Townsville

Map markers are indicative only. They do not reflect the exact location of the stations and sensors.

Townsville has 6 active air monitoring stations measuring the impact of port and industrial activities.

Active stations and sensors

Active monitoring stations:

  • Coastguard ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=tcg ) from 2007
  • Environment Park ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=tep ) from 2019
  • Lennon Drive ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=tld ) from 2018
  • North Ward ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=tnw ) from 2018

Active smoke sensors:

  • Kirwan ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=kirw ) from 2022
  • South Townsville ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=stve ) from 2023
  • Stuart ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=stua ) from 2023

Historical stations and sensors

Historical monitoring stations:

  • Pimlico ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=pim ) 2004–2016
  • Stuart ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=sun ) 2001–2018
  • Townsville Port ( https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/stations/?station=tpa ) 2000–2014