Land Release Unit

The Land Release Unit develops strategies for accelerated release of land for residential development across the Territory in the short to medium term, also providing for more affordable housing.

The Land Release Unit draws on expertise from across DPI and works closely and collaboratively with other key government agencies and stakeholders.

A particular focus for the Land Release Unit is working closely with the Territory Growth Planning Unit (TGPU) and Territory Housing in providing land for affordable housing through current land releases.

Key Projects

The key projects of the LRU include the effective leadership, management and coordination of (but not limited to):

• Expediting the Bellamack Tender, Development Deed and associated processes as a priority.
• Expediting the turn off of residential land in the Palmerston East suburbs of Johnston, Zuccoli and Mitchell as a priority.
• Continued development of residential land release in the Greater Darwin Region and major town centres throughout the Territory.
• Development of modelling that examines the timing and impact of land release on the market in terms of existing and future property values, affordability and ownership.
• Identification of parcels of Crown Land that may be used for residential development.
• Conduct of headwork’s feasibility studies and costs analysis.
• Conduct of environmental impact, contamination and remediation analysis.
• Negotiations with PowerWater Corporation regarding cost, timing and logistics of services provision.
• Procurement of external contractors and resources where required to undertake all of the works above.