DOCSLIB.ORG

Robinson River Katherine Region

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Robinson River Katherine Region Robinson River Katherine Region Community Profile Pronunciation: Robinson River Alternate names: Mungoobada Location: 150km south-east of Borroloola, near Queensland border. 50kms off the Savannah Way. 800km north-east of Tennant Creek Robinson River NT region: Barkly Population: Approximately 285 Access: Road, in dry season only, and air from Borroloola Language groups: Garawa Climate (Barkly) Season Description Temp. Range Winter dry season (June to August) Cooler and dry 8°C to 23°C The temperature can drop below 0°C Fine weather with no rain and the possibility of getting overnight in winter. Please ensure you quite cold by Territory standards during June / July. are equipped for these extremes. Spring (Sept-Nov) and autumn (Mar-May) in Central Humidity Range 20% - 50%. Australia see warm days and cool evenings. Summer wet season (December to February) Hot and humid 20°C to 37°C The temperature can rise above 40⁰C Central Australia has a semi-arid climate. In the summer in summer. Please ensure you are months, the days are generally hot, sometimes very hot. equipped for these extremes. If rain is to fall, it is more likely in the summer months, Humidity Range 30% - 85%. which may lead to road closures. 1 | Remote Area Health Corps I Community Profile: Robinson River, Katherine Region History Changes in population: Population figures are estimates, as several factors Robinson River historically and today impact on movement. These include is a working cattle station. In 1980, the seasonal changes and ceremonial local Garawa people, whom largely activity. resided in Borroloola, aided by the Aboriginal Development Committee How is it affected by seasons: began working on a land claim on Robinson River is usually cut off during the Robinson River region. The Land the wet season. There are several river Claim was successful in 1992 and and creek crossings that flood the area. the Garawa people were handed Major landmarks or cultural factors: back the Robinson River Station and Caranbirini Conservation Reserve and surrounding region. Today, the Garawa Savannah Way. people are the owners and operators Local industry/mine: Orchard, of the Robinson River Station. market garden, cattle and horses, ... historically and today is a goats, chickens and turkeys. Tourism: Community fishing working cattle station. competition happens annually over the Easter long weekend. There is also Community Life a mustering school when scheduled. Description of community: Robinson Arts/crafts: Local Women’s Centre River was formerly part of the produces paintings, beads and other Robinson River Station. crafts. Roper Gulf Regional Council provides **Please check with the health clinic a range of Local Government on arrival for sacred sites to avoid services in Daly Waters Night Patrol and health or social issues to be and Remote Jobs for Community aware of. People (RJCP) on behalf of another Government Organisation. The Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation is responsible for other services including, but not limited to Rubbish collection services, cemetery management, traffic management, companion animal management airstrip, the cattle station and the upkeep of parks and gardens. 2 | Remote Area Health Corps I Community Profile: Robinson River, Katherine Region Governance Local Government Roper Gulf Regional Council Telephone (08) 8975 8762 Web www.ropergulf.nt.gov.au Community or other Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation Telephone (08) 8975 9791 governance structures Northern Land Council Telephone (08) 8921 5100 Web www.nlc.org.au Outstations 7 Emu, Manangoora, Wandigula These are only serviced by the clinic in an emergency Permit All visitors require a permit from Northern Land Council Infrastructure, facilities and services Community Church: Borroloola Community halls or sheds: None. Community meetings and discos are held at the shire office Work force skills or training facilities: At the Centrelink office and Savannah Gulf Office. There is also much more in Borroloola Post Office: Shire Office • Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Library: Closest is in Borroloola School: Pre-school through to Secondary (middle years) Council office: Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation Women’s Centre: Yes Child