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Cook Shire Council has identified an opportunity to upgrade the water crossing on Finch Bay Road, which will involve extending the causeway and laying a fresh layer of concrete over the existing structure. The anticipated start date for these works is 03/02/2025,...
Cook Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees for this year’s Australia Day Awards. These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups, and organisations that make Cook Shire an extraordinary place to live. The 2025 nominees represent a...
Cook Shire Council is delighted to announce Kevin Hughes BM OAM as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador.Mr Hughes, (pictured left) a distinguished veteran and passionate advocate for environmental conservation, will join us on 26 January for our Australia Day Awards. The...
Please be advised the main flow meter for Lakeland will be changed out at 10:00 AM on Tuesday 21 January. As a result, there will be no water available for approximately 1.5 hours. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to update and improve...
Get ready to sweat! Cook Shire Council is excited to launch two new weekly group fitness classes at the Cooktown Events Centre, starting Wednesday 2 April. Whether you're looking to torch calories, build strength, or simply move your body in a fun and supportive...
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...
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)...
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...