- New major Kirwan Police Facility official opens, supporting up to 300 frontline police and specialist staff, to help restore safety where you live.
- Purpose-built complex strengthens crime response, intelligence, and disaster coordination across North Queensland.
- The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer and delivering more police to the frontline to fight Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a significant boost to the frontline policing capability in North Queensland, with the opening of a major new police complex in Townsville, to help restore safety where you live.
The purpose-built Kirwan Police Facility will support up to 300 police and specialist staff, bringing frontline officers and critical investigative and intelligence units together under one roof for the first time, as they continue to restore safety where you live.
Today's opening builds on the Crisafulli Government's plan to make Queensland safer with more police and stronger laws - after a decade of Labor's Youth Crime Crisis - with victim numbers down 7.2 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year, based on population.
Frontline policing capacity has also improved, with a net increase of 588 police officers since the October 2024 election, while unplanned attrition has fallen to 2.6 per cent - the lowest level in five years.
The new facility houses the Kirwan Police Station and Policelink, alongside specialist units including the Tactical Crime Squad, District Tasking and Coordination Centre, Intelligence, and Criminal Investigation Branch.
Purpose-designed training rooms and multi-functional operational spaces will also support major incident response and disaster management, ensuring police are better equipped to respond to emergencies and protect North Queenslanders.
The facility was built on the historic former Willows Stadium site, the original home of the North Queensland Cowboys, and marks the first stage of the new Kirwan Police Facility.
The new facility also delivers long-term efficiencies by consolidating units previously operating from facilities at capacity and allowing the Queensland Police Service to relinquish leased premises, reducing ongoing operational costs.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the new Kirwan Facility was a major step forward in restoring the infrastructure police need after years of Labor neglect.
"This is a game-changing investment in restoring community safety and ensures our police have the modern facilities they need to fight crime and protect North Queensland communities," Minister Purdie said.
"After a decade of Labor neglect and rising crime, the Crisafulli Government is delivering the infrastructure police need to do their jobs properly, to make Queensland safer.
"This new purpose-built complex brings specialist units and frontline police together, strengthening coordination, improving response times, and helping police stay one step ahead of criminals."
Member for Thuringowa Natalie Marr said the Kirwan Police Station was integral to strengthening community safety and supporting a growing Queensland Police Service.
"Our new police station is a modern, state-of-the-art facility, at the heart of our community, and I am thrilled to see this new complex in Thuringowa," Ms Marr said.
Member for Mundingburra Janelle Poole said it was critical for frontline and specialist teams to work side-by-side.
"Bringing these units together under one roof strengthens collaboration, improves intelligence sharing, and ensures Queensland Police Service resources are deployed where they can have the greatest impact in keeping our community safe," Ms Poole said.
Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa said the new Facility provided a visible, well-coordinated police presence for communities across North Queensland.
"This is about making sure our police have the tools, technology and teamwork needed to keep our communities safe, because when our frontline officers are supported, our residents feel the benefit," Mr Chiesa said.
Member for Townsville Adam Baillie said the opening of the new state-of-the-art police station was about investing in local law enforcement and enhancing community safety.
"Here is proof this Crisafulli Government delivers for Townsville; this facility is an investment in our police and our community, now and into the future," Mr Baillie said.
Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations John Tims said Townsville residents deserve policing resources that are adept to meeting the evolving needs of the community, ensuring public safety and reinforcing a strong policing presence.
"The brand-new facility will functionally align proactive and reactive units to coordinate and place QPS resources where they are most needed and can be most effective," Deputy Commissioner Tims said.
Assistant Commissioner Virginia Nelson said the opening of the Kirwan Police facility marks a historical moment for the Townsville Police District.
"We want the community to know we are here to support them," Assistant Commissioner Nelson said.
"By choosing to serve this region, the addition of these officers not only signifies the future of policing, but the foundation of safer and stronger communities."
The Kirwan Police Station reached practical completion in December 2025 and will play a central role in restoring safety across the Townsville District for decades to come.
Stage Two of the Facility, which is set to open in the 2029/30 financial year, will feature a new state-of-the-art Police Academy (Northern Campus), as well as updated Dog Squad facilities and other specialty units.
