Community Consultation
The Department seeks comment from individuals in relation to the various proposals that are currently up for review.
Those people who have an interest in, or live near a proposed development can have valuable knowledge that provides a vital contribution to both the understanding management of a region or locality.
The following is a list of proposals open for comment and also those that are closed.
Open for Comment
| Consultation | Start Date |
End Date |
|---|---|---|
Draft Araluen Cultural Precinct Development Plan |
15 August 2009 |
1 December 2009 |
| Bore Metering The Northern Territory Government is undertaking a project to obtain information about ground water consumption and management in the Darwin rural and Daly region. |
April 2007 |
ongoing |
| National Water Initiative A wide range of management reforms for better use of water resources has already been completed by the NT and independently assessed by the National Competition Council and the National Water Commission. |
Nov 2006 |
ongoing |
Closed for Comment
| Consultation | Closed Date |
|---|---|
| West MacDonnell National Park Draft Joint Management Plan The West MacDonnell National Park is one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and home to rare and threatened native wildlife. The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with Traditional Owners, has released a draft Plan and is encouraging community feedback. |
13 November |
| Watarrka National Park Draft Joint Management Plan The community is invited to provide feedback on the draft Plan for Watarrka National Park. Watarrka National Park is an important conservation area and major tourist attraction of Australia’s Red Centre, and includes the spectacular Kings Canyon. |
13 November |
Situation Analysis Report for Western Davenport Water Control District |
October 2009 |
| Draft Gamba Management Plan Released The draft Weed Management Plan for Gamba Grass has been released for public comment. The Plan is about establishing the objectives and outcomes to be achieved by land holders and land managers in relation to gamba grass, and the minimum actions needed to achieve these outcomes. |
2 October 2009 |
| Discussion Paper for Framing a Living Rivers Strategy The Northern Territory Government has released a discussion paper as the first step in developing a Living Rivers Strategy. |
30 June 2009 |
| Towards a Sport and Active Recreation Policy The Northern Territory Government is developing a policy which aims to maximise the future growth and success of sport and active recreation in the Territory. |
19 June 2009 |
Draft Land Clearing Guidelines |
29 May 2009 |
Darwin Harbour Regional Management Strategic Framework 2009-2013 |
15 May 2009 |
Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve Draft Joint Management Plan 2009 We welcome and encourage the community to look at the draft management plan and provide us with feedback. |
23 March 2009 |
Howard Springs Nature Park draft Plan of Management |
9 February 2007 |
| Beneficial Uses Declaration The Northern Territory Government is seeking community input into the declaration of beneficial uses for water bodies within the Darwin Harbour Catchment. |
15 June 2007 |
