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Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to commence maintenance works on sections of road on the Mulligan Highway at Cooktown from the Trevethan Creek bridge to past the Mt Amos Road intersection. The works will involve road rehabilitation and sealing to...
Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out reconstruction works to repair multiple sites on the Mulligan Highway (Lakeland – Cooktown) from late August 2025 until November 2025. The work will involve earthworks, asphalt and bitumen resurfacing,...
We have been informed that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be carrying out reconstruction works on the Mulligan Highway (Mareeba to Mount Molloy), at the Big Mitchell Causeway, from mid-August 2025 until September 2025. The work will involve...
Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 9:00 am on Monday 25 August 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
As the Easter long weekend approaches, Cook Shire Council’s Mayor has shared a message with the community, encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to slow down, stay safe, and enjoy all that the region has to offer. Easter is a special time across Cook Shir,...
Temporary repair works were undertaken on Ida Street this week following the recent culvert failure. Significant rainfall over the past few days has impacted site conditions, particularly ground compaction in the repaired area. The road will now reopen (with...
Please be advised that Maritme Safety Queensland (MSQ) has extended the community consultation period for the Cooktown Pontoon until Sunday 12 April 2026. MSQ had originally planned to host community information sessions in late March; however, these sessions were...
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.