Care centre: Creche is available Aged Care Centre: Closest is in Borroloola Community store Robinson River Store : Telephone (08) 8975 9792 Store owned and managed by Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA). The store is well stocked. Fresh food available It is advisable to bring in any specialty products/items required • Opening hours Monday to Sunday 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 5pm Other food outlets There is a takeaway attached to the community store Food orders Food orders must be placed by Thursday night and needs to be phoned through to Pandion Haulage. This will arrive the following Thursday in Borroloola, then sent on to Robinson River. These orders come from Woolworths in Darwin Woolworths Darwin: Telephone (08) 8919 8308 Pandion Haulage: Telephone (08) 8947 4040 Web http://www.pandionhaulage.com.au/schedule Recreational facilities Football oval, basketball half court, fishing, softball and soccer matches happen during the dry season Commercial Lubba Lubba Lodge Telephone (08) 8975 9796 accommodation 3 | Remote Area Health Corps I Community Profile: Robinson River, Katherine Region Fuel Unleaded and Diesel fuel is available from the community store. You must have fuel card to purchase fuel Mechanic There is a workshop with resident mechanic Police station At Borroloola Telephone (08) 8975 8770 Alt. police contact Emergency only Telephone 000 Other Community Night Patrol provided by Council Telephone Check with clinic Telephone/internet/mail Mobile phone¹ No mobile phone service in the region Internet Internet access is available at the Health centre for reasonable personal use Other Landlines in accommodation Alcohol Alcohol² The community has alcohol restrictions so alcohol should not be carried in. For more details contact Mungoorbada Aboriginal Corporation on (08) 8975 9791 Access Road3 Borroloola (2.5 hours): The community can be accessed via 4WD during the dry season only. During the wet season, access to the community is cut off Katherine (10 hours): By road, the trip to Robinson River takes approximately 10 hours from Katherine. The double lane Stuart Highway is sealed the entire way. At Daly Waters, the Carpentaria Highway must be followed to Borroloola. This is a single lane Highway. The raining 150 km is dirt road. It is recommend to travel in a 4WD Tennant Creek (6-7 hours): Barkly Highway, Tablelands Highway to Borroloola, then unsealed road to Robinson River Air Facilities: There is a sealed, all weather airstrip near the community that can become cut off from the community during wet season Borroloola (20 minutes): Charters or Doctors Plane Regular passenger Air North flies daily from Darwin to McArthur River Mine. Robinson River is then a 3 hour transport drive Health Centre Health service Department of Health (DoH) Telephone (08) 8975 9985 Web www.health.nt.gov.au Email [email protected] ¹ Telstra 3G/Next G are typically the only mobile services that work in more remote parts of the Northern Territory. See link - http://telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/our-coverage/ ² It is an offence to consume or bring alcohol into a dry community in the Northern Territory ³ Approximate travel time one-way 4 | Remote Area Health Corps I Community Profile: Robinson River, Katherine Region Staff • Manager 1 (and RAN) • Remote Area Nurses 1 • Medical Practitioners 1 (visits on Wednesday) • Aboriginal Health Workers 1 • Aboriginal Community Worker 0 • Administration Officers 1 • Drivers/Gardeners/Cleaners 1 • Other. - Facilities Two treatment rooms and an emergency room Operating hours Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm On call From 5pm Monday to 8am Friday, and alternate weekends from 5pm Friday to 8am Monday Services Currently has midwife on site and only scheduled visiting services Medical Records PCIS System4 Vehicles The Health Centre maintains a Toyota Troop Carrier that has been converted for use as an ambulance **Note: All Troop Carriers are 4WD, manual and take diesel fuel GP None. Attends from Borroloola on Wednesdays Visiting services • Preventable Chronic Disease Public Health Nurse • Optometrist • Women’s Health Educator • Maternal, Child & Youth Health Team • Audiologist • Diabetic eye screening • Palliative care • Mental health • Sexual health • Dietitian. Acute care A Remote Medical Practitioner is on call 24 hours via Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) telephone