Fishermen to get better access to Point Stuart

RECREATIONAL fishermen are on the way to having better road access to a beloved fishing spot

Minister for Primary Industry and Resources Paul Kirby said that the design tender is the first step in realising the upgrade of access to Point Stuart. Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

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RECREATIONAL fishermen are on the way to having better road access to Point Stuart.

The Northern Territory government has awarded a design tender to Territory business ADG Engineers Pty Ltd for the upgrade of the Point Stuart access road.

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What is currently a narrow access track starting at the boundary of the Mary River National Park, around 11.4km north of the Shady Camp turn-off, will become 29.1km of two-way standard sealed road.

Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Minister Eva Lawler said the new road will improve access for people towing boats and open up fishing in nearby creeks and reefs in the Chambers and Finke bays.

Minister Lawler said following the detailed design and consultation phase, tender for construction works is expected to go out in 2021.

“Territorians love the outdoor lifestyle and accessing your favourite fishing spot is part of that,” she said.

“Creating a pipeline of work during the COVID-19 rebound is important to make sure our economy bounces back strong.

“Delivering quality infrastructure that benefits Territorians and creates local jobs, are projects that deserve to get off the ground.”

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Recreational Fishing Minister Paul Kirby said that the design tender is the first step in realising the upgrade of access to Point Stuart, as part of the government’s $50m commitment to recreational fishing across the Territory.

“The upgrade will improve access to fishing in nearby creeks and reefs in the Chambers and Finke bays — a great place to get away and catch a million dollar fish,” he said.