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march 2013
City Update
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From the Mayor
Welcome to the first edition of City Update for
2013. One of my top priorities as Mayor is to
make our community more inclusive and this
month we’ve achieved two major initiatives
towards that end.
Recently council re-launched its mowing
service for residents in desperate need and
without the capability or support to maintain
their own lawns. A substantial majority of this
initiative is solely funded by council, replacing
one previously supported by the Queensland
Government, and it continues to operate
through our Home Services unit.
It will be a great relief to eligible seniors and
people with disabilities who have a permanent
health condition or disability which
prevents them from mowing their
lawn and have no family or other
supports that are able to assist with mowing
their lawn.
If you think that you, one of your relatives or
someone whom you know such as a neighbour
would qualify, please call our Customer Service
Centre on 1300 878 001.
In addition, we’ve held the first meeting of our
Inclusive Community Advisory Committee, which
fulfilled one of my election commitments, that
is, to reinstate an advisory committee for Council
and seek community feedback on a broad range
of needs throughout the community.
This group of 35 community representatives is
an amalgamation of the previous six advisory
committees, namely: women, families,
Indigenous people, community safety, people
with disabilities, and seniors.
Through this committee,
whether it’s city events or
council services, I want to
improve access and
connectivity within our
community.
You too can do your part by
being a good neighbour.
Townsville has always been known as a
friendly and welcoming city where we step up
and lend a hand in times of need.
Regards,
Cr Jenny Hill
mayor@townsville.qld.gov.au
SPOTLIGHT
on Townsville
Rates online
Want to know the quickest and easiest way to
pay your latest Rates Notice Head to council’s
website and pay online! Features of this service
include online credit card payments,
notification of a new notice and viewing and
printing your Rates Notice. To use this service,
just visit the website and register your details.
You can then view and pay your Rates Notices at
a time suitable to you. It’s that’s simple!
Contacting your Councillors
cr vern veitch Deputy Mayor
E vern.veitch@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0418 729 496
division 3
Smart City Sustainable Future Committee Chair
cr suzanne blom
E suzanne.blom@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0427 300 364
division 1
Community and Culture Committee Chair
cr tony parsons
E tony.parsons@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0419 642 265
division 2
Planning and Development Committee Chair
cr jenny lane
E jenny.lane@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0417 726 699
division 4
Governance and Finance Committee Chair
Get mobile with iCouncil for iPhones
iCouncil lets you interact with your council
anytime… easily! Install the app and you’ll be
able to quickly report problems to council such
as dumped rubbish, potholes, graffiti and
damaged infrastructure. Download from
iTunes. If you don’t have an iPhone, no worries
– you can still ‘Report a Problem’ by visiting
council’s website.
Townsville Pet Expo
Do the best for your best friend, and make sure
your cat and dog is microchipped. Come along to
council’s Pet Expo on Saturday 15 June, 9am to
5pm, Thuringowa Drive Soundshell/Dan Gleeson
Park, for microchipping at a discount cost of $25
per implant. There’ll also be talks from dog
behaviourists, grooming tips, merchandise, ‘Kids
Corner’ and more. Entry is FREE.
cr pat ernst
E pat.ernst@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0418 279 351
division 5
Sport, Recreation and Parks Committee Chair
cr trevor roberts
E trevor.roberts@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0488 426 074
division 6
Infrastructure Committee Chair
cr Gary Eddiehausen APM
E gary.eddiehausen@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0418 262 786
division 7
Healthy and Safe City Committee Chair
cr ray gartrell
E ray.gartrell@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0447 185 772
division 8
Townsville Waste and Water Committee Chair
Experience it live and enjoy!
Visit our new look events web page and find
out what’s happening ‘live’ in your city. You can
keep up to date with all the latest theatre
performances, events and gallery exhibitions
presented by Townsville City Council by signing
up to the Experience it Live monthly
e-newsletter. Visit council’s website and click
‘what’s on’.
