The Strand, Townsville

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The Strand is a seaside foreshore located in Townsville, Australia. The strand is located in the suburb of North Ward. The Strand has a magnificient view of the Port of Townsville and Magnetic Island, as well as stretching all the way out to Cape Cleavland.

History

The Strand has been a part of Townsville's history since the city was founded in the mid 1800's. The current foreshore was opened in 1999 after the old foreshore was severly damaged and eroded after heavy rainfall and wind from Tropical Cyclone Sid in January 1998. The Townsville City Council and Queensland State Government put in for an initial joint funding of around $600m (AUD) for the development of the current foreshore.

Features

Strand Park, centre of the foreshore strip

Rockpool
BBQ areas
Lifesaving Clubs
Waterpark
Tobruk Memorial Pool

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