A Cooya Beach resident believes a quiet little road in the township could do with an upgrade as more local residents use it for morning and afternoon strolls and bike rides with the kids.

In recent days some town members have emailed Douglas Shire Council advocating for improvement works, particularly widening upgrades to the north end of Bougainvillea Street.

The narrow road means there is not much distance between pedestrians and cars that pass by.

One resident on social media said, “pushing a pram, walking or riding (along the road) is a sketchy operation” and as such it could do with upgrades.

“As part of our resurfacing and pavement renewal program we are planning on widening and surfacing a section of Bougainvillea Road from Palm Street to the turnaround area,” Douglas Shire mayor Michael Kerr told Newsport.

“The road and the widening will be overlaid with asphalt to provide an improved surface. The works to be completed over the next two years.”

Meantime, Council has addressed a communication matter about local cockatoos that inhabit an area between the current helipad and Port Douglas cemetery.

There was speculation some of the cockatoos are diseased and a cull is required.

“Council has not received correspondence from Wildlife Habitat on this matter,” mayor Kerr said.

“As Council has not received any correspondence on the matter we have not taken any action.

“We would note that the Sulphur crested cockatoo is a protected animal under the Wildlife Act 1975.

“It is illegal to wilfully disturb or to destroy protected wildlife without approval.”