Work begins on Mandorah Marine Facilities
Australia’s Northern Territory Government is delivering new marine facilities to improve and maintain public transport services for residents and visitors to Mandorah, Wagait Beach and Belyuen.
Over 110 local jobs will be created through stage one of this $63 million project, which is part of the Territory Government’s pipeline of over $600 million worth of marine infrastructure works set to occur in the next two years.
The new facilities will include a new boat ramp, toilet facilities, car park upgrades and an improved experience for ferry users. Importantly, it will also provide better access for people with disabilities.
Construction activity underway includes preparing the site and stockpiling quarry materials to enable staged construction for the project, and constructing the southern breakwater.
Overall, this project will include two break water structures, enhanced disability access, a redesigned and upgraded carpark, a new terminal building and a new boat ramp, providing a calmer, and safer ferry berthing facility.
Construction will be staged to enable additional dry season activities and program for the contractor to start site works.
During construction the existing Mandorah Jetty will be maintained to provide continued ferry services to residents and visitors while the project is underway.