Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and businesses in Lakeland of a planned water supply interruption as part of our ongoing water main replacement program. Date: Tuesday 1 July 2025Time: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PMDuration: Approximately 3 hours Affected Properties...
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Special Council Meeting Notificiation
Under Section 258 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at: 9 AM Tuesday 8 July, at Council's Main Administration Building located at10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be conducted...
Public notice | Coen aerodrome resealing and temporary closure
Cook Shire Council advises the Coen community of scheduled maintenance works at the Coen Aerodrome scheduled from Monday 30 June - Friday 4 July 2025. The works involve a single coat reseal of the runway, including mechanical sweeping and chip sealing. These upgrades...
Temporary partial road closure | Ida Street
Cook Shire Council advises residents that a section of Ida Street, between May Street and Garden Street, will be partially closed to traffic from Tuesday 17 June to Wednesday 18 June 2025, with works possibly extending to Thursday 19 June, dependent on weather...
Free dog and cat desexing clinic coming to Cooktown
Cook Shire Council is encouraging pet owners to take part in the upcoming Paws Up for Pet Care desexing clinic, offering free desexing for eligible cats and dogs. The clinic will be held at the Cooktown Shire Hall from Monday 30 March to Wednesday 1 April 2026....
Update and apology
Cook Shire Council advises residents that an update is required to previously shared information regarding rubbish collection services in Cooktown. Council acknowledges that earlier communication may have caused confusion and apologises for any inconvenience. The...
Coen water supply restored | Level STOP water restrictions in place
Cook Shire Council advises residents that the water supply in Coen has now been restored. Due to ongoing power outages in the community, Council has implemented Level STOP water restrictions, to help preserve the limited water supply of the reservoir. Level STOP –...
Free green waste disposal at Cooktown Waste Transfer Station
Cook Shire Council is offering free green waste dumping at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station from Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March 2026. This initiative is in place to support residents with cyclone preparation and clean-up activities. Opening Hours: Friday:...



