Mr KIELY - 2005-03-22
What is the Martin Labor government doing to ensure residential land is quickly developed in the government’s share of the Larapinta land development?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his question. As most would be aware, there has been substantial progress in the development of land at Larapinta Stage 4. Through the good work of government and the native title holders, 40 blocks have already been developed and are in the process of being sold. I commend the native title holders on that. There were some nay-sayers on that side of the floor who were very negative about this development, who had alternative plans which, I believe, would have seen things broken down and in the court. There has been a very good breakthrough. Ultimately, I am advised there could be 300 to 400 blocks that can be developed at the Larapinta site.
Most people would be aware that Asland Developments, which is a local Northern Territory company, are working with the Lhere Artepe to develop those 40 blocks. As the Chief Minister outlined in parliament earlier today, all but a few of those blocks are sold. This opens the way for the government’s share of this development, if you like, to go ahead, which is 45 blocks.
Our plan is that the lease will be auctioned on 20 May. That is actually the second development lease. The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment has contracted a real estate agent, Frampton First National Real Estate, which will undertake the marketing, advertising and auction of the land on behalf of the development. They will auction it to a developer who will, in turn, develop it and sell it to the public.
Most importantly, there has been some discussion about first home buyers being able to access the development. I am pleased to announce that we will be earmarking six blocks for purchase by first home buyers. I am in discussion with my colleague, the Minister for Housing, on the most appropriate way to do that.
Madam Speaker, this is further evidence, and another step, of the way that this government is moving the Territory ahead.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his question. As most would be aware, there has been substantial progress in the development of land at Larapinta Stage 4. Through the good work of government and the native title holders, 40 blocks have already been developed and are in the process of being sold. I commend the native title holders on that. There were some nay-sayers on that side of the floor who were very negative about this development, who had alternative plans which, I believe, would have seen things broken down and in the court. There has been a very good breakthrough. Ultimately, I am advised there could be 300 to 400 blocks that can be developed at the Larapinta site.
Most people would be aware that Asland Developments, which is a local Northern Territory company, are working with the Lhere Artepe to develop those 40 blocks. As the Chief Minister outlined in parliament earlier today, all but a few of those blocks are sold. This opens the way for the government’s share of this development, if you like, to go ahead, which is 45 blocks.
Our plan is that the lease will be auctioned on 20 May. That is actually the second development lease. The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment has contracted a real estate agent, Frampton First National Real Estate, which will undertake the marketing, advertising and auction of the land on behalf of the development. They will auction it to a developer who will, in turn, develop it and sell it to the public.
Most importantly, there has been some discussion about first home buyers being able to access the development. I am pleased to announce that we will be earmarking six blocks for purchase by first home buyers. I am in discussion with my colleague, the Minister for Housing, on the most appropriate way to do that.
Madam Speaker, this is further evidence, and another step, of the way that this government is moving the Territory ahead.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016