Council will be testing water mains in Port Douglas early on 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 morning (4.30am to 6.30am). These works will impact Davidson Street, Macrossan Street, Grant Street, Murphy Street and Island...
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Notice of Special Meeting, Tuesday 8 October 2024 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 254C of the Local Government Regulation 2012, that a Special Meeting will be held...
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Proposal to Install New Amenities in Rotary Park Douglas Shire Council is considering replacing the single toilet in Rotary Park with four toilets —two unisex toilets, one ambulant unisex toilet...
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Proposed Tree Replacement Program Mowbray St between Davidson & Garrick Background There are fourteen trees lining Mowbray Street between Davidson and Garrick Street. The species of tree is Calophyllum inophyllum...
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Douglas Shire Council has arranged for emergency beach nourishment works to start at Newell Beach 30 September. The replenishment is needed to ensure public safety and to protect property. The...
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Turf-rific! Lawn expert to tend our fields The shire’s key sporting venues are set to receive some tender loving care. A Trinity Beach lawn expert has been awarded a three-year,...
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Council will be offering its commercial customers (landscapers, business owners etc) mulch at a discounted price next week. The mulch at the Killaloe Transfer Station will be on offer at...
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Council will be upgrading a water pipe in Mossman on 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗). Unfortunately this will mean an 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 for SIX nearby properties along ALCHERA DRIVE and...
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One of Australia’s most challenging and picturesque four-wheel-drive tracks, which starts just north of the Daintree Village, is reopening for the first time in 2024! Douglas Shire Council is pleased...
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Pride in the Port Douglas Carnivale has reached an all-time high while economic and tourism benefits from this year’s event broke through the $5 million dollar mark. More than 90...
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Pathway Construction St Crispins Ave and Endeavour Street Douglas Shire Council has been successful in securing funds to design and construct a shared pathway along the southern side of St...
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UPDATE - September 23 Unexpected difficulties completing the current landslip works on the Alexadra Range, as well as recent rainfalls, have delayed the commencement of these two widening works at...
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There is only one week to go until the 3rd edition of the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival, with the main event being held on Sunday 8 September 2024. “Everything is...
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TRANSITIONING MOSSMAN’S ECONOMY: COMMUNITY MEETING 1 - 4pm Wednesday 4th September 2024 Port Douglas Community Hall, 13–29 Mowbray Street Port Douglas Background On 20 November 2023, the Mossman Mill entered...
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Splash Park spend A giant jelly fish, crabs, fish blasters and water wheel are amongst the items on a Splash Park shopping list. The Jalunbu Park project in Port Douglas...
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Helicopter Weed Surveys being conducted in the Mossman Gorge, Mossman township areas on the 29th and 30th of August. Flights will be low altitude surveying Mossman Gorge, Mossman and South...
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The Douglas Shire Council team responsible for the continuing recovery and restoration of infrastructure damaged by TC Jasper has been bolstered by new specialised staff. The expanded team, consisting of...
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More than $7 million will be spent fixing dozens of unsealed roads damaged in last year’s flooding events across the Douglas Shire. Council is pleased to announce it has awarded...
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You won’t see test tubes, Bunsen burners and lab coats at Council but you will see many of our staff using science at work. Acting CEO Paul Hoye, who holds...
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The weekend of 7-8 September 2024 will see thousands of cyclists travelling to Tropical North Queensland for the 3rd running of the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival. This event will...
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