For more information go to
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
cr Colleen Doyle
E colleen.doyle@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0418 273 817
division 9
cr les walker
E les.walker2@townsville.qld.gov.au
M 0418 315 705
division 10
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Townsville City Council Events
Townsville Disaster Information
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Pinnacles Gallery
CityLibraries Townsville
@TCC_News
@TownsvilleLib
@TCC_PercTucker
@TCC_Pinnacles
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citywaste
What goes in which
bin – Red or Yellow
Do you know what waste goes in which bin Your red lid bin is for
general household waste and is collected weekly. All new bins now
have red lids as required by Australian Standards, although some
residents may still have the old green lid bins. Both red and green lid
bins are for domestic general waste.
in your general waste
red or green lid bin >>
R Food scraps
R Garden waste
R Disposable nappies
R Ceramics and ovenware
R Small broken household
items
R Non-recyclable plastic &
glass
R Styrofoam
R Food packaging
items to avoid >>
Q Building materials - bricks,
rocks, soil or concrete
Q Car batteries
Q Hot ashes
Q Tree stumps
Q Motor parts
Q Oils, solvents or paints
Q Soil
Q Hazardous waste including
chemicals, medicines, mobile
phones, gas cylinders
Free tipping
vouchers
Owners of residential property
in Townsville who pay a
waste service charge as part of
their property rates will receive
six free tipping vouchers each
year (three per rates notice).
Residents can dispose of
domestic waste (including green
waste, white goods and furniture)
free of charge at any of council’s
waste facilities or transfer
one voucher
two vouchers
three vouchers
stations – simply present your
voucher at the gatehouse where
an officer will assess your load
and tell you how many vouchers
are required. If you own a
property which is occupied by
tenants, why not consider passing
on some vouchers to your tenants
– it will help them to keep your
property tidy and well maintained.
Car boot, station wagon, utility, small trailer,
up to four wheelie bins.
Van, long trailer, long utility, station wagon
and trailer, utility and trailer.
Van and trailer, long utility and trailer.
in your recycle yellow
lid bin >>
R Paper – newspaper, magazines
and advertising brochures
R Cardboard – cardboard, egg
cartons and pizza boxes
(flattened)
R Cartons – milk and juice
cartons including tetrapacks
(rinsed)
R Plastic – bottles and
containers (no polystyrene),
lids removed, with a recycling
triangle symbol around the
numbers 1 to 7
R Glass – bottles and jars but
not window glass, light bulbs,
mirrors, ceramics, or cookware
R Aluminium – cans and pie
trays (no food scraps)
R Steel – food cans and
containers lids (clean) and
empty aerosols
green waste >>
items to avoid >>
Q Ceramics and ovenware
Q Syringes
Q Food scraps
Q Nappies
Q Light bulbs
Q Plastic bags
Q Cling wrap
Q Garden waste – lawn or plant
clippings
Q Automotive parts
Q Batteries
Q Foam or Styrofoam
Q Crockery or china
If green waste in your backyard is amassing, this
can cause a potential fire hazard or mosquito breeding ground. Tree
branches, leaves and bagged lawn clippings can be placed in your
red lid wheelie bin for kerbside collection or taken to a council waste
facility for disposal.
If you’re placing your lawn clippings in your red bin – be sure to
bag them first. This ensures the clippings don’t become a sticky
mass in your bin due to the heat and humidity in the closed bin.
Better yet, why not compost your lawn clippings Most green
waste and food scraps can be placed in a compost bin. Use the
compost on your lawn to help retain moisture and reduce the amount
of watering you need to do! For more information about composting
check out our website, search ‘composting’.
make sure to have
your bins out by 6am on
the day of your street’s
collection day. general waste
bins (red and green lid) are
collected weekly; recycling
bins (yellow lid) are collected
fortnightly. for details, visit
council’s website and
search ‘bin collection
days’.
Council Waste contact details
Council waste facility locations and opening hours have recently
changed and are listed below:
toomulla transfer
station
bluewater transfer
station
stuart landfill
hervey range landfill
and transfer station
magnetic island
landfill
jensen landfill and
transfer station
Saturday only, 7.30am to 4.30pm
Sunday only, 7.30am to 4.30pm
6.30am to 5.45pm daily
6.30am to 5.45pm daily
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am to 3.45pm
Saturday, Sunday 11am to 1.45pm
6.30am to 5.45pm daily
All landfills and transfer stations closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
valid until 30 sept 2012
Present this voucher at the gatehouse of any Townsville City
Council Landfill or Waste Transfer Station for free disposal of
domestic or green waste
valid until 30 sept 2012
Present this voucher at the gatehouse of any Townsville City
Council Landfill or Waste Transfer Station for free disposal of
domestic or green waste
valid until 30 sept 2012
Present this voucher at the gatehouse of any Townsville City
Council Landfill or Waste Transfer Station for free disposal of
domestic or green waste
townsville city council city update >> March 2013 3

ourcityourfuture
Vibrant
CBD vision
vibrant tropical hub and
A northern gateway to the world is
the exciting vision for Townsville’s
CBD, and part of council’s efforts to
keep creating the right environment
for business and investment.
