Jury comment
The Lalang-gaddam Marine Park Visitor Plan sets a benchmark for partnerships with key stakeholders in visitation management of the remote Kimberley coast to ensure sustainable and culturally appropriate tourism. The plan proactively strategizes the complex balance between land, people and tourism. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ heavy investment in mapping and understanding the values of the Dambeemangarddee people, while remaining considerate of all stakeholders, has resulted in a clearly articulated map for culturally sensitive, respectful future access and use. The leadership role of the landscape architect is outstanding and deserving of the Award of Excellence.
The site of the Lalang-gaddam Marine Park Visitor Plan is in Western Australia on the land of the Dambeemangarddee people.
Project credits
Design practice Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Collaborators Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation; Kate Rodger (Murdoch University) Photographer Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
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