Council agenda lists vintage museum expansion and dealership extension
Mareeba Shire Council's 28 October meeting agenda includes planning applications for tourism and commercial development, plus financial and operational reports.
The agenda for Mareeba Shire Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:00am in the Council Chambers listed three material change of use applications and a proposed road name for a residential subdivision.
The Corporate and Community Services section lists a development application for expansion of the Blundell Classic Ford Museum at 109 Cobra Road (three new sheds totalling 1,080 square metres), a motor vehicle dealership extension at 313-317 Byrnes Street, and an extractive industry expansion at 1886 Kennedy Highway, Kuranda. The agenda also includes a proposed road name for a 12-lot residential subdivision at McGrath Road.
Additional items for consideration include a trustee lease renewal for Mareeba Art Society, financial statements for the period ending 30 September 2026, the annual report 2025/26, and operational plan progress reports. Infrastructure Services items include capital project prioritisation, a biosecurity plan amendment, and a draft waste strategy for public consultation.
Outcomes of all items require published council minutes. This agenda preview does not indicate decisions or approvals.
Who is affected
- P Blundell Family Trust (museum expansion applicant)
- Mete Property Pty Ltd & Macmard Pty Ltd (motor dealership applicant)
- Jacqshar Pty Ltd (quarry expansion applicant)
- McGrath Devco Pty Ltd (residential subdivision)
- Mareeba Art Society Inc.
- Mareeba Shire residents and ratepayers
Key dates
- Meeting date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:00am
- Museum application lodged: 20 August 2026
- Financial statements period: 30 September 2026
- Operational plan period: 2026/27
What to do
- Review the full agenda and attachments at the Mareeba Shire Council website
- Check published council minutes after the meeting for adopted decisions