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Public update on the Rail Trail Boardwalk

Public update on the Rail Trail Boardwalk

Cook Shire Council has temporarily closed access to the new boardwalk along the Rail Trail in the interest of public safety, as the structure has not yet received final building certification. The opening date was announced without prior consultation with Council, and...

Council Update: Rail Trail Boardwalk Project

Council Update: Rail Trail Boardwalk Project

Cook Shire Council acknowledges the strong community interest in the Stay Another Day Rail Trail Boardwalk project and is pleased to provide the following update. This project is a community-led initiative located on Council-managed land. The development application,...

Public update on the Rail Trail Boardwalk

Public update on the Rail Trail Boardwalk

Cook Shire Council has temporarily closed access to the new boardwalk along the Rail Trail in the interest of public safety, as the structure has not yet received final building certification. The opening date was announced without prior consultation with Council, and...

Free disposal of broken bins at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station

Free disposal of broken bins at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station

As part of the ongoing No Label, No Service Program, residents whose household wheelie bins have been identified as non-compliant or in need of replacement can dispose of them free of charge at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station until June 30, 2025. This initiative...

Council Update: Rail Trail Boardwalk Project

Council Update: Rail Trail Boardwalk Project

Cook Shire Council acknowledges the strong community interest in the Stay Another Day Rail Trail Boardwalk project and is pleased to provide the following update. This project is a community-led initiative located on Council-managed land. The development application,...