Gulkula Quarry has played a key role in the latest tourism development in the Northern Territory’s East Arnhem region.
The company has supported the construction of a 63-metre rock groyne near Nhulunbuy at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, as part of the Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Project.
Gulkula supplied 6000 tonnes of rock sourced from its quarry as well as 850 cubic metres of concrete recycled from the site. DTA Contractors worked with Gulkula to build its local capacity with a view to supporting other infrastructure projects in the future. The Gunyangara project has employed eight indigenous workers who have helped source, process and deliver the rock.
As well as the rock groyne, the project includes the construction of careening facilities that vessels can dock alongside for maintenance, a floating pontoon extending from the groyne, a washdown bay, car park upgrades and an entry structure at Gove Boat Club.
“The project will provide improved facilities for local users as well as opportunities to maximise local and Indigenous participation and support regional growth,” Northern Territory Department of Logistics chief executive officer Lousie McCormick said.
“The new infrastructure will be accessible by larger commercial and recreational vessels, such as yachts, pleasure craft, cruise ship tenders and charter vessels, increasing visitation and tourism activity in the area.”
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