Territorians and tourists can look forward to exploring brand new areas of Litchfield National Park, with Central Valley campsites on track to open this dry season.
Work on the highly-anticipated $17.5 million Turbo Charging Tourism project is progressing well, with 10 campsites in the northern section of the development now complete.
The area will allow campers and visitors direct access to swim in and enjoy the spring-fed creeks.
Local company, the Ostojic Group, is carrying out construction for Stage 3 of the project, which includes building:
- 10 campsites within campground one, with drop toilets and an information shelter
- A 4WD access track
- A loop road to the campsites
The campsites are just one part of this exciting project, which will open up more visitor experiences for people travelling through Litchfield National Park.
Work on Stage 4 has commenced which includes the staging and lookout area over the escarpment into Central Valley and associated road works. It is progressing well and once completed, the public will be able to access the new areas.
Stage 4 will also include the construction of two additional campgrounds and two recreational areas, which can fit around 60 people and are expected to be completed by the end of the dry season.
Stage 5 will commence in May, which includes the construction of bike and walk trails connecting Lost City, Central Valley and Litchfield Park Road.
Once complete, Central Valley will add 32 new campsites across three separate campgrounds to Litchfield National Park.
The project has created more than 96 jobs during construction so far.
Source: NT Government