Show Kakadu the money, insists Moss

IT is time the Federal Government made clear what its funding plans are for Kakadu National Park and the town of Jabiru, Tourism Minister Lauren Moss said yesterday

Jim Jim Falls in Kakadu National Park needs Federal investment

IT is time the Federal Government made clear what its funding plans are for Kakadu National Park and the town of Jabiru, Tourism Minister Lauren Moss said WEDNESDAY.

Ms Moss said she is regularly quizzed about the Federal Government’s intentions.

“We have been advocating for a really long time and we have a blueprint that we presented to the Federal Government that has been done in conjunction with Aboriginal traditional owners and we want to make that we see the tired infrastructure upgraded and the complete transformation of Jabiru,” Ms Moss said. “The township is transitioning out of being a mining town into a really pumping tourist town that supports the surrounding communities.

“In line with this we continue to encourage the Federal Government to put the badly needed investment into Kakadu.

“It is a park that is managed by the Federal Government and more needs to be done in Kakadu.

“We love our parks and that’s why we are making investments in Litchfield, Nitmiluk and a whole range of other park estates.

“Kakadu National Park is important to Australia and to our Top End tourism operators. It’s an incredibly important cultural and natural asset for the Territory. This is recognised by its heritage listing.”

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has committed to working with the Territory Government and Traditional Owners “to ensure the future of Jabiru is settled as soon as possible”, but has not committed to a timeline.