Back in March during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic Australian army soldiers from Townsville along with several police officers from Brisbane were directed to control the border between Northern Territory and Queensland and as a result needed a place to stay.

Urandangi pub owner of 12 years Pamela Forster said it was a pleasure hosting everyone.

"With my pub being the closest to the border they all needed somewhere to stay and somewhere to be fed," Ms Forster said.

"We had a heap of laughs and over all it was such a great experience for everyone and the town.

"They played cricket and football with kids a lot and were always asking if they could help in anyway."

Ms Forster said the Army did great work throughout the community.

"The Army were always helping the police at the border check. A lot of them went up to the school and did some work, others helped out here and did some handy work," she said.

"Now everyone is gone with the restrictions easing and there is just a few police from Mount Isa on a short rotation on the border."

Ms Forster said she won't be reopening her pub until there are less COVID-19 rules.

"I won't be opening until everything is all clear because social distancing is just not workable out here, they want everyone to sign in, us track how long they stay and keep their addresses its just ridiculous," she said.

"So in the mean time I have builders here staying but also its time to kick back a bit because the last three months have been so busy."

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