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Works Notices

Works Notice
Saturday 28 March 2026

Kerb & Channel Program – Mossman & Port Douglas

Kerb & Channel Program - Survey and excavations Douglas Shire Council advises that its contractor will be undertaking kerb and channel survey works, followed by excavation and reseal works, at…
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Works Notice
Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Lower Daintree Boat Ramp – Floating Walkway

Lower Daintree Boat Ramp & Floating walkway Important advice for boat ramp users Douglas Shire Council on behalf of Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has partially removed the…
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Public NoticesWorks Notice

Tree Removal – Port Douglas Road

Overview In preparation for the upgrade of the pathway which runs alongside Port Douglas Road between the Mirage Country Club and Oaks Lagoon, Douglas Shire Council will remove three trees,…
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Council Projects

Have Your SayProjects

Have Your Say – Help Shape the Future of Sport and Recreation in Douglas Shire!

Sport, Recreation and Leisure Needs Assessment Douglas Shire Council is undertaking a Shire-wide Sport, Recreation and Leisure Needs Assessment to better understand how our community plays, moves and connects —…
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Have Your SayProjects

Have Your Say – Food & Drink Outlets at the Splash Park

Overview Douglas Shire Council is seeking community feedback on whether there is support for commercial food and drink outlet/s at the Port Douglas Splash Park. The Splash Park officially opened…
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Have Your SayProjects

Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP)

Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) for Four Mile Beach and Newell Beach Douglas Shire Council is commencing a Shoreline Erosion Management Plan for Four Mile Beach and Newell Beach. A…
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Projects

Rex Creek Intake – Repairs and Upgrade

Council is calling tenders for repairs to the Rex Creek inlet - the water intake for Mossman's and Port Douglas' raw water supply. This inlet structure was badly damaged during…
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Projects

Daintree Ferry Landside Infrastructure and Ferry Replacement Projects

Overview Ferry Replacement In August 2022, Council resolved to replace the existing ferry with a new, larger four-lane ferry capable of carrying more vehicles each trip. The aim is to…
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Projects

Kerb & Channelling – Warner Street

New Kerb and Channelling - Warner Street, Port Douglas Douglas Shire Council will be replacing the kerb and channelling along Warner Street, on the southern side, from Wharf Street through…
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Mountain bike rider on beachProjects

Principal Cycle Network

Overview The Queensland Cycle Strategy 2017-2027  sets the strategic direction for cycling in Queensland over the next 10 years, detailing the priority and action areas.   The Queensland Department of…
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Hiptage Management Program – Mossman Area

Overview Douglas Shire Council (DSC) is continuing its targeted management of Hiptage benghalensis, a highly invasive environmental weed affecting parts of the Mossman area. Listed as a restricted invasive plant under…
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Projects

Principal Cycle Network – Port Douglas Pathway Upgrade

Overview This project will upgrade 1.7 km of shared pathway along Port Douglas Road, between Lakeland Avenue (Mirage Country Club Roundabout) and Bale Drive (Barrier Reef Roundabout). The improved pathway…
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Aerial of Newell BeachProjects

Principal Cycle Network – Mossman to Newell Beach

Overview Summary: A key priority of the Far North Queensland Principal Cyle Network Plan 2016 is to construct a 5.2km wide shared cycleway, connecting Mossman CBD to Newell. Route: Commencing…
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Rex Creek IntakeProjects

Mossman River Intake

Overview SummaryIn 2016, Council undertook a water demand analysis and source options assessment for the Mossman - Port Douglas catchment, which considered various population growth scenarios and demand management strategies.…
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General NewsProjects

Port Douglas Skatepark Replacement

Overview The Port Douglas Skate Park is nearing the end of its life. In 2022, Douglas Shire Council engaged Trinity Skateparks to prepare a new design. After spending time in…
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Have Your Say - Open Consultation

Have Your Say

Mossman Pool Community Survey

Community Survey Douglas Shire Council is keen to know how to improve Mossman Swimming Pool to attractive more users. We want to enhance the experience for current swimmers and encourage…
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Have Your SayProjects

Have Your Say – Food & Drink Outlets at the Splash Park

Overview Douglas Shire Council is seeking community feedback on whether there is support for commercial food and drink outlet/s at the Port Douglas Splash Park. The Splash Park officially opened…
Liza Dowling
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Have Your SayProjects

Have Your Say – Help Shape the Future of Sport and Recreation in Douglas Shire!

