Townsville LMAC

The Townsville Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC) covers coastal and inland area extending from Balgal Beach in the north to Haughton River in the south and includes the city of Townsville (with its northern beach suburbs and Magnetic Island) and Palm Island.

Regional Focus

Townsville is the primary administrative and industrial centre of North Queensland and has an international reputation for marine research and management. It boasts the Centre of Excellence for Marine Research at James Cook University, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Australian Institute of Marine Science and the head office of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

The manufacturing and public administration sectors provide the strong contributions to the economy. Major industries include beef processing, grazing, and mineral refining. Population and development continue to grow. The strong defence presence in the city supports the development and population growth within the region. Defence, education, and other government personnel, make up a large percentage of the Townsville workforce.

Recent activities

  • Purchase of barotraumas kits for distribution at Fishing Expo
  • Purchase and upgrade of the Alliance for a Cleaner Townsville mobile cleanup trailer to be used for local clean-up events

LMAC Membership

 
Name
 Position
Julie Traweek
 Chair
David Briggs
 Secretary/Treasurer
Rick Braley
 Member
Sabyne Gough
 Member
Melinda Louden
 Member
Chris Manning
 Member
Alana O'Brien
 Member
Brent Robino
 Member
Wendy Tubman
 Member
Cr Vern Veitch
 Member

More information

For further information on the Townsville LMAC please contact:

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
LMAC Coordinator
PO Box 1379
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
Tel:(07) 4750 0700
Fax: (07) 4772 6093
Email: lmac@gbrmpa.gov.au
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