Council approves extension to residential development

A PROPOSED residential estate development in Port Douglas had its approval period extended.

Douglas Shire Council approved an extension to the combined development approval, which features a layout plan that shows a development of 29 small lots with house on each.

The currency period was extended until January 24, 2021.

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Council approves vet surgery

COUNCIL has approved development application for a veterinary surgery in Mossman.

The applicant will redevelop the existing site and building on Theresa Drive.

The surgery will have three to four staff and operate Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. It will also open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon on Saturdays and by appointment on Sundays.

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New policy makes easier to get entertainers        

A SLIGHT change to a Council policy will reduce red tape around hiring entertainers who perform at council events.

Douglas Shire Council adopted the 2018/19 Procurement General Policy, which outlines responsibilities of officers to procurement and sound contracting principles.

The new exemption from tenders is applicable for suppliers providing artistic entertainment goods and services.

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Exceptional performance on Capital Works

A CAPITAL Works progress report has revealed Douglas Shire Council performed exceptionally well in the 2017/18 financial year.

The final quarterly report showed Council completed or committed an impressive 91% of budgeted Capital Works projects, which is an improvement on previous years.

This program featured 69 new projects and 33 carried from the 2016/17 financial year.

Council’s financial performance is also expected to exceed budget expectations.

FULL AGENDA ITEM HERE

 

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