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PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDED LOCAL LAWS
Have your say on the proposed amended local laws by 5 pm, Friday 2 September 2022. Find out more.
TAKE-HOME RAT TEST NOW AVAILABLE FROM COUNCIL
Complimentary RAT tests from Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service are now available to collect from the Main Administration Building in Cooktown. Find out more.
COUNCIL WELCOMES TWO NEW AUSSIES TO THE SHIRE
Amanda Carvalho and Khubaib Khan made their public commitment to Australia and accepted the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship in front of Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott, Councillors, Council’s Executive Leadership team and community members. Read more.
MEDIA RELEASE | SAILING OFF ON A HIGH: COOK SHIRE CEO BID A HEARTFELT FAREWELL
Cook Shire Council Mayor Peter Scott expressed his heartfelt gratitude and respect for retiring CEO Linda Cardew at the July Ordinary Council Meeting – Mrs. Cardew’s last ahead of her retirement – held on Tuesday 26 July 2022. Read more.
PUBLIC NOTICE | CHARLOTTE STREET & WEBBER ESPLANADE WATER MAIN WORKS
READ COUNCIL'S NEW CORPORATE PLAN
The next five years will be pivotal to building our future as a Shire and ensuring that outcomes are realised through commitment, dedication and hard work. Cook Shire's 2022-2027 Corporate Plan is the document that will help to deliver the shared vision which reflects the communities’ collective aspirations. Read it online now.
RECONCILIATION ROCKS RECOGNISED
Cooktown’s recently created Reconciliation Rocks precinct has been awarded the 2022 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Queensland (AILA Qld) award for Cultural Heritage. The precinct was sympathetically designed by prominent landscape architect Andrew Prowse of LA3 Landscape Architecture. Read more.
WORKS NOTIFICATION | JENSEN'S CROSSING REPLACEMENT WORKS
Please be advised of upcoming works to replace Jensen's Crossing Bridge and the temporary closure of the bridge during the works period. Read more.
PUBLIC NOTICE | SHERRIN ESPLANADE UPGRADE
Please be advised of upcoming works to upgrade Sherrin Esplanade from the Furneaux Street-Adelaide Street Intersection are scheduled to commence from Monday 9 May 2022. Read more.
CURRENT COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS
Have your say on Council projects, plans, and strategies here.
CONTRACTS | CURRENT TENDERS AND SUBMISSIONS
Due to Cook Shire's commitment to open and effective competition, we will regularly call for tenders on projects to ensure the best contractor is sourced, locally where possible. For all of Council's current tenders and submissions click here
