Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: early 2026
The Connecting Kakadu project is delivering improved mobile coverage across the park, enabling visitors to make calls, access maps and share their experiences in real-time while exploring Kakadu’s popular campgrounds and walking tracks.
Project status: In planning stage
Delivery timeframe: 2026
Region: East Alligator (Erre)
The installation of access ramps, barriers and pontoons will improve safety at East Alligator, providing better access for visitors and community wanting to visit East Alligator by boat.
Project status: In planning stage
Delivery timeframe: 2026/27
Project type: Roads and transport
Region: Mary River
Works are planned for 5 km of Gimbat Road to improve safety and function of the roadway.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Water infrastructure completed, Accessibility upgrades to commence early 2026
Region: Mary River
Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors, including upgrades to accessible toilet facilities and improving points of entry, paths, signs, and parking to meet accessibility standards.
Project status: In planning stage
Delivery timeframe: 2026/27
Project type: Roads and transport
Region: Mary River
Works are planned for 6.5 km of Gunlom Road to improve the location, safety and function of the roadway.
Project status: In planning stage
Delivery timeframe: 2026/27
Project type: Roads and transport
Region: Jim Jim & Twin Falls
Works are planned for 19.25 km of Jim Jim Falls Road to upgrade the safety and function of the roadway.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Mid 2026
Project type: Roads and transport
Regions: Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), Jim Jim & Twin Falls, South Alligator
Four smaller roads packages will be completed in dry season (mid) 2026 including Jim Jim Falls 4WD and Twin Falls 4WD Tracks, Two Mile Hole Road, Top Billabong Access and Nanguluwurr Access Track.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Water infrastructure completed, Accessibility upgrades to commence early 2026
Region: Jim Jim & Twin Falls
Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors, including upgrades to accessible toilet facilities and improving points of entry, paths, signs, and parking to meet accessibility standards.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Estimated completion March 2026
Project type: Roads and transport
Region: Burrungkuy (Nourlangie)
Works are taking place on 2.2 km of Kubara Road to improve the safety and function of the roadway. Kubara Road will remain open during construction works, using traffic management controls.
Project status: Approved
Delivery timeframe: Estimated completion late 2026
Project type: Roads and transport
Region: Mary River
Works are planned for 8.2 km of Maguk Road and the day use track to improve the safety and function of the roadway. Maguk Road will remain open during construction works, using traffic management controls.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Water infrastructure completed, Accessibility upgrades to commence early 2026
Region: Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)
Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors, including upgrades to accessible toilet facilities and improving points of entry, paths, signs, and parking to meet accessibility standards.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Water infrastructure completed, Accessibility upgrades to commence early 2026
Region: East Alligator (Erre)
Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors, including upgrades to accessible toilet facilities and improving points of entry, paths, signs, and parking to meet accessibility standards.
Project status: Completed
Delivery timeframe: Completed
Region: Burrungkuy (Nourlangie)
Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Water infrastructure completed, Accessibility upgrades to commence early 2026
Region: South Alligator
Water infrastructure upgrades at the Northern Information Bay Day use facility will provide safe and secure water resources through upgraded infrastructure for bore water and modernisation of bore monitoring systems. The project will also improve accessibility of the facilities for all visitors.
Project status: In planning stage
Delivery timeframe: 2026
Region: South Alligator
The installation of access ramps, barriers and pontoons will improve safety at South Alligator, providing better access for visitors and community wanting to visit South Alligator by boat.
Project status: In planning stage
Delivery timeframe: Expected completion 2026
Region: Jim Jim & Twin Falls
Twin Falls will feature new elevated boardwalks and walkways providing unparalleled views of the gorge and its 150-metre-high waterfalls. Upgraded picnic areas and shade, amenities, signage and additional parking will be revitalised, improving visitor facilities.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Timeframes to be advised
Region: East Alligator (Erre)
Enhanced visitor experience at this culturally significant site through improved walkways, handrails, lighting and interesting new wayfinding and signage, allowing community and visitors to interact with some of the world’s most outstanding rock art.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Expected completion in 2026
Region: Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)
New shade structures are to be constructed at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to support women’s and men’s cultural activities and presentations.
Project status: Completed
Delivery timeframe: Completed
Region: South Alligator
Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure, water storage tanks and modernisation of monitoring systems.
Project status: In planning stage
Delivery timeframe: Staged approach
Region: Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)
Upgrades will improve safety and accessibility by widening the boardwalk, providing additional signage, seating and improving the boat ramp facilities.
Project status: In progress
Delivery timeframe: Expected completion December 2025
Region: Mary River
Walking track enhancements, upgrades to the existing carpark and entry way will improve accessibility, visitor experience and safety. Pedestrian bridges over minor waterways will ensure year-round access.
