Overview 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 significantly reduce...
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New Kerb & Guttering Douglas Shire Council will shortly be replacing the kerb and channelling along Warner Street, on the southern side, from Wharf Street through to Grant Street. Works...
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Overview What is Happening? Douglas Shire Council is leading the development of a new flood study for the Bloomfield River. As a catchment-wide study, this will provide additional flood risk...
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Overview Summary After consultation with the community, Jalunbu Park has been identified as the location for a splash park. The site is on Council reserve and contains public toilet amenities....
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Overview Summary Douglas Shire Council requires replacement of the existing ultraviolet disinfection system at the Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant due to a catastrophic un-repairable failure of the existing system....
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Overview Douglas Shire Council is delivering major upgrades to the approach roads and ramps on both sides of the Daintree River. These works will: Add new lanes, including priority lanes...
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Update: April 2024 The design is now completed and Council are closely monitoring for Government Grants to financially assist with the construction stage. (the next Sport & Recreation grant is...
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Overview Summary In 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...
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Overview Summary Summary: A key priority of the Far North Queensland Principal Cyle Network Plan 2016 is to construct a 4.6km wide shared cycleway, connecting Mossman CBD to Cooya Beach....
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Overview Summary 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:...
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Overview Summary 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...
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Overview Summary Douglas Shire Council has secured funding to continue to upgrade the kerb and drainage on Warner and Mowbray Streets in Port Douglas. The project will be completed as...
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