𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 Noah Creek - Causeway is damaged and unusable. Works are taking place to resolve. Next update will be after midday. Alexandra Range - Open Very slippery,...
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𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 Whyanbeel Water Treatment Plant received a CIP clean yesterday which has resulted in a successful rise of production. Mossman Water Treatment Plant continues to...
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11.45AM The ferry operator has reopened travel to all vehicles. Please drive safely. If it's flooded forget it! +++++++++++++++++++ 10AM Due to the king tide and significant...
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The Anich's Bridge cameras are now working. Technicians are continuing maintenance works on our other flood cameras - this includes Foxton Bridge. https://dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au/
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The smart water meters are industry-proven technology used by numerous councils throughout Queensland. They are a verified water metering device. They provide daily information on water consumption that can be...
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Telephone Voting Eligible voters north of the Daintree River can access assisted voting for the 16 March local government election. Please register for telephone voting by midday 16 March 2024....
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Daintree Ferry Alexandra Range Noah Range Please be aware these schedules could change suddenly depending on weather and road conditions. The safety of travellers and work crews is always the...
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National Parks has advised the Alexandra Range Lookout will be temporarily closed tomorrow and Wednesday (27-28 February). The closure includes the entry, car parking area and lookout and is to...
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Douglas Shire Council staff are marking Day 88 since commencing work on the extraordinary ex-tropical cyclone Jasper recovery effort by clocking more than 65,000 hours. CEO, Rachel Brophy has...
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STATEMENT FROM DOUGLAS SHIRE COUNCIL Douglas Shire Council is in regular contact with various State Government Departments and agencies who are continuing to provide assistance and support in many areas...
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Water consumption in Port Douglas and Mossman has dropped by 26 per cent since Level 4 water restrictions were introduced across the Douglas Shire. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said...
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Alexandra Range is set to be reopened to the public from Monday, 19 February. The new road conditions for Alexandra Range on Cape Tribulation Road will be as follows: Single...
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Douglas Shire Council has endorsed a range of financial relief measures including rates assistance to support ratepayers who have been impacted by Cyclone Jasper and the subsequent flooding disaster event....
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On Saturday, 16 March 2024 local government elections will be held throughout Queensland. Today, Douglas Shire Council, along with 76 other Councils, officially went into “caretaker” mode. For residents and...
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WATER UPDATE 8:15am 27/1/24 RESERVOIR LEVELS INCREASE BUT RESTRICTIONS REMAIN Some of the shire's reservoirs are nearing capacity after the water treatment plants ran consistently overnight. Thanks again for respecting...
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The coordinator of Mossman’s Elders Justice Group, Christine Lynch, has been named Douglas Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year. Douglas Shire Michael Kerr said Christine had a passion for people...
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LOCAL kids can jump on and splash around an inflatable obstacle course at the Mossman Pool this Australia Day. Douglas Shire Council is hosting a free community event featuring a...
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CAPE TRIBULATION ROAD UPDATE - 5:30pm Wednesday 24 January 2024 A massive 56-metre-high landslide on top of Noah’s Range along Cape Tribulation Road has been brought down to size thanks...
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More than one week after desperate pleas for help from Degarra residents made national headlines, temporary housing has finally arrived. Caravans were delivered to grateful locals today after the Department...
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Bottled drinking water and non-potable water is continuing to be supplied to Port Douglas and Wonga Beach residents as Douglas Shire Council crews work tirelessly to restore supply to the...
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