Central Land Council

Project Details

Every effort has been made to attract other Government or community contributions for these projects.

Imanpa Store ($660,000)

The current store is in a deplorable state containing asbestos and serious structural defects.

The fridges are old and constantly break down and electrical wiring is dangerous and illegal. A large fenced in area has been requested to enable better control of dogs, an outdoor eating area and a healthy takeaway food outlet.

The community had previously requested funding from ATSIC for a new store in 2001. Unfortunately funding was not forthcoming at that time and the continuing deterioration of the store now warrants urgent attention

A Shared Responsibility Agreement with the Commonwealth Government is being developed to match the other funds required for the store.

Upgrade of Areyonga basketball court ($137,740)

The project will include resurfacing the court, building a steel framed roof over the whole court; fencing, installing adequate lighting for night play and court marking, fittings and fixtures.

The existing court is an outdoor facility, which prohibits daytime play during summer.

The lighting is very poor and its irregular concrete surface has many trip points Much of the work will be done by local workers supervised by a qualified tradesperson.

The community will make a significant contribution towards the total costs by providing local labour.

Establishment of a training workshop at Areyonga ($52,800)

As a part of Areyonga's strategy to build a viable work force, they wish to establish a training workshop in an abandoned garage.

The plan is for young men in particular to develop trade related work skills and habits.

This project will equip and develop the facility so it can operate as a fully functional training workshop with an emphasis on teaching welding, mechanical and building skills.

$50,000 will be contributed by the NT government towards restoring the building structure.

The community will also make a significant contribution towards the total costs by providing local labour

Establishment of an art and craft centre at Areyonga ($34,100)

The proposal is to renovate the historic old stone "Ration Store" into an art & craft centre. This work will be used as a training exercise for the community's developing work force.

Materials for stone work restoration will be sourced locally.

Given the historical significance of this ration depot in central Australian history this project will also contribute to preserving an important heritage building. The community has a tourism strategy in place and the operation of a craft room within the ration depot building would greatly enhance the community's reputation as a tourist destination.

A feasibility study into tourism development at Areyonga ($55,000)

The proposal is to undertake a feasibility study and business plan to investigate the development of tourism options for Areyonga community.

This will also include conducting a tourist commission workshop to assist in developing a better understanding of tourism and its implications and to undertake a study tour to look at Anangu Tours at Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Tjitjikala community and some non Aboriginal tourist establishments Areyonga community is conscious that it is dependent upon government funding and welfare payments for its existence.

The community is seriously considering tourism as a viable option to pursue given that Areyonga has many features which may make it an attractive tourist destination.

Upgrade of Docker River basketball court and construction of a BMX track ($223,141)

The proposal is based on increasing support for Docker River youth by providing better opportunities to participate in sport and recreation.

This includes resurfacing the basketball court and building a steel framed roof over the whole court so as to cater for a variety of court based games, community meetings, concerts, church activities and social activities; and the construction of a BMX track.

The inclusion of a BMX track is an inexpensive way of providing another active and healthy outdoor activity for young people.

The NT Department of Sport and Recreation will contribute $50,000 towards this project. The community will also make a significant contribution towards the total costs by providing labour. It is highly possible that a Shared Responsibility Agreement could be developed.

Construction of a radio transmitter tower at Docker River ($36,227)

Given Docker River's isolation it is important for the community to have access to communication systems.

The UHF network has been established over the past two years on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara and Ngaanyatjarra communities and enables Anangu to communicate via CB radios across the region.

The technology is cost efficient and is highly valued by Anangu as an easy way to keep in contact with families and the community while travelling throughout the region. Docker River is not connected to the network and Anangu have expressed a real keenness to be a part of it.

Connecting Ulpanyali to the Kings Canyon Resort power grid ($144,947)

People are currently reliant on a diesel generator which often breaks down and is expensive to operate taking up a large percentage of people's income.

Given that people cannot run fridges they are forced to purchase their perishable goods from the Kings Canyon Resort store at very expensive prices.

Having access to a reliable, 24 hour power supply is a basic need available to most Australians. Another important factor in considering its merit is that having a permanent power supply will lead to other community development projects

A shed at Wanmarra ($11,000)

Wanmarra outstation wishes to purchase a shed that can be utilised as a garage and as secure storage space for housing tools, compressors and vehicles.

Support for Anangu on renal dialysis in Alice Springs to have regular trips home and access to emergency relief funding $110,000.

This proposal is a contribution towards the Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku (WDNWPT). ("Making Our Families Well") Aboriginal Corporation to assist Anangu on renal dialysis in Alice Springs to have regular return trips home and to have to access to a reserve of emergency relief funding.

Currently there are 160 Aboriginal people from a number of Central Australian communities on dialysis in Alice Springs with numbers rapidly increasing. (Two years ago this number was 120). This is an urgent health issue facing Aboriginal people and the current situation is terrible for Anangu.

Feasibility study into the petrol sniffing programs and treatment options for the region ($33,000)

It is widely acknowledged by Anangu that petrol sniffing is a major issue that deeply affects people's lives.

Families express their frustration at the lack of resources in the region to help youth who are sniffing.

If young people who are sniffing want to stop, there is nowhere for them to go.

This project will examine a regional approach to petrol sniffing programs and treatment options.

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