No. 772 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY of the NORTHERN TERRITORY

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

No. 772 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY WRITTEN QUESTION Mr Higgins to the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics: Speed Limits 1. Please provide a list of all sections of roads where speed limits have been permanently lowered since August 2016. For each entry, the list should include the: name of the road relevant section old speed limit new speed limit date of the change Darwin Urban Road: McMinn Street Section: Between Stuart Highway and Frances Bay Drive Old speed: 60 km/h New speed: 50 km/h Date of change: October 2019 Road: Tiger Brennan Drive Section: Between Dinah Beach Road and midway to McMinn Street Old speed: 80 km/h New speed: 60 km/h Date of change: October 2019 Relevant section: At Berrimah Rd intersection Old speed limit: 100 km/h New speed limit: 80 km/h Date of the change: June 2019 Road: Stuart Highway Section: From Berrimah to Foundation Road Pinelands Old speed: 100 km/h New speed: 90 km/h Date of change: May 2020 Section: From Palmerston interchange to Temple Terrace. Old speed limit: 100 km/h New speed limit: 80 km/h Date of the change: May 2020 Road: Roystonea Avenue Section: From Palmerston Interchange to Gurd Street Old speed: 80 km/h New speed: 70 km/h Date of change: March 2018 Road: Henry Wrigley Drive Section: Between McMillans Rd and Rapid Creek Bridge Old speed: 70 km/h New speed: 60 km/h Date of change: June 2017 Road: Amy Johnson Avenue Section: Between McMillans Rd and Boulter Rd Old speed: 90 km/h New speed: 70 km/h Date of change: June 2017 Darwin Rural Road: Arnhem Highway Section: Approaches to Adelaide River Bridge Old speed: 100 km/h New speed: 80 km/h Date of change: June 2017 Road: Gunn Point Road Section: Near Howard River Bridge Old speed: 110 km/h New speed: 80 km/h Date of change: 2017 Road: Stuart Highway Section: At Coomalie Creek Old speed: 130 km/h New speed: 110 km/h Date of change: February 2018 Road: Anzac Parade Section: 800m prior to school zone both approaches Old speed: 110 km/h New speed: 80 km/h Date of change: December 2019 Road: Kakadu Highway Section: 67 km on approach to Stuart Highway intersection Old speed: 110 km/h New speed: 100 km/h Date of change: July / August 2019 Katherine Road: Stuart Highway Section: Along the Mataranka Township Old speed: 60 km/h New speed: 50 km/h Date of change: February 2019 East Arnhem Road: Ramingining-Central Arnhem link Road Section: 3.3 km on approach to airport turnoff Old speed: 110 km/h New speed: 80 km/h Date of change: November 2019 Alice Springs Road: Stuart Highway Section: Kulgera roadhouse Old Speed: 130 km/h New Speed: 100 km/h Date of change: May 2017 Road: Stuart Highway Section: Between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Old Speed: Open speed limit New Speed: 130 km/h Date of change: November 2016 .