The new CBD Master Plan vision
document will be formally released
during 2013, with a focus on
revitalising the CBD as the premier
business and investment district of
northern Australia; creating a safe,
unique and comfortable tropical city
environment all year round; and
enhancing the city’s natural
resources and great historical
architecture.
“In creating a future CBD of more
than 30,000 people over the next 20
years, this plan will help to do
justice to the character and history
of our city heart,” Mayor Cr Jenny Hill
said.
The Master Plan continues
Townsville’s tradition of developing
long term community and citybuilding
vision, which has
underpinned landmark
achievements like the Flinders
Street Redevelopment and The
Strand Foreshore.
“It’s through the best expression
of character and lifestyle that the
CBD can attract residents and
investors, and Council is working to
get that balance right for the
community,” she said.
The release of the new City
Planning Scheme this year will also
continue to create stability and
certainty for business and
investment, and most importantly,
ensure that Townsville continues to
grow and prosper as a city that
maintains and builds on the city’s
great lifestyle and environment for
the community.
“Above all, the new scheme is a
statement of Townsville’s potential.
It’s a blueprint for us to become a
capital city of more than 300,000
people over the next 20 years,”
Cr Hill said.
For more information about the
new City Plan and CBD Master Plan,
see council’s website for updates.
Lawn mowing
service
re-launched
A new lawn mowing
service has been
launched for
residents in
desperate need and
without the
capability or
support to maintain
their own lawns.
Eligible residents will receive 15
$20 vouchers each financial year so
that their lawns can be mowed by a
selection of council contractors.
Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said the
service was a great relief to elderly
people and people with disabilities
who did not have assistance from
family and friends.
To be eligible residents must
receive a pension from the
Australian Government, have a
permanent health condition or
disability that prevents them from
mowing their lawn, and have no
family members or other support
who can assist them to mow their
lawn.
For more information, contact the
Customer Service Centre on
1300 878 001 or go to
www.townsville.qld.gov.au.
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Gabul Way
drawcard for
Maggie
ourcityourfuture
The much anticipated walkway, Gabul Way,
connecting Nelly and Geoffrey Bays has been
completed and is proving popular with Magnetic
Island residents and visitors.
The 710m elevated walkway complements the
Island’s existing 25km walking track network and
provides spectacular views over the Coral Sea.
Townsville Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said that in
addition to its tourism appeal, the walkway also
greatly improves public safety, which has been a
long running issue on the island.
“Up until now pedestrians and people on bikes
have had to run the gauntlet with traffic on the
narrow, winding road to go between the two bays,”
she said.
Construction on the walkway began in May 2012
and wrapped up just before Christmas.
Gabul Way was officially opened earlier this month.
Council received $4.79 million in Round One of
the Australian Government’s Regional
Development Australia Funding to build the
walkway. Council contributed $500,000 towards
the project.
Keeping Townsville
on the move
Townsville City Council is working hard to
keep Townsville motorists moving and
improve our road network through considered
and planned investment in road renewal and
maintenance programs.
With a drier wet season so far this year
compared to the last three wet seasons, council
has taken advantage of this by continuing its
three year rolling road renewal and
reconstruction program without many time-outs
from the weather.
Instead of fixing potholes temporarily and on
the run during the wet season, energy has been
re-invested into improving our road infrastructure
so it is more resilient to our wild wet weather and
motorists/travellers remain safe.
By the end of the 2012/13 financial year
council will have invested over $24m on its
various road programs of work throughout the
Townsville region.
Road renewals and reconstructions include
works to improve kerb and guttering, laying new
asphalt or resealing existing roads to lengthen
their lifespan or completely reconstructing a
road, as was recently completed on Mill Drive in
Kirwan/Heatley.
