City Update June 2014 Edition

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From the Mayor I’m pleased with the work we have done to keep Townsville moving ahead over the past year, but there’s so much more to be done.

In only my second year as mayor, the city council has been busy delivering a number of important projects and initiatives that will have benefits well into the future.

On the financial front the council has worked hard to keep rate increases to CPI and lower over the past two years to ease the pressure from rising living costs.

Council is also on track for the second successive surplus and has reduced the city’s debt burden, which increased substantially in the immediate years after amalgamation with a huge infrastructure building program.

The redevelopment of Jezzine Barracks has been a major highlight for council and an important piece of infrastructure for the

SPOTLIGHT

on Townsville City Prepares for 150th Birthday Celebrations The countdown has already begun to celebrations to mark Townsville’s 150th birthday of foundation on 15 February 2016.

A special events committee made up of representatives from across the community has been formed to oversee the program that will include almost two years of celebrations culminating in a huge community event in early 2016.

community, adding to the city’s wonderful parks and recreation network, and visited by thousands each week.

Getting our roads back in shape was a big focus.

With Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements funding from the Federal and State Governments, the council also completed a massive rebuilding program on the city’s roads which were hit hard by three big wet seasons from 2010-12.

Thanks to State Government funding, the Blakeys Crossing Upgrade is also making good progress under council’s project management and is on schedule to be completed by the end of the year.

The focus will then switch to the flood proofing of the Dalrymple Road crossing of the Bohle which is next in line.

The development of the Draft City Plan and the work the council has done in revitalising our CBD is also laying down a strong plan for the city’s growth and economic future.

Securing a long-term deal with YWAM to move in to the vacant TAFE College buildings in the inner-city was a coup for the city and Townsville’s CBD Incentives program has attracted hundreds of millions of dollars in new projects to support local jobs.

With the cooler months here, its festival and events time and there is so much to enjoy in the city from the footy, Townsville 500 V8s, Townsville Cup, EcoFiesta, Super Boats and the many activities in our libraries and galleries.

I encourage you and your families to enjoy all Townsville has to offer.

Regards,

Cr Jenny Hill mayor@townsville.qld.gov.au

The PEOPLE’S Percival

Artscape Garden for Changshu

Images of unsung heroes, family members, friends and neighbours that make Townsville what it is today are currently on display on banners throughout Flinders Street for The PEOPLE’S Percival.

Forty images were selected for the exhibition that forms part of the prestigious portrait exhibition, The Percivals, at Perc Tucker Gallery. Check out the display of local faces until 13 July.

Council is in the final stages of delivering an interpretative garden to Changshu City as part of our ongoing Sister City relationship. The gift of an Artscape Garden will be built within the Shangu Lake Park in Changshu City in July. With its interpretative design the garden reflects different aspects of the vibrant and culturally diverse Townsville lifestyle. Changshu City gifted the Perfumed Gardens Chinese Pavilion to the people of Townsville in 2005 as part of our Sister Cities alliance.

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Contacting your Councillors CR VERN VEITCH Deputy Mayor

CR PAT ERNST

CR COLLEEN DOYLE

E pat.ernst@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0418 279 351

E colleen.doyle@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0418 273 817

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Smart City Sustainable Future Committee Chair

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Sport, Recreation and Parks Committee Chair

CR SUZANNE BLOM

CR TREVOR ROBERTS

CR LES WALKER

E suzanne.blom@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0427 300 364

E trevor.roberts@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0488 426 074

E les.walker2@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0418 315 705

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Community and Culture Committee Chair

Infrastructure Committee Chair

E vern.veitch@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0418 729 496

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CR TONY PARSONS

CR GARY EDDIEHAUSEN APM

E tony.parsons@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0419 642 265

E gary.eddiehausen@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0418 262 786

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Planning and Development Committee Chair

Healthy and Safe City Committee Chair

CR JENNY LANE

CR RAY GARTRELL

E jenny.lane@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0417 726 699

E ray.gartrell@townsville.qld.gov.au M 0447 185 772

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Governance and Finance Committee Chair

Townsville Waste and Water Committee Chair

TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CITY UPDATE >> JUNE 2014

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Draft City Plan awaits approval from state Adoption of the Draft City Plan has reached final stages with the 25 year blueprint of the city’s future development and growth now awaiting State Government approval. Council resolved to provide the Draft City Plan to the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning in April after receiving and considering 4,743 public submissions.

Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said council had taken into account many and varied community views put forward, with a third of all matters raised directly influencing changes to the final document.

“With the input of the community, the Draft City Plan is a comprehensive planning document that underpins the economic future of the city and reflects the high value we place on Townsville’s unique character, environment and lifestyle,” Cr Hill said.

The Draft City Plan targets the cost of population growth through a strategy that promotes development in existing urban areas while providing sufficient land for residential expansion. Current zoned and approved urban areas have the capacity for 65,000 new houses (well in excess of the forecasted need of 45,000) over the next 25 years.

Key outcomes from the Draft City Plan consultation: >> the strengthening of provisions to clearly highlight that buildings of more than five storeys, where fronting The Strand, will not be supported by council >> protection of an open space corridor in North Ward from residential development due to its important environmental values >> removal of potential unit development from residential properties fronting the southern side of Arthur Street in Aitkenvale >> the area bounded by Anne, Alfred, Caroline and Arthur Streets within medium density residential be reduced from five to a maximum of three storeys >> the inclusion of additional properties within the Character residential zone >> re-instation of Rural 10 zoning rights for rural property owners in Jensen.

Key Facts >> One of the largest community engagement campaigns in the city’s history >> consultation program of 60 business days - twice the legislated requirement >> 29 community engagement events across the city >> 1,200 people spoken to in person by staff >> more than 10,500 visits to the Draft City Plan section of council’s website >> 4,743 submissions received covering 347 individual matters.

RIDE, DRIVE, WALK OR RUN

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THE HILL SAFELY WITH EVERYONE Castle Hill is one of Townsville’s most popular places to exercise with hundreds of people walking the road or one of the many tracks every day.

While this is a great fitness challenge, it is important to remember: ride, drive, walk or run, Castle Hill safety is for everyone!

Pedestrians must walk a maximum of two people across at all times and on the cliff side of

the road in both directions. Cyclists must keep to the 40 kilometre an hour speed limit and warn pedestrians of their approach by ringing their bell.

By following these simple messages we can ensure the safe use of Castle Hill for everyone.

Don’t forget, there are plenty of other areas around Townsville for your fitness challenges including kilometres of signed walkways and pathways, open green spaces, stairs and beaches.

Visit our Active and Healthy webpage for more information on locations.

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Blakeys Update Blakeys Crossing is now closed to traffic and will remain so until the completion of the project at the end of 2014.

“Closing the road to all traffic will allow work crews to construct two bridges and ensure the upgraded road will be open before the next wet season,” Townsville Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said.

Piling began for the three-span Pee Wee Creek bridge in May and is continuing for the seven-span bridge at Louisa Creek, near the Mather Street intersection.

There are two rigs on site – one drills down through the hard layers to a depth of around 10 metres. The pile driver then works to drive the pile through the softer lower layers.

The piles were cast locally and will be fitted with headstocks, ready for placement of the deck units.

All funding for the project has been provided by the State Government.

Council has contracted BMD Constructions to build the upgrade.

Boat park gets underway Council crews have started work on the new $25 million Townsville Recreational Boating Park at South Townsville.

Stage One of the much anticipated project includes two four-lane boat ramps each with a floating walkway and a 220 vehicle-with-trailer car park.

“At least one in every six Townsville households now owns a boat. This project is a much-needed step toward easing the boat ramp congestion currently experienced by Townsville boaties and fishing enthusiasts,” Townsville Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said.

“Project partners council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads, are very aware of the lack of boating facilities in the region and have worked together to ease this, firstly with the Barnicle Street boat ramp expansion and

now with this much-needed project.

The existing jetty will be retained as a place for pedestrians only. It is sure to be a hot spot for families and is a great spot for catching prawns.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads will dredge a basin off the site to ensure easy navigational access to both Barnicle Street and the boating park.

The vacant land next to Goondi Creek will also be developed as part of Stage One to include an open space reserve with playground, barbecue area and car park. It will be complemented by pedestrian and cycling paths.

