While large parts of the Queensland coast have received heavy and at time damaging rain, the Townsville area has missed out , the city's dam is way down and the heat and humidity have combined to make torrid conditions. An indication that airconditioners are working overtime and that dogs and their owners are not out and about socialising is this picture of facilities for hounds at a coffee shop . There is talk that Townsville should consider installing a wave pool , like Darwin's , if so it is hoped that it provides a lot of cover from the sun as this has been the subject of complaint in the Top End. The wave pool idea for Townsville was picked up after a city councillor visited the Wave Way on Sentosa, Singapore.
