Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014)
On 31 October 2024, Ergon Energy Corporation Limited (Ergon Energy) issued a notification to the Applicant of the Cape York United Number 1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014) (CYU#1 Claim) under s.24KA of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA). This notification identifies that Ergon Energy is seeking to grant an easement for existing overhead electricity distribution powerlines within Lot 2 on SP287194, located at Webber Esplanade, Charlotte Street, Cooktown.
Cape York land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with those people who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests within the CYU#1 Claim on Lot 2 on SP287194 (as shown on the map below in red).
The meeting will be held as follows
Who: People who hold or may hold Native Title rights and Interests in Lot 2 on SP287194
Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Date: 28 November 2024
Venue: Cooktown PCYC, 3 May Street, Cooktown QLD 4895
The purpose of the meeting
The purpose of this meeting is for CYLC to provide information on the s. 24KA notification and take instructions, if appropriate, in relation to:
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the proposed grant of easement on Lot 2 on SP287194; and
- providing a comment on the proposed grant of easement to Ergon Energy on Lot 2 on SP287194.
Confirmation of attendance
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Friday 22 November 2024 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by crushford@cylc.org.au.
Questions about this meeting or about this notice
If you have any questions about this notice or the meeting, please contact Cara Cortabitarte on free call 1800 623 548 or ccortabitarte@cylc.org.au. If there are any changes to this meeting this will be advised on CYLC’s Facebook page and website.

