Community
5 February, 2025
Cemetery now spic and span
IN RESPONSE to concerns raised by the public, Douglas Shire Council has cleaned up the Port Douglas cemetery.
A council spokesman said the cemetery (above) “has been mowed, sprayed and brush cut. Herbicide has been used on any weeds still present.”
This is a win for concerned locals who were upset that Mossman Cemetery had been well-maintained over the festive season, while Port Douglas had become overgrown with weeds.
After complaints were made via this newspaper recently the council confirmed the Port Douglas cemetery had been thoroughly cleaned and maintained prior to the council’s shutdown period over Christmas and New Year.
This resulted in some natural regrowth occurring over the holidays.
After the holidays, a council officer inspected the site and arranged for the open spaces team to conduct a clean-up. This work was recently completed and the cemetery is back to looking its best.
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