Major works to be carried out between now
and this June include:
>> Balls Lane (between Kings and Ross River
Roads), Mysterton
>> Bell Street, South Townsville
>> Church Street, West End
>> Francis Street, West End
>> William Angliss Drive, Annandale
>> Woolcock Street (between Whitehouse and
Hills Streets), Garbutt
>> Wynberg Drive (between Macarthur Drive
and Starcross Court), Annandale
Council would like to take this opportunity
to thank all of Townsville’s driving community
for their patience during the delivery of our
road works.
townsville city council city update >> March 2013 5

experienceitlive
experience it Live
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
> arts
> culture
> events
2013
february
Tom Risley, Still life with paint (glass floats) #4 (detail) 2010
Tom Risley: Last and Recent Works
A KickArts Contemporary Arts Touring Exhibition
22 February–19 May
perc tucker regional gallery
march
Moment in Time
Donna Beningfield, Margaret Crawford, Andy Smith,
Ros Jones, Marjory Cook and Raya Keskela
3-30 April
yourspace citylibraries thuringowa
National Youth Week
5-14 April
North Queensland Arts Awards
12 April, 6pm–10pm
townsville civic theatre
Morning Melodies – David Scheel
16-17 April, 11am
townsville civic theatre
Morning Melodies – Showstoppers
of the West End with Philip Gould
30 April–1 May, 11am
townsville civic theatre
may
May Month of Learning
1-31 May
citylibraries
Tourism Expo
3 May, 5pm–9pm
strand park
Festival of One Act Plays
3-5 May
townsville civic theatre
Battle of the Coral Sea
6 May, 6am
anzac park
Stephen Dupont An Afghan special forces soldier leaving a house
after a weapons and Taliban search, Gonbaz Village, Kandahar
Province 2005
Afghanistan:
The Perils of Freedom
1993-2009 – Stephen Dupont
An Australian Centre for Photography Touring
Exhibition
15 March–26 May
perc tucker regional gallery
Guest Curator Series: Diversity in Clay
Curated by members of the North Queensland Potters Ass. Inc.
23 March–15 May
pinnacles gallery
School Holiday Program
31 March–12 April
citylibraries
april
Donna Beningfield, Moment in Time 1 (detail), 2012
Heritage Festival
18 April–18 May
citylibraries
Townsville Artist Markets
20 April, 1–4pm
riverway arts centre
Animal Farm
23-24 April, 8pm
townsville civic theatre
Anzac Day
25 April
the strand, anzac park and
thuringowa cenotaph
Melbourne Comedy
Festival Roadshow
27-28 April, 8.30pm
townsville civic theatre
Room on the Broom
6-7 May
townsville civic theatre
Townsville Sports Awards
15 May, 5.30pm–9.30pm
townsville rsl stadium
Heritage Day
19 May, 10am–2pm
west end park
The Book Club
21-22 May, 8pm
riverway arts centre
VRROOOM: Annual Children’s Exhibition
24 May–4 August
perc tucker regional gallery
Musings with Materials:
Adrian Davis and Lubi Thomas
25 May–21 July
pinnacles gallery
Townsville Young Artist Awards 2013
31 May–16 June
perc tucker regional gallery
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signatureevents
Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow
27-28 April, 8.30pm
townsville civic theatre
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back, with a big
night of comedy from some of the world’s funniest comedians including Colin
Lane (MC), Cal Wilson, Tommy Dean, Asher Treleaven plus one more yet to be
announced. Be part of the fun when they roll into the Townsville Civic Theatre on
27-28 April! Don’t miss Roadshow 2013 – all the hijinks are coming your way!
Tickets: Adult $37
Guest Curator Series: Diversity in Clay
Curated by members of the North Queensland Potters Ass. Inc.
23 March–15 May 2013
Pinnacles Gallery
Members of the North Queensland Potters Association have curated Diversity in
Clay, an exhibition that showcases the calibre and diversity of ceramic artworks
held in the City of Townsville Art Collection. The exhibition is supplemented
by select works from the Potters’ organisation and personal collections. The
Association has been instrumental in the development of the ceramic collection
through donations, and the organisation of annual acquisitive prizes since 1973
which have involved some of the nation’s finest ceramicists.
Alexanda Copeland, Camellia Night (detail) 1995, ceramic: earthenware, majolica decoration, 13.6 x 51 cm diam.
Purchased with the assistance of the VACB of the Australia Council, 1997, City of Townsville Art Collection
Animal Farm
23-24 April, 8pm
townsville civic theatre
One of the most controversial political commentaries tours as a new production
combining physical theatre and storytelling. This simple yet intensely powerful
fairy tale illustrates how greed and absolute power corrupts absolutely and, with
devastating consequences, can change the course of history.