consultations and evacuations. Emergency evacuations can be made to Darwin via Care Flight air ambulance Other Pregnant women birth in Katherine or Darwin Accommodation Accommodation Two bedroom, free standing house **Note: Sharing of facilities may be required Facilities Washing machine and dryer, queen size bed and two single beds, air conditioner. Fully equipped Linen Provided 4 Training should be arranged before your arrival in the community 5 | Remote Area Health Corps I Community Profile: Robinson River, Katherine Region Vehicles Vehicle No vehicle is provided for personal use Policy NT DoH has a strict policy on vehicle use. Any non-clinical use is not acceptable What to pack for placement Clothes Possibility of cool nights in middle of year, so light warm clothing is useful. In wet season (October – April), clothing for very hot, humid days – loose cotton clothing Please refer to this website for information on appropriate clothing
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Gulf and Victoria River Region Savannah Way
    The Gulf and Victoria River region Savannah Way The Savannah Way travels all the way east to west from 14 DAYS Cairns in Queensland* to Broome in Western Australia or G 1407 km vice-versa. Judbarra / Gregory The Savannah Way offers something for everyone, from National Park picturesque escarpments, huge river systems, waterfalls Keep River National Park and some real life ‘Aussie outback’ experiences. Depending on your vehicle (off-road vs standard), you can choose your * own route, but the best part of the Savannah Way is of course in the NT. *Make sure to check road conditions before travelling from QLD. The DAY ONE AND TWO National Highway 1 to Borroloola is * Refer to page 2 for details unsealed. A sealed road is available from NT/QLD border to King Ash Bay & Mount Isa to Three Ways into the NT. Borroloola Welcome to the Northern Territory! Get ready to have some of the best Katherine experiences you’ve ever had on a road trip. As you enter the NT, make sure you stop by Borroloola to stock up on Keep River Roper Hwy Limmen Stuart Hwy Lorella some supplies and then head out to National National Victoria Hwy Springs King Ash Bay for your first stop. A quaint Park Park little fishing ‘village’ nestled alongside Timber Victoria River Borroloola McArthur River, is the perfect base for Creek Roadhouse Carpentaria Hwy some great Barra and blue water fishing. Daly Waters Before you wet a line, make sure you are registered for Million Dollar Fish. A yearly competition, where a Barramundi Nitmiluk Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park.
    [Show full text]
  • NATURE TERRITORY July 2011 Newsletter of the Northern Territory Field Naturalists Club Inc
    NATURE TERRITORY July 2011 Newsletter of the Northern Territory Field Naturalists Club Inc. PO Box 39565, Winnellie, NT 0821 President: Tissa Ratnayeke 8921 8226 (h,w) Secretary: Ian Hance 8945 6691 (h) Treasurer: Fiona Douglas 8985 4179 (h) Membership Officer: Tida Nou 8981 6667 (h) Newsletter Editor: Don Franklin 8948 1293 (h) Committee Member: Stuart Young 8995 5026 (w) Committee Member: Graham Brown 8945 4745 (w/h) Committee Member: Peter Holbery 8901 6105 (w) Committee Member: Annie Grattidge 8981 1100 (w) Committee Member: Bruce Maley 8985 5272 (h) Club website: http://ntfieldnaturalists.org.au/ Meetings are generally held on the second Wednesday of every month, commencing at 7.45 pm, in Blue 1.14 (Business Faculty Building) on the Casuarina Campus of Charles Darwin University. Memberships are on a financial-year basis and are: Families/Institutional - $30; Singles - $25; Concessions - $15. Discounts are available for new members – please contact us. Mining interests often compete with environmental and cultural considerations in beautiful, isolated places like Butterfly Springs in the proposed Limmen National Park (evening light photograph by Don Franklin). Stuart Blanch discussed such conflicts during the June talk and excursion (reports start on pages 4 and 7). CONTENTS Club activities .. p2, p6 Club notices .. p3 Mining & Limmen NP .. p4-5 Chinese insects .. p7 Blaydin Pt. .. p8-9 Fish seminar .. p9 Bird observations .. p10 Recent literature .. p11 Disclaimer: The views expressed in Nature Territory are not necessarily those of the NT Field Naturalists Club Inc., its committee members or the editor. Club activities (also see page 6) July meeting. Wednesday 13 July, 7.45 pm.
