Case study: Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct

Facilitating growth in tourism with marine infrastructure

The Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct Development will deliver improved marine tourism infrastructure at Inverell Bay at Nhulunbuy, to enable growth in the tourism industry in the East Arnhem region.

Situation

To enable growth in the tourism industry in the East Arnhem region, improvements in the marine tourism  infrastructure at Inverell Bay at Nhulunbuy are required.

Approach

In consultation with Traditional Owners, local not-for-profit, council and the Northern Territory Government, the Gunyangara Tourism Precinct is being developed.

The project is a significant upgrade of existing facilities to support existing tourism and marine operators in the region and to provide incentives for additional businesses to grow in East Arnhem.

The development features:

• a new rock groyne with vehicle and pedestrian access
• a new floating pontoon to provide access for larger commercial and recreational vessels
• new land infrastructure, including upgrades to parking, a new ablution block and shade structures, enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Solution

The Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct is jointly funded by the Australian Government through the Aboriginal Benefits Account to the Gumatj Corporation, Developing East Arnhem Limited and the Northern Territory Government.

Outcomes

Work on the A$9 million project started in 2023.

Tenders for construction were split into three packages to encourage First Nations and local business participation.

It is anticipated 15 jobs will be created with 30% Aboriginal employment during delivery of the second package of works.

At-a-glance