**Daintree Ferry opening 10:30am Today, Monday 13 March 2023** The Daintree Ferry will be able to re-open today at 10:30am after a successful mandatory inspection and the extra repair works...
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Project Updates The ramp replacement was successfully completed last weekend. Council had a team of staff and contractors who worked since 10pm Friday to replace the ramp on the northern...
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Overview Summary Council received fundingunder the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program to replace the unsafe pedestrian bridge at Sagiba Avenue, Port Douglas. The new 20-meter, composite bridge was transported...
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Overview Summary The existing Warner Bridge is a three-span, single lane timber bridge consisting of a timber deck supported by timber girders with an overall length of 24 metres. It...
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Overview Summary Anichs Bridge is a single lane, timber bridge with a rail line running longitudinally through the centre of the bridge deck. The bridge is located on Finlayvale Road...
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Overview Summary Since 2015, Queensland Police and community service agencies working in the domestic and family violence area have been advocating and working towards providing crisis accommodation in the Douglas...
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Overview A geotechnical analysis was done using a semi-quantitative approach to classifying and determining risk for both up and downslope batters along Alexandra Range Road. An audit of all geotechnical...
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Overview Summary Water and sewerage is transported using numerous pump stations around Douglas Shire. These pump stations require upgrades to electronic equipment, namely radios and remote programmable logic controllers, and...
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Overview Summary The aerators and diffusers at the Port Douglas Waste Water Treatment Plant (PDWWTP) will be replaced to reduce maintenance requirements and improve process efficiency. Current equipment is more...
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Overview Summary The Mossman Pool is undergoing important rectification and upgrades. The project has encountered an unexpected set-back with extensive damage found to underground pipes surrounding the pool. As a...
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Overview Douglas Shire Council is developing a Foreshore Management Plan for Oak Beach. It is one of five foreshore plans being developed; the others being Wonga Beach, Newell Beach, Cooya...
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Overview Douglas Shire Council is developing a Foreshore Management Plan for Cooya Beach. It is one of five foreshore plans being developed; the others being Wonga Beach, Newell Beach, Four...
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Overview Douglas Shire Council is developing a Foreshore Management Plan for Four Mile Beach. It is one of five foreshore plans being developed; the others being Wonga Beach, Newell Beach,...
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Overview Summary The Mossman Show Association secured a $498,700 grant through the Queensland State Government’s Show Societies Grants Program to design and build a new amenities block at the Mossman...
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Overview Summary A new Resource Recovery Centre is being built at the Killaloe Transfer Station. The new shed is a multi-purpose facility for domestic and commercial waste disposal whilst housing...
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Overview The existing park infrastructure and amenities at Newell Beach foreshore are scattered over a distance of approximately 290 m. The BBQ facilities, basketball court and children’s playground are separated...
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Overview The Tara Hills culvert project was completed in the 20-21 financial year. The new culvert was constructed with reinforced concrete box culverts, allowing continued reliable access for residents and...
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Overview Summary Council is replacing the existing ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system with new technology. The existing UV disinfection system, used to kill residual bacteria in the last stage of wastewater...
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Overview Summary The project includes design and construction of culvert and pavements upgrades to problematic sections of Cape Tribulation-Bloomfield Road (CTBR). Officers are working towards delivering an upgrade to Panican...
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Overview Summary Located near Degarra and Wujal Wujal, Zig Zag Road is a dirt road with unsealed culvert crossings. The track is subject to flooding during wet weather and requires...
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