Board to help activate Darwin

A DOZEN “invested and passionate” Territorians have been brought in to help the NT Government fix Darwin’s drab CBD

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April 1, 2019 - 3:22PM

A new board will advise the Nt Government on making the CBD better — including the Smith St Mall.

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A DOZEN “invested and passionate” Territorians will help NT Government fix Darwin’s drab CBD.

The “Activate Darwin” advisory board will help guide policy to boost investment and trade in the city centre.

Chief Minister Michael Gunner said revamping laneways to make it easier to move on foot through town would be a priority.

Revitalising the CBD would help reduce anti-social behaviour, he said.

“We think activating and making vibrant the CBD will help a lot towards Darwin being a positive and welcoming place,” he said.

Board member Mark Garraway said the group wanted to help guide the government to make

“meaningful changes” but wouldn’t divulge any of the ideas he had to make the city a better place.

The group would release a report soon, he said.

Activate Darwin Board

Mark Garraway — Property Council of Australia, NT Branch

Elena Gomatos — Darwin City and Waterfront Retailers’ Association and owner of 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 of 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