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Deputy Opposition Leader Dheran Young officially opens new Mandorah Marine Facilities
The new Mandorah marine facilities have officially opened, with the Northern Territory's Labor Opposition celebrating it as a 'proud day for the community'.
The new ferry terminal, ferry pontoon, car park, boat trailer park and boat ramp opened to the public on Saturday, with SeaLink ferry services already operating from the new pontoon.
Construction for the $85 million marine project started in May 2024 under the former Labor Government, the NT News previously reported.
More than 90 per cent of subcontractors were Territory businesses, and over 400 people worked on the project, according to a statement.
Deputy Opposition Leader Dheran Young said the project represented a 'significant investment' in community infrastructure that would benefit residents of Wagait Beach, Belyuen and visitors 'for years to come'.
'It was a proud day for the community, with the new facilities making travel safer, more accessible and more reliable for locals, visitors and workers,' the statement said.
According to the statement, the new facilities were fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act, improving access for people with disability, parents with prams, and anyone needing mobility assistance.
Two breakwater structures provided protection from sea swells, while upgrades to parking and passenger facilities improved convenience and comfort.
Mr Young also thanked the project's builder, SMC Marine, for their role in delivering the new facilities.
The former Mandorah Jetty will no longer be used for ferry services, with all passengers now boarding and disembarking at the new pontoon.
The old jetty can still be used for fishing.
