Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation (RAC) were excited to hold an Open Day on 9th September to showcase the plans for a Business Centre, which is a refurbishment of the old Wet Mess Building in Nhulunbuy. The community have been very interested in how this building will be utilised now Rio Tinto are no longer using it.
The Open Day was a resounding success with attendees varying from; locals interested in the project for the community, businesses interested in leasing office space, contractors seeking information for the construction tender and many members of the Marika family excited to see another Rirratjingu business enterprise.
Rirratjingu Cutural leaders led the family in a smoking and cleansing ceremony. On completion of the ceremony Wanyubi and Witiyana Marika welcomed all attendees onto their land and into the building and expressed their excitement for the future of the project.
