Ms WALKER - 2008-09-17
Recreational anglers will be able to access even more of the Top End coastline with the recent opening of the Channel Point boat ramp located near the mouth of the Daly River. What other opportunities exist for improving access and facilities for recreational anglers to make fishing in the Territory even better?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her question. One of the most popular recreational activities in the Territory for locals and tourists is fishing. Some tourists coming here are prepared to give up their careers to go fishing, as we have seen in the past few months. When we came to government, we promised that we would improve access for anglers around the Territory, and we have done exactly that. We have now opened up more access for the northern coastline at Channel Point with a new upgraded boat ramp, 64 m long and 5 m wide, camping facilities for anglers and a fenced access easement to the reserve. Access is limited to 10 vessels and 50 persons, to provide a unique experience for anglers without comprising the environment. It is already popular with anglers; many people have already visited the Parks and Wildlife webpage to find information and make bookings for the Channel Point Coastal Reserve.
We are also improving access for anglers in Darwin. As we all know, we are already working on the Hudson Creek boat ramp at Darwin Harbour, not only to provide a dual lane boat ramp with a pontoon, but we have also developed five industrial blocks. I have been advised that some interest has already been shown in establishing boat and leisure retail businesses there.
We have committed $4m to upgrade the boat ramp at Palmerston, including a security compound, as at Buffalo Creek, lighting and pontoon, to make launching a boat in the harbour even easier. The design work will commence shortly and construction will start in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
In addition to that, we have committed $1m a year to improve recreational fishing infrastructure throughout the Territory. Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in the Territory, and we want to make it easier for anglers of all ages to access our waters, which are among the richest waters in Australia.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her question. One of the most popular recreational activities in the Territory for locals and tourists is fishing. Some tourists coming here are prepared to give up their careers to go fishing, as we have seen in the past few months. When we came to government, we promised that we would improve access for anglers around the Territory, and we have done exactly that. We have now opened up more access for the northern coastline at Channel Point with a new upgraded boat ramp, 64 m long and 5 m wide, camping facilities for anglers and a fenced access easement to the reserve. Access is limited to 10 vessels and 50 persons, to provide a unique experience for anglers without comprising the environment. It is already popular with anglers; many people have already visited the Parks and Wildlife webpage to find information and make bookings for the Channel Point Coastal Reserve.
We are also improving access for anglers in Darwin. As we all know, we are already working on the Hudson Creek boat ramp at Darwin Harbour, not only to provide a dual lane boat ramp with a pontoon, but we have also developed five industrial blocks. I have been advised that some interest has already been shown in establishing boat and leisure retail businesses there.
We have committed $4m to upgrade the boat ramp at Palmerston, including a security compound, as at Buffalo Creek, lighting and pontoon, to make launching a boat in the harbour even easier. The design work will commence shortly and construction will start in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
In addition to that, we have committed $1m a year to improve recreational fishing infrastructure throughout the Territory. Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in the Territory, and we want to make it easier for anglers of all ages to access our waters, which are among the richest waters in Australia.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016