Copy Link

Recommended publications

Driving Holidays in the Northern Territory the Northern Territory Is the Ultimate Drive Holiday Destination
Driving holidays in the Northern Territory The Northern Territory is the ultimate drive holiday destination A driving holiday is one of the best ways to see the Northern Territory. Whether you are a keen adventurer longing for open road or you just want to take your time and tick off some of those bucket list items – the NT has something for everyone. Top things to include on a drive holiday to the NT Discover rich Aboriginal cultural experiences Try tantalizing local produce Contents and bush tucker infused cuisine Swim in outback waterholes and explore incredible waterfalls Short Drives (2 - 5 days) Check out one of the many quirky NT events A Waterfall hopping around Litchfield National Park 6 Follow one of the unique B Kakadu National Park Explorer 8 art trails in the NT C Visit Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park 10 Immerse in the extensive military D Alice Springs Explorer 12 history of the NT E Uluru and Kings Canyon Highlights 14 F Uluru and Kings Canyon – Red Centre Way 16 Long Drives (6+ days) G Victoria River region – Savannah Way 20 H Kakadu and Katherine – Nature’s Way 22 I Katherine and Arnhem – Arnhem Way 24 J Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine regions – Binns Track 26 K Alice Springs to Darwin – Explorers Way 28 Parks and reserves facilities and activities 32 Festivals and Events 2020 36 2 Sealed road Garig Gunak Barlu Unsealed road National Park 4WD road (Permit required) Tiwi Islands ARAFURA SEA Melville Island Bathurst VAN DIEMEN Cobourg Island Peninsula GULF Maningrida BEAGLE GULF Djukbinj National Park Milingimbi
[Show full text]
Darwin City and Suburbs
Lee Point A IN R A U S A C LEE POINT RD Lee Point Village Resort LYONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT h c a e ROYAL DARWIN GALM- B ARRMA CRT a HOSPITAL 1 rin ua DARWIN PRIVATE as HOSPITAL Lyons Lee Point Road TOP END Beagle C Muirhead 3 BBQ Tiwi Tracy Village Brinkin Sports & Social TRAVEL AND Gulf Club INFORMATION Nakara Wanguri L Beach Casuarina Leanyer iﬀ l AMBULANCE CENTRE htc POLICE Vanderlin Drive N ig Alawa Attractions Key 3 Rapid Wagaman Leanyer Charles Darwin National Park Hospital Recreation 1 Creek Trower Road Wulagi Park Waterpark Crocodylus Park Nightcliﬀ 24 2 General Post Office Vanderlin Drive Casuarina Coastal Reserve BBQ 3 Cullen Bay POLICE 4 Public Toilets Moil Lee Point Road Cullen Bay Marina, Mandorah Ferry Jingili Anula 5 Darwin Aviation Museum Police Station 6 2 Millner Malak Darwin Ice-Skating Centre 7 Bike Paths McMillans Road Karama Darwin Kart Hire L 8 Optus Oval Darwin Coconut Bagot Road Darwin Military Museum/Defence of Darwin Experience Golf Course 25 9 Train Station Athletics Football Oval Soccer 7 NT Institute Darwin Sailing Club of Sport 10 NT Hockey Grove Arafura Association North Stadium Darwin Show Grounds & Exhibition Centre Marrara Cricket 11 Boat ramp Clay Target Club Ground McMillans Road 12 Darwin Trailer Boat Club Major Sporting Complex Lakes 21 13 Didgeridoo Hut and Art Gallery Caravan/Camping Park Drive 3 Marrara 9 14 Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association BBQ Barbeque East Point 4 15 Darwin Waterfront 16 Dick Ward 16 East Point Reserve Bus Interchange East Point Reserve Darwin 2 POLICE McMillans Road 17
[Show full text]
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield National Park Litchfield National Park is an season only). Camping fees apply. Walkers, notify a reliable person of ancient landscape shaped by Generators are not permitted in your intended route and expected water. It features numerous Litchfield National Park return time. stunning waterfalls which A satellite phone or personal locator Accommodation, dining beacon is also recommended. cascade from the sandstone and camping - are also plateau of the Tabletop Range. available outside the Park at The Park covers approximately several commercial sites. Safety and Comfort 1500 sq km and contains Picnicking - shady spots • Swim only in designated areas. representative examples of most of available, see map. • Observe park safety signs. Fact Sheet the Top End’s natural habitats. • Carry and drink plenty of water. Cafe - located in the Wangi • Wear a shady hat, insect Intriguing magnetic termite Centre at Wangi Falls. mounds, historical sites and the repellent and sunscreen. weathered sandstone pillars of the Art Sales - Wangi Centre, • Wear suitable clothing and Lost City are a must for visitors. Wangi Falls. footwear. • Scrub Typhus is transmitted Whilst shady monsoon forest Swim - Florence Falls, walks provide retreats from the by microscopic bush mites Buley Rockhole, Wangi on grasses and bushes - avoid heat of the day. Falls, Walker Creek, Cascades, sitting on bare ground or grass. Aboriginal people have lived Tjaynera Falls and Surprise Creek • Carry a first aid kit. throughout the area for thousands Falls are designated swimming • Avoid strenuous activity during of years. It is important to areas. Note: some waterways can the heat of the day. the Koongurrukun, Mak Mak become unsafe after heavy rain • Note locations of Emergency Marranunggu, Werat and Warray and are closed for swimming - Call Devices.
