Dan͟ggu Geikie Gorge Recovery Project
Heavy rainfall in late-December 2022 and early-January 2023 associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie resulted in record flooding of the Fitzroy catchment, and major impacts in Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park.
The river: before and after the flood
Before the flood.
After the flood.
Post-flood overlay. The red line in the map above depicts where the river's edge is now.
Impacted sites within the park
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.
Completed works
- Consultation with 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 and/or rebuild.
- Visitor risk mitigation
- Bathymetric survey of the river and 3D mapping of the Danggu precinct
- Removal of flood-damaged structures and site rehabilitation
The road ahead
January – March 2024:
- Develop a concept plan based on technical mapping and joint management recommendations.
April 2024 onwards:
- April - May 2024: Progress site cleanup and site rehabilitation. Continue site planning with Traditional Owners and key stakeholders for concept designs of new park facilities and infrastructure.
- June 2024 onwards: Re-establish park access and reopen the park to day users
- August 2025: Build new visitor infrastructure.
Contact the project team
Kimberley Region Headquarters
111 Herbert Street BROOME
PO Box 65 BROOME 6725
Phone (08) 9195 5500
Email broome@dbca.wa.gov.au
Project location
Project timeline
1 in 100-year flood
- Flood damage closes national park
