Regional Investment Strategy - Call for Applications for Funding

17 August 2007

The Natural Resource Management Board (NT) Inc. is calling for applications for funding for the first year (2007-08) of its Regional Investment Strategy (2007-10).

Information sessions are being held across the Territory to explain the requirements of the Regional Investment Strategy and assist stakeholders with the funding application process.

Application guidelines, closing dates and further information are available at www.nrmbnt.org.au.

Major road works - Gilruth Avenue and Goyder Road, Darwin

17 July 2007

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure will commence a $4.3M roads project on Gilruth Avenue and Goyder Road on Monday 23 July. As part of the NT Government's Middle Years program, major road works will be undertaken to accommodate the traffic flow through the area. The work will include enhanced pedestrian/cyclist safety, a signalised intersection at the intersection of Gilruth Avenue and Goyder Road, dual lane road from Gilruth Avenue to Atkins Drive and improvements to street lighting, landscaping, pedestrian pathways and local signage. Changed traffic conditions will be in place for the duration of the work. Where possible, motorists may want to use alternative routes of travel. Please exercise caution during the construction period and obey all signage and traffic signals. Further information is available on telephone 8999 4699.

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Free buses Royal Darwin Show

12 July 2007

The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing FREE buses to the Royal Darwin Show. Buses will pick up at bus stops along the route and depart from the Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston Interchanges. The timetable and route maps can be downloaded from www.nt.gov.au/freebuses

Marine Safety relocation

12 July 2007

Marine Safety Branch will be relocating to the 2nd Floor, Energy House next week.The office will be closed from the afternoon of Wednesday 18th and will reopen Friday 20th July.

Free buses AFLNT Western Bulldogs v Fremantle

13 June 2007

The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing FREE buses to the AFLNT Western Bulldogs v Fremantle Game at TIO Stadium Marrara. Buses will depart from Casuarina, Darwin and Palmerston Interchanges at half hourly intervals from 5:00pm till 7:00pm. Pick up at bus stops along the route. Returning after the match from 9:30 at regular intervals. For more information please visit www.nt.gov.au/freebuses

Darwin Land Information Centre is moving!

17 May 2007

The Land Information Centre will be closed on Friday 18 May and will reopen on Monday 28 May 2007. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Contact details
Location: 71 Smith Street Darwin
Postal: GPO Box 1680 Darwin 0801
Telephone: 8995 5300
Facsimile: 8995 5365
Email: landinfo.dpi@nt.gov.au

Survey and Unit Plan lodgements
For Survey and Unit Plan lodgements during this time please contact Mr Rick Dawson on 8999 7793 to make an appointment.

Supply of some maps and publications will cease
When the Centre reopens it will no longer supply Geoscience Australia topographic maps or commercial tourist map publications. These products will be available from Digital Horizons at 4/57 Marina Blvd, Cullen Bay or telephone: 8981 8788.

Application Fees to change

09 May 2007

New application, planning scheme amendment and related fees will apply from 1 July 2007. More information

Travel Choices and Climate Change

03 May 2007

To wrap up the current NT TravelSmart project, a forum will be held in Darwin on Thursday 24 May. More information

Darwin CBD Urban Planning Forum

02 April 2007

The Darwin CBD Urban Planning Forum is a joint initiative of the NT Government and Darwin City Council ... More information

Ministerial Statement on Constructing a Better Territory

19 March 2007

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, gave a statement in the Legislative Assembly on 21 February.  To view, click here (pdf 126kb).

New Cyclone Brochure

09 March 2007

Is your house safe in a cyclone? More information

Free Buses for Geelong v Port Adelaide AFL Game

26 February 2007

The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing FREE buses to the AFL NAB Cup Geelong v Port Adelaide Game. More information

Free Buses for Penrith vs Knights NRL Game

26 February 2007

The Northern Territory Government, through the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, is providing FREE buses to Saturday's Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights NRL Game. More information

Aboriginal Land Permit System Upgrade

02 January 2007

The application process for the issuing of Permits to Enter and Remain on Aboriginal Land or Seas Adjoining Aboriginal Land has recently been upgraded ... More information