[Show full text]
Litchfield National Park
Northern Territory TOP END HOLIDAY GUIDE 2018 Edition DISCOVER TOP END DAY TOURS Kakadu National Park Explorer Litchfield National Park Waterfalls • Explore Kakadu National Park FULL DAY | D4 • Explore Litchfield National Park FULL DAY | D5 • Experience Warradjan Cultural Centre • Swim at Florence & Wangi Falls • Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong * • Visit Howard Springs Nature Park ADULT ADULT • Visit spectacular Nourlangie $265 • See spectacular Tolmer Falls $185 * • View ancient Aboriginal rock art $133 CHILD • Stop for a nice, relaxing lunch $93 CHILD Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Culture, Wildlife & Wetlands • Explore Nitmiluk National Park FULL DAY | D11 • Cross the Adelaide River Floodplains FULL DAY | D6 • Cruise spectacular Katherine Gorge • Enjoy a lunch cruise on the Mary River Wetlands & Corroboree Billabong • Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery * ADULT ADULT • Take a swim at Edith Falls $269 • Meet the local Indigenous people $209 * for insight on bush skills & tucker • See Aboriginal rock art $135 CHILD • Spot native flora & fauna $105 CHILD For more information please visit, Shop 6, 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin or call 1300 228 546 aatkings.com *Conditions: These prices do not include the entry fee to the Kakadu National Park. 12343a WELCOME TO THE TOP END Aboriginal people are the original custodians of the Top End and have a unique relationship with the land. Their art and Dreamtime stories weave a connection between spirit and country and provide modern travellers with a deeper understanding and insight to the mysteries of land and waters. The Northern Territory occupies Darwin is the Northern Territory’s hire with unlimited KM. about one sixth of Australia’s total multicultural capital, famed for its Further detailed information and land mass; its boundaries encompass markets and festivals, Asian cuisine advice is available by contacting a variety of contrasting landscapes and beautiful natural harbour.
[Show full text]
Wqstsa-19.Pdf
ATTACHMENT A WQ 19 Approved Capital Infrastructure Program 08/09 Estimated Project Completion Date Parliament House upgrade cabling* Est Feb 09 Parliament House security to CCTV system Est Feb 09 Short and medium term accommodation correctional centre Est Sep 09 Justice Refurbish Katherine and Alice Springs & Nhulunbuy Staged Offices completion Darwin Correctional Centre perimeter fencing* Act Oct 08 Desert People's Centre Administration Building* Est Feb 09 Desert People's Centre Block 3* Act Oct 08 Desert People's Centre Block 6* Est Feb 09 Desert Peoples Centre Block 2 Livelihood and Economic Est Jul 09 Futures* Desert Peoples Centre Block 7 Information & Technology* Est Jul 09 Wugularr School (Beswick) new school* Act Aug 08 Katherine Middle School Stage 2* Act Feb 08 Ross Park Primary Stage 1 upgrade classroom facilities Act Oct 08 Borroloola Community Education Centre Est Jan 09 Milner Primary School upgrade assembly area* Act Nov 08 Wanguri Primary school upgrade classroom and school Act Nov 08 facilities* Anula Primary School upgrade* Est Feb 09 Top End Technical College* Est Jan 09 12 New Classrooms @11 New schools* Est Jan 09 Closing the Gap classrooms* Est Jan 09 1 ATTACHMENT A WQ 19 Alawa School Stage 2. Est Aug 09 Jingili Primary School - Entry Redevelopment. Drop off zone, car Est Jul 09 parking and covered walkways. Leanyer School Upgrade Stage 2. Est Jul 09 Malak Primary School - Upgrade assembly area Est Jul 09 Nakara Primary School - Stage 2. Music and Arts room, outdoor Est Oct 09 teaching areas and Pre-School refurbishment.
