THE Northern Territory government is continuing to invest in the Darwin waterfront precinct, with chief minister Adam Giles confirming the construction of a new shaded walkway along the sea wall. The $1.2 million 350m structure will “give cruise passengers a cool stroll into Darwin,” while other works include additional pontoons...
THE Northern Territory
government is continuing to
invest in the Darwin waterfront
precinct, with chief minister
Adam Giles confirming the
construction of a new shaded
walkway along the sea wall.
The $1.2 million 350m structure
will “give cruise passengers a
cool stroll into Darwin,” while
other works include additional
pontoons to support harbour
cruise boats and charter vessels.
“Waterfront businesses asked
us to consider building a shade
sail to help cruise passengers beat
the heat as they leave their ships –
and we have listened,” he said.
The construction is part of
$8 million to be spent on the
precinct, which will include
$100,000 to be spent on
“beautifying vacant land opposite
the cruise ship terminal”.
Cruising injected $54 million into
the Darwin economy last year,
with NT treasurer David Tollner
saying “tourism is at the heart of
plans to grow a stronger economy
in the Territory”.
