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Cook Shire's waterfront release offers Reef access in minutes
07/12/2020
With direct waterfront access that’s minutes from the Great Barrier Reef, Cook Shire Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from creative and innovative visionaries and entrepreneurs for the development of a waterfront commercial release on Webber Esplanade in Cooktown.
Working group to tackle housing shortage
09/08/2017
An action plan and formation of a working group will be the next step towards solving Cooktown’s housing shortage, after a well-attended community forum on the issue this week.
Council trainees going places
13/04/2017
Two young local workers have gained valuable qualifications after completing business administration traineeships with Cook Shire Council.
Get in quick for free pool safety inspections
13/04/2017
Cook Shire Council is offering free inspections and advice on pool safety and compliance in a bid to improve pool safety in the region.
Waterfront roadworks to start soon
13/04/2017
Supply and levelling of fill in preparation for services installation is well underway at Cooktown’s waterfront works site.
More footpaths for Cooktown
26/06/2017
Cooktown will gain another block of footpath, linking Helen Street with Furneaux Street in a Cook Shire Council project expected to start this week.
Historical Gardens photos wanted
09/08/2017
Cook Shire Council's Botanic Gardens team are turning historical sleuths, and they need the help of the community.
LED street lights for Laura
13/03/2017
Thanks to a nomination from Cook Shire Council, Laura's streets will shine a little brighter with less power when LED streetlights are installed this year.
Queen's Baton Relay coming to Cooktown
13/03/2017
Cooktown will host the Queen's Baton Relay in the lead up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, and nominations are now open for local batonbearers.
Feedback on main street proposal
13/03/2017
Keeping the wide street, not removing parking spaces and no centre planted trees were among the top comments received from community feedback on a proposed revitalisation plan for Cooktown's main street.
