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Townsville Facilities Venues and Infrastructure Supporting Sport Locally See Major Upgrades
Council-funded works target training grounds and competition sites to keep pace with rising participation across the city.
How we reported this
Townsville City Council approved an $8.4 million expansion of Queensland Country Bank Stadium on 10 July, with construction scheduled to start in August on the Ingham Road side of the venue.
The timing aligns with national interest in the 2026 World Cup, where Australian teams seek deeper talent pools from regional centres like Townsville rather than relying solely on capital-city programs.
Stadium and Aquatic Centre Lead Works
The stadium project adds two new training pitches and an indoor gym wing, while the Townsville Aquatic Centre on Murray Street receives a separate $2.1 million roof replacement over its 50-metre pool to allow year-round squad sessions. Both sites sit within the CBD fringe, giving athletes from suburbs such as Kirwan and Douglas shorter travel times than trips to coastal fields on The Strand.
Attendance data from the 2025-26 season shows Queensland Country Bank Stadium drew 22,500 spectators across 14 home fixtures, with general admission tickets priced from $25. The aquatic centre recorded 184,000 paid entries last financial year, a 9 per cent rise from 2024-25 figures released by the council’s parks and recreation unit.
Access and Booking Details
Residents can book pitch time or lane space through the council’s online portal starting 15 July, with priority windows reserved for clubs based at the two venues. Updated maps and entry points will be posted on the Townsville City Council website once the stadium works begin.