2026 DRFA WORKS SCHEDULE
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA):
Cook Shire Council’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) team works to restore and improve the region’s road network following natural disasters. Funded jointly by the Australian and Queensland governments, these projects include emergency repairs to restore safe access and long-term upgrades that strengthen roads against future events. Working closely with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, the team helps keep Cape York connected while supporting local jobs and community resilience.
JULY DRFA WORKS SCHEDULE:
Ongoing until Friday 31 July
Port Stewart Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Friday 31 July
Bonny Glen/Byerstown
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Friday 31 July
Moreton Bramwell RoadÂ
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Friday 31 July
Various Cooktown Streets
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Friday 31 July
Ayton-Rossville Streets, Shiptons Flat Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Saturday 8 August
Marina Plains Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Tuesday 1 September
Whites Creek
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Tuesday 1 September
Musgrave Strathgordon Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Tuesday 1 September
Kimba-Dixie Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Tuesday 22 September
Portland Roads
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Tuesday 3 November
Lakefield Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Ongoing until Tuesday 11 November
Holroyd Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Tuesday 7 July – Friday 31 JulyÂ
Isabella McIvor Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Tuesday 7 July – Friday 31 July
Killarney Road and Kimba-Dixie Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Tuesday 7 July – Tuesday 11 AugustÂ
Drumduff
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Tuesday 7 July – Tuesday 22 September
Battlecamp Road
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.
Dates to be confirmed.Â
Bamaga North
- Flood damage repairs.
Traffic management on site.