Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L01386:schedule:2:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L01386
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 2 (pt 6/40)
Character Range: 35781–39373

not be detrimental to the values of the park, particularly those values for which it was inscribed on the World Heritage List. While the Jabiru Town Plan 2019 has been drafted to be complementary to those values, development within the Town of Jabiru must also take place in accordance with the EPBC Act, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth), and management plans for the Kakadu National Park in force from time to time under the EPBC Act.

Objective

The objective for the Town of Jabiru is for it to be a world leading, ecologically sustainable, economically and socially vibrant community where traditional Aboriginal culture, all people and the natural environment flourishes. The use and development of the town should be consistent with an integrated approach that is directed to the overall town achieving a high standard of innovation and sustainability through a coordinated commitment to the following goals:

     1. Recognising Mirarr traditional ownership of the land.
     2. Protecting and demonstrating the national park ('Commonwealth reserve') status of the town.
     3. Promoting the town as a tourism destination.
     4. Managing natural resources and waste efficiently and sustainably.
     5. Preserving and celebrating the unique indigenous cultural attributes of the town and surrounding lands.
     6. Providing a sound economic base for indigenous employment and enterprise.
     7. Providing for a sustainable long term resident population.
     8. Fostering a vibrant education and research campus.

Town Purpose

The purpose of the Town of Jabiru is to:

     * provide a world leading, ecologically sustainable, economically and socially vibrant indigenous owned  township within the Kakadu National Park;
     * function and develop as a regional service centre allowing for appropriate sustainable and equitable residential, commercial and community/cultural development, and the provision of appropriate services to residents;
     * function as a regional centre for the development of indigenous enterprise and employment and for diversification of the regional economy; and
     * offer a world class research and visitation destination showcasing the indigenous culture and heritage, archaeological significance and environmental biodiversity of the surrounding Park landscape.
Part 1

1.0  Preliminary

1.1  Citation

   This document is the Specific Planning Scheme relating to the Town of Jabiru and may be cited as the Town Plan.

1.2  Application

   This Town Plan applies to the Town of Jabiru.

1.3  Exceptions

       1. Unless specified, this Town Plan does not prevent any of the following:

        (a)      the use or development of land:

           1. as a road; or

           2. for sport and recreation.

        (b)      the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of:

           1. facilities for the reticulation of water, sewerage, gas or electricity or, subject to clause 11.3, transmission of telecommunications services;

           2. stormwater drains; or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Clause 11.3 refers to the development of telecommunication facilities.

            3. roads