Revolution has taken place at Manor Farm. The pigs have assumed control; a better
life free from human service is promised to all. Guided by a simple set of rules, it is
not long before the rules become the chains that bind the animals once again.
Regular adult price: $47
Tourism Expo
Friday 3 May, 5pm–9pm
strand park, townsville
The Townsville Tourism Expo in conjunction with the Strand Night Markets
gives you the opportunity to find out about things to do, see and experience
within the Townsville region. If you have friends or family visiting, or simply just
looking for some entertainment for your weekend, the Expo will give you plenty
of great ideas: from hiking to skydiving, dining and accommodation. With
heaps of great prizes to be won, the Townsville Tourism Expo is a must-do!
Afghanistan: The Perils of Freedom 1993-2009
An Australian Centre for Photography Touring Exhibition
15 March–26 May
perc tucker regional gallery
Afghanistan: The Perils of Freedom 1993-2009 presents a confronting portrait
of a country that has remained a focal point of the world’s attention for several
decades. Between 1993 and 2009, Stephen Dupont – whose images of
American soldiers burning the bodies of dead Taliban earned him the Robert
Capa Gold Medal Award citation from the Overseas Press Club of America –
travelled to and from the conflict-ridden country, documenting the rise and fall
of several regimes and gaining unparalleled access to political leaders.
Stephen Dupont, Amputee Northern Alliance soldier on frontline at Bagram airbase, Afghanistan 1998
May Month of Learning
Month of May
various
Learning is the food for life during May as we celebrate the range of learning
opportunities that are available in Townsville. Our focus is not only on the formal
learning opportunities available but also those that are informal or recreational.
The program has a number of major elements including One Title One
Townsville, Big Book Club session, The Family Reading Challenge and
the National Trust of Queensland Heritage Festival. It will also include
opportunities to engage with well-known visiting authors and illustrators, a
celebrity chef and take some tours behind the scenes of interesting Townsville
places. Check out the next Learn Discover Connect for details.
townsville city council city update >> March 2013 7

timetobeneighbourly
Everybody needs good neighbours
Having good neighbours can make a big
difference to our lives, contributing to a happy,
healthy and peaceful environment. Often, people
don’t realise that their actions are impacting on
their neighbours. If it is safe to do so, talk to your
neighbour about your concerns before contacting
council or the police.
The following are some of the laws and
regulations that can help guide your and your
neighbour’s activities.
Garden care and maintenance
Overgrown trees or shrubs can impact on your
neighbour’s yard and fence line. Trim the trees on
your side of the fence so that they don’t create a
problem for your neighbour. If you are going away
for a long period, organise to have someone
maintain your garden.
Clear your garden of potential mosquito breeding
sites – the serious health risks that can occur from
mosquito bites are not only a danger to the health
of your family but to your friends and neighbours
as well. Stop the breeding and stop the disease –
defend against dengue.
Pet care
Fences and gates protect your dog from the
dangers of roaming, stop it from causing a
nuisance in your neighbourhood and ensures the
safety of your pet and neighbours.
Consider others when you leave your animal by
itself. Barking dogs are one of the most common
urban animal behavioural problems. Taking the
time to understand what makes a dog bark is the
first step towards solving the problem. It is
important for residents who are experiencing
issues with barking dogs to make the owners
aware – it’s possible that they don’t know their
dogs are causing a nuisance. Invite them to seek
advice from council, their vet or pet shop. Council
has a range of fact sheets available online on
common pet issues.
Burning off
Burning garden refuse and other waste pollutes
the air and is prohibited in the Townsville area.
Owners of fireplaces and occupiers of industrial
and commercial premises must take all practicable
means to prevent or minimise air pollution.
Property development
If you are planning on developing your property,
give your neighbours plenty of notice and obey the
local laws for construction and limit activity to
business hours. Reduce the impact on neighbours
by putting up protective barriers and advising them
of any dust that may enter their yard.
Noise
Noise is a common cause of neighbourhood
disputes. Play musical instruments indoors during
the day, and when using power tools and
equipment obey the local noise laws.
More information on ‘Environmental Nuisances’
can be found on council’s website by using the
search function.
