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We want to reassure the community that all investigations indicate the discolored water is not related to Council infrastructure, treatments, or any mistakes. The likely cause is natural, linked to minerals introduced by landslides and flooding during Tropical Cyclone...
Please be advised that the following Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed from 12 pm on Thursday 5 December 2024: Council Administration BuildingCooktown Works DepotCook Shire LibrariesCooktown Swimming PoolCooktown Waste Transfer Station Nature's...
Council is investigating the cause of discoloured water from the Annan Water Treatment Plant. Crews are actively flushing and scouring the water network across Cooktown to expedite the clearing process. Please be aware of pooling water on roads in some areas and drive...
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise the public of upcoming road works as part of essential Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and asset rehabilitation projects. These works will be carried out by contractors, and traffic control and detours will be...
Cook Shire Council teams will be joining the community at the Coen Muster on Tuesday 12 May 2026 for an afternoon and evening of connection, activities and entertainment. Community members are invited to stop by Council’s disaster information stall during the muster...
Cook Shire Council advises that essential works will soon commence on Russell Creek Bridge, located on Bloomfield Road. The project involves the replacement of the existing bridge deck to ensure the ongoing safety and reliability of this key transport route. Key...
A week of creativity, nature, learning and community connection will come to life this May as Cook Shire Council celebrates Botanic Gardens Week 2026 at the Cooktown Botanical Gardens. Running from Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May 2026, the week offers a diverse program...
The countdown is officially on. The seven-week countdown to the Cooktown Discovery Festival kicks off tomorrow, Friday 1 May, with the launch of a refreshed festival website—setting the stage for one of Cape York’s most iconic events. Designed to be more vibrant,...