    [Show full text]
  • Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2014-15 to 2017-18 | Page 121 Department of Transport and Main Roads
    Department of Transport and Main Roads North West north west district Department of Transport and Main Roads north west district Dunbar Dunbar CARPENTARIA MORNINGTON SHIRE SHIRE COUNCIL DOOMADGEE COUNCIL ABORIGINAL CARPENTARIA SHIRE MORNINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL SHIKREarumba COUNCIL DOOMADGEE COUNCIL ABORIGINAL Burketown ³ SHIRE Normanton COUNCIL Karumba BURKE SHIRE COUBNuCrIkLetown 0 100³ Normanton Km Gregory BURKE SHIRE COUNCIL 0 100 Km Gregory MOUNT ISA Camooweal CITY MCKINLAY COUNCIL RICHMOND SHIRE MOUNT SHIRE COUNCIL ISA COUNCIL Camooweal CITY COUNCIL MCKINLAY Legend Julia Creek RICHMOND Cloncurry SHIRE Richmond SHIRE Torrens Creek MOUNT ISA COUNCIL Hughenden National road network COUNCIL State strategic road network FLINDERS Cloncurry Julia Creek LegendState regional and other district road Richmond SHIRE Torrens Creek MOUNT ISA HughCOenUdNeCnIL National Nroaatido nnaelt wraoilr knetwork CLONCURRY SHIRE FLINDERS State straOttehgeicr rraoialwda nyetwork COUNCIL Kynuna Legend Dajarra SHIRE State regLioncal gaonvde ornthmeer ndti sbtroicutn rdoaardy COUNCIL National road network CLONCURRY National rail network SHIRE State strategic road network COUNCIL Kynuna Other railway Dajarra State regional and other district road Local government boundary National rail network Other railway Local government boundary North West District contacts Region Office Street address Postal address Telephone Email North West Cloncurry 16-22 Ramsay\\ima pStreet,sfile\jo Cloncurrybs\jobs\C QldOR 4824PORATE PRODUCTS\Annual RPOepo Boxrt a n338,d R ICloncurryP Maps\R QldIP M4824aps\2014\North West\North West Distric(07)t Q T4769RIP 32032014.mxd [email protected] \\imapsfile\jobs\jobs\CORPORATE PRODUCTS\Annual Report and RIP Maps\RIP Maps\2014\North West\North West District QTRIP 2014.mxd Divider image: New seal on Wills Developmental Road, between Gregory and Burketown.
    [Show full text]
  • Copperstring Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Volume 2 Chapter 11 – Transport
    CopperString 2.0 Transport Volume 2 Chapter 13 Table of contents 13. Transport ........................................................................................................................................ 1 13.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 13.1.1 Project overview .................................................................................................................. 1 13.1.2 Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 1 13.1.3 Purpose of chapter.............................................................................................................. 1 13.1.4 Defined terms ...................................................................................................................... 2 13.2 Methodology ........................................................................................................................ 4 13.2.1 Study area ........................................................................................................................... 4 13.2.2 Data sources ....................................................................................................................... 4 13.2.3 Assessment method ........................................................................................................... 4 13.2.4 Legislative context and standards .....................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Guide to Queensland Roads
    Guide to June 2016 edition Queensland Roads Barkly Highway Get in touch with us Explore Queensland Online Looking for some travel inspiration? For great holiday destinations, Pay your vehicle registration or fine, renew your licence and access visit www.queenslandholidays.com.au more services at www.tmr.qld.gov.au/online-services Camping Phone To find the best spot to pitch your tent at the beach • Call 13 23 80* for registration and licensing enquiries. or in the bush, call the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing on 13 QGOV (13 74 68)* or visit • Call 13 QGOV (13 74 68)* for all other enquiries. www.qld.gov.au/recreation Operates Monday–Friday 8am–5pm excluding public holidays. Caravan parks In person For a Queensland caravan park directory, contact Caravanning Queensland on Image supplied Find your nearest Customer Service Centre: (07) 3862 1833 or visit caravanqld.com.au by Tourism and • Visit www.qld.gov.au/transport/contacts/centres Events Queensland • Look for the on the map • Call 13 23 80* Remember to bring appropriate identification. Traffic updates Public transport Visit www.131940.qld.gov.au, call 13 19 40 or view our TransLink operates within South East Queensland. For transport regional Twitter feeds for up-to-date information on services, fares and timetables visit www.translink.com.au or road closures and traffic conditions across Queensland. call 13 12 30. For services outside of South East Queensland, please contact the local transport operator. The traffic updates service is provided by Transport and Main Roads and RACQ. Tollways Floods South East Queensland has a network of toll roads for easy and Even if it looks calm, no one can predict what floodwater convenient travelling.
