Mr KNIGHT to CHIEF MINISTER - 2007-10-16
This is a development question, Chief Minister, and I know the anti-development members to my right will not like it.
Mrs Miller: Just ask the question.
Madam SPEAKER: Order!
Mr KNIGHT: You do not like anything. You do not like any development. The Joseph Bonaparte …
Mr WOOD: A point of order, Madam Speaker! I would like the member to prove that. If he is so willing to say it, let him prove it.
Mrs BRAHAM: A point of order, Madam Speaker! What did he call me?
Madam SPEAKER: Member for Braitling, resume your seat. Order! Member for Daly, please restart the question.
Mr KNIGHT: Chief Minister, I would like to ask you about jobs and economic development, which the CLP and Independents seem to be against.
Members interjecting.
Mr KNIGHT: The Bonaparte gas pipeline will play an important part in the continuing development of the economy of the Northern Territory, particularly Aboriginal communities around the Daly River/Port Keats Aboriginal Land Trust. Can the Chief Minister please update the House on the next stages of this project?
ANSWER
I am delighted to, member for Daly, because it is an important question and an important project for the Territory. The Bonaparte gas pipeline brings onshore our second gas field in the Territory to be developed, which will enhance our status as a gas province. We are already established as an export hub, and this is about domestic supply. This gas from the pipeline from the Blacktip field will go to Power and Water to replace the diminishing supply coming from the Mereenie field. Yesterday, AJ Lucas was awarded the contract for construction of the pipeline.
The pipeline is 280 km long. It will cost $140m. Construction will begin in 2008 during the Dry Season, so there is a lot of work to be done between now and next Dry Season.
On Thursday, I will introduce legislation that will put in place special provisions to allow the pipeline to be built, just as we had special provisions for the AustralAsia Railway. These provisions relate to legal requirements associated with the right to cross roads and waterways, consultation processes, the creation of easements and other planning issues. This legislation, important for the Territory, will see this project run smoothly and ensure that it meets the deadlines of bringing new gas into the Territory in January 2009. It is sound legislation for an important new project for the Territory.
Mrs Miller: Just ask the question.
Madam SPEAKER: Order!
Mr KNIGHT: You do not like anything. You do not like any development. The Joseph Bonaparte …
Mr WOOD: A point of order, Madam Speaker! I would like the member to prove that. If he is so willing to say it, let him prove it.
Mrs BRAHAM: A point of order, Madam Speaker! What did he call me?
Madam SPEAKER: Member for Braitling, resume your seat. Order! Member for Daly, please restart the question.
Mr KNIGHT: Chief Minister, I would like to ask you about jobs and economic development, which the CLP and Independents seem to be against.
Members interjecting.
Mr KNIGHT: The Bonaparte gas pipeline will play an important part in the continuing development of the economy of the Northern Territory, particularly Aboriginal communities around the Daly River/Port Keats Aboriginal Land Trust. Can the Chief Minister please update the House on the next stages of this project?
ANSWER
I am delighted to, member for Daly, because it is an important question and an important project for the Territory. The Bonaparte gas pipeline brings onshore our second gas field in the Territory to be developed, which will enhance our status as a gas province. We are already established as an export hub, and this is about domestic supply. This gas from the pipeline from the Blacktip field will go to Power and Water to replace the diminishing supply coming from the Mereenie field. Yesterday, AJ Lucas was awarded the contract for construction of the pipeline.
The pipeline is 280 km long. It will cost $140m. Construction will begin in 2008 during the Dry Season, so there is a lot of work to be done between now and next Dry Season.
On Thursday, I will introduce legislation that will put in place special provisions to allow the pipeline to be built, just as we had special provisions for the AustralAsia Railway. These provisions relate to legal requirements associated with the right to cross roads and waterways, consultation processes, the creation of easements and other planning issues. This legislation, important for the Territory, will see this project run smoothly and ensure that it meets the deadlines of bringing new gas into the Territory in January 2009. It is sound legislation for an important new project for the Territory.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016