There has been a significant loss of cultural sites for Bunuba Dan͟ggu Traditional Owners

Many significant trees were lost as well as the car park, paths, a boat ramp, gazebo shelter and the ranger base. The power station compound, floating jetty and toilet block have also been impacted. 

• Consultation with Bunuba Traditional Owners, including cultural clearance.
   
• Damage assessments completed. Scoping and survey of river depth and flood impacts on river behaviour, characteristics, and dynamics.
   

• November 2023: Meetings with Bunuba Traditional Owners to progress rehabilitation and restoration

  • Visitor risk mitigation
  • Bathymetric survey of the river and 3D mapping of the Dan͟ggu precinct
     
• August - September 2024
   
  • Removal of flood-damaged structures and site rehabilitation
  • Re-open park to day users with basic facilities
     

January – November 2024:

• Progress site cleanup and site rehabilitation. 
• Continue site planning with Bunuba Traditional Owners and key stakeholders for concept designs of new park facilities and infrastructure.

2025 and beyond:

• Together, Parks and Wildlife Service and Bunuba Traditional Owners will continue to progress the rehabilitation and restoration efforts of Dan͟ggu National Park and plan for visitor facilities in the future. 
• Currently the water depth of the riverbed appears to be suitable for boat tours however further assessment of the gradient and stability of the riverbank is required after the 2024/25 wet season to determine safe vessel launching and operations. 

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DBCA - Kimberley Region
111 Herbert Street BROOME
PO Box 65 BROOME 6725
Phone (08) 9195 5500
Email broome@dbca.wa.gov.au