The Northern Territory Department of Planning and Infrastructure perform an integral role in the sustainable development and growth of the Northern Territory.
The department provides an integrated approach to service delivery through the Northern Territory Lands Group, Transport Group, Infrastructure Services, Construction Division and Organisational and Business Services.
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Muttcar Success Continues
A Territory play commissioned to raise awareness of road safety in Indigenous communities has been short listed for a national award. Read Media Release
Heavy Vehicle Industry Meets in Alice Springs
Transport Minister Gerry McCarthy today welcomed the National Remote Areas Consultative Group (RACG) to Alice Springs. Read Media Release
Protecting The Territory’s Heavy Vehicle Transport Industry
Transport Minister Gerry McCarthy will lobby on behalf off the Territory transport industry at a
meeting of the Australian Transport Council being held in Sydney today. Read Media Release
Next steps for Johnston
The Territory Government will call on prequalified developers to submit offers for the first stage of the new suburb of Johnston at Palmerston East. Read Media Release
Minister Opens First Construction Industry Forum for Alice
The Minister for Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, today officially opened the Department of Infrastructure’s Construction Division Industry Forum at the Alice Springs Convention Centre. Read Media Release
Johnston Stage 2 gets the Green Light
The Development Consent Authority this week approved the second stage of the new Palmerston east suburb of Johnston. Read Media Release
Territory Growth Brings Changes to Number Plates
The Northern Territory Government will soon make changes to registration plates across the Territory to accommodate the substantial population growth expected over the next ten years. Read Media Release
Stop, Slow Down, Avoid a Fine and Save Territory Lives
The Northern Territory Government is working to make Territory roads safer with four new red light and
speed cameras to be activated tomorrow. 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
Palmerston Quest Development Welcomed
The Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, today welcomed the announcement of Palmerston’s first large scale accommodation development. Read Media Release
New Development on Display in Alice Springs
Plans for a new residential and tourist development for Alice Springs will be placed on public display next week. Read Media Release
Work on Barkly Highway to Reduce Future Flood Damage
The Territory Government is calling for tenders to undertake additional works on the Barkly Highway to help to reduce future flood damage. Read Media Release
A New Housing Alternative for Territorians
The Land Development Corporation has submitted the plans for the development of Bellamack Gardens to the Palmerston Development Consent Authority for approval. Read Media Release
$2.4 Million Girraween Road Tenders Awarded
Minister for Business, Dr Chris Burns, today announced the $2.4 million tender to upgrade and realign Girraween Road and Stuart Highway has been awarded to local company, Ostojic group. Read Media Release
Calls for tenders for Port of Darwin studies
Tenders are being invited to undertake two feasibility studies for the expansion of Darwin’s East Arm Wharf. Read Media Release
Mt Johns Valley Stage 1 Approved
The Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, and the Minister for Central Australia, Karl Hampton, today welcomed the approval of stage 1 of Mt Johns Valley land release in Alice Springs. Read Media Release
Smoother ride for MVR Patrons
A new system to make visiting some Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) offices more streamlined and comfortable has been introduced by the Henderson Government to deliver efficiencies in vehicle registration and licensing. Read Media Release
Red Light Speed Cameras switched on for Trial
The Henderson Government’s crackdown on dangerous motorists who speed through red light intersections steps up another notch today, with the start of the testing period for the first four of eight new safety cameras for the Darwin region. Read Media Release
Major new subdivision proposed for Palmerston
The Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, today welcomed the announcement by Charles Darwin University of plans for a residential development at its Palmerston campus that could see up to 500 new homes built. Read Media Release
Proposed Re-zoning of Berrimah North Land
The community is being asked to have their say on a proposed rezoning and residential development of privately owned land at Berrimah North. Read Media Release
Building Certification Taskforce First Report Received
The Minister for Planning and Lands, Delia Lawrie, today welcomed the first report from the Northern Territory Government Taskforce looking at outstanding building permits for Government owned and leased buildings. Read Media Release | Further Information
Tiger Brennan extension delivering jobs
Works on the biggest road project in the Northern Territory’s history is on track and is delivering Territory jobs. Read Media Release
McMinn Street Works to Begin this Week
The Minister for Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, today announced that work on the third stage on the McMinn Street upgrade will begin this week. Read Media Release
Red Light Speedsters Put on Notice
The Henderson Government is introducing new measures to save the lives of Territorians and make our roads safer. Read Media Release
$1.6m to Protect Sailing Clubs
The Minister for Infrastructure, Delia Lawrie, and the Member for Fannie Bay, Michael Gunner, today announced a $1.6 million project to re-build the rock wall at the Darwin Sailing and the Darwin Trailer Boat clubs. Read Media Release
Development One Stop Shop Open For Business
In the biggest planning reform in more than a decade, a one stop shop for development applications will mean developers receive a fairer, faster hearing through Government and Council processes. Read Media Release
Better Cycle Paths to Improve Bike Safety
Darwin and Palmerston residents will benefit from $1.5 million worth of new cycle paths to be built this Dry Season, Infrastructure Minister Delia Lawrie announced today. Read Media Release
Full Steam Ahead for Multimillion Dollar Road Upgrades
Darwin and Palmerston residents will be benefiting from $17 million worth of road upgrades underway this dry season. Read Media Release
Frances Bay Area Plan Released
Planning Minister Delia Lawrie today released the Frances Bay area plan that will guide future development of this important site. Read Media Release | View Area Plan
New Concept Masterplan for Old Hospital Site
Planning Minister Delia Lawrie today released a new concept masterplan to develop Darwin’s Old Hospital Site into a public park following community consultation. Read Media Release | View Concept Masterplan Image
Building Certification Compliance
The Minister for Planning and Lands, the Hon Delia Lawrie has announced a package of initiatives to achieve a higher level of compliance under the Building Act. Information on the Building Moratorium
New floating pontoon for Dinah Beach boat ramp
Recreational anglers will soon have a floating pontoon to help launch their boats at Dinah Beach boat ramp with the Territory Government awarding a tender for a 70 metre long alighting pontoon. Read Media Release
Plan for Alice Springs Growth
Planning Minister Delia Lawrie today released the Alice Springs Planning for the Future Forum Action Plan, and announced an Alice Springs Steering Committee to ensure its implementation. Read Media Release / Visit Future Alice website
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The Northern Territory Department of Planning and Infrastructure performs an integral role in the sustainable development and growth of the Northern Territory. With plans to deliver more than $2 billion of services and infrastructure over the next four years, now is the time to make your mark in new Territory across a number of exciting career opportunities.
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