Flexible payment options for council rates Did you know you can make payments towards your rates in advance?

Payments for amounts of $10 and over can be made in advance through any of council’s available payment options with the payment included in the brought forward figure of your next rate notice. You can also organise to pay your rates by direct debit payments weekly, fortnightly and monthly on a day you nominate. A direct debit arrangement does not constitute a payment arrangement. Payment arrangements may be accepted by council in some circumstances, where ratepayers are having difficulty paying.

Pay your rates conveniently using the following payment options: >> direct debit >> with credit card online at www.townsville.qld.gov.au >> using BPAY directly through your savings, cheque or credit card account >> POSTBillpay in person at any Australia Post outlet >> in person at one of council’s customer service centres.

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Visit our website for a full list of rates payment options. Remember, if paying by phone or internet always record the receipt number at the end of the transaction as this confirms that your payment has been successful. Also, a surcharge of 0.5% applies to all credit card payments made using Mastercard or Visa. American Express and Diners Cards are not accepted.

If a half yearly rates notice is difficult to pay all at once, why not set up a regular direct debit to suit your personal circumstances? Make regular advance payments quarterly, monthly, fortnightly or weekly.

The choice is yours.

IN WINTER

www.townsvilleshines.com.au #townsvilleshines Townsville Shines in Winter! Celebrate an action packed three months of non-stop excitement and activities sure to heat up your winter days. Events include offshore superboats, horse racing carnivals, chamber music, gallery exhibitions, markets, theatre performances, school holiday activities and of course, the flagship V8 supercars!

Download a full program of events at www.townsvilleshines.com.au and grab your complete event guide from the Townsville Bulletin on 14 June.

Households Rev it Up for Race Week Vie for the title of the ‘Best Dressed Home in Townsville’ leading up to the Castrol Townsville 500 for your chance to win the ultimate family V8 VIP package! Second and third prizes are also up for grabs.

The Townsville 500 Committee, Townsville City Council and Townsville Enterprise is encouraging residents to embrace the spirit of the Townsville 500 V8 Supercars by decorating their homes. So get out those black and white checkered flags, set up a mini track or pit lane and display your

favourite teams colours for your chance to win.

A panel from the Townsville 500 Committee will shortlist the top 20 homes before the public decides the winners through a Facebook vote off. The most votes win.

To enter: decorate your home or unit and submit a photo along with your name and phone number on the competition entry page on townsvilleshines.com.au.

Facebook voting: Monday 23 June – Friday 27 June.

For more information, including prizes, terms and conditions visit: www.townsvilleshines.com.au.

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IN WINTER Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize

Townsville 500 Super Welcome

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Until 13 July

Jezzine Barracks (Kennedy Plaza) 3 July, 4.30pm - 8.30pm

As a national portrait prize of significance and esteem offering a $40,000 acquisitive major prize to the winner, the Glencore Percival Portrait Painting Prize is a mustsee biennial exhibition. First held in 2007, the exhibition attracts a significant number of entries from all corners of the nation and promotes the pursuit of excellence within the genre.

Get ready race fans to meet every V8 Supercars Championship driver at this year’s Townsville 500 Super Welcome event!

Get autographs, pose for photos and be in the running to win some great prizes!

Two driver signing sessions will be held at 4.30pm and 5.30pm but get there early as big crowds are expected.

Drivers availability can change without notice.

Townsville 500 Reid Park 4–6 July www.v8supercars.com.au Winter is set to heat up as the V8 Supercars roll into town for the first Super Street Townsville 500. With a jam-packed schedule both on and off the track, the Supercars will tackle the Reid Park street circuit for 500 kilometres of racing over three days.

The Townsville 500 is a weekend for the whole family. Little race fans will be busy in The Family Zone, plus Disney returns trackside with more new and exciting interactive activities.

Jun Chen, David North, winner of the 2012 People’s Choice Award.

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The 2014 Offshore Super Championships will make its return to Townsville on the 28 and 29 June for round three of high-octane racing on Cleveland Bay. A challenging course that can throw up surprises, the teams will be pushing hard to get maximum points at the halfway point of the season.

Visit www.superboat.com.au or follow the Offshore Superboats on Facebook.

