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$28 million in housing for Territory families
The Territory Government is helping families get ahead with a $28 million investment across affordable and social housing and release projects as part of the upcoming 2012 Budget, Treasurer Delia Lawrie said. Media release
Building confidence boost from January 1
Minister for Lands and Planning Gerry McCarthy has announced that builders and consumers will receive a confidence boost from 1 January, 2013, when the Residential Building Cover package begins. Mr McCarthy said building a new home was a significant investment for families and given expected Territory growth, all parties needed to be protected. "As we enter the next stage of Territory growth we need to ensure that home buyers and builders feel confident that they are protected from unforeseen circumstances during construction," he said. Media release
Business Units now located at Parap
Building Advisory Services, Development Assessment Services, Land Administration and Strategic Lands Planning are now located at Arnhemica House, 16 Parap Road, Parap.
Kilgariff Area Plan Unveiled
An area plan of Alice Springs' newest suburb, Kilagriff, was today released as construction of the eagerly awaited development continues to go full steam ahead. Mr McCarthy said the release of the Kilgariff Area Plan provided an overarching framework for development of the 180 hectare site. "The Territory Government is delivering this estate in line with its 2030 target to support population growth and get families into affordable, quality housing," he said. Media Release
More housing options to fuel the Territory's Growth
Chief Minister Paul Henderson has announced a new housing initiative as part of the Territory Government's strategic housing package. The Territory Government is proposing to introduce a Dual Occupancy option to give owners of residential blocks of at least 1000 square metres the opportunity to build a second residential dwelling onsite, as part of a plan to give Territorians more options in the housing market. "Major resource projects are set to turbo-charge the Territory economy, and we are ready with a range of housing options to meet the pressures of growth," Mr Henderson said. Media Release | Dual Occupancy Factsheet | More information on the Planning Scheme Amendment process
Greater Darwin Set for Growth
Chief Minister Paul Henderson has released the Greater Darwin Plan, a strategic framework that will guide the growth of Darwin City and surrounding region. Mr Henderson said the Greater Darwin Plan was strategically formulated in line with Territory 2030 growth targets and feedback sourced through community consultation last year. "It's important we plan for that growth and introduce infrastructure that suits the individual needs and requirements of communities in order to maintain our great Territory lifestyle," Mr Henderson said. More
Short Stay Accommodation Village
On 23 January 2012, the Territory Government announced the calling of interest in developing Section 4445 Hundred of Bagot, Batten Road site under a Crown lease term, for a short stay workers accommodation village to provide housing options for key service workers and people on short term postings to Darwin.
Registration to participate in this Government initiative closed 30 January 2012. An Industry Briefing was conducted for those who registered on 2 February 2012. Registrations after this date cannot be accepted.
The closing date for the lodgment of proposals is Friday 9 March 2012, 2:00pm CST. Proposals submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
For further details:
Email: SSAVRFP@nt.gov.auVisit: Department of Lands and Planning 2nd Floor,
Cavenagh House 38 Cavenagh Street DARWIN NT 0800
Getting Set for Territory Growth
The Territory Government has released three long-term strategies to guide infrastructure investment to support the Territory's growth. Minister for Lands and Planning Gerry McCarthy said the 10-year Infrastructure, Roads and Transport strategies were part of the Territory 2030 roadmap to maintain high levels of investment in infrastructure to underpin long-term development and expansion. Media Release | View the Strategies
Gas Plant Construction Set to Start
The Territory Government has given development consent for the multi-billion dollar Ichthys gas plant at Blaydin Point. This follows the announcement last week that the Ichthys Final Investment Decision is locked in. Acting Chief Minister Delia Lawrie today also announced that an offer for a Crown Lease on the project site had been made. This will enable construction of the LNG onshore processing facility at the Blaydin Point site, provided the project meets the conditions set. Media Release
Making it easier for families to own their own homes
The Chief Minister Paul Henderson has announced that the Territory Government’s BuildBonus grant scheme will be extended for a further six months to 30 June 2012. Read the Media Release
Thousands of trees to be planted across Top End streets
Thousands of trees will be planted along Top End suburban streets as part of a $1 million Northern Territory Government’s Greening our Streets program beginning this month. Twenty Darwin and Palmerston suburban streets will receive landscape and tree planting as part of the million dollar community investment. Greening Australia representatives will visit winning streets during December to discuss the program’s implementation with residents. In these face-to-face meetings, more detail will be provided about the tree species planned for each area, the schedule of community planting days and residents’ responsibilities regarding maintenance. The meeting schedule and the planting day schedule will be posted here once available. Media Release
We are moving from CBD to Parap
The Department of Lands and Planning business units located at Cavenagh House will be moving to Arnhemica House in Parap in early 2012. Business units included in this move are Building Advisory Services, Development Assessment Services, Land Administration and Strategic Lands and Planning. There will be customer and staff car parking available at Arnhemica House and extra parking off site. More information
Territorians asked about housing needs and preferences
Territorians are being asked about their housing needs and preferences in a phone survey commissioned by the Department of Lands and Planning. The survey is part of a study that will be used along with existing research, data and consultation to inform Government's future land use policy and planning.
