Project Updates

Douglas Shire Council’s Project Management and Infrastructure teams are currently project managing a $31.2 million dollar capital works program for the 2024/25 financial year.

In addition to this, the Disaster Recovery team is managing more than $150 million of recovery works.

Below is a collection of the key projects. Click on the project or activity you are interested in to get the latest update.

When there’s an opportunity to have input into a project, this will appear in the Have Your Say section.

Visit the 2025-26 Annual Budget page

Works Notices

Works Notice
September 24, 2025

Works Notice | Roadside Vegetation Trimming Corner Wharf Street and Island Point Road (early October 2025)

Roadside Vegetation Removal | Corner Wharf Street and Island Point Road Proposed Dates Between Tuesday 7 October and Friday 10 October (works will take place on one day within this…
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Public NoticesWorks Notice
September 23, 2025

Pavement Repairs on Shannonvale Road (24 – 26 Sept 2025)

Works Notice - Pavement Repairs on Shannonvale Road Douglas Shire Council will be carrying out pavement repair works on Shannonvale Road this week. Details of the works: Dates: Wednesday 24…
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General NewsWorks Notice
September 23, 2025

Road Bitumen Reseal Schedule (13 – 30 October 2025)

Road resealing will be occurring between 13 - 30 October (weather dependant) in the following locations: All works will be under traffic control and minor disruptions are expected. The roads…
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Works Notice
September 9, 2025

Stormwater Pipe Replacement – Cowrie Street & Pecten Avenue, Port Douglas (15 Sept – early Oct 2025)

Council’s Civil Construction team will be replacing defective stormwater pipes. Location: Pecten Ave and Cowrie St, Port Douglas Start date: 15 September 2025 (7:00am – 4:00pm) Duration: This project has…
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Works Notice
July 22, 2025

TMR Works Notice: Improvements on Mossman – Daintree Road and Bamboo Creek Road intersection

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be undertaking safety improvements on Mossman – Daintree Road, Bamboo. The project is part of the Queensland Governments Safer Roads Sooner (SRS)…
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Public NoticesWorks Notice
May 27, 2025

Department Transport and Main Roads – Works Notice: Mossman – Mount Molloy Road

Tropical Cyclone Jasper reconstruction works The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will start reconstruction works on Mossman-Mount Molloy Road. Priority works will occur at the site currently under…
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Public NoticesWorks Notice
May 27, 2025

Department Transport and Main Roads -Works Notice: Mossman – Daintree Road

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will start reconstruction works on Mossman-Daintree Road at a site known locally as Humbug Reach, 32 kilometres north of Mossman. Contractors are…
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Council Projects

Projects

Daintree Ferry Landside Infrastructure Project

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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Daintree Ferry Replacement Project

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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Kerb & Channelling – Warner Street (commencing April 2026)

New Kerb and Channelling - Warner Street, Port Douglas Douglas Shire Council will be replacing the kerb and channelling along Warner Street, on the southern side, from Wharf Street through…
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Rex Creek IntakeProjects

Mossman River Intake

Overview SummaryIn 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 strategies.…
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General NewsProjects

Port Douglas Skatepark Replacement

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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Port Douglas Splash Park

Overview SummaryAfter 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. It…
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Mountain bike rider on beachProjects

Principal Cycle Network

Overview 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 of…
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Aerial of Newell BeachProjects

Principal Cycle Network – Mossman to Newell Beach

Overview 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: Commencing…
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Have Your Say - Open Consultation

Have Your Say

Improving the Disaster Dashboard – Have Your Say

Council’s Disaster Management Unit (DMU) is seeking your input to improve the Disaster Management Dashboard. The Dashboard is the one-stop shop app during disasters, and Council wants to know how…
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Have Your SayPublic Notices

Daintree Community | Have Your Say On Your Waste Services

Waste Services North of the Daintree River Council is reviewing the waste services north of the Daintree River. Community feedback is essential to help Council understand which options are preferred.…
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Have Your SayPublic Notices

Have Your Say | Proposed Tree Removal Replacement Program

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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Disaster Recovery Funded Projects

