Double Island community consultation

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This consultation has closed.

The Department of Resources invited the Cairns and Palm Cove community to share their great ideas to help shape the future of Double Island. Thank you to everyone who engaged with the consultation and gave feedback on other ideas. We received 804 contributions through likes, comments and great ideas.

Double Island is located between Cairns and Port Douglas within the Great Barrier Reef marine park. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and reefs, the 18-hectare island was once an exclusive resort.

The island is now under the management of the Queensland Government. Work is underway to make the island safe and ready for revitalisation.

While we do that, we want to hear from you.

Share your great ideas for the future use of Double Island to support a sustainable and thriving regional tourism economy.

Scroll down to the 'Share your ideas' heading for instructions on how to submit your ideas. 

Learn more at Department of Resources.


This consultation has closed.

The Department of Resources invited the Cairns and Palm Cove community to share their great ideas to help shape the future of Double Island. Thank you to everyone who engaged with the consultation and gave feedback on other ideas. We received 804 contributions through likes, comments and great ideas.

Double Island is located between Cairns and Port Douglas within the Great Barrier Reef marine park. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and reefs, the 18-hectare island was once an exclusive resort.

The island is now under the management of the Queensland Government. Work is underway to make the island safe and ready for revitalisation.

While we do that, we want to hear from you.

Share your great ideas for the future use of Double Island to support a sustainable and thriving regional tourism economy.

Scroll down to the 'Share your ideas' heading for instructions on how to submit your ideas. 

Learn more at Department of Resources.

Consultation has concluded
  • Share Tell me about the native total claim that is supposedly not secret yet no one can comment on it as it confidential to the public This just seems to be a box that is being ticked by the labour gov to ram this through parliament on Facebook Share Tell me about the native total claim that is supposedly not secret yet no one can comment on it as it confidential to the public This just seems to be a box that is being ticked by the labour gov to ram this through parliament on Twitter Share Tell me about the native total claim that is supposedly not secret yet no one can comment on it as it confidential to the public This just seems to be a box that is being ticked by the labour gov to ram this through parliament on Linkedin Email Tell me about the native total claim that is supposedly not secret yet no one can comment on it as it confidential to the public This just seems to be a box that is being ticked by the labour gov to ram this through parliament link

    Tell me about the native total claim that is supposedly not secret yet no one can comment on it as it confidential to the public This just seems to be a box that is being ticked by the labour gov to ram this through parliament

    Leave it how it is asked 8 months ago

    Hi there, 

    We’re really glad you asked this question because Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a deep and important connection to our land and waters. And while we acknowledge the significance of this relationship to Country, there is no current native title claim over Double Island.  If one is made under the Federal system, the state is automatically a party to the proceedings, and the Department will work through the process. 

     

    I’d just like to add that native title recognises rights that have always been held through traditional lores and customs. It doesn’t affect private home ownership or public access and use of beaches. For other land types, if native title is recognised, it doesn’t automatically mean that land can or can’t be accessed. I invite you to understand more about what native title means in Queensland here https://www.qld.gov.au/firstnations/environment-land-use-native-title/what-it-means-for-queensland

  • Share Is there going to be a public jetty? on Facebook Share Is there going to be a public jetty? on Twitter Share Is there going to be a public jetty? on Linkedin Email Is there going to be a public jetty? link

    Is there going to be a public jetty?

    Alan asked 8 months ago

    The jetty and boardwalk formed part of the former resort and are not operational and unsafe. To ensure public safety, access is not permitted.  

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    Can people visit the old resort?

    9 months ago

    For the time being, all public access to the former resort area is prohibited. Work is underway to make the island safe and ready for revitalisation. This is a critical first step. During this time, we appreciate your understanding and patience. 

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    Do I need to RSVP for the community forum?

    9 months ago

    We are holding a drop-in session from 5pm to 7pm on 13 August at Peppers Beach Club, and for this event, no RSVP is required. You are welcome to come along and chat to a project team member, share your ideas and peruse ideas already submitted. See you there!