Territory fishos now have improved access to some of the best barramundi fishing waters in the Top End, following the completion of the Point Stuart Access Road upgrades.
The $6 million project has upgraded approximately 12.4km of the track to a graded road with culverts in low lying areas to improve access.
The work includes raising and widening the Swim Creek crossing and addresses matters raised regarding safety and accessibility, including clearing of vegetation for improved line of sight and increased signage.
The upgrades will improve access to some of the Territory's best runoff fishing locations for barramundi, including Love Creek, Carmor Creek and reefs in the area, which in turn alleviates demand on the boat ramp at Shady Camp.
Fishos will now have better access for towing boats to access fishing in creeks and reefs in the Chambers and Finke Bay region.
The project is part of the Territory Government's $50 million RecFishing Futures Program to improve fishing infrastructure.
The road is now open however road conditions across the Territory can change rapidly depending on the time of year. Stay up to date by following Road Report NT on Facebook or visiting roadreport.nt.gov.au
The Territory Government recently relaunched the NT Fishing and Boating Mate app which gives fishos instant access to tides, fishing and boating rules and safe boating information.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries, Paul Kirby:
"We know Territorians love their fishing and now we have helped provide better access to some of the most attractive water ways in the Top End.
"Fishing is a major part of the Territory's tourism industry and improving infrastructure will keep fishos looking at the Top End as the premier fishing destination and help build the NT economy to $40 billion by 2030."
Quote attributable to AFANT President, Warren de Wit:
"Improving fishing infrastructure is always welcomed by the fishing community, especially when it also makes it safer when travelling to a remote fishing location."
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