Benefits of being
a good neighbour
>> You may strike up a lifelong friendship
>> You can have someone to pick up your
mail or check on your house while you’re
away
>> You may feel safer and less isolated in
your neighbourhood
>> You may feel more connected to your
community
How you can be a good neighbour
>> Get to know and talk to your neighbours
>> Consider your neighbours when you play
loud music or use power tools
>> Let your neighbours know when you are
having a party before the event
>> Take pride in your house and yard
>> Be responsible for your visitors
State Government information
The Queensland Government Dispute
Resolution Centre offers free mediation
services to assist people to manage their
neighbourhood disputes without having to
go to court.
The Neighbourhood Mediation kit is a
valuable resource for resolving disputes and
contains information and tips on how you
can talk with your neighbour and information
about how mediation may help you.
Visit www.justice.qld.gov.au/justiceservices/dispute-resolution
for more
information.
Are you
fuelling the fire
With the wet weather clearing up, Townsville
City Council is urging residents to make sure
their properties aren’t overgrown and become a
fire hazard and risk a fine.
Townsville Local Disaster Management Group
Chair, Cr Jenny Hill, said now that wet season is
coming to a close there is no excuse for overgrown
and untidy properties.
“Not only do these properties reduce the
amenity of the area, but they are also a huge fire
hazard and can attract vermin and in some cases
reduce the visibility of motorists.”
Local rural fire brigades patrol areas across
Townsville, and are often on the look-out for
overgrown properties that are deemed a fire
hazard. It’s time to get the mower out and maintain
your property as we head into the drier months in
North Queensland.
8 townsville city council city update >> March 2013

councilworks
Greening Jezzine
Works on the $40 million Jezzine
Barracks redevelopment are
progressing, with the first turf laid on
the eastern side of the site and
continuing construction of the coastal
boardwalk and amphitheatre.
Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said it was exciting to see the
old army barracks transforming into a community
recreation area.
“The site is really starting to take shape and you
can now get a feel for how the area is going to look
when it’s complete,” she said.
Planting activities are scheduled to commence in
May and involve approximately 40,000 trees and
shrubs.
Once completed the former historical military
site will become a multi-use precinct that will cater
to the needs of the broader Townsville community.
It will deliver newly accessible green space along
the city’s shoreline and deliver the missing coastal
walk link between the Rock Pool, The Strand and
Rowes Bay.
A $200 voucher for
NQ Farmers Market
at North Shore
Grab your codeword and
enter online.
Experience the North
Queensland Farmers Market
with its local and fresh
produce, every Saturday,
6am – midday at the North
Shore Town Square, Main
Street.
North Queensland Farmers
Market is giving away a $200
voucher to one lucky reader.
Grab your codeword and
enter online at council’s
website to go into the draw
to win this great prize!
Competition closes
19 April 2013.
Codeword: North
Shore
For full terms and conditions visit
council’s website at
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Townsville Recreational
Boat Park
As a joint venture project between Townsville
City Council and the Queensland
Government, council is responsible for designing
the on-shore facilities for the $25m boat park,
while the Department of Transport and Main
Roads (Maritime Safety Queensland) will provide
designs for the in-water facilities.
Council’s designer, Cardno (Qld) Pty Ltd, is
developing the design for the boat park’s land
based facilities, located on Ross River and
accessed via Fifth and Seventh Avenues with
works to start in 2013.
Council’s joint venture partner in the project,
the Department of Transport and Main Roads, is
managing the in-water design for the project.
The $25m project will allow for the rectification
and enhancement of vacant land at the end of
Fifth Avenue, adjacent to Goondi Creek, and will
ensure the preservation of the “Fisherman’s
Memorial” in the existing park at the end of Fifth
Avenue.
Facilities will include:
>> Four boat ramps each with four lanes (16 lanes
in total)
>> Floating walkways at each ramp
>> Two pontoons (one Disability Discrimination
Act compliant)
>> Approximately 360 parking spaces for vehicles
with trailers
>> An overflow car park for use by cars without
trailers
>> Public toilet facilities
>> Security lighting
>> Enhanced green spaces
>> Provision for a commercial boat stacker
>> Boat wash facilities
>> Barbeque and picnic facilities
For further information see council’s website,
www.townsville.qld.gov.au and search
‘Townsville Recreational Boat Park’.
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artsculture
citylibraries >>
more than you expect!
Lectures in Queensland History
“An Impertinent Tyranny:
The 1935 Bathing
Costume Controversy”
Dr Nancy Cushing
CityLibraries has begun its second
series of lectures on Queensland
history. In March Dr Nancy Cushing
from the University of Newcastle will
present a lecture entitled “An
impertinent tyranny: the 1935
bathing costume controversy” – a
look at the impact on society of a
swimming costume designed in 1935
by the NSW Minister of Local
Government Eric Spooner.
