Council Eyes New Port–Mossman Cycle Track
A cycling track between Port Douglas and Mossman is being considered.
The proposed track would follow the same path of the old cane train tracks, providing a safer journey for cyclists who currently share the Captain Cook Highway with cars and heavy vehicles.
Council will be submitting an application to the Active Transport Grants Program to secure funding for project planning. The Department of Transport and Main Roads program provides up to 50 per cent funding, with councils required to match the remaining 50 per cent.
A $35k boost for clubs and community organisations.
A life‑saving defibrillator for local tennis players and a program to reduce unplanned pet pregnancies are among the projects funded in Council’s latest Community Grant round.
More than $35,000 will be shared across five community organisations.
Paws and Claws will receive $10,000 to launch a subsidised desexing program for low‑income pet owners, while the Forever Reef Project will use its $10,000 grant to run Community Open Weeks and a guest speaker series.
The Mossman Port Douglas Senior Rugby League Club has secured $10,000 for improvements to its Mossman clubrooms.
The Alexandra Sporting and Social Club will purchase a new fridge and the Port Douglas Tennis Club will use its grant to buy a defibrillator.
Craiglie subdivision update
Douglas Shire Council has approved a minor change to a long‑standing court‑ordered development approval for land south of Andreassen Road at Craiglie.
The change requires the developer to enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Council.
The land, a former cane‑growing site earmarked for future residential subdivision, remains approved for development through to 2029
