Flood Damage Keeping Riverway Out Of Use For Months To Come

We always knew that flood recovery could take a while, and it has hit one of our favourite cool down spots pretty hard!

Townsville City Council have begun work on repairing Riverway Lagoons and Arts Centre, but it'll be a steady process. 

Council are expecting the facility will be open by the end of July, if weather is kind to them. 

Infrastructure Services Committee Chair Cr Mark Molachino said tradespeople are working at the site now to kick off the repairs. 

“Hutchison Builders have been appointed to complete restoration works on the buildings and lagoons,” Cr Molachino said.

“Restoration work has begun with damage assessments ongoing.”

Local Councillor Verena Coombe has thanked residents for their patience.

“There was significant building and electrical damage and workers will refurbish the lagoons and the arts centre as quickly as they can,” Cr Coombe said.

Cr Coombe has urged residents to make the most of Council’s other pools.

“The lagoon is unavailable for now but people shouldn’t forget they have a lot of options across the city,” Cr Coombe said.

“Kokoda, Long Tan, Tobruk and Northern Beaches Leisure Centre pools and the Rockpool are open for families and keen swimmers.

“We know people love Riverway and we apologise for any inconvenience.”

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