Fishing jetty – Dudley Point

The Northern Territory Recreational Fishing Development Plan 2023-33 supports the development of fishing opportunities and experiences for everyone in the community.

Dudley Point at East Point Reserve is proposed as a location for a fishing jetty and will be funded by the Territory’s $50 million RecFishing Futures Program.

This NTG initiative would see any future development progressed as a collaborative approach between NT Fisheries - Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) and Infrastructure Delivery - Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL).

The construction of a fishing jetty at Dudley Point would provide safe land-based access to deeper water for anglers, over a greater tidal range.

A jetty would be particularly beneficial for children, families and people with disability who may not otherwise be able to access safe fishing in these waters.

The fishing jetty would also allow access to a large variety of fish species, and existing infrastructure would minimise development.

Environment

The department has undertaken an environmental impact assessment and referred it to the NT Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) to assess against the NT EPA’s guidance.

The assessment determined that the project is unlikely to trigger the requirement for referral to the NT EPA (under the Environment Protection Act 2019). The results of the self-assessment indicates that the risk of potential impacts on NT EPA factors and objectives is either unlikely or avoidable through mitigation measures.

These measures would be developed and monitored through a construction Environmental Management Plan, if the project proceeds.

Authority Certificate

An Authority Certificate was issued by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority on 26 April 2023, and is valid for 24 months.

The certificate notes a place of historical significance to Aboriginal Custodians is located within the subject land and that works in the overlapping area do not extend down the escarpment to the waterline.

Construction is not anticipated to impact on these overlapping areas and appropriate access restrictions would be established around the construction site.

Heritage

A prior search of the NT Heritage Register by the NT Heritage Branch shows the proposed site is not impact by development. A listed heritage site is noted as being nearby but construction is not likely to impact on the site.

DIPL will request a current heritage site search should the proposed development go ahead.

Survey

The department is undertaking community consultation including a ‘Have Your Say’ online survey to allow all stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed location.

The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete and closes 2 July 2024.

We value your feedback and encourage everyone to participate in the survey. Once collated, results will be made available on this project page.

To participate, visit haveyoursay.nt.gov.au

Contact

To find out more, contact Mark Taylor on mobile 0401 115 759 or email mark.taylor@nt.gov.au.