Read the Media Release
Updated Storm Surge maps released
Updated storm surge mapping for Darwin and Palmerston based on the potential long term impacts of sea level rise and climate change has been released.
Read the Media Release | More information
$6 million for the road to Weddell
The Territory Government will invest $6 million in Budget 2011 to seal the road to the new city of Weddell as part of its ‘Growing the Territory’ initiative.
Minister for Transport, Gerry McCarthy said Jenkins Road will be an important access route to the homes of to up to 50 000 Territorians in Weddell, as well as supporting future oil and gas developments at Middle Arm.
“This $6 million investment will seal about six kilometres of what is a currently a dirt road, providing an important transport link to support our growing Territory,” Minister McCarthy said.
Read the Media Release
Budget win for Katherine
Traffic flow between Darwin and Katherine is set to improve with a $5 million funding boost for overtaking lanes along the Stuart Highway in the upcoming Territory Budget 2011.
Minister for Lands and Planning, Gerry McCarthy said the project was part of the Territory Government’s growing the Territory initiative.
“The Henderson Government is investing in Growing the Territory and providing infrastructure to support our growing regional towns,” Mr McCarthy said.
Read the Media Release
Budget injection for Alice Springs
More than $3 million for additional infrastructure at the new suburb of Kilgariff will be included in the Territory Government’s 2011 Budget, under the growing the Territory initiative.
Minister for Construction, Lands and Planning Gerry McCarthy said the project was one budget initiative for Alice Springs out of the Territory 2030 objectives of investing in long-term growth and infrastructure.
“The Henderson Government is investing in growing the Territory and providing infrastructure to support Alice Springs,” Minister McCarthy said.
Read the Media Release
Multimillion dollar Zuccoli project will support local jobs
Minister for Lands and Planning, Gerry McCarthy slammed the Opposition’s claims that Stage 1 of the new suburb of Zuccoli will be built by interstate companies, saying the joint venture involved local Darwin company BMD Constructions NT.
Minister McCarthy said the Joint Venture was specifically designed to deliver work for local companies and the project would be delivered by local company BMD Constructions NT.
“ Stage 1 of the new suburb of Zuccoli will deliver more than 450 new lots to help bring down the cost of living for Territorians,” Minister McCarthy said.
Read the Media Release
Have your say on the Greater Darwin Region Land Use Plan
Territorians are invited to have their say on the Territory Government's Greater Darwin Region Land Use Plan Towards 2030 consultation paper.
Planning Minister Gerry McCarthy said the Territory Government is holding a series of public meetings across the Territory for people to find out more about the plan. More Information
Residential Building Cover - Consultation Extended
The Territory Government has extended the deadline for public comment on draft legislation aimed at better protecting Territory home owners.
Mr McCarthy has also released draft interim progress payment regulations for public comment.
Read the Media Release | More information
Greater Darwin Region Land Use Plan Towards 2030 Consultation Paper
The Territory Government today launched its Greater Darwin Region Land Use Plan Towards 2030 for public consultation. Planning Minister Gerry McCarthy said the Plan will help shape the social, residential and economic growth of the Greater Darwin Region to 2025.
Public information sessions about the Plan will be held in the Darwin region next month.
Read the Media Release | More information
Proposed Planning Scheme Amendment - University Village Durack
The Minister for Lands and Planning is considering a proposal to rezone part of the Charles Darwin University site at Palmerston.
The proposal is to rezone part Lot 9765 Town of Palmerston
from Zone CP (Community Purposes) to a
specific use zone to facilitate residential development with a range of lot sizes as
well as commercial and community uses.
Comments on the proposed Planning Scheme Amendment should be made by 4 March 2011.
Legislating to Better Protect Territory Home Owners
The Territory Government has released for comment a draft Bill to introduce residential building insurance (RBI) and an associated consumer package into the NT.
Key elements of the RBI package in the draft Bill and yet to be drafted regulations include:
- regulated progress payments to manage the liability of RBI
- consumer guarantees relating to the standard of works required
- a dispute resolution process
- a mandatory, last resort, Government underwritten RBI
More Information is available at www.nt.gov.au/rbi