be associated with these activities. Council will close the park to the public throughout the works.

If you have any questions about this work, please get in touch with the project team during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au

A local contractor will deliver these works on behalf of Council.

Following extensive community consultation, Council will be delivering a new Skate Park facility within Harold Phillips Park, Garbutt.

The final design includes free flowing, all-abilities skating lines with challenging features that aims to provide an activated skate park for a truly iconic and appealing destination for our community to enjoy.

Works will involve the installation of permitter fencing, site clearing, and construction of the skate park including associated infrastructure and landscaping works.

Normal work hours are from 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. However, works may be required outside these hours and on the weekend if required.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• temporary sectional closure of Harold Phillips Park,
• operation of machinery,
• noise, dust, flashing lights and vibrations.

Council advises that Harold Phillips Park sports field orientation and associated works will also be undertaken throughout these works.

The Queensland Government provided $1 million to Townsville City Council to upgrade Harold Phillips Park to enable Queenslanders to participate in sport and recreation activities.

Townsville City Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these works are being undertaken.

Following extensive community consultation regarding the Harold Phillips Park Masterplan, Council will be delivering the Harold Phillips Park – Sports Field upgrade project.

The final design will see the delivery of an upgraded sports field, providing improved playing conditions for sporting clubs and the community.

Works will involve the installation of permitter fencing, sports field orientation east to west, including associated infrastructure and landscaping works.

Normal work hours are from 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. However, works may be required outside these hours and on the weekend if required.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• temporary sectional closure of Harold Phillips Park,
• operation of machinery
• noise, dust, flashing lights and vibrations.

Council advises that Harold Phillips Park – Skate Park and connected works will also be undertaken adjacent to these works.

Townsville City Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these works are being undertaken.

Council is undertaking open space protection management works. Works will involve the installation of large size rock boulders that will be ground installed around the outside border of the park.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• sectional closure of the park perimeter
• hydro-vac and diggers operating
• safety fencing / barricading
• noise, flashing lights and dust.

The boulder installation barricading of the park will aid in stopping vehicles entering the park and keeping our open space parklands safe for our community to enjoy.

Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these important safety works are being undertaken.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

The Murray Skate Park Upgrade works commenced from Monday 26 February 2024 that will deliver a free flowing, transitional skating lines with challenging features that aims to provide a unique family-friendly, modern, and activated skate park for community and visitors to enjoy.

Key activities completed include:

• Murray Skate Park Upgrade site establishment
• Ground foundation works.

Upcoming construction activities:

• Temporary closure of the off-leash Dog Park to facilitate establishment of a designated construction material storage area Tuesday 21 May 2024 for up to two days.

Townsville City Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these works are being undertaken.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland’s Government’s 2021-24 Works for Queensland program in association with Townsville City Council.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

Through this commitment, Council will be delivering the Thuringowa Park – Playground renewal project.

Works will involve the installation of new playground equipment, rubber softfall, picnic setting, playground fencing and shade sail, including associated infrastructure and landscaping works.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Temporary closure of Thuringowa Park playground,
• Operation of machinery,
• Noise, dust, flashing lights and vibrations.

Council has appointed a locally qualified contractor to undertake these works.

Townsville City Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these works are being undertaken.

Council is constructing a disc golf course within Marabou Park, Annandale.

Works will commence on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, and are expected to take up to two (2) weeks to
complete, weather permitting.

The works will include:

• minor concreting works
• installation of poles and nets
• installation of course signage.

Park users in the area may experience machinery operations, flashing lights, pedestrian and traffic management, safety fencing, noise, dust, and odours associated with these activities.

If you have any questions about this work, please get in touch with the project team during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

Through this commitment, Council will be delivering the Cambridge Park – Small dog off leash project.

Works will involve the installation of a new enclosed fenced area for small dogs, a drinking station, shelter with seating, including associated infrastructure and landscaping works.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Section of Cambridge Park will be temporarily closed,
• Operation of machinery,
• Noise, dust, flashing lights and vibrations.

Council has appointed a locally qualified contractor to undertake these works.

Townsville City Council thanks you for your patience and cooperation whilst these works are being undertaken.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is planning to deliver the Castle Hill Annual Maintenance 2024 project.

The maintenance works may include drain clearing, minor stormwater repairs, line marking restoration, and asphalt footpath repairs. Environmental maintenance may also be required.

This project will require the closure of Castle Hill Road and associated walking tracks from 6am to 4pm Monday to Friday, to pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.

Castle Hill users, residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Temporary closure of the Castle Hill Road and walking tracks throughout the works,
• Operation of machinery,
• Noise, dust, flashing lights and vibrations.

Please contact Council if you require additional information or wish to discuss these works in more detail.

Council will provide a designated Works Notification to all impacted properties seven (7) days prior to the works commencing.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water and wastewater management this financial year.

As such, Council will be undertaking works to renew a section of pathway, on The Strand.

Works will include the removal and reconstruction of approximately 7 meters of pathway positioned between the boundaries of McKinley Street and 116 The Strand.

Works may involve:

• Traffic control and temporary on-street parking closure,
• Operation of machinery through the work zone,
• Noise, dust, vibration, and flashing lights.

As part of this project, there will be the requirement to close the on-street parking within the works zone and pedestrian access will be via a designated signed detour.

Townsville City Council is committed to providing safe infrastructure.

As part of this commitment, Council has identified the requirement to close Henry Lawson Bridge until further notice, as a recent engineers' report has found it structurally compromised and unsafe for pedestrian traffic.

