The Territory Labor Government is creating local jobs with the award of the detailed design tender for the new marine facilities at Mandorah.

This is one of five fast-tracked projects brought forward – creating more certainty for the construction industry and delivering much-needed infrastructure in the Top End.

Local company Cardno (NT) Pty Ltd, has been awarded the $1.1 million detailed design tender, which will support local jobs and will see the facility incorporate a number of services, including:

• A breakwater structure/rock groyne;
• A gangway and floating pontoon to improve access for mobility impaired users and users with prams;
• Piles/pylon to support the floating pontoon;
• A boat ramp;
• A fishing facility from landside; and,
• Onshore supporting infrastructure featuring a car park and trailer parking.

Mandorah Jetty is considered the number one land-based fishing destination in the Territory and the new facilities will make it even more attractive to recreational fishers to visit the area and drop a line.

The construction tender is anticipated for release in the first half of 2020 and will support approximately 275 local jobs, with completion expected for mid-2022.

The current ageing facilities need to be replaced in order to improve community safety, and this will also provide an opportunity for further development and tourism in the area.

For more information on the project visit www.dipl.nt.gov.au

Quotes from the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, Eva Lawler:

“The Territory Labor Government’s top priority is jobs and this project will support approximately 275 jobs for Territorians during construction.

“This Government has listened - the jetty is ageing and a new facility will provide improved safety, unlock development and tourism in the area, and create jobs.

“The design of the new facility will reflect the needs of Territorians and provide safe, essential transport infrastructure to service Mandorah, Wagait Beach and Belyuen communities.”

Quotes from Cardno (NT) Pty Ltd Darwin Manager, Gerry Oorloff:

“Cardno has a long history of over 50 years providing engineering consulting services to the Darwin community. 

As the majority of our employees are long-term residents in Darwin, we are humbled to be able to work closely with the DIPL team and to provide our local expertise to this significant marine project; addressing safety and economic prosperity to our community.”

Quotes from the President of AFANT, Warren De With:

“An enhanced land-based fishing platform for recreational fishers is something that AFANT supports.

“We are excited to work with local company Cardno NT on the design to ensure our recreational fishers get facilities that will make Mandorah even better.”

Media Contact: Ellie Clancy 0436 646 689