Overview Summary Donovan Range, located on the Cape Tribulation-Bloomfield Road (Bloomfield Track), is susceptible to damage during the wet season and requires continual maintenance. Douglas Shire Council will complete minor...
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Overview When talking to the Newell Beach community about foreshore infrastructure, we found that many in the community were concerned about vegetation degradation along the beach. Residents wanted better protection...
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Overview Summary The Port Douglas Sports Complex and Coronation Park Master Plan project is designed to assist Council in future planning for sports infrastructure using an evidence-based approach. The Master...
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Overview Following on from a community consultation process in 2018, Council adopted an Interim Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan which set out the conditions whereby residents could drive ATVs on...
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Overview Summary The Macrossan Street Garden Bed Enhancement project is designed to enhance the overall landscaping aesthetics of the streetscape. Macrossan Street forms the main traffic and pedestrian route through...
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Overview Summary The purpose of the Teamsters Park Upgrade Project is to create a recreational and nature-based attraction for both locals and visitors. The vision is to retain Teamsters Park...
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Overview Summary Craiglie Reservoir will undergo a major upgrade involving new roofing system that features new columns, rafters, purlins and roof sheeting. It will also receive a new internal painting...
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Overview Summary A key priority of the Far North Queensland Principal Cycle Network Plan 2016 is to construct a shared cycleway, connecting Mossman and Cooya Beach. A shared cycleway from...
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Overview Summary The current Daintree ferry contract is due to expire 30 June 2021. Following a tender process that drew international attention, Douglas Shire Council resolved to allow the Chief...
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Overview Summary The Playground Renewal Program featured new play equipment and rubber soft-fall surfacing at 10 playgrounds stretching from Cape Tribulation to Craiglie. Works commenced mid-March and were completed in...
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Overview Summary During periods of heavy and prolonged rainfall during the 2018-19 wet season, two landslips occurred at Ponzo Rd, Shannonvale. The landslips, which are about 30 metres apart, occurred...
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Overview Summary Due to damage sustained during flooding events in January 2019, Douglas Shire Council will be completing restoration works to repair a landslip at Upper Daintree. The project involves...
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Overview Summary The historic Sugar Wharf building in Port Douglas will receive structural repairs and upgrades including the construction of new toilet facilities as well as new fans and new...
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The old Diggers Bridge is one of the few remaining wooden bridges in the shire, and a favourite spot for wedding photos. As part of the construction of a new...
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Overview Summary Whyanbeel Causeway No. 1 was a single lane bridge on Whyanbeel Road over Little Falls Creek and provided connection for several sugar cane farms, grazing properties and rural...
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Overview Summary In March 2018, there was a significant landslip above Murphy Street, Port Douglas. Emergency works returned the area to a reasonable level of service within four weeks. Council...
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