Cook Shire Council is undertaking important refurbishment works on the Marton Swing Bridge to improve safety and extend the life of this valued community asset. The planned works include: Replacing the bridge decking Replacing the timber bridge approaches Upgrading...
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Easter Long Weekend Operating Hours
Cook Shire Council wishes to inform residents and visitors of the operating hours for Council offices and facilities during the upcoming Easter long weekend. A number of Council offices, depots, and facilities will be closed from Friday, 18 April 2025 (Good Friday)...
Get ready: Free dumping days are back!
Cook Shire Council is once again offering Free Dumping Days this April-May to help residents prepare for extreme weather. Our weather can be unpredictable, but your preparation doesn’t have to be. Take advantage of these free clean-up days (from 26 April until 11 May...
Works Notification: Rock-breaking works, Furneaux Street
Cook Shire Council advises residents and road users of upcoming construction works on Furneaux Street, between Helen Street and Hope Street, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades in the area. Scheduled Works: Start Date: Approximately Tuesday, 26 March 2025...
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,...
Festival of Small Halls Returns to Cooktown – Launching the Winter Tour 2025!
The Festival of Small Halls is making its highly-anticipated return to Cooktown, and this year we have the honour of launching the Winter Tour 2025 right here on Wednesday 2 July! Following the success and community buzz of last year’s event Festival of Small Halls...
Public Notice | Temporary closure of Splash Park
Please be advised that the William Daku Splash Park will be temporarily closed from Monday 26 May to Monday 2 June 2025 (weather and works permitting) to allow for essential concreting works. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we carry out these...
Cook Shire Council supports Under 8’s day in Cooktown
Cook Shire Council takes part in today’s Under 8’s Day celebrations in Cooktown, joining the community in a vibrant morning of fun and learning for young children and their families. Council was represented by the Events Team and the Cooktown Library Team, who each...



