Public Notices
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TMR Roadworks Notice
We have been informed that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)will be carrying out bridge inspections on Little Laura bridge on the Peninsula Developmental Road, south of Laura. The inspections are part of TMR’s regular bridge maintenance program to...
King’s Official Birthday public holiday | Office closures
Please be reminded that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Monday 6 October 2025 Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot All Cook Shire Libraries The Cooktown Swimming Pool The Cooktown Events Centre Nature's Powerhouse...
Public Notice – Strathgordon Road Upgrade Works
Cook Shire Council advises that upgrade works will be undertaken on Strathgordon Road between chainage 15.9 km and 17.8 km. The project includes the bitumen sealing of the road and the construction of a new culvert and causeway over the Colman River. Scope of Works...
Get ready for free* dumping days
Get your yard ready for extreme weather season Cook Shire Council is once again offering Free Dumping Days to help residents tidy their properties and remove potential hazards before cyclone season. When & Where 1 – 16 November 2025 during regular operating hours...
Public Notice: John Street oval sports lighting upgrade
Cook Shire Council is progressing with the upgrade of the sports lighting at John Street Oval, Cooktown, with works due to begin Thursday, 18 September 2025. The old lights have already been removed, and the next stage will see the installation of a modern LED...
Public Notice: Temporary Pool Closure
Council advises the community that, due to a school event, the pool will be temporarily closed on Thursday, 18th September 2025 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Normal hours will resume on Friday 19...
Public Notice: Temporary closure to Ayton Transfer Station
Council advises that the Ayton Waste Transfer Station will be closed this Saturday 6 Septemeber 2025. Regular services will resume on Wednesday 10 Septemeber 2025, following the closure. We encourage residents to plan ahead and make alternative arrangements for waste...
Public Notice: Coen water station out of service
Cook Shire Council advises that the Coen water station is currently out of service until further notice. Council is working to restore the service as quickly as possible and apologises for any inconvenience caused. Updates will be provided as soon as more information...
Public notice: Controlled burn at Portland Roads Waste Facility
Lakeland Library | Updated opening hours
Council is pleased to announce new opening hours for Lakeland Library to better suit our community’s needs. Effective immediately, the library will now be open on Saturdays. Lakeland Library opening hours: Tuesdays: 10:00AM – 4:00PM Saturdays: 10:00AM – 1:00PM The...
TMR Roadworks Notice
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...
TMR Roadworks Notice
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,...
TMR Roadworks Notice
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...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
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...
Public Notice: Lifeguard training at Cooktown Swimming Pool
The Cooktown Swimming Pool team will be undertaking lifeguard training exercises and real-life scenario practice from Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 August 2025. The pool will remain open during this time; however, some activities may appear concerning to onlookers. Please...
Cooktown Road sealing works
Cook Shire Council advises that final sealing works will be undertaken in Cooktown on the following streets: Adam Street Furneaux Street Helen Street Howard Street May Street Preparation works are now scheduled to commence from Monday 25 August. Please be advised that...
Lost property at the Cooktown Swimming Pool
Have you or your kids left something behind at the pool recently? We’ve gathered a range of lost property items, and we’re asking everyone to please come and check if anything belongs to you. From goggles and towels to hats and water bottles – your missing items might...
Public notice | Weary Bay toilet upgrade
Please be advised that the Weary Bay public toilet will be temporarily out of service from Monday 21 July to Sunday 18 August 2025 due to scheduled upgrade works. Council appreciates your patience during this time as we work to improve local facilities. For updates or...
Temporary closure | Nature’s Powerhouse
Please be advised that Nature’s Powerhouse will be closed for the day on Monday 28 July 2025. Regular opening hours will resume on Tuesday 29 July 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Works Notice : Cameron Creek Road
Residents and road users are being advised that construction works are scheduled to commence along Cameron Creek Road in mid to late next week. What to Expect Heavy machinery and a high volume of trucks will be operating along the road corridor. Construction will be...
Roadworks Notice | Endeavour Valley Road
We have been advised that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is about to start resealing works on sections of Endeavour Valley Road, Cooktown. The works will involve asphalt resealing to extend the life of the road pavement and reduce the formation of...
Cook Shire show day public holiday | Office closures
Please be reminded that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Friday 27 June 2025 Council Administration Building Cooktown Works Depot All Cook Shire Libraries The Cooktown Swimming Pool The Cooktown Events Centre Nature's Powerhouse All...
Temporary Water Outage – Lakeland Area
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...
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...
Public Notice: Proposed Permanent Road Closure
Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area of about 68.3m2 being part of Slim Close, Lakeland, adjacent Lot 1 on Registered Plan 741362 as shown on Drawing LAGIS-1396 . Comments or objections to the application must be submitted no...
Upgraded Lighting on the Horizon for John Street Oval
Cook Shire Council is pleased to announce that the John Street Oval lighting upgrade project is set to commence in the coming days, delivering long-term improvements to safety, maintenance, and community amenity. Originally installed in 2010, the...
Discovery Festival Fireworks Exclusion Zone
Boat users are reminded that there will be an exclusion zone in place on Saturday 21 June 2025, for the Cooktown Discovery Festival Fireworks display. All boat users are reminded there is an exclusion zone on Saturday 21 June from 5.30 pm-8.30 pm, for the Cooktown...
Discovery Festival Road Closures | June 2025
Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for Discovery Festival 2025, temporary road closures will be in place at the below listed times and locations: Please be advised that as part of the events, installations, and festivities for...
