Category: News
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Possible Remains of Old Chinatown Unearthed on Harry Chan Site
Urgent calls for heritage protections as development threatens potential archaeological discovery A structure unearthed at the Harry Chan development site may be linked to Darwin’s historic Chinatown, according to local historians and community advocates. The site, which is now being prepared for construction, has prompted concern following the exposure of what appears to be the…
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Letter to the editor: Lord Mayor needs to answer many questions over high rise tower development
Feb 6, 2025 Dear Editor, The high rise development project put forward by Darwin Council Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis for a new civic centre combined with private office space is likely to detract significantly from the high quality character, ambience and surroundings of this historic and very attractive area of Darwin city. In addition, it…
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The Privatisation of 7 Waratah Crescent – Land Historically Zoned Community Purposes
7 Waratah was crown land historically zoned for Community Purposes and used that way for decades – it remained crown land even after the NT Government rezoned it in 2013 despite massive community opposition. This changed in 2014 when it was – converted to freehold title.- privatised so it could be sold to private developers.…
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CONTINGENCY PLANS FACTORED INTO PROJECT
From NT News April 20GARY SHIPWAYCity of Darwin says it is confident that the proposed $150m redevelopmentproviding Darwin with a new civic centre and office tower is in alignmentand compliance with the Local Government Act and other applicablelegislation and requirements.The council says contingencies and risks have been factored into theproject plan allaying concerns and questions…
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Lloyd Creek
The public exhibition period has been extended until Friday 30th May. Sign the petition here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stop-lloyd-creek-noonamah-ridge There is a community group Facebook page at this link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/177344882650001NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIAPROPOSAL TO AMEND NT PLANNING SCHEMEPA2024/0093 Read this web page The Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment has accepted an application to amend the NT Planning Scheme…
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Membership & Donations
PLan is an incorporated voluntary organization working towards a better living environment. Our Financial year is from 1 July to 30 June each year. Membership is only $25 per year. 2025 year now open – renew or join now and receive membership to the middle of year 2026. Donations are always welcome if you…
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2024 05 Esplanade Statement of Heritage Value
Update 18/12/2024 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Heritage Council speaks to the Supreme Court decision on the Darwin Esplanade 17 December 2024 Background On 3 December 2021 the Heritage Council accepted a nomination from a member of the public for the Darwin Esplanade to be a protected heritage place under the Heritage Act 2011.…
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Project Officer Part Time
DARWIN CITY, 0800 NT Posted on Apr 07, 2025 Last updated on Apr 07, 2025 PLan – the Planning Action Network Inc is a volunteer community group working for better urban and rural planning in the NT. PLan collaborates with resident and community groups on ma The role Participate in current projects including: Web development,…
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PLan defunded
This year the new Northern Territory Government have defunded PLan, for many years both CLP and ALP governments have assisted with our modest operational costs. But now no more.https://www.gofundme.com/f/plan-the-planning-action-network-has-been-defundedPLan – the Planning Action Network Inc is a volunteer community group working for better urban and rural planning in the Northern Territory. View this page. PLan…
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Civic Centre Redevelopment
Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-21-storey-development-on-harry-chan-avenue-public-land Council announced in November its proposal to build the 21-storey hybrid civic centre-officer tower in partnership with developer DCOH at an approximate cost of $150 million, with council owning 51 per cent of the building and the developer owning 10 floors as private office space. “partners” In response to a…