The Northern Territory Government is working with industry and the Australian Government to transform Middle Arm into a sustainable ‘development ready’ industrial precinct.
The precinct will be largely powered by renewables, master planned to achieve a circular economy approach of sustainable and responsible production and will use technology to achieve low-to-zero emissions.
The precinct is proposed across approximately 1,500 hectares of industrial land and will:
- capitalise on the Territory’s strategic location and world-class solar resources
- be designed to attract industries reflective of the Territory’s future economy including hydrogen, carbon capture, advanced manufacturing and minerals processing
- drive industry diversification, exports, job creation and population growth
- play a pivotal role in growing the Northern Territory economy.
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics has commissioned a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) that takes account of all likely activities in the precinct for the next 50 years. It will ensure all potential environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts are considered.
Through consultation with stakeholders, strategic planning and environmental assessment, and rigorous economic modelling, the project expects to create about 20,000 local jobs and secure a sustainable future for the region.
The precinct will help the Territory achieve its economic goals while supporting Australia’s pathway to decarbonisation and safe-guarding the cultural, social, and environmental values of Darwin Harbour for generations to come.