Other Projects

Alexandra Range – Landslip Sites

Overview SummaryDuring Tropical Cyclone Jasper, several landslips occurred on Cape Tribulation Road as it traversed the Alexandra Range. The contract to repair most of the sites was awarded to COLPO…
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Other Projects

China Camp Road – Wujal Wujal Section

Overview SummaryChina Camp Road runs from Ayton to China Camp. It mostly sits within Douglas Shire, but there is a section at the Ayton end which is located within Wujal…
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Other Projects

Noah Creek Bridge Project

Current Status Bridge: Open Causeway: Open tide pending Tonnage: 8 tonne Overview In 2018, the Council initiated a project to design and construct a new bridge across Noah’s Creek, slightly…
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Other Projects

Taylor’s Crossing Stewart Creek Road, Daintree

Overview SummaryTaylor's Crossing originally comprised of low flow culverts with concrete and rock causeway. In most floods / heavy rain events, this causeway is submerged and overtopped by creek flow.…
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Other Projects

Lees Bridge Replacement

Overview SummaryLees Bridge was a single lane timber bridge on Douglas Creek Road, Daintree which was severely impacted by Cyclone Tiffany on 10 – 11 January 2022. Council successfully sought…
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Completed Projects

Mossman Skate Park Refurbishment | Completed July 2025

Port Douglas Boat Ramp Repairs || MSQ | Completed July 2025

Works Notice – Water Main Replacement (Whyanbeel) | Completed February 2025

Works Notice – Water Main Replacement (Rocky Point) | Completed February 2025

Principle Cycle Network – Mossman CBD to Mossman Gorge | Completed September 2024

Rex Smeal Park Playground | Completed August 2024

Bougainvillea Street Widening | Completed June 2024

Mossman Splash Park | Completed April 2024

Smart Water Meter Program | Completed 2023

Warner Bridge | Completed December 2022

Daintree Ferry Five Day Closure | Completed March 2023

Safe Places Accommodation | Construction Completed August 2022

Daintree Ferry Northern Ramp Replacement | Completed November 2022

Mossman to Cooya Beach Shared Cycleway | Completed 2022

Sugar Wharf Upgrade & Structural Repairs | Completed June 2022

Anichs Bridge Upgrade Projects | Completed April 2022

Wonga Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Newell Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Four Mile Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Cooya Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Oak Beach Foreshore Management Plan | Completed April 2022

Sagiba Avenue, Port Douglas – Pedestrian Bridge | Completed March 2022

Zig Zag Road Pavement and Culvert Upgrade | Completed January 2022

Donovan’s Range Pavement Upgrade | Completed December 2021

Cape Tribulation-Bloomfield Road Pavement And Culvert Upgrade | Completed December 2021

Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plan Aerator and Diffuser Replacement | Completed September 2021

Mossman Pool Repairs & Upgrades | Completed August 2021

Killaloe Resource Recovery Centre | Completed August 2021

Multi-purpose Amenities Block For Mossman Showgrounds | July 2021

UV Disinfection Upgrade – Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant | July 2021

Pump Station Switchboard Upgrades | Completed April 2021

Upper Daintree Landslip Repair | Completed 2021

Daintree River Crossing Consultation | Completed December 2020

Newell Beach Foreshore Infrastructure Consultation  Completed December 2020

Tara Hills Culvert Upgrade | Completed November 2020

Port Douglas Sports Complex and Coronation Park Masterplan | Completed November 2020

Craiglie Reservoir Roof Replacement | Completed November 2020

Murphy Street Landslip Repairs | Completed October 2020

Macrossan St Garden Bed Upgrades | Completed September 2020

Teamsters Park Upgrade | Completed September 2020

Alexandra Range Geotechnical Risk Assessment | Completed August 2020

Whyanbeel Causeway Upgrade | Completed August 2020

Ponzo Road Landslip Repairs | Completed June 2020

Diggers Pedestrian Bridge & Re-vegetation Project  | Completed July 2020

Playground Renewal Program | Completed June 2020

Poletti’s Bridge Replacement  | Completed January, 2020

Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct Master Plan | Completed November, 2019

Port Douglas Water Supply Reservoir | Completed November, 2018