    [Show full text]
  • Across the Savannah 09 March Experience One of Australia’S Ultimate Adventure Drives – Page 24
    across the savannah 09 march Experience one of Australia’s ultimate adventure drives – page 24 IN WITH THE NEW The dos and don’ts of buying a new car TEST DRIVE Behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen Tiguan and Ford FG Falcon BACK IN THE SADDLE Safety tips for cyclists and motorists Automobile Association of the Northern Territory Inc. 1 www.aant.com.au march 09 ntmotor AANT CONTENTS AANT MEMBERSHIP President Robert Bradley Council Members Helen Galton (Vice-President), David Booth, Daryl Manzie, Doug Phillips, Brian Measey, John Mitchell, Barry Thomas, Mark Sweet, A 50” PLASMA TV 12 28 30 Graeme Buckley. insight General Manager Linda Deans FEATURES Office 03 Win a Plasma TV 79-81 Smith Street 06 AANT’s environmental commitment DARWIN NT 0800 BY ROBERT BRADLEY 08 A closer look at the risks on NT’s road network Postal Address PRESIDENT OF AANT GPO BOX 2584 10 Tips for buying a new car DARWIN NT 0801 The variables in the weather are Phone (08) 8981 3837 well known in the Territory, with vast 12 Counting the cost of off-road holidays directory services Fax (08) 8941 2965 amounts of rain often leading to local 13 Do you tempt fate at rail crossings? Web www.aant.com.au flooding. Fortunately the majority 14 Welcoming the Green Car Innovation Fund Email [email protected] of our arterial roads are designed to handle these occurrences and the 24hr Emergency Road/Battery Service 18 New car reviews Volkswagen Tiguan disruptions to normal traffic flow, Phone 13 11 11 a a n t Ford FG Falcon though annoying, are usually of a SMS Service for Hearing and relatively short duration.
    [Show full text]
  • DESTINATION DARWIN and the TOP END 2018/19 Edition
    DESTINATION DARWIN AND THE TOP END 2018/19 Edition tourismtopend.com.au FOR THE VERY BEST VIEWS OF THE TERRITORY’S KAKADU Ultimate Adventure 6 HOUR AIR TOUR FROM DARWIN (DAILY) SEE PAGE 56 • 2+ Hours Scenic Flight • Warradjun Centre • Yellow Water Cruise Scenic Flights CREATED B Y MATT WRIGHT National Ge ographic’s ‘Outback Wrangler’ FROM in Kakadu Jabiru or Cooinda SEE PAGE 91 Scenic Flight Specialists Established 1981 FOR ONLY $695 pp G8 Airvan Fleet HALF DAY TOUR INCLUDES: Scenic Floatplane Flight, Airboat Wetlands Cruise, Relaxing Cruise, Wildlife & Scenery, 1800 089 113 Swim in croc safe pool and more! BOOK ONLINE AT www.kakaduair.com.au 08 8981 4881 SIGHTSEEING YOUR WAY 12 STOPS INCLUDING • Crocosaurus Cove • Mindil/Parap Markets • Doctor’s Gully • Museum & Art Gallery of NT • Cullen Bay Marina • Stokes Hill Wharf - RFDS/ • Defence of Darwin Museum Military Museum and Sunset • Waterfront Precinct Harbour Cruises 1 DAY ADULT $40 / CHILDREN $25 SENIOR & STUDENT $35 / FAMILY $110 TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED WHEN BOARDING BUS OR ONLINE / CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD ACCEPTED. BIGBUSTOURS.COM CALL 0416 140 903 THE TERRITORY’S Ultimate Adventure CREATED B Y MATT WRIGHT National Ge ographic’s ‘Outback Wrangler’ FOR ONLY $695 pp HALF DAY TOUR INCLUDES: Scenic Floatplane Flight, Airboat Wetlands Cruise, Relaxing Cruise, Wildlife & Scenery, Swim in croc safe pool and more! 08 8981 4881 THE TERRITORY’S Ultimate Adventure CREATED B Y MATT WRIGHT National Ge ographic’s ‘Outback Wrangler’ FOR ONLY $695 pp HALF DAY TOUR INCLUDES: Scenic Floatplane Flight,
    [Show full text]
  • Borroloola Katherine Region
    Borroloola Katherine Region Community Profile Pronunciation: Borra-loo-la Alternate names: Burrulula Location: 380km east of Stuart Highway from turn-off near Daly Waters and 850km south east of Darwin Borroloola NT region: South East Top End Population: Approximately 1100. Dept. of Health figure is 1609 in 2011 Access: Carpentaria Highway and Savannah Way from Hi-Way Inn near Daly Waters (Stuart Highway). North from Barkly Homestead on the Tablelands Highway, joining Savannah Way at Cape Crawford. Both highways are sealed Language groups: Yanyuwa, Karawa, Mara and Kurdanji Climate (Barkly)* Season Description Temp. Range Winter dry season (June to August) Cooler and dry 8°C to 23°C The temperature can drop below 0°C Fine weather with no rain and the possibility of getting overnight in winter. Please ensure you quite cold by Territory standards during June/July. are equipped for these extremes. Spring (Sept-Nov) and Autumn (Mar-May) in Central