Gunn Point - Emerging Agribusiness Precinct (EAP)

The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) is conducting initial site investigations at the Gunn Point Emerging Agribusiness Precinct (EAP), NT Portion 2626, 3820 Gunn Point Road, Koolpinyah.

The Gunn Point EAP is a pilot project of approximately 260 ha of land with opportunities for horticulture production. The precinct is being built to test new ways of growing crops, different farming techniques and the use of irrigation.

The pilot project will be used to evaluate if these new methods can be successful and profitable, and if they can be used in other farming areas in the Territory.

The initial site investigations will consist of:

• development of a temporary access track
• water borehole drilling test wells
• water borehole pump tests
• geotechnical (soil survey) investigations.

Site clearing to assist investigative works will be minimal at less than 1 ha.

During site investigations:

• disturbed vegetation will remain on site for natural regeneration
• no mature trees will be felled or removed
• pumped water will be released into the environment
• drilled test wells will be capped on-site.

Initial site investigations will start mid-November and be completed by mid-December, and will be situated within the location of works as shown in the below map.

Contact

To find out more information, contact:

DIPL Project Engineer, Ali Ashraf
t: 0456 579 042
e: ali.ashraf@nt.gov.au