Kids don’t forget to grab your copy of the Winter School Holiday Program, Hot Pocket with loads of awesome events and activities plus great discount coupons.

Grab your copy from www.townsville.qld.gov.au, Council’s Customer Service Centres or any CityLibraries branch.

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Sportscene Super Warehouse Townsville Triathlon Festival 12–13 July www.townsvilletrifestival.org.au The Townsville Triathlon Festival is a full weekend of fun and sport along the city’s beautiful Strand. An Olympic distance triathlon age group world championship qualifier will be held for the first time alongside the traditional sprint, enticer, elite mile, corporate challenge and cycle criterion events.

Road Trip by Damian Callinan

RSL Townsville Cup Race Day Townsville Turf Club Saturday 26 July www.townsvilleturfclub.com.au

Townsville Civic Theatre 16 July, 8pm www.ticketshop.com.au Comedians Damian Callinan and Mickey D have packed the Tarago and are en route to Townsville! The problem is they don’t have a show - yet! Road Trip takes their skill for localising material a step further: the whole show is about Townsville! The third player in the game is award winning documentary film maker, Charlie HillSmith. It’s through his eyes that you’ll see how the lads spend their two days in Townsville before bursting onto the stage with a 90-minute celebratory roast.

Known as the social event of the year, the RSL Townsville Cup continues to increase in size and spirit. This year, more than 11,000 people from across the North Queensland region are expected to enjoy Townsville’s premier horse racing event.

The RSL Townsville Cup consists of eight live races including the North’s richest race, the $100,000 RSL Townsville Cup.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music

SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

1–9 August www.afcm.com.au

28 August–2 September www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au

Townsville Civic Theatre 30 August, 2pm and 7.30pm www.ticketshop.com.au

More than 40 musicians from around the world will perform at the prestigious Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

Tickets to the 31 concerts and special events are already selling fast. Single concert tickets as well as discounted ticket packages are available.

Bringing together the excitement of competitive sailing and community events, along with the beauty of Magnetic Island, the SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week offers an experience to remember. With top notch racing, live bands and partying galore, the shore side program of this annual regatta is sure to leave you wanting more year after year.

The most romantic opera of all time, La Bohème appeals to devotees and newcomers alike. This intimate and revealing new production stars some of Queensland’s most exciting young singers as a group of rent-dodging flatmates living and loving precariously on the edge of society. Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

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Road Closures & Traffic Restrictions saturday 28 june – tuesday 8 july 2014 Traffic diversions will be in place before and after the V8 Supercars event due to the installation and removal of event infrastructure. Delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.

PARKING – Public PARKING – Pre-purchased tickets only DISABLED PERSONS drop-off zone/ limited parking available CAR PASSENGERS B T

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ENTRY TO EVENT VENUE Ticket sales and pre-paid entry

RACE PRECINCT PRE-PAID PEDESTRIAN ENTRY ONLY RESTRICTED ENTRY AREA • Authorised vehicles • Pre-purchased parking at Townsville State High School and First Avenue Car Park

REGULATED PARKING AREA Local residents and businesses (permits required)

Public transport Public transport is the recommended event travel option.

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Bus Services >> Increased Sunbus services will be operating during event. >> FREE events shuttle service for V8 Supercars Castrol

Townsville 500 ticket holders.

Ferry Services Dean Street

>> Increased ferry services will operate during the event. >> Timetables are available at:

Townsville West State School – Entry via Wilson Street

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Parking at the Event >> Townsville State High School - 4721 8777 >> Railway Estate Primary School - 4720 8333 >> First Avenue Car Park - 1300 720 533

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Disabled Persons Access and Parking >> Transport Hub (behind Officeworks)

For a more detailed map of the Regulated Event Parking Area, please visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au

>> Flowers Street, Main Gate South >> These areas also contain disability friendly drop off spots.

For more information 1300 878 001 www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Road Closures

Regulated Parking Area

Friday 27 June 12am – Tuesday 8 July 5am.

A regulated event parking area will be in place, around Reid Park.

Boundary Street Railway Avenue to Woolcock Street

Charters Towers Road Boundary Street to Ingham Road

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Car Park Closures

www.131940.qld.gov.au (Traffic Management)

Flinders Street East Car Park (closest to Bully’s Nightclub) Only half the car park closed >> From Thursday 3 July to Sunday 6 July.

