Townsville City Council

We invite tenders for the following service: ➡️ Management of Northern Beaches Leisure Centre & Tobruk Memorial Baths 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢: PSA00247 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘: Goods and Services 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘: 3pm, Friday 24 January 2025 For more information and to apply, visit: http://bit.ly/2oevO7d #Tender #LocalGovernment

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 Councillor Ann-Maree Greaney has been appointed the new Deputy Mayor of Townsville at today’s Special Meeting.    The appointment comes following former Deputy Mayor Paul Jacob voluntarily standing down from the role.   As Deputy Mayor, Cr Greaney will become Acting Mayor while Troy Thompson remains suspended by the Queensland Government. As Acting Mayor, Cr Greaney will be the chairperson of Council meetings.    Cr Greaney will be remunerated for the role commensurate with the Deputy Mayor position during her period as Acting Mayor.   Cr Greaney was elected to Council in 2016 and has 20 years’ experience in local government. 17/12/2024

Townsville’s Get Active Sign On is back in 2025 and with Council calling on local sporting and fitness organisations from across Townsville to register to be involved, it could be bigger and better than ever. Acting Mayor Paul Jacob said with more than 60 exhibitors registered for this year’s Sign On, Council was looking to build on that number to grow the event while promoting living a healthy and active lifestyle.  “The Get Active Sign On is always a highlight on our yearly event calendar, but to make it even bigger and better Council is calling for sport, recreation, health and fitness clubs and organisations to sign up to exhibit at the event on Saturday 15 February next year,” Cr Jacob said. “The Sign On is one of our most popular community events with thousands of visitors coming through the doors each year, which is why we want to make sure our community has options galore when it comes to exhibitors. “The day gives sports clubs and fitness and recreation groups a great avenue to reach out to potential new members and show them what getting active their way is all about so we’re calling on all potential exhibitors to get their registrations in now. “It’s never too early or too late to start incorporating a good dose of healthy activity into your life, not only is it great for the body, but also for mental wellbeing. “As a Council we’re passionate about embracing participation in sport and recreational activities and this is just one way we can support our sport and recreational clubs, and who knows perhaps even support the development of our future sporting stars. “We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to sports teams in Townsville that cater to tiny tots right up to senior grade players, but we also have plenty of non-competitive groups and clubs that cater to all levels of physical fitness. “Being part of these clubs and groups not only gives you a physical outlet, but it’s also an easy way to make friends and let your mind take a break from the hassles of daily life.” To find out more about exhibiting at the Get Active Sign On 2025 on February 15 next year, visit https://lnkd.in/gU2Cyzb6

Council’s Cemetery team has unveiled the John Weir Memorial Wall at West End Cemetery. This new addition provides a space for families to honour loved ones interred without a known resting place. Named after John Weir, a dedicated volunteer and advocate for cemetery preservation, the wall is a tribute to his 25+ years of service. We hope this wall will offer comfort and healing for generations to come❤

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 Council is proud to announce the implementation of the Townsville Housing Action Plan, a crucial step towards shaping a more liveable, affordable, and sustainable city for all. This comprehensive plan outlines our commitment to addressing the housing needs of our growing community. At the heart of the plan are four great initiatives that will drive our city's development: 1️⃣ Enable Planned Growth through the strategic unlocking of key infrastructure. 2️⃣ Gentle Density as a balanced solution to support both infill and greenfield development. 3️⃣ Collaborative Partnerships to secure funding and address critical tax and insurance constraints. 4️⃣ Identify Housing Options to facilitate the delivery of a $30b major project pipeline within the region. These initiatives will pave the way for a sustainable future, ensuring that Townsville remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come. Read more, https://bit.ly/3OOLKsT #TownsvilleHousing #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #AffordableHousing #CityPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #FuturePlanning

✈Change is as good as a holiday! We are recruiting for the following positions: • Administration Officer (PFEM) • Coordinator Environmental Health • Team Manager Environmental Health • Coordinator Learning and Development • Designer Civil and more! Join us in building a city of the future, apply now: https://bit.ly/3JxN1RA

15,000 of you joined us at 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 making it a truly magical event! From the beautiful carols to the festive cheer, it was heartwarming to see so many of you come together to celebrate. A massive thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success — from our staff to the performers, and, of course, each of you who came along to share in the joy. We hope you had as much fun as we did & enjoy this festive season!🎄