Pedestrian traffic management and safety fencing will be installed to reroute foot traffic.

Closure of the bridge will take effect on Monday, 20 May 2024.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any questions about this closure, please get in touch with Council during business hours on 13 48 10 or email enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water and wastewater management this financial year.

Council will be undertaking Road Resurfacing works. Works to be undertaken in stages.
Stage 1 – 1 day (Mill and Asphalt works),
Stage 2 – 2 days (Bitumen Seal).
Stage 2 to be undertaken 2 months after completion of Stage 1.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Traffic control and temporary road closures,
• Safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles,
• Excavations in the road and adjacent footpath,
• Large construction machinery, noise and flashing lights.

Asphalt overlays are applied to pathways or roads when the existing seal has reached the end of its optimum life.

Vehicles cannot be parked on the street while the works are occurring. Please organize for your vehicle to be parked off the street or alternative streets during the works. Vehicles will be allowed to return to the street as soon as it is safe to do so. Vehicles will not be required to remain off the street overnight.

If you require special access to your street and property during the works, please speak with the on-site crew leader or contact Council, so that we can help you make these arrangements.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Governments Road to Recovery program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water and wastewater management this financial year.

Council will be undertaking Road Resurfacing works.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Traffic control and temporary road closures,
• Safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles,
• Excavations in the road and adjacent footpath,
• Large construction machinery, noise and flashing lights.

Vehicles cannot be parked on the street while the works are occurring. Please organize for your vehicle to be parked off the street or alternative streets during the works. Vehicles will be allowed to return to the street as soon as it is safe to do so. Vehicles will not be required to remain off the street overnight.

If you require special access to your street and property during the works, please speak with the on-site crew leader or contact Council, so that we can help you make these arrangements. If the work is postponed, you will receive a Works Notification before Council return in the future.

On your bin collection day please ensure your bins are out by 6am to be collected.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water and wastewater management this financial year.

As such, following the recent Project Introduction notification distributed to this property, Council will be undertaking Roadworks, which will include Kerb and Channel, Asphalt Surfacing, Stormwater Drainage, Footpaths and Bus Stop works.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Traffic control and temporary road closures,
• Safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles,
• Excavations in the road and adjacent footpath,
• Large construction machinery, noise and flashing lights.

These works prolong the life of the infrastructure and improve road safety. Additional works may also include tree planting and installation of garden beds.

Pedestrian and vehicle access to properties will be maintained for most of the project; however minor restrictions will be required during the works. If your business or residence is affected, Council will provide 24 hours’ notice prior to any restrictions.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Governments Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and delivered in association with Council.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water and wastewater management this financial year.

Following the recent Project Introduction notification distributed to this property, Council will be undertaking On Street Parking, which will include Kerb and Channel, Asphalt Surfacing and Concrete Footpaths establishing 35 new car parks along Arkaba Street.

Residents and businesses close to the works may experience some temporary construction impacts including:

• Traffic control and temporary road closures,
• Safety fencing for pedestrian and vehicles,
• Excavations in the road and adjacent footpath,
• Large construction machinery, noise and flashing lights.

These works prolong the life of the infrastructure, improve road safety and provide greater amenity for the local community.

Pedestrian and vehicle access to properties will be maintained for most of the project; however minor restrictions will be required during the works.

On your bin collection day please ensure your bins are out by 6am to be collected.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Governments Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Townsville City Council recognises the value and important role of trees in the urban landscape. In managing the City’s Public Tree Network, Council must balance various risks against the social, economic, and environmental benefits Public Trees can provide.

Council will be undertaking landscaping maintenance works to the identified trees adjacent to number 58 The Strand and number 62 The Strand within the boundaries of Gregory Street and Kennedy Street, North Ward.

Works may involve:

• Removal of tree branches using electric chainsaws,
• Operation of electric machinery,
• Foliage will be removed off-site to reduce noise.

Council advises that these works will be undertaken at night works to reduce the impact on the businesses and the community.

The purpose of the maintenance will include the removal of identified tree branches and associated foliage to avoid the branches impeding or falling into the road corridor, open space and or pedestrian walkways causing maintenance concerns, potential infrastructure damage and a risk to the public.

Council arborists will monitor the complete proactive landscaping maintenance ensuring the health and prosperity of the trees, shrubs and vegetation remain intact and will continue to grow and cause no further damage to infrastructure or community safety.

Council has appointed a local qualified contractor to undertake the landscaping maintenance works.

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering well-maintained infrastructure and efficient transportation systems, with over $400 million being invested in roads and transport management, open spaces, water, and wastewater management this financial year.

As part of this commitment, Council is renewing the Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant pipeline, a key water infrastructure asset essential to enhancing Townsville’s water security.

The upcoming works entail activating a new pipeline through connections at the Ross River Dam, Ross Dam Booster Pump Station and the Douglas Water Treatment Plant. A temporary pumping system at Ross River will remain operational throughout the process.

Low level noise may be experienced during activation period. Council has taken all necessary measures to reduce the noise in accordance with the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation recommendations.

Operation will commence Tuesday 21 May and continue for 5 weeks, weather permitting. During this time the Ross River between Black Weir and Gollogly Lane, Rasmussen will be closed to all users.

We appreciate your patience during this time as Council conducts critical works in your area.

If you have any questions about this work, please contact Council during business hours on 13 48 10.