Townsville City Council's new corporate plan Townsville 2025 - 2029 has been adopted at today's Ordinary Meeting.
The strategic document will set the direction for Council to grow Townsville, providing Council's overarching strategic planning framework and setting the scope for the annual Budget and Operational Plan.
Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said the plan was broken into four clear goals that would guide Council for the next five years: a city for everyone, a sustainable city, a future-ready city and a well-managed city.
"Council is furthering its vision of growing Townsville as a globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature with Townsville 2025 - 2029. This strategic plan will guide our city's growth and planning during the next five years and provide a roadmap for Council to build trust and confidence with our residents while delivering strong outcomes," Cr Greaney said.
"Our goals will help grow Townsville into a city where everyone can engage in and enjoy our community and lifestyle, where we are committed to sustainability through climate change adaptation, water security and advancing a circular economy, where we have opportunity that embraces innovation and is ready for future growth and where our entire city is served reliably by an accountable, responsive and engaged council.
"As we work towards our vision of being globally connected city, we need to be future ready.
"Our plan includes furthering partnerships with industry, research institutes and all levels of government to facilitate national and international business and industry for our region. By growing our industry we can grow our population sustainably with opportunities across future-proofed professional and trade jobs."
Cr Greaney said the plan was shaped following extensive community consultation.
"Council was guided by community consultation through a Have Your Say survey, focus group sessions, community drop-in sessions and social media polls. We have listened to that feedback and used it to shape our plan while remaining committed to good governance and responsible financial management," Cr Greaney said.
"By endorsing Townsville 2025 - 2029 now, we're able to build the 2025/26 Budget and Operational Plan in alignment with these new goals.
"Council will continue to work closely with the Queensland and Australian governments to bring our goals for Townsville to life."
