AFTER receiving eight expressions of interest from local and international firms to develop approximately 168 hectares of the Berrimah Farm site in Darwin's east, the Northern Territory Government this week announced it has shortlisted three companies for the project.
THE Australian and Northern Territory governments last week signed a new bilateral agreement for environmental assessments as part of the one-stop shop reforms that aim to remove duplication in regulation between the Commonwealth and the states and territories.
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt described the signing of the agreement as another important milestone in achieving the Australian Government's commitment to reducing the regulatory burden on business.
NEW flexible fares and reusable electronic Tap and Ride cards on the Darwin and Alice Springs bus network will deliver a better travel experience for passengers, the Northern Territory Government said last week.
"This new ticketing system will give Territorians the opportunity to save money and will allow for better planning of public transport services," said Transport Minister Mr Styles said.
THE Northern Territory Government will soon call for expressions of interest from the private sector for the development of a prime block of commercial land on Whittaker Street in Alice Springs, which could become a hotel and tourism precinct.
"My Government is committed to releasing land across the Territory for residential and commercial development to generate jobs and stimulate the economy," Chief Minister Adam Giles said.
NORTHERN Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles last week met with the new Construction and Development Advisory Council, which was established by the government to consider reforms to reduce red tape.
"My Government understands that red tape reduction is a key priority for the construction industry and has established this Council to deliver direct feedback on steps to make the Territory a more attractive investment environment," Mr Giles said.
THE Northern Territory Government this week announced plans for an 18-storey mixed-use development for the Palmerston 'superblock' site, following an expression of interest process that called for development proposals to help revitalise the Palmerston city area.
Prominent long-time Darwin developers, the Randazzo and La Pira families have joined forces and put forward the $200 million 'Boulevard Plaza' proposal for the 6,060 square metre government-owned site.
AFTER twelve months of consultation, stakeholder meetings and public feedback, the Darwin Regional Land Use Plan has been placed on its final public exhibition before being included in the Northern Territory Planning Scheme.
The plan, which was prepared by the NT Planning Commission, aims to shape future development in the Darwin region and establish an overarching framework for that development. It has been reviewed, amended and endorsed by the NT Government.
THE Northern Territory Government last week released a discussion paper outlining plans for a new Territory Infrastructure Development Fund to ensure a proportion of revenue from any asset sale is reinvested for the benefit of future generations.
The discussion paper sets out the rationale and purpose of the fund and also provides details of the proposed governance of the fund, including the role of the statutory board overseeing the fund and how money would be invested.
THE Northern Territory Government last week called for expressions of interest to develop the fifth and final stage of the Zuccoli subdivision in Darwin's south, after awarding stages 3 and 4 to a consortium consisting of Ostojic Pty Ltd and Victorian developer, Costa Properties.
Stage 5 of Zuccoli will supply land for a further 400 dwellings in addition to the 2,200 dwellings to be delivered under stages 2, 3 and 4 of the Zuccoli land release. It brings the total number of dwellings that could be generated from land released under the Country Liberals Government to almost 6,000.
THE Northern Territory Government has launched a new website for Territorians to have their say about infrastructure projects that could be funded through any future sale or lease of public assets.
"We want to deliver the best value for taxpayers' money and ensure our infrastructure meets the future needs of a growing Northern Australia," Chief Minister Adam Giles said in a statement.
THE Northern Territory Government last week announced the establishment of a new Construction and Development Advisory Council to make recommendations about ways to reduce red tape.
"The Advisory Council is further proof that the Government is serious about its commitment to reducing red tape for businesses throughout the Territory," Chief Minister Adam Giles said.
THE Northern Territory Government last week announced that the 168-hectare Berrimah Farm site will be subject to an expression of interest process, with developers invited to submit their vision for the site that could potentially accommodate almost 3,000 dwellings.
Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment Peter Chandler said the redevelopment of Berrimah Farm presents an outstanding opportunity to create a new and exciting urban activity hub in an exceptional location.
THE Northern Territory Government last week announced more than $10 million worth of infrastructure projects – including a connecting road and bridge, water main and a sewerage pump and rising main – to unlock the final stages of Darwin's new suburb of Zuccoli.
It follows the simultaneous release earlier this year of stages three and four of the Zuccoli subdivision in Palmerston East, approximately 21 kilometres south of Darwin, which is expected to deliver around 1,300 new homes, as well as two new schools and community shops.
