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, $447,941 contract to maintain turf at the playing fields at Port Douglas Sports Precinct and Coronation Park at Mossman.
Clover Lawn & Garden Care will be responsible for the specialised aspects of turf maintenance including pest and weed control, fertilization, aeration, scarifying and topdressing, seasonal turf repair and refurbishments.
The project is jointly funded – the Queensland Government has offered Council $1.5 million to build splash parks in Mossman and Port Douglas.
Water network upgrade at Port
A water network upgrade in Port Douglas’ CBD is set to be carried out in November.
Cairns company FGF Developments has been awarded the contract to connect a new Grant Street main to the water network in Macrossan Street. This will improve network pressure and provide an alternate water supply option.
The works will cost Council $463,918.
Boost for local artists
Eight people will receive a share of $40,000 as part of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Douglas Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
The latest round of RADF recipients showcases a diverse range of projects and applicants, delivering on Council’s 2024 -2025 Operational Plan actions to support public art, placemaking, and inclusive creative initiatives that empower our communities to express their connection to place.
