Townsville recognised for sediment and erosion control
Townsville City Council has been quietly building something that’s having a real impact on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Urban Water
Stewardship
Townsville's urban water is managed by our local council, in collaboration with experts and specialists.
Our towns and developments affect waterways
in ways that are actively managed.
Stormwater runoff, sediment runoff from building sites, household sewage, and sewer pipe leaks are all examples of ‘urban water’ that has an impact on our local waterways, and ultimately, the Great Barrier Reef.
The Urban Water Stewardship Framework is a tool developed by the Queensland Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation (DESI) as part of the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan.
In 2023 Townsville City Council received a ‘B — Achieving Best Practice’ score for its urban water management practices against the independent framework.
This represents a commendable improvement since the last review in 2021, which saw Council receive a ‘C: Achieving Current Minimum Standard’.
Improvements have been seen mostly in the area of ‘Developing Urban’ water — managing pollutants from construction and development. Council also scores an ‘A: Above Best Practice’ for its collaboration with industry and community regarding ‘Established Urban’ water — the management of pollutants from established urban areas.
Urban water projects in flight
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