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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...
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...
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...
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...
Please be advised that due to unforseen circimstances the Lakeland Library will be closed Tuesday 12 May 2026. The library will reopen Saturday 16 May 2026 at 9AM - 1PM. Thank you for your understanding.
We're embracing this year’s National Reconciliation Week (NRW) theme — All In — with a range of community events, cultural activities and local collaborations designed to bring people together across the Shire. Running from 27 May to 3 June, National Reconciliation...
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026 with a free youth drop-in Edor session at the Cooktown Events Centre! School-aged students are invited to get active, have fun and celebrate culture at a free Youth Drop-In Edor Session at the Cooktown Events Centre on...
The community is being advised that traffic calming devices are being installed at the following Cooktown locations: Webber Esplanade – Splash Park area Ida Street / May Street intersection Installation dates: the week commencing Monday 25 May 2026. Works are expected...