Works begin on $18 million barge ramp

Work has begun on an $18 million barge ramp to facilitate the transportation of defence equipment and personnel.

Chief Minister, Adam Giles, said the facility will play an important part in developing the Marine Industry Precinct.

“The construction of the barge ramp will create up to 50 new jobs for Territorians during construction while there are significant ongoing commercial benefits to industry,” Giles said.

“To meet capability requirements over the next 30 years, Defence must have access to facilities which support planned and short notice amphibious loading and unloading operations, and that’s what this facility will provide.”

The new facility will provide 24/7 barge access for the loading and unloading of troops and defence equipment.

The Northern Territory Land Development Corporation will own and operate the facility.

“Infrastructure investment is critical to maximise local benefits the significant defence presence creates,” he said.

“The Northern Territory now has the lowest unemployment in the country, the highest employment participation rate and our economic growth is forecast to outstrip the rest of the nation.”

The facility will include a breakwater with armour rock protection, navigation aids, lighting and portable water services

The project is jointly funded by the Department of Defence and the Land Development Corporation. 

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