Thuringowa is a city in northern Queensland, Australia that covers the northern and western parts of the urban area usually referred to as Townsville. Prior to its proclamation as a city on 1 January1986, Thuringowa was a rural shire, almost surrounding the city of Townsville.
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 56,000 as of 2004.
Although mainly a residential area, Thuringowa does include several significant industrial and commercial enterprises, notably the Yabulu nickel refinery.
Suggested information for this article can be pulled (appropriately digested and rearticulated to meet GNU FDL) from: [1] (http://www.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/thuringowa/history/)
On behalf of the citys residents, Thuringowa Mayor Les Tyrell recently accepted the award of North Queenslands Friendliest Town for 2003 as part of the annual Queensland Tidy Town Awards.
Thousands of Defence Force personnel live in Thuringowa and the city is also the base for QNI Resources Pty Ltd nickel refinery and the future Transfield Power Station at Yabulu.
Thuringowa is home to Dairy Farmers Stadium and the National Rugby League team, the North Queensland Cowboys.
Thuringowa Water is a business unit of Thuringowa City Council, responsible for providing water and wastewater services to residents throughout Thuringowa.
Thuringowa Water is made up of a team of skilled individuals in the areas of plumbing, engineering, plumbing certification, project management and administration.
Thuringowa Water strives to be one of the most innovative, reliable and customer-focussed water and wastewater service providers in Australia demonstrating environmental, social and financial leadership.
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