[Show full text]
For Personal Use Only Use Personal for Breeding Facilities at Bynoe Harbour and Test‐Drilling at Its Preferred Processing Plant Site in Kununurra
Our Ref: SFG ASX Announce Media Release Keep River Road 20‐06‐16 (473) 20 June 2016 ANNOUNCEMENT 473 Market Announcements Office Australian Securities Exchange Level 6 By ASX Online 20 Bridge Street Number of pages: 4 SYDNEY NSW 2000 (including this page) Media Release Seafarms welcomes commitment to upgrade Keep River Road Seafarms Group Limited (ASX:SFG) (Seafarms) welcomes the $40 million commitment from the Australian Government to upgrade the Keep River Road on the Northern Territory side of the border with Western Australia (refer attached announcement). The upgrade is a vital piece of enabling infrastructure for the $1.5 billion Project Sea Dragon. Project Sea Dragon is planned to be Australia’s largest aquaculture project, potentially producing over 100 000 tonnes of Black Tiger Prawns per year and creating 1 500 jobs in north Australia. The Keep River Road is a key link in the transport logistics for the project, which is located on Legune Station near the Northern Territory’s border with Western Australia, about 110 kilometres from Kununurra. Project Sea Dragon will include production ponds at Legune Station, breeding facilities in Darwin and a processing plant near Kununurra. Stage 1 of the project includes 1 080 hectares of production ponds, increasing to about 2 100 hectares in Stage 2. Seafarms Group Limited Executive Director Dr Chris Mitchell welcomed the funding commitment to upgrade the Keep River Road after it was recognised as a priority in the Northern Australia White Paper. Dr Mitchell said “This commitment by the government is an important key step in the realization of the Project.
[Show full text]
Northern Territory's Lithium Valley
NORTHERN TERRITORY’S LITHIUM VALLEY FINNISS LITHIUM PROJECT MINING THE TERRITORY CONFERENCE Darwin September 2018 ASX:CXO DISCLAIMER The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resources is based on information compiled by Stephen Biggins (BSc(Hons)Geol, MBA) as Managing Director of Core Exploration Ltd who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is bound by and follows the Institute’s codes and recommended practices. He has sufficient experience which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activities being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr. Biggins consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. This document has been prepared by Core Exploration Limited (“Core”, “Company”) and provided as a basic overview of the tenements held or controlled by the Company. This presentation does not purport to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that you or any other party may require to evaluate the prospects of the Company. None of the Company, any of its related bodies corporate or any of their representatives assume any responsibility for, or makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information contained in this document and none of those parties have or assume any obligation to provide any additional information or to update this document.
[Show full text]
South Australia & Northern Territory
©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd South Australia & Northern Territory Darwin & the Top End (p142) Uluru & Outback Northern Territory (p179) Outback South Australia (p129) Western South Australia (p120) Barossa Valley & Southeastern South Australia Adelaide (p99) & Around (p52) Anthony Ham & Charles Rawlings-Way PLAN YOUR TRIP ON THE ROAD Welcome to ADELAIDE & Barmera & Around . .. 111 SA & NT . 4 AROUND . 52 Loxton . 112 SA & NT Map . 6 Adelaide . 53 Berri . 113 SA & NT’s Top 12 . .. 8 Adelaide Hills . 76 Renmark & Paringa . 113 Need to Know . 16 Hahndorf . 77 Limestone Coast . 