Short Story Competition
The search is on for Townsville’s
undiscovered writing superstars!
CityLibraries’ short story competition
provides the opportunity for local
writers to show their flare for writing
with some great prizes up for grabs.
Judges are looking for original,
thoughtfully constructed, entertaining
short stories. Get your entry in by Friday
5 May for your chance to win an Apple
iPad. Details are on council’s website.
One Title, One Townsville
Townsville’s biggest book club is
back and this year’s book is The
Italian Girl by Rebecca Huntley. Head
to your local CityLibraries branch to
borrow a copy and take part in the
Q&A session to be held with the
author on Friday 24 May, 7pm at
CityLibraries Thuringowa.
School Holiday Program
Grab your friends and head to
CityLibraries these school holidays to
take part in the free activities on
offer. There is lots of fun with
marbles to be had and you can create
your very own ochre painting!
For a full list of events and
activities see the latest edition of
Learn Discover Connect
e-magazine now available at
council’s website.
@TownsvilleLib
CityLibraries Townsville
issue no. 20 >> feb-apr 2013
Learn
Discover
Connect
>> One Title – One Townsville
>> Workshops
>> Short Story competition
>> Defence Force welcome day
unleash the writer in you!
Short Story
Competition
>> Great prizes
>> Free entry
>> Two categories:
Young Adult (13-17yrs) – 1000 words
Adults (18yrs+) – 2500 words
>> Entries Close Friday 3 May, 5pm
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Rebecca Huntley, author
Dance North
New Regional focus
for Arts Awards
A big night of entertainment is being
planned for the 2013 North Queensland
Arts Awards to be held at the Townsville
Civic Theatre on Friday 12 April.
For the first time this year, the awards will take in the areas of Townsville,
Burdekin, Ingham and Charters Towers and will be known as the 2013 North
Queensland Arts Awards.
If you would like to attend this great night out and support our local artists,
tickets will be available from 22 March through TicketShop for $10 on 4727 9797
or online at www.ticketshop.com.au.
This year’s awards include 13 award categories including: Visual Arts
Exhibition; Visual Arts Individual; Production of the Year; Writing; Theatre;
Dance; Film and New Media; Technical; Limelight Award; Arts Event/Festival
of the Year; Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF); Outstanding
Performance by an Individual; and Music. Nominations close 15 March 2013.
Nominate online by visiting www.townsville.qld.gov.au
proudly sponsored by >>
2012 Winner, Chrissy Maguire
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holidayactivities
Low cost
family holiday fun
Townsville has
something for
everyone when it comes
to low cost activities to
keep the family entertained
during the holidays and all
year round! Here are a few
ideas for what’s on offer
around the city:
Find a park
near you
>> Check out native and exotic plants and
flowers at one of council’s Botanic
Gardens located at Anderson Gardens, the
Palmetum, Queens Gardens and Dan
Gleeson Memorial Park.
>> Take the dog for a run in an off leash area
like Cambridge Park in Vincent or Rossiter
Park in Aitkenvale
>> Try out the playground equipment at the
recently upgraded Soroptomist Park, the
All Abilities Playground at Riverway or
Sherriff Park in Mundingburra.
for more
information on
these facilities,
visit council’s
website and click on
the “facilities and
recreation” page.
Get out and
get active
>> Head to the pipes, ramps and grinds any
one of council’s skate parks including
Murray Skate Park, Horseshoe Bay Sports
and Recreation Reserve, and Bushland
Beach Skate Park.
>> Challenge yourself at exercise stations in
outdoor gyms like the Outdoor Fitness
Circuit at Rowes Bay.
>> Grab the bikes and check out the table
tops, stairs and beams at one of council’s
BMX tracks.
>> Enjoy a walk along The Strand or Riverway,
check out the flora and fauna along the
Boroona Trail and for the extra
adventurous explore the history of
Townsville along the Heritage and West
End Cemetery Trails.
>> Head over to Magnetic Island and enjoy the
spectacular views of the Coral Sea from the
new 710m elevated walkway, Gabul Way,
which compliments the Island’s existing
25km walking track network.
Make a
splash!
>> No matter where you live there is sure to
be a public pool nearby! Head to Riverway,
The Strand Waterpark or the Rockpool,
and cool off at Kokoda, Tobruk or Long Tan
Memorial Pools or the Northern Beaches
Leisure Centre. Opening hours vary and
can be found on council’s website.
