We are pleased to announce that the Level 2 water restrictions in Cooktown have now been lifted, effective immediately. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation over the past week as we worked to address the necessary repairs at the Annan Water Treatment Plant. Your...
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Level two (2) water restrictions now apply for Cooktown
Please be advised, Cooktown will be under level 2 water restrictions from Tuesday 29 October to November 4 2024 The Annan Water Treatment Plant is currently undergoing repairs, which limits our ability to operate at full capacity. To ensure adequate water supply for...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
Under Section 258 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at: 9am on Tuesday 29 October 2024 at Council's Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
Powerline Vegetation Maintenance
ETS Infrastructure has advised us that they will be conducting powerline vegetation maintenance activities within Cook Shire in the coming month on behalf of Energy Queensland Limited (Ergon), to ensure network reliability and safety for communities. Vegetation...
May 2026: Roads Ahead
Cook Shire Council’s monthly snapshot of roadworks and travel advice occuring in the weeks ahead.
Temporary water restrictions announced for Coen
Residents in Coen are advised that water restrictions will move to Alert Level from Monday 27 April 2026, as the local water reservoir undergoes some urgent maintenance. Council is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, however in the meantime, the...
Calling all local caterers!
Cook Shire Council is seeking to connect with local catering providers as we look to expand our pool of catering services across the region. Council regularly requires catering for a range of meetings, workshops, training sessions, and community-focused activities....
ANZAC Day commemorations across the Shire
Residents and visitors are invited to come together this ANZAC Day to honour the courage, sacrifice and resilience of Australia’s servicemen and women, with a series of commemorative events taking place across the region. In Cooktown, commemorations will begin on...



