Defence of Darwin Experience Site at East Point Reserve
Following public consultation on two proposed sites for the Defence of Darwin Experience, Site 1 has been identified as the preferred site.
This site is within Lot 5434 and beside the existing Military Museum. This land is held by the Northern Territory as a separate title for the purpose of protecting an historical site. The heritage listed buildings on this lot are the property of the Northern Territory Government, with a lease in place with the Royal Australian Artillery Association NT (RAAA) to allow them to operate the Darwin Military Museum.
As the site for the Defence of Darwin Experience, some vegetation was cleared and Heritage Advisory Council approvals for the design of the facility were obtained. There will be no major road works associated with building on this site.
The following were important considerations when selecting the site:
- Close enough to the existing Darwin Military Museum at East Point to enable the development of a ‘precinct’ where visitors can safely and easily walk from one facility to the other.
- In close proximity to key WWII heritage sites such as the 9.2 inch Gun Emplacements, Command Post and Store, and the Machine Gun and Observation Posts to enable connections to and interpretations of our important heritage.
- Minimal impact on the existing heritage sites at East Point Reserve.
- Minimal impact on native wildlife and vegetation.
- A sufficiently sized area of land to allow the construction of a suitably sized building, with adequate circulation around the facility and provision for car parking, an outdoor café area and public spaces.
Defence of Darwin Experience Site Map (4.1Mb PDF)