Sport, Recreation and Leisure Needs Assessment Douglas Shire Council is undertaking a Shire-wide Sport, Recreation and Leisure Needs Assessment to better understand how our community plays, moves and connects —…
Liza Dowling
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Have Your SayProjects

Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP)

Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) for Four Mile Beach and Newell Beach Douglas Shire Council is commencing a Shoreline Erosion Management Plan for Four Mile Beach and Newell Beach. A…
Liza Dowling
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Disaster Recovery Funded Projects

Other Projects

Tropical Cyclone Jasper Coastal Recovery Works

Overview SummaryThe southern end of Newell Beach and the northern end of Oak Beach coastline were significantly impacted during the Tropical Cyclone Jasper disaster event. In 2025, funding was secured…
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Other Projects

Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road Repairs

Overview SummaryDuring Tropical Cyclone Jasper, multiple landslips and geotechnical failures occurred along the entire 26-kilometre length of Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road, closing the road between Wujal Wujal and Cape Tribulation…
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Other Projects

Alexandra Range – Landslip Sites

Overview SummaryDuring Tropical Cyclone Jasper, several landslips occurred on Cape Tribulation Road as it traversed the Alexandra Range. The contract to repair most of the sites was awarded to COLPO…
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Other Projects

China Camp Road – Wujal Wujal Section

Overview SummaryChina Camp Road runs from Ayton to China Camp. It mostly sits within Douglas Shire, but there is a section at the Ayton end which is located within Wujal…
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Other Projects

Noah Creek Bridge Project

Noah Creek Bridge Project Heavy Vehicle Causeway Open by appointment Mondays only. High clearance vehicles only. Further details below. Overview   The $12 million Noah Creek Bridge Replacement Project is jointly…
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Other Projects

Taylor’s Crossing Stewart Creek Road, Daintree

Overview SummaryTaylor's Crossing originally comprised of low flow culverts with concrete and rock causeway. In most floods / heavy rain events, this causeway is submerged and overtopped by creek flow.…
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Other Projects

Lees Bridge Replacement

Overview SummaryLees Bridge was a single lane timber bridge on Douglas Creek Road, Daintree which was severely impacted by Cyclone Tiffany on 10 – 11 January 2022. Council successfully sought…
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Completed Projects

Mossman Skate Park Refurbishment | Completed July 2025

Port Douglas Boat Ramp Repairs || MSQ | Completed July 2025

Works Notice – Water Main Replacement (Whyanbeel) | Completed February 2025

Works Notice – Water Main Replacement (Rocky Point) | Completed February 2025

Principle Cycle Network – Mossman CBD to Mossman Gorge | Completed September 2024

Rex Smeal Park Playground | Completed August 2024

Bougainvillea Street Widening | Completed June 2024

Mossman Splash Park | Completed April 2024

Smart Water Meter Program | Completed 2023

Warner Bridge | Completed December 2022

Daintree Ferry Five Day Closure | Completed March 2023

Safe Places Accommodation | Construction Completed August 2022

Daintree Ferry Northern Ramp Replacement | Completed November 2022

Mossman to Cooya Beach Shared Cycleway | Completed 2022

Sugar Wharf Upgrade & Structural Repairs | Completed June 2022

Anichs Bridge Upgrade Projects | Completed April 2022

Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Newell Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Four Mile Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Cooya Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Oak Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Sagiba Avenue, Port Douglas – Pedestrian Bridge | Completed March 2022

Zig Zag Road Pavement and Culvert Upgrade | Completed January 2022

Donovan’s Range Pavement Upgrade | Completed December 2021

Cape Tribulation-Bloomfield Road Pavement And Culvert Upgrade | Completed December 2021

Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plan Aerator and Diffuser Replacement | Completed September 2021

Mossman Pool Repairs & Upgrades | Completed August 2021

Killaloe Resource Recovery Centre | Completed August 2021

Multi-purpose Amenities Block For Mossman Showgrounds | July 2021

UV Disinfection Upgrade – Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant | July 2021

Pump Station Switchboard Upgrades | Completed April 2021

Upper Daintree Landslip Repair | Completed 2021

Daintree River Crossing Consultation | Completed December 2020

Newell Beach Foreshore Infrastructure Consultation  Completed December 2020

Tara Hills Culvert Upgrade | Completed November 2020

Port Douglas Sports Complex and Coronation Park Masterplan | Completed November 2020

Craiglie Reservoir Roof Replacement | Completed November 2020

Murphy Street Landslip Repairs | Completed October 2020

Macrossan St Garden Bed Upgrades | Completed September 2020

Teamsters Park Upgrade | Completed September 2020

Alexandra Range Geotechnical Risk Assessment | Completed August 2020

Whyanbeel Causeway Upgrade | Completed August 2020

Ponzo Road Landslip Repairs | Completed June 2020

Diggers Pedestrian Bridge & Re-vegetation Project  | Completed July 2020

Playground Renewal Program | Completed June 2020

Poletti’s Bridge Replacement  | Completed January, 2020

Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct Master Plan | Completed November, 2019

Port Douglas Water Supply Reservoir | Completed November, 2018