Landslips cause closure of Townsville’s Castle Hill

Castle Hill at Townsville - Newsreel
Roads and walking tracks on Townsville's iconic Castle Hill have been closed due to landslides after recent heavy rain.

All walking tracks and roads on Castle Hill in the north Queensland city of Townsville are closed due to dangerous landslips.

Acting Mayor Ann-Maree Greaney said residents and visitors were not permitted to access Castle Hill.

“Castle Hill’s walking tracks and roads remain closed to all pedestrians and vehicles as there have been dangerous landslips that require remediation,” Cr Greaney said.

“Council teams have started repairing the road, with works on the walking tracks set to start once safe access is available.

“Townsville has lots of great exercise paths along The Strand, Jezzine Barracks, Douglas and Ross River as well as the Mount Louisa Walking Track, so please pick a different place to get your daily exercise in.”

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