As the festive season approaches, please note the adjusted operating hours for Cook Shire Council facilities and services.
While essential services and emergency contact options remain available throughout the holiday period, specific locations such as the Council Administration Building, Cooktown Works Depot, libraries, and more will temporarily close at various times. Waste Transfer Stations will follow their usual schedules except for Cooktown WTS, which will be closed on Christmas Day. For full details, including reopening dates and emergency contact information, please see below.
For all Council-related emergencies during this time, please phone 4082 0500. Your call will be answered by our after-hours service.
Council Administration Building
Closed: Tuesday 24 December 2024 from 12 noon
Opens: Thursday 2 January 2025
Cooktown Works Depot
Closed: Friday 13 December 2024
Opens: Monday 6 January 2025
Waste Transfer Stations
All Council Waste Transfer Stations will close on Christmas Day and then operate according to their usual schedule.
Cook Shire Libraries
Closed: Monday 23 December 2024 at 5:00 pm
Opens: Tuesday 2 January 2025
Cooktown Swimming Pool
Closed: Tuesday 24 December 2024 from 12 noon
Opens: Thursday 2 January 2025
Nature’s Powerhouse
Closed: Sunday 22 December 2024
Opens: Thursday 30 January 2025
Cooktown Events Centre
Closed: Monday 23 December 2024 (Members will still have 24-hour gym access)
Opens: Monday 6 January 2025