Sturt Street Car Park Between Walker and Sturt Street >> From Friday 4 July to Sunday 6 July.

These car parks are restricted to Emergency Service access only.

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The regulated area is in place to stop non-residents from parking on the streets affected and will be in force from 7am-7pm on Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July.

A two hour limit will apply to any vehicle parked on the street during this time fines will apply.

Residents living within the regulated area will be required to display a Resident Parking Permit. These will be posted to residentsprior to the event.

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Townsville Pet Expo Thuringowa Soundshell Parkland Saturday 21 June, 10am – 4pm The annual Townsville Pet Expo will include over 50 exhibitors with information and products about your pets. The free event will also include guest speakers, demonstrations and heaps of fun pet-related activities. You can also make enquiries on Animal Management and Local Laws, and even register your pet while you’re there.

Animal registration is due soon!

Get in early to get your discount.

Dogs and cats are required to be registered by law. Register your pet to avoid a fine and ensure your pet is rescued and returned home safely.

Upgrade for Murray Paw Park Renewal works at Murray Paw Park will get underway this month following consultation with users of the popular Annandale off-leash area. Community members were asked a series of questions about their use of the park and how they thought it could be improved.

The two-week consultation provided the following results: >> most users are satisfied with the overall facilities at Murray Paw Park >> better seating, shade for dog owners and a separate space for small dogs were seen as areas for improvement >> the opportunity to safely exercise and socialise their dogs is what attracts visitors to the dog park >> the strong sense of community among users of Murray Paw Park is also an important reason residents use the park >> the majority of users travel to the dog park by car and live in Annandale, Idalia, and Wulguru >> the highest usage is between 4-6pm with visitors generally staying for 45 minutes or longer >> the most popular days to visit the park are Wednesday and We want to hear from you about the Sunday future of dog off-leash exercise areas.

Complete our quick online survey at Construction should be www.townsville.qld.gov.au. complete by July.

“I used to play outside with my friends after school. I don’t feel like it anymore”.

In 2013, more than 590 dog attacks were reported to council, with 133 attacks on people and 457 attacks on other animals. Council also received more than 730 complaints about dog aggression and behaviour. To increase public awareness about pet safety, council recently launched the Who are your pets hurting? campaign, focusing on an attack that left 11-year-old Townsville boy, Kynan Quinn (pictured) with life-threatening injuries and permanent scarring.

What if your dog attacks a person or animal? >> >> >> >> >>

your dog can be declared dangerous increased registration of $300 per year strict enforcement for confining your animal your dog may be seized and destroyed a fine of up to $10,000 if your dog kills another animal State legislation is also being considered which could impose up to 10 years imprisonment if your dog kills a person.

You are responsible for your dog’s actions.

Always take the following precautions: >> Make sure your dog is contained in your yard and cannot escape - 90 per cent of dog attacks are committed by wandering dogs. >> Supervise children around dogs - particularly if a dog is sleeping, eating or recovering from injury or illness. >> Ensure your dog is registered - it is against the law to keep unregistered dogs. >> Train your dog and always keep it on a leash in public.

Dog attacks should be immediately reported to Townsville City Council on 1300 878 001 during and after hours. Visit council’s website for more information and to view the campaign video.

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City Backdate Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip made their first visit to Townsville on 12 March 1954. The city celebrated with a two-week program of events, culminating in a spectacular civic reception at the Townsville Sports Reserve on the day of the visit. The event included 4300 school children in formation to create a “Welcome to Townsville” sign on the reserve.

Townsville’s Local History Collection holds a range of memorabilia relating to this visit including the minutely detailed itinerary and working programme, a commemorative booklet and photographs. This collection can be viewed online and at the CityLibraries Flinders Street branch. This photograph, donated to us by Mr Walker of Metro Studios, shows the Royal couple travelling through Flinders Street during a welcome parade.

Homework Help Helping a child with homework can be stressful for parents or carers, especially during the high school years. With the assistance of CityLibraries Townsville and yourtutor, a little help is always just a click away. Yourtutor connects students with expert teachers and tutors who can assist with homework and assignment questions in maths, English, science, business studies and more in a live, one-to-one online classroom. This means the moment your child has a question, there is a qualified tutor online, ready to help them.

Yourtutor is now also available on Sundays. You just need your library card.

Have your say - Illich Park master plan Aitkenvale’s Illich Park will become a multi-use community parkland facility that is safe, functional and vibrant as part of renewal works following the 2012 tornado.

Council is currently seeking feedback from residents on the plan that includes developing and selling council-owned land for residential use. The sale of the land would fully fund the upgrades to the park and reinforce the Draft City Plan’s density objectives for the area.

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The renewal of Illich Park will: » provide new recreational facilities for local residents » provide additional sporting amenities for the Townsville community » improve flood protection for the area » promote the park as a recreational destination » provide opportunities for medium density residential dwellings to balance the cost of development » increase car parking in the area.

Public consultation activities will be held later this year.

Visit councils website for details.

HOW FULL IS YOUR BIN? Some 70 per cent of the waste in the average household bin in Townsville can be diverted away from landfill. If we recycle right and get smart about ways to manage our waste, we could be left with as little as 14 per cent of actual rubbish in the bottom of our bin!

Do you need a bigger recycling bin?

Contact council on 1300 878 001 to enquire about our new 360L recycle bin* – the best bin for champion recyclers! *Fees and charges apply

Recycle Paper & 16% Cardboard

Build a stronger lawn

this dry season!

With the dry season now upon us, Townsville residents will be turning on the taps in an effort to keep their gardens green.

Thanks to our 300 days of sunshine and extended dry period each year, we consume about four times the water of most major cities. Interestingly, 70 per cent of that water use is on our lawns and gardens – and much of that could be saved while still maintaining a healthy lawn.

Remember: lawns are strongest when watered twice a week. Low flow sprinklers such as the Wobble Tee or Lo-Flo are perfect for promoting the deep root growth required to build a strong and healthy lawn this dry season.

Thinking about how you water your lawn is important not only to conserve water through our dry season, but also to maximise the resilience and health of your lawn throughout the year.

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Rowes Bay Wetlands Project finalised The final stage of the Rowes Bay Wetlands project is now complete, thanks to funding by Together Townsville partner, Origin Energy.

The three-year project transformed one of the city’s most ecologically significant areas into an education space featuring a lowimpact boardwalk, interpretive signage and an outdoor classroom.

Mt Stuart Power Station Manager Paul Olsen said Origin was proud to be a Together Townsville partner.

“We support and are active in the communities where we operate and we’re very pleased to have contributed to this valuable environmental project,” Mr Olsen said.

The Rowes Bay Wetlands is now open to the public and for group tours. Contact Integrated Sustainability Services on 1300 878 001 for more information.

Together Townsville is council’s incoming sponsorship program, which engages the corporate and community sector to sponsor council initiatives that benefit our city. There are a wide range of initiatives available for sponsorship, ranging from community events to naming rights for infrastructure. To find out more about the program, visit council’s website.

Support the program that supports our city.

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Operating hours 8.30am–5pm Monday to Friday

COUNCIL MEETINGS >> 9am Tuesday 24 June >> 9am Tuesday 22 July >> 9am Tuesday 26 August

STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS >> Infrastructure Committee 9am Tuesday – 10 June, 8 July, 12 August >> Townsville Water and Waste Committee 11am Tuesday – 17 June, 15 July, 19 August >> Planning and Development Committee 12pm Wednesday – 11 June, 9 July, 13 August >> Community and Cultural Committee 10am Thursday – 12 June, 10 July, 14 August >> Smart City, Sustainable Future Committee 11am Thursday – 12 June, 10 July, 14 August >> Sports, Recreation and Parks Committee 1pm Thursday – 12 June, 10 July, 14 August >> Health and Safety Committee 9am Tuesday – 12 June, 10 July, 14 August >> Governance and Finance Committee 9am Tuesday – 17 June, 15 July, 19 August

every friday 12pm - 2pm may 2 - september 26 perfumed gardens (cnr Stokes Street and Walker Street) Enjoy great live music over lunch with friends! All welcome - tables, chairs and picnic rugs will be provided. www.townsville.qld.gov.au

*Alcohol free event

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