Green Street bunker, Military bunker in West End, Townsville, Australia.
Green Street bunker is a military facility in West End, Townsville, constructed with thick concrete walls and reinforced steel to withstand significant impact. The structure accommodated operational spaces designed to house personnel managing critical communications during wartime.
Construction began in 1942 when the Royal Australian Air Force undertook the project to establish a command center for regional air operations. The facility was operational shortly after completion to support wartime coordination efforts.
The site previously belonged to resident Minnie Jenkins, who relocated her family home of 39 years to Estate Street after receiving displacement notice.
The bunker is accessible to visitors and hosts regular tours arranged by local groups managing the site. Before visiting, contact the managing organizations to confirm access times and any group requirements.
The structure featured camouflage elements including a false roof and planted garden beds to disguise it as an ordinary house when viewed from above. This deception was designed to protect against aerial reconnaissance and bombing attacks.
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