A new, purpose-built ranger base in the remote community of Aputula (Finke) will provide a permanent home for local Aboriginal rangers after years of operating from a single shipping container.

The new facility, to be opened on Tuesday by Central Land Council (CLC) Rangers, Aputula Rangers and other community residents, will support the Aputula Rangers as they expand their work caring for Country across Aboriginal land trusts, conservation reserves and neighbouring pastoral properties.

Located about 4.5 hours south of Mparntwe (Alice Springs), the new hub includes a solar-powered equipment shed, an air-conditioned office with internet access, indoor and outdoor meeting areas, training spaces and accommodation.

Traditional owner committee member Jill Doolan said the purpose-built base would improve conditions for rangers carrying out land management work.

"It's a more open and safe space," she said. "The resources are helpful and having the ranger base is really good for future generations."

Ms Doolan acknowledged the work of senior Traditional Owners who advocated for the project.

"Their voice made a big difference for us," she said.

Established in 2020 with seed funding from the Aboriginals Benefit Account, the Aputula Ranger group has grown to seven members — four women and three men — with another female ranger set to join the team.

The rangers work primarily across the Aputula and Pmer Ulperre Ingwemirme Arletherre Aboriginal land trusts, the Akerre (Mac Clarke) Reserve and neighbouring cattle stations.

They will also undertake work within the newly dedicated Pmere Atherre Antenterreme Indigenous Protected Area in the Simpson Desert.

Ranger and traditional owner Jolene Doolan helps protect sacred sites and threatened native plants by fencing them off from cattle and visitors, while fellow ranger Geoffrey Stuart monitors rare trees and uses remote cameras to track native wildlife and threats including feral cats and camels.

"I feel proud," Mr Stuart said of the new facilities.

The opening will also recognise the contribution of the late Mr Hoosan, who served as CLC chair in 2022, with a plaque to be unveiled in memory of the respected Aputula leader.

CLC chief executive Les Turner said Mr Hoosan's legacy continued to shape the organisation and its work.

"Mr Hoosan's time as chair was tragically cut short, but his profound impact is still felt today," Mr Turner said.

CLC delegate David Doolan said Mr Hoosan had been a strong supporter of the ranger program and its future.

"Mr Hoosan did a lot of things for this place," Mr Doolan said. "He did good things for the CLC office and for the rangers, too."