Daintree Coast Update

Updates relating to road access, the ferry projects and other works impacting communities north of the Daintree River.

Overview

Following Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December 2023, significant damage occurred to Cape Tribulation Road, Cape Tribulation–Bloomfield Road and other key access routes north of the Daintree River. Recovery and betterment works have been ongoing since late December 2023.

At the same time, planning and delivery of the Daintree Ferry Replacement and Landside Infrastructure Projects are progressing, with works scheduled to ramp up through 2026 and beyond. Upcoming works on Noah Bridge and other road and access projects will also form part of this broader program of activity across the Daintree Coast.

To improve coordination and communication across these related projects, the former Roads Reference Group and Daintree Ferry Projects Reference Group have been merged into the Daintree Coast Community Reference Group – Daintree Coast.

This page provides updates on major events, road access, recovery and infrastructure works, including Noah Bridge works and the Daintree Ferry Landside Infrastructure and Ferry Renewal Projects.

This page documents:

  • Community Reference Group meeting notes

  • Newsletter updates provided to the community

  • Summary information relating to road recovery, road access, ferry-related impacts and associated works

  • Updates on significant events and project activities affecting the Daintree Coast

For detailed project information about the Daintree Ferry Replacement and Landside Infrastructure Projects, please refer to the dedicated Ferry Project page.

Maps of Works

Maps showing the locations of current road and recovery works can be viewed here:

MAP ONE

MAP TWO

Newsletter Updates

A regular Daintree Coast Access Update Newsletter is distributed (generally monthly) to provide a summary of progress and upcoming works. The latest edition can be accessed via the link above, and previous editions are available below.

Community Reference Group Meeting Notes

Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA)

It is useful to understand how works are funded and delivered.

Disaster recovery repairs for essential assets are funded under the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).

Emergency Works

Immediate works undertaken to restore access and prevent further damage (e.g. stabilising embankments, clearing debris).
These works can be delivered quickly by Council, with costs largely covered by QRA.

Permanent Repairs

Following emergency stabilisation, permanent repair options are developed through engineering and geotechnical assessment.
Options are submitted to QRA for approval before tendering and construction.

Betterment

Betterment funding allows damaged assets to be restored to a more disaster-resilient standard than their pre-disaster condition, helping reduce future impacts from extreme weather events.