𝗧𝗘𝗟 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL) will take on major events for the city in a new partnership with Council that will bolster Townsville’s reputation as the major events capital of northern Australia. The decision comes off the back of Council approving the Townsville Events Strategy 2024-27 late last year. Acting Mayor Paul Jacob said the partnership would position Townsville as the home of major events. “In years gone by Council and TEL have worked hand-in-hand to secure major events like Pink, Multisport World Championships, Matildas, International Rugby, State of Origin and recently the Killers for Townsville,” Cr Jacob said. “This new partnership will see us hand over the reins when it comes to attracting and managing future major events so Council can focus on delivering services to our community. “TEL already does a terrific job at marketing and advocating for our region, so it just makes sense they can grow as an organisation and widen their scope when it comes to bringing events to our city. “Council will still play a vital role in providing funding for beloved community events across the region.” TEL CEO Claudia Brumme-Smith said events attraction work will have key steps in the transition including establishing an events advisory panel, creation of a competitive bid fund, management of a coordinated events calendar and promoting and leveraging events opportunities.  “Events are a critical investment not only into attracting tourists to our beautiful city, but they also play a critical role in attracting and retaining our workforce,” Ms Brumme-Smith said. “We saw with P!nk and the Killers that events have an unparalleled ability boost our shoulder and low tourism seasons, they are a billboard for promotion of our city and drive strong community pride.” Ms Brumme-Smith said the partnership and the establishment of a events advisory panel would ensure Townsville is put on the national map when it comes to having the ability to entice, bid for, create and deliver major events to the city. “With the advisory panel made up of industry experts we will be able to streamline and fast-track the way we put ourselves forward to prospective events. Additionally, we can bring the best creative minds together to ensure we are creating home-grown events that showcase this region and deliver long-term economic outcomes,” she said. “Enticing and bidding for events is extremely competitive, and when we’re up against capital cities from around Australia and the world, we must put our best foot forward and act with agility – giving us a competitive advantage nationally. “The intention is that in years to come we will be able to grow our bid-fund and bring some truly spectacular events to Townsville, so I’m really looking forward to seeing Townsville Enterprise take on this important role.” TEL will take over Major Events from 2025.

Pack these school holidays with adventure and activities with the help of 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 – 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲.    The free guide features low- and no-cost activities to keep kids of all ages entertained during the school break.    Councillor Liam Mooney said the guide was the easiest way for parents to plan activities for their children to attend these school holidays.    “School holidays are just around the corner, and as a busy dad myself I know how important it is to keep your children entertained and engaged during the summer holidays,” Cr Mooney said.    “Council’s December – January School Holiday Guide is a one-stop shop for activities suitable for babies, primary-aged children and teenagers.   “The best part of all is these activities are either low- or no-cost, which is particularly great at this time of year.    “Council has some great free activities like Wild Puppets Puppetry Workshops at Townsville Citylibraries, Gingerbread Galleries at Pinnacles Gallery, Colouring Paper Ceramics at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and New Year’s Eve celebrations at three locations across the city, to name a few.    “Jump onto Council’s website to access the December – January School Holiday Guide, or collect a physical copy from any Citylibraries branch, the Community Information Centre in Flinders Street, or the Visitor Information Centre in Flinders Square, for free.”    For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4gs5T3D

A popular local bridge catering to more than 13,500 vehicles a day has been officially renamed after a Townsville icon in an Ordinary Council meeting last week.   The Louisa Creek bridge, making up a section of Blakey’s Crossing, will soon be touted the Ewen Jones bridge, recognising the contributions of former Member for Herbert, the late Ewen Jones who lost his battle with Cancer in 2023.    Divisional Councillor and friend, Ann-Maree Greaney said she was honoured to be part of Louisa Creek bridge’s renaming of the Townsville icon after his tireless efforts in securing funding across the city, including for the formally flood-plagued section of Ingham Road.    “Ewen was an absolute Townsville icon, a friend, father and of course the member for Herbert from 2010 – 2016, who worked tirelessly for the people of Townsville,” Cr Greaney said.   “Following Ewen’s passing, it was unanimously agreed in a Council meeting earlier this year that a city asset should be named after Ewen, and after discussions with the Jones family we’re delighted to announce Louisa Creek bridge will be renamed the Ewen Jones bridge.”  “The project single handedly changed the daily commute for thousands of Townsville locals, especially as the northern suburbs and Ingham Road industrial estates grew.   “I’m so glad we can recognise Ewen’s contributions to our great city in just a small way and I know I will crack a smile and remember the larrikin everyone loved the next time I drive over Blakey’s Crossing and see that Ewen Jones bridge.”   Ewen’s wife, Linda Jones said flood proofing Blakey’s crossing was a top priority for Ewen going into politics.   “Blakey’s Crossing was notorious for going under, bringing traffic to a standstill at the drop of any decent rain, so going into politics Ewen really wanted to be able to deliver a solution to the community and the fact he was able to do it while in Opposition lobbying all levels of Government showed just how much of a fighter he was for Townsville,” Mrs Jones said.   “While Ewen certainly was not one to be walked over, or driver over for that matter, I know he would be humbled to have this bridge named after him.   “He worked tirelessly, and our family are incredibly proud of everything he accomplished and tried to accomplish for Townsville. We miss him everyday.”   A new sign renaming Louisa Creek bridge will be officially unveiled in the new year. Read more: https://bit.ly/3D1WEZG