Darwin Harbour is to get a new state of the art boat ramp, according to Fisheries Minister Chris Natt.
A $2.8 million modern ramp will be constructed at East Arm not far from the present ramp.
The Minister said that “The new facility delivers on the Territory Government’s election commitment. It will include a pontoon, two launching lanes and will accommodate vessels up to seven metres in length.”
“Territorians love to fish and this facility will provide recreational anglers with more opportunities to take advantage of our great lifestyle.
“This government will continue to work with recreational anglers to improve our fishing infrastructure,” he said
KEY FEATURES
- 30 bays for vehicles and trailers.
- A turn-around area at the top of the boat ramp for the turning movement of a 4x4 vehicle and boat trailer of seven metres in length. (I guess we need to establish whether they mean “trailer length” or “boat” length? There’s a bit of difference!)
- A pontoon for dry access to vessels when retrieving and launching.
- A loading facility, shade structures and toilets.
- Provision for fresh water at the shade structure and loading facility.
- A remotely operated floodlight at the top of the ramp to allow retrieving and launching of vessels during night-time hours.
- Land set aside for future car parking expansion and a future secure storage facility.
Sounds great doesn’t it? Hope it all happens as planned
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