Humidity Range 20% - 50%. Australia see warm days and cool evenings. Summer wet season (October to April) Hot and humid 22°C to 37°C Humidity can rise to 95%. Please The build-up occurs from September with building ensure you are equipped for these humidity, intermittent lightning storms and downpours. extremes. Rains typically arrive December/January with regular Humidity Range 30% - 95%. heavy downpours and the possibility of cyclones. * Although part of Barkly Tablelands, Borroloola’s climate is tropical 1 | Remote Area Health Corps I Community Profile: Borroloola, Katherine Region History Community Life Websites: www.ropergulf.nt.gov.au/index.php/ Description of community: Borroloola was first established borroloola.html as a township in 1885 with the Borroloola is a fully serviced, large www.visitkatherine.com.au/pages/ construction of a police station (now town and as the region’s popularity for borroloola-the-gulf a museum).
    [Show full text]
  • Wonarah Rock Phosphate Proposal Wonarah Mine Road Scoping Requirements
    MINEMAKERS PTY LTD Wonarah Rock Phosphate Proposal Wonarah Mine Road Scoping Requirements 301012-00970-RL-0002 19-Oct-09 Level 7, QV1 Building 250 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Australia Tel: +61 8 9278 8111 Fax: +61 8 9278 8110 www.worleyparsons.com WorleyParsons Services Pty Ltd ABN 61 001 279 812 © Copyright 2009 WorleyParsons Services Pty Ltd MINEMAKERS PTY LTD Wonarah Rock Phosphate Proposal Wonarah Mine Road Scoping Requirements CONTENTS 1. SUMMARY..........................................................................................................................4 2. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................5 3. ROAD TRAFFIC REVIEW ..................................................................................................6 3.1 Existing Road Network .......................................................................................................6 3.2 Unplanned Road Closures..................................................................................................6 3.3 Basis and Limitations..........................................................................................................6 3.4 Accident History..................................................................................................................6 4. ROAD TRANSPORT ..........................................................................................................7 5. METHODOLOGY FOR TRAFFIC STUDY .........................................................................8
    [Show full text]
  • North West Regional Plan Regional
    North West Regional Plan Regional North West Regional Plan planning for a stronger, more liveable and sustainable community August 2010 Department of infrastructure and Planning PO Box 5666 Townsville QLD 4810 tel +61 7 4799 7379 fax +61 7 4760 7535 [email protected] www.dip.qld.gov.au/northwest north West Regional Plan Disclaimer: This document is produced to Release notes 2010-2031 convey general information. While every care has been taken in preparing this The North West Regional Plan 2010-2031 is (NW Regional Plan) document, the State of Queensland accepts released by the Minister for Infrastructure no responsibility for decisions or actions and Planning under the Sustainable Prepared by: taken as a result of any data, information, Planning Act 2009, section 769 and the Prepared by the Honourable Stirling statement or advice, express or implied, repealed Integrated Planning Act 1997, Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Infrastructure and contained within. The contents of this section 2.5A.15. It is a statutory instrument Planning in accordance with the Integrated document were correct to the best of our under the Statutory Instruments Act 1992. Planning Act 1997, section 2.5A 10. knowledge at the time of publishing. The regional plan does not commit or With assistance from: Any reference to legislation contained within pertain to commit any government, Department of Infrastructure and Planning. is not an interpretation of the law. It is to organisation, industry or community be used as a guide only. The information organisation to implement, fund or in consultation with the: contained within does not take into otherwise resource specific activities or North West Regional Coordination consideration any reference to individual programs.
    [Show full text]
  • Chapter 3 Adequacy and Extent of the National Highway System
    Chapter 3 Adequacy and extent of the national highway system Introduction 3.1 This chapter addresses the second item in the terms of reference: Assess the adequacy and extent of the National Highway as currently declared in meeting the objective of providing a national road system that meets the needs of industry and the community. 3.2 The national highway system was originally declared in 1974 and consisted of the links between mainland capital cities, plus links between Brisbane and Cairns, and Hobart and Burnie. The national highway system has since been extended on two occasions: firstly in 1992 to include important inland freight links between Sydney and Adelaide, and between Melbourne and Brisbane; and secondly in 1993–94 to include urban links between existing national highways within certain capital cities. The national highway system totals some 18 500 km and since 1974 the Commonwealth has spent some $11 billion on its upgrading and maintenance. The map at figure 3.1 shows the national highway system. 3.3 A significant amount of the evidence presented to the committee suggested deficiencies in the adequacy and extent of the national highway system, particularly in relation to a lack of high quality links to ports, airports, rail terminals and industrial facilities in major urban areas. 3.4 In considering the extent and the adequacy of the national highway system, this chapter discusses the objectives of the national highway system, industry and community expectations, the need for effective integration with other forms of transport, and the need to integrate the national highway and roads of national importance into a national road system.
    [Show full text]
  • Cloncurry to Cairns Road Trip
    Cloncurry to Estimated Days 5 Stop Overs 4 Cairns Road Trip Via Matilda Way & Undara Experience OPEN OUTBACK & INCREDIBLE LANDSCAPES HIGHLIGHTS DAY ONE Port Douglas DAY TWO Burke & Wills Monument Leichhardt Falls Lunch on the Gregory River CAIRNS Burke & Wills Camp 119 Mareeba Boojamulla (Lawn Hill) National Normanton Self-Guided Town Chillagoe Park (optional detour) Atherton Walk Karumba Yagurli Tours: Star Gazing Innisfail Mutton Hole conservation Park Yagurli Tours: Boat Cruise Ravenshoe Gulflander rail trip Normanton to Burketown Normanton Accomm: Savannah Lodge Mount Garnet Croydon (time permitting) Mount Surprise Doomadgee Croydon Undara Accomm: Normanton Tourist Experience Park Georgetown DAY THREE Boodjamulla Einasleigh National Park Cobbold Gorge Forsayth Croydon Georgetown DAY FIVE Bush Breakfast Cobbold Gorge Archway Explorer Tour Burke and Wills Accomm: Cobbold Village Roadhouse TOWNSVILLE Pinnarendi Station Café Innot Hot Springs DAY FOUR Ravenshoe Bakery Cairns or Port Douglas – OR Charters Towers Talaroo Hot Springs Australia’s Accessible Outback Mt Surprise overnight on the Atherton This five-day journey will take you to some of the most breathtaking Undara Experience Tablelands Julia Creek locations along the Savannah Way. It promises to be an immersive Accomm: Undara Hughenden Experience Mt Isa Cloncurry cultural experience as you visit some of Australia’s oldest geological wonders, meet the characters of the outback and discover the history of the Gulf. For more information phone (07) 4097 1900 or visit www.undara.com.au Cloncurry to Undara Roadtrip DAY 1 Cloncurry, Gregory and Burketown via The Matilda Way Highlights: Gregory River, Boojamulla National Park & Stargazing Your journey starts on the Matilda Way, but rather than heading straight to Normanton on the Four Ways, you are headed in a different direction via Gregory and onto Burketown, known for barra fishing, unspoilt nature and the spectacular Morning Glory cloud formation that attracts serious gliders (late September to early November).
    [Show full text]