MORE upgrades to the Paterson Street Streetscape are scheduled to start in July.
Local Territory company LA Build has been awarded $2.7 million for multiple projects on Paterson Street including installing new seating areas around the IGA and Post Office, new coloured paving, landscaping of the existing garden beds, new drinking fountains and wayfinding signage.
The Territory Labor Government says 31 Territorians will take part in this project, including four Indigenous workers and five apprentices.
These works are part of the $108 million Turbocharging Tourism initiative which included $5.5 million for improving tourism infrastructure in Tennant Creek and are working to be completed by the end of this year.
To date multiple projects have been delivered through the Turbocharging Tourism funding for the Barkly region, including new playscape equipment at Lake Mary Ann, upgrades to the Kunjarra (the Devils Pebbles) cultural visitor site, light post painting, a concept plan for Tennant Creek main street, a master plan to guide the development of Battery Hill and tourism offerings as well as some repairs and maintenance works at the Battery Hill Mining Centre including new entry signage.
In April, the Territory Government awarded a further $500,000 to develop and implement interpretation signage at the Battery Hill Visitor Information Centre to enhance the visitor experience and celebrate Tennant Creek’s proud history of gold mining through digital stories.
Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Joel Bowden said Tennant Creek and the Barkly play an integral role in the Territory’s drive tourism and offer visitors a variety of unique historical and cultural experiences.
“The Territory Labor Government will continue to improve tourism infrastructure in the Territory for Territorians and visitors, generating work for Territorians,” he said.
“Tourism is an important economic driver in the Territory, contributing around $2.6 billion to the NT economy and supporting around 16,300 workers and this investment will ensure the Barkly destination offers visitors a great experience when they visit.”