Remember, it only takes six minutes to
burn – be sun safe!
Indoor
fun
>> Townsville’s galleries showcase the
region’s best art and multimedia from
local, regional and national artists. Perc
Tucker Regional Gallery in the CBD and
Pinnacles Gallery at the Riverway Arts
Centre are both free to the public and
offer hands on programs for kids during
the school holidays.
>> There is a lot more than you might expect
on offer at CityLibraries. A library card is
your ticket to experience a great range of
services and events on offer – books are
really just the beginning!
Camping
spots
>> Why not take advantage of the cooler
autumn weather and enjoy the great
outdoors with a spot of camping
Townsville has a number of great camping
spots right on its doorstep including
Paluma, the Burdekin and the Tablelands.
Paluma is a highly popular camping spot,
particularly for families and will be a great
low cost option for the Easter break.
Around 22 camp sites are available and
bookings are essential. Campers can go
online to book the popular retreat via the
council’s website.
>> If you’re looking for somewhere closer to
town, try council’s designated camping
areas at Bluewater and Rollingstone Parks
and Toomulla, Saunders and Balgal
Beaches. Time restrictions of 24 and 48
hours apply and some sites are limited.
See council’s website for more details.
townsville city council city update >> March 2013 11

togethertownsville
Become a Together Townsville
sponsor in 2013!
Together Townsville is Townsville
City Council’s sponsorship
program. It aims to build long term
and strategic partnerships with
corporate and community
organisations for the sponsorship
of important community projects.
There are many sponsorship opportunities that
can cover a range of areas including the arts,
community, environment and events, to name a few.
In 2013, just some of the new and exciting
opportunities available for sponsorship include:
>> Toad Day Out
>> Carols by Candlelight
>> Mobile Library van
>> Gallery exhibitions
>> Riverway Oval naming rights
>> Public benches
>> Strand Ephemera.
Council invites businesses, community groups
and residents to participate and support the
Together Townsville program.
Together we can continue to deliver these
important initiatives that help make Townsville a
great community.
Visit the Together Townsville page on council’s
website for more information.
together townsville is council’s incoming
sponsorship program that engages the corporate and
community sector to sponsor council initiatives that
benefit our city. There are a number of initiatives
sponsored under the program, ranging from
community events to infrastructure projects. To find
out more about the program visit council’s website.
Support the program that supports our city!
Contact Council
Townsville City Council
PO Box 1268
Townsville QLD 4810
1300 878 001 from 8am–5pm
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au
103 Walker Street, Townsville City
86 Thuringowa Drive, Thuringowa Central
Operating hours 8.30am–5pm
Monday to Friday
Council Meetings
>> For the latest information and dates for
Council and Standing Committee Meetings,
please visit council’s website.
environmental
excellence and
sustainability
awards 2013
Sports Awards 2013
nominations closing
Know a team or individual who has
achieved national or international
success in their chosen sport
Nominate them for the 2013 Townsville
Sports Awards. Townsville’s annual sports
awards recognise the achievements of amateur
Townsville athletes, coaches and officials who
have represented Queensland or Australia at a
national or international level. The awards also
recognise Townsville teams that have achieved
at the highest level, and the invaluable
contribution of volunteers.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 5 APRIL.
Nominate online by visiting www.townsville.
qld.gov.au.
the townsville sports awards is proudly
sponsored by clean it nq.
proudly sponsored by >>
Nominations are now open for the
Environmental Excellence and Sustainability
Awards 2013. The awards recognise the
contributions and achievements of individuals,
schools, community groups and businesses in
shaping Townsville into a clean, green and
sustainable place to live and work.
Nominations close Friday 3 May.
Winners will be announced at the
Townsville Eco Fiesta and Smart Lifestyle
Expo at Queens Gardens on Saturday 1 June,
2013 between 11am and 4pm.
Individual and groups can nominate in
the following award categories:
>> Sustainability in Business award
Prize $1000
>> Individual Initiative award
Prize $500
>> Neighbourhood/ Local Resident award
Prize $500
>> Community Group award
Prize $1000
>> Junior school award – Preschools and
Primary Schools
Prize $500
>> Senior Schools award - High school, TAFE
and University award
Prize $500
Further details on award categories can be
found via the online nomination form on
council’s website.
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