LARGER THAN LIFE ARTWORKS TO CELEBRATE COOKTOWN'S RECONCILIATION ROCKS STORY

Installation of two larger-than-life sculptures that celebrate and commemorate the first recorded act of Reconciliation that took place in Waymburr (the area now known as Cooktown) at Reconciliation Rocks in 1770, is due to commence in coming weeks. Read more.

ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR COOKTOWN & CAPE YORK EXPO

A free music festival, local Indigenous culture and historical re-enactments are part of 10 days and nights of entertainment, business and cultural events at Cooktown & Cape York Expo 2021 – The Rising Tide on 11-20 June. Find out more. 

CONTRACTS | CURRENT TENDERS AND SUBMISSIONS

Due to Cook Shire's commitment to open and effective competition, we will regularly call for tenders on projects to ensure the best contractor is sourced, locally where possible. For all all of Council's current tenders and submissions click here

PDR CLOSURE

Please be advised that the Peninsula Development Road from Laura to Coen has been closed. A 5-tonne load limit applies for local access only and there is no through traffic. For more information, it's important that you please call the Department of Transport and Main Roads on 13 19 40.

ROAD CLOSURE

Please be advised that due to emergency repair works, Myrtle Road is closed to all except residents with vehicles less than 3 tonnes.