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Published on 25 May 2026
Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council, as trustee of the Mapoon Deed of Grant in Trust (“DOGIT”), has received an expression of interest for the grant of a lease on Council-held DOGIT land.
Council seeks community feedback on the grant of the following leases:
Applicant Name
Address of proposed lease area
Term of proposed lease
Permitted Use of proposed lease
Carole Bond and Herbert Hudson
Lots 305 and 306 on SP 333331, located on Wheeler Street, with an area of 5,850m2
99 years
Commercial Lease for development and operation of an accommodation business
Plans showing the area being applied for are available from Council’s offices or by contacting isaxon@prestonlaw.com.au.
Feedback to the above EOIs may be given in writing, and delivered to Council’s offices in person (at Council’s Chambers, Red Beach Road, Mapoon Qld 4874), by post (c/- Preston Law, PO Box 707N, North Cairns Qld 4870) or by email (at isaxon@prestonlaw.com.au).
Council will only consider feedback if it is made to Council by no later than 5pm, 19 June 2026
For further information, please contact Council.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MAPOON ABORIGINAL SHIRE COUNCIL (AS TRUSTEE)