The Northern Territory Government has announced a change which could unlock access to unlock construction materials in the Greater Darwin region.
The NT Government has announced that the Reserved Land (RL) status over part of Koolpinyah Station has been changed under the Mineral Titles Act 2010. In effect, this means that extractive mineral permit applications will be allowed.
Previously, no mineral title applications were allowed on Koolpinyah Station, which is around 70 kilometres north-east of Darwin. The revised status, which allows applications, is designed to allow more materials to be accessed for major infrastructure projects.
NT Mining and Energy Minister Gerard Malely said this decision would unlock construction materials for critical infrastructure across the Greater Darwin region.
“Industry spoke, and we acted. We’ve removed outdated restrictions that were holding back progress and opened the door to investment and jobs,” he said.
“Enabling access to extractive material just outside Darwin is a no-brainer. It cuts costs, strengthens supply, and supports the Territory’s biggest projects.”
“This is about unleashing the potential of our natural resources, cutting red tape, and providing industry with access to extractive-rich land that will help fuel the Territory’s growth.”
The NT Government has confirmed that access to the newly available area would still require an extractive mineral permit under the existing Mineral Titles Act 2010 framework.
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