Strand Park

The Strand Water Park to Re-Open 5 September @9am

With daytime temperatures starting to rise, Townsville residents will be able to cool off and have fun once again at one of the city’s most popular aquatic destinations.

 

The much-loved Strand Water Park will re-open at 9 am tomorrow after extensive repairs, in time for the September school holidays.

 

Acting Mayor and Townsville City Council infrastructure services committee chairperson Mark Molachino said the water park was originally closed in March to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

 

“Council used the COVID-19 closure and the cooler months of the year to undertake significant repairs and maintenance of the water park,” Cr Molachino said.

“This included the replacement of the soft fall material around the base of the structure, as well as drainage improvements.

“With this work now complete, we’re able to re-open the facility so it can once again be enjoyed by locals and tourists.

“Families love coming to The Strand to enjoy the water park and the nearby amenities, such as the barbecues and outdoor seating, to relax and have fun.

“While the water park will be operating again, I urge everyone to be responsible and continue to be COVID safe when using the facility, as they would in everything else they do.

“Our community has worked so hard and done so well to slow the spread of COVID-19 and that must remain our focus. Have fun, but also be COVID safe.”

 

A Big Strand Park Welcome Home for the Cowboys!

Come celebrate at the Strand Park for the triumphant return of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys on Monday 2 October!! It’s time to congratulate our heroes after this weekend’s NRL Grand Final match against the Storm.

We’ve had an absolute cracker of a season! The Cowboys celebration will kick off at 11.00am on the Strand with free kids’ entertainment, buskers and the 1RAR Band playing from noon.

Mayor Cr Jenny Hill has said The vibe around the city and all of North Queensland is incredible and we want to see as many people as possible there to celebrate with the team when they return home on Monday,”

“Regardless of the outcome on Sunday, the Cowboys are a champion team and we want to give the fans the opportunity to see and cheer the boys home,” Cr Hill said.

An open topped double decker bus with all the North Queensland Cowboys players on board will travel along the Strand from approximately 12.30pm between the Rockpool and Strand Park.

For up to date information about the event visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au and the council’s Facebook page.

The Strand will be dressed up for the occasion, with restaurants open and a variety of food and drink vans available.

Everyone planning to come along is reminded to bring their hats, sunscreen and water.

Road closures will be in place along The Strand between Landsborough and Kennedy Streets from 9am to 2.30pm.  Mitchell Street will also be closed between Stuart and Gregory Streets.