A connected and passionate group of Top Enders has been gathered to help revitalise the CBD, turbo-charge the economy, create jobs and grow small businesses as part of the $200m Cities Deal strategy.
The 12 men and women will form the Activate Darwin Advisory Board. They represent a range of business, community and government organisations with a stake in creating a vibrant and liveable city centre.
The Advisory Board has the task of increasing visitor numbers to the CBD, improving experiences and encouraging growth and investment in the city centre.
The Activate Darwin Board Members are:
Mark Garraway – Property Council of Australia, NT Branch
Elena Gomatos – Darwin City and Waterfront Retailers’ Association and Owner, Elements Day Spa
Mel Brautigam – Savvy Social
Scott Waters – City of Darwin
Sam Burke – Darwin Waterfront Corporation
Toni Cutler – NT Major Events Company, Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture
Jason Hanna – Hospitality NT and Director, The Milestone Group
Michael Hannon – Cullen Bay Marina Management Corporation
Nerida Hart – Walk Darwin
David Slama – Department of Trade, Business and Innovation
Greg Thomson – NT News
Bridgette Bellenger – Department of the Chief Minister
The Darwin City Deal recognises the city as the gateway to the broader region and includes a new education and civic precinct; a Charles Darwin University campus; an art gallery; retail, commercial and community spaces as well as cooler and greener streetscapes.
Quotes from the Chief Minister Michael Gunner
“It’s very important that we have a range of energetic Territorians with a vested interest in reinvigorating our city on the Advisory Board.
“We know that having a city centre with ‘heart’, vitality and ease of living is a powerful drawcard for locals, as well as a strong attraction for people looking to move to Darwin.
“The Advisory Board will play a key role in driving change in the CBD and transforming Darwin into a more attractive place to live, work, visit and do business.”
Media contact: Cameron Angus 0404 021 192.