What’s happening?
Townsville City Council has unanimously adopted its revised Corporate Plan 2025 to 2029 during Wednesday’s Ordinary Council meeting.
The updated plan outlines Council’s direction for city growth under Mayor Nick Dametto and CEO Joe McCabe.
Mayor Nick Dametto said the revised document gives Council clearer priorities while supporting Townsville’s long term growth plans.
“With steady leadership now at the helm, we’ve come together as a Council to chart a clear path forward and refine how we deliver on our purpose,” Cr Dametto said.
The plan will help guide future investment, services and annual budget planning across the city.
Why it matters?
The Corporate Plan will shape how Council delivers services and manages projects across Townsville over the next four years.
It also connects directly to the development of the 2026/27 Budget and Operational Plan.
Cr Dametto said Council wanted stronger governance, responsible financial management and better outcomes for residents and ratepayers.
Local Impact
The revised plan keeps Townsville’s four main priorities, including liveability, sustainability, future planning and city management.
Council said partnerships with industry and government would remain important to support local jobs and regional growth.
For locals, the plan will help guide where funding and services are delivered as Townsville continues to grow.
By the numbers
- More than 3,800 Townsville residents shared feedback through the Liveability Survey during consultation on the Corporate Plan.
- Council reduced 19 outcomes down to 12 priority areas in the revised plan.
- The updated Corporate Plan covers the 2025 to 2029 period.
- Townsville City Council retained four core goals in the revised strategy.
Zoom In
Cr Dametto said the revised plan gives Council a more practical framework for measuring progress and delivering services.
“We have refined the original objectives to better reflect the organisation’s direction which strengthens our ability to track progress and deliver for the community,” he said.
Council originally adopted the Corporate Plan early last year during a period Cr Dametto described as uncertain.
Zoom Out
Townsville continues to position itself as the capital of Northern Australia, with Council linking future growth to stronger regional partnerships and investment.
The revised Corporate Plan aligns with broader goals around jobs, infrastructure and long term city development in North Queensland.
What To Look For Next?
Council will now use the revised Corporate Plan to help shape its 2026/27 Budget and Operational Plan.
“With work already underway on the 2026/27 Budget, this plan will help guide our investment priorities to deliver meaningful outcomes for the Townsville community,” Cr Dametto said.
