Thuringowa, Queensland
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| T H U R I N G O W A | |
|---|---|
| Type | city |
| Basic Dates | |
| State | Queensland |
| population | 63,000+ |
| Latitude | 19° 18' S |
| Longitude | 146° 43' E of Greenwich |
| Web page | [www.thuringowa.qld.gov.au] |
| E-Mail address | council@thuringowa.qld.gov.au |
| Land area | 1842 km² |
| s.a. Townsville | |
Nature
Climate
The proper city of Thuringowa with its main suburbs lies like its larger neighbour city Townsville (see diagram) in the wet-dry tropics, which are characterized by hot and rainy summers (wet season) and warm and dry winters (dry season). However, to the area of the city belong also parts of the Paluma Range, which in its higher altitudes is characterized by a year-round relatively cool and moist climate, thus belonging to the Wet Tropics of Queensland and to the so-named World Heritage area.
History
Today the Thuringowa City area covers roughly the western third of the division's original area. After the formation of the Division in 1879 the next two decades were ones of progress. Suburbs grew rapidly and by 1902 Thuringowa had 1020 dwellings listed on its ratebooks.Such rapid growth drove infrastructure development and thus early Chairmen, Arthur Bundock and Joseph Hodel, led the way with the construction of the Ross River Bridge, the bridge at the Causeway and the Stewart Creek Bridge.These roads and bridges were constructed to serve not only Thuringowa's rural base but also Thuringowa's residential subdivisions of Hermit Park, Mundingburra and Rosslea these were part of Thuringowa before the government assigned them to Townsville.Water reticulation and sanitary services were established in these suburbs and street lighting and beautification work carried out along Charters Towers Road. Also during this period the Council's first administration building was constructed at the Causeway, near the intersection of Flinders Street West and Ingham Road (just goes to show how big Thuringowa was and how small Townsville was). Under the 1902 Local Authorities Act, divisional areas were renamed shires. Consequently, in 1903 the Thuringowa Divisional Board became the Thuringowa Shire Council. The period up to 1918 was one of consolidation and minor works not major projects. Thuringowa is situated latitude and longitude of 19°0′S 146°11′E.
Development in Thuringowa
Thuringowa has grown in population quickly, becoming the fastest growing local region in Australia at the last census. The population has increased from 26,000 in 1986 to over 60,000 as of 2005. Recently a new $1b, 5000 lot Housing estate is planned for the northern part of the city, just off the Bruce Highway, it is the biggest ever planned housing estate in North Queensland. Although mainly a residential area, Thuringowa does include several significant industrial and commercial enterprises, notably the Yabulu nickel refinery. Thuringowa City Council recently gave approval to a new 10-story Hotel Complex across the road from the Riverway Complex, stage one of Riverway was opened to the public on the 8th of July 2006 during the river festival.Suburbs of Thuringowa and their
Suburbs of Thuringowa include:
- Urban Thuringowa:
- *Thuringowa Central - 4817
- *Kirwan - 4817
- *Condon - 4815
- *Rasmussen - 4815
- *Kelso - 4815
- *Deeragun - 4818
- Rural Thuringowa:
- *Paluma - 4816
- *Yabulu - 4818
- *Bluewater - 4818
- *Bushland Beach - 4818
- *Mt Low - 4818
- *Bohle - 4818
- *Burdell - 4818
- *Shaw - 4818
- *Bohle Plains - 4817
- *Alice River(Rupertswood) - 4817
- *Rangewood - 4817
- *Pinnacles - 4815
- *Saunders Beach - 4818
- *Toolakea - 4818
In April 2005, the [Thuringowa Library] was named the [Queensland Public Library of the Year] by the [Queensland Public Libraries Association.], and Thuringowa was again named the NQ tidest town for 2005-06
The Name
Thuringowa was named after the German free state of Thuringia where an early German pioneer who lived in the town descended from.External links
- [History of the area]
- [More history of Thuringowa, including searchable historical image collection - from Thuringowa Library Heritage Services]
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