Mr KIELY - 2003-08-12
The people of Sanderson are certainly very impressed with this project and look forward to the job opportunities and the injection into the economy that it will bring …
Members interjecting.
Dr Lim interjecting.
Madam SPEAKER: Order, order! Member for Greatorex, order!
Mr KIELY: Can the Chief Minister please detail the level of community consultation that will be undertaken on the Darwin City waterfront project and the extent that community access will be an integral part of the development?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, that is a very good question. There is no doubt about it, even though much of what is down at the waterfront now is disused old industrial buildings, it is an important and very historical site, one which Darwin people have a lot of attachment to. In terms of our history, it has had hundreds of years of Larrakia involvement, in naval, in trading, in World War II and the attachment of Darwin people is very strong to that 25 hectares and the associated wharves.
Consultation will be an integral part of the project in all stages. The views and concerns of the local community will have a significant impact on the final design, particularly in the areas of public access, open space and preserving historical sites. This development is not just about tourism or commercial activities; it is about public ownership and public use of those spaces. One important public use of that space will be 2 km of promenade around the foreshore. The potential for developing that for use by families, joggers or walkers, is considerable. When this vision is realised, you will sail into Darwin Harbour and what you see first will be this landmark development, and it will be a stunning introduction to Darwin. It is a mixed use development and we want our community to be very involved in what will emerge there.
We are committed to close consultation with the Darwin community to make it a place that has a strong ownership. There will be two periods of consultation during the environmental impact statement process. The first will be October/November this year, and the second, May 2004. The September/October public consultation will take place on the preliminary concept plan. Public views on the draft redevelopment masterplan will be sought around 2004. Government is currently developing a plan to ensure ongoing community consultation. We will look at all the issues involved. We will make sure that all elements of our community have a full say on that. It will be government working with our community and with the successful tenderer to make sure that this city waterfront redevelopment will be a stunning one.
Members interjecting.
Dr Lim interjecting.
Madam SPEAKER: Order, order! Member for Greatorex, order!
Mr KIELY: Can the Chief Minister please detail the level of community consultation that will be undertaken on the Darwin City waterfront project and the extent that community access will be an integral part of the development?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, that is a very good question. There is no doubt about it, even though much of what is down at the waterfront now is disused old industrial buildings, it is an important and very historical site, one which Darwin people have a lot of attachment to. In terms of our history, it has had hundreds of years of Larrakia involvement, in naval, in trading, in World War II and the attachment of Darwin people is very strong to that 25 hectares and the associated wharves.
Consultation will be an integral part of the project in all stages. The views and concerns of the local community will have a significant impact on the final design, particularly in the areas of public access, open space and preserving historical sites. This development is not just about tourism or commercial activities; it is about public ownership and public use of those spaces. One important public use of that space will be 2 km of promenade around the foreshore. The potential for developing that for use by families, joggers or walkers, is considerable. When this vision is realised, you will sail into Darwin Harbour and what you see first will be this landmark development, and it will be a stunning introduction to Darwin. It is a mixed use development and we want our community to be very involved in what will emerge there.
We are committed to close consultation with the Darwin community to make it a place that has a strong ownership. There will be two periods of consultation during the environmental impact statement process. The first will be October/November this year, and the second, May 2004. The September/October public consultation will take place on the preliminary concept plan. Public views on the draft redevelopment masterplan will be sought around 2004. Government is currently developing a plan to ensure ongoing community consultation. We will look at all the issues involved. We will make sure that all elements of our community have a full say on that. It will be government working with our community and with the successful tenderer to make sure that this city waterfront redevelopment will be a stunning one.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016