The Northern Territory Department of Lands and Planning has the responsibility for developing and providing the strategic planning and growth frameworks, strategies and infrastructure plans required to sustainably develop the Territory. Important areas of focus will include comprehensive analysis of growth trends to inform government decision making, a strategic land use plan for the greater Darwin region, Territory wide residential and industrial land release programs, planning for the City of Weddell and a new regional transport framework.
The department provides an integrated approach to service delivery through the Northern Territory Lands Group and the Northern Territory Transport Group
In addition, a one stop shop for building industry regulation will be created by the joining of the NT Build Office to the Builders Licencing, Plumbers and Drainers Licencing and Electrical Workers and Contractors Licencing functions.
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Johnston Land for Sale from Saturday
Territorians will have the opportunity to buy land in the new Palmerston suburb of Johnston from Saturday. Read Media Release
School’s In – Keep a Look Out for Our Kids
School starts again on Wednesday and motorists are being asked to take extra caution and watch out for children on roads around schools. Read Media Release
Bellamack Gardens Construction To Begin
Construction of Bellamack Gardens will begin in the coming weeks with local company Norbuilt winning the tender to build the 28 townhouses and units in the precinct. Read Media Release
Key Link between NT and WA Upgraded
The Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowdon and the Member for Stuart, Karl Hampton, officially opened a major upgrade of the Victoria Highway today that will help prevent the national road link being closed during wet season flooding. Read Media Release
New Homes for Darwin Seniors
Planning Minister Gerry McCarthy welcomed the start of construction on a Seniors Village at Fannie Bay this afternoon. Read Media Release
AZRI Planning Scheme Amendment goes on public display
The proposed rezoning of land at the Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) for residential development will go on public display at the end of the week. Read Media Release
Play Safe On The Water
The Northern Territory Government has launched a new $100,000 marine safety campaign encouraging Territorians to ‘Play Safe’ on the water. Read Media Release | Marine Safety
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