Public Notice: Burning at Mt Tully
Cook Shire Council advises that due to favourable weather conditions, residual green waste is being burned at the Mt Tully Waste Facility today. This burn involves green waste that could not be mulched—such as oversized branches or material contaminated with items...
Public Notice | Temporary closure of Splash Park
Please be advised that the William Daku Splash Park will be temporarily closed from Monday 26 May to Monday 2 June 2025 (weather and works permitting) to allow for essential concreting works. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we carry out these...
Public Notice | Temporary pool closure
Cook Shire Council would like to advise the community the Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed on Saturday 31 May, for a swimming carnival. Our regular aqua aerobics class will still be on from 12:00 – 1:00pm. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. The...
Public Notice | Reconstruction Works | Peninsula Developmental Road
Council advises the community that the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has commenced repairs along the Peninsula Developmental Road between Coen and Weipa. These works are expected to have minimal impacts and delays to road users as intermittent lane...
Laura Waste Transfer Station closed Thursday 15 May
May Ordinary Council Meeting date change
May Ordinary Council meeting has been moved to Monday 19 May, 2025, from 3:00 PM. These meetings, held monthly, are categorised as ordinary meetings, where routine matters are deliberated upon. Convened at the Council Chambers located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown,...
Public Notice | Laura Waste Transfer Station | Temporary Sunday Closure
Please be advised that the Laura Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Sundays until further notice due to staffing constraints. Thursday operations will continue as normal from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank the community for...
Cameron Creek Road – Culvert Construction
Cook Shire Council wishes to advise residents and road users that culvert construction works will commence on Cameron Creek Road from 12 May 2025. The works involve the installation of a large culvert crossing to improve drainage and road resilience in the area. What...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
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 12 May 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
Labour Day Public Holiday Office Closures
Please be advised that a number of Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on Monday, 5 May 2025 Please be advised that the following Council offices, buildings, and venues will be closed on: MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025 COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COOKTOWN...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 9:30 am on Tuesday 8 April 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
Community Scorecard Deadline Extended – Have Your Say by 4 April!
We’ve extended the deadline for the Cook Shire Community Scorecard until Thursday 4 April 2025 to ensure as many voices as possible are heard. Your feedback is vital in helping us understand what matters most to you and how we can better serve our community. Whether...
Works Notification: Rock-breaking works, Furneaux Street
Cook Shire Council advises residents and road users of upcoming construction works on Furneaux Street, between Helen Street and Hope Street, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades in the area. Scheduled Works: Start Date: Approximately Tuesday, 26 March 2025...
Notification of Road Use: Endeavour Christian College Cross Country Carnival
Endeavour Christian College will be holding its Cross-Country Carnival on Friday, 4 April 2025, with events taking place between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM (approx.). The course will follow the roads shown in the map below. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
Under section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is being advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 3 pm on Monday 17 March 2025 at Council’s Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
Public Notice | Cooktown Library Closure
Please be advised that the Cooktown Library will be CLOSED on Monday, 10 March 2025. The library will reopen at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely thank you for your understanding during this time. For...
Public Notice: Cessation of water fluoridation in Cooktown
In accordance with the Water Fluoridation Act 200 , Cook Shire Council wishes to inform the community that, following Council Resolution 2025/018, fluoridation of Cooktown’s water supply will cease effective 28 March 2025. As required under the Act, Council has:...
Works Notice: Road patching Cooktown & Bloomfield
Cook Shire Council advises that contractors will be conducting patching works on multiple streets in Cooktown over the coming days, subject to weather conditions and material availability from Cairns Scheduled Works: Wednesday 12 February – Helen Street and...
Cooktown Swimming Pool: Temporary closure
Please be advised that Cooktown Swimming Pool will be closed on Wednesday 22 January 2025, from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM for staff development. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this brief closure. The pool will...
Interruption to Lakeland water supply Tuesday 21 January 2025
Please be advised the main flow meter for Lakeland will be changed out at 10:00 AM on Tuesday 21 January. As a result, there will be no water available for approximately 1.5 hours. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to update and improve...
Cooktown water supply: Elevated Manganese levels confirmed as cause of discolouration
As part of the ongoing investigation into the cause of discoloured water in Cooktown, we can confirm that independent test results, received back on Monday 9 December, have identified Manganese as the primary factor. While both iron and manganese are present, the data...
Nature’s Powerhouse to Close Thursday 5 December 2024
Please be advised Nature’s Powerhouse will be closed on Thursday 6 December. Normal business hours will resume on Friday 6 December 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and thank the community for its understanding.
2024 Council Christmas hours
As the festive season approaches, please note the adjusted operating hours for Cook Shire Council facilities and services. While essential services and emergency contact options remain available throughout the holiday period, specific locations such as the Council...
Update on Cooktown water supply
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...
Temporary office closure
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...
Cooktown water supply
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...
Public Notice: Upcoming Road Works and Traffic Management
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...
Notification of Special Meeting of Council
Under Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the community is advised of a Special Meeting of Council to be held at: 8:30 am on Tuesday 19 November 2024 at Council's Main Administration Building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. Business to be...
Discolouration of Cooktown water supply
Please be advised that Council is working to resolve the cause of discoloured water from the Annan Water Treatment Plant. Although the water may appear discoloured, it has been tested and is safe to drink. Council has released some water from the main reservoir in...
Nature’s Powerhouse to Close for Private Function on 23 November
Please be advised Nature’s Powerhouse will be closed on Saturday 23 November 2024 for a private function. Normal business hours will resume on Sunday 24 November 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and thank the community for its...