Strong growth in defence, tourism, mining, horticulture and offshore oil and gas industries ensures that the demand for land continues to grow. This flows through to an increasing demand for serviced residential and commercial sites throughout the Territory. Aboriginal people have an important role to play in helping the Territory achieve its full economic potential. Early and equitable resolution of land claims and native title issues is essential. Planned Outcomes Key Outputs Targets for 1999-2000 Release land to meet the Territory s development priorities while encouraging development and growth.
Timely capital works programs.
Land available for all social and commercial needs. Headworks to enable development of the new suburb of Farrar and adjoining Litchfield Shire rural residential area are commenced. The site for the East Arm Oil Storage terminal is reclaimed and oil supply pipelines designed and commenced. Completion of Stage 3 of the Mitchell Creek drainage headworks project. An urban and heritage enhancement program is implemented in major Territory centres.