A large plot of land near Darwin, with deposits of high-quality extractive minerals, has been made available for new development permits.
This has been made possible by the Northern Territory Government revising the ‘Reserved Land’ status of the NT Portion 4476 (RL34137) parcel of land, which covers the Gunn Point Peninsula and part of Koolpinyah Station, around 70km north of Darwin.
This move gives local civil and construction industries new access to extractive minerals such as clay, gravel, rock, and sand from a source located close to Darwin. With several key projects taking place in the city and its suburbs, demand for new materials has been high.
NT Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Maley said the decision delivered a practical outcome for business and residents, and responded to the urgent demand from the construction industry.
“Enabling access to extractive material just outside Darwin is a no-brainer. It cuts costs, strengthens supply, and supports the Territory’s biggest projects,” he said.
“This is about unleashing the potential of our natural resources, cutting red tape, and providing industry with access to extractive-rich land that will help fuel the Territory’s growth.”
A number of major infrastructure projects are currently in development across the greater Darwin region.
“Revising the ‘reserved land’ status will allow industry to lodge extractive mineral permit applications, helping to meet growing urgent demand,” an NT press statement said.
Businesses and individuals looking to access the extractive materials in the newly-available area will need to apply for an extractive mineral permit.
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