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Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has dismissed the no-confidence motion passed by the latest council meeting by a 3-2 vote at as having “no legal status” and that it would have “no effect on the future operation of the council”.

DouglasNews.Network caught up with Douglas Shire Councillors after last week’s fiery Council meeting to clarify outcomes regarding the aquatic precinct, the media relation policy, and the future of the Daintree ferry operators.

In a fiery Council meeting held this morning, despite determined objection by the Mayor, the recommendation to build an aquatic precinct at Jalunbu Park was passed. Support for this location is based on overwhelming results from lengthy public consultation.

There is a busy agenda for Douglas Shire Council’s Ordinary meeting tomorrow. Up for debate and discussion is a proposal for expressions of interest from private enterprise to own and operate
the Daintree River Ferry, “To prevent further financial burden on ratepayers, it is necessary for the ferry to be once again owned and operated by a qualified private contractor with expertise in marine transport.”

Council will decide whether to note results of community engagement and feedback regarding the preferred location of a splash park and level of support for a public swimming facility in Port Douglas at tomorrow’s Ordinary Council meeting.

The Douglas Shire Council commenced its ordinary meeting at 11000am on Tuesday 30 May 2023 and these are some of the key issues discussed….

There is a busy agenda for Douglas Shire Council’s Ordinary meeting tomorrow. Up for debate and discussion is a proposal for expressions of interest from private enterprise to own and operate
the Daintree River Ferry.

ON the agenda for tomorrow’s Ordinary Meeting of the Douglas Shire Council, there is a resolution that Council affirms and endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart as part of their ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

Residents living in Mossman and the surrounding areas will soon have the opportunity to save on their annual water bill.

Douglas Shire Council will be installing new smart water meters as part of a $1.1 million investment in water security.

This is the second stage of the smart water meter rollout and will commence next Monday, 6 March 2023.

Douglas Shire Council is set to make it easier for visitors to access Four Mile Beach via Sand Street in Port Douglas with the construction of a brand new boardwalk and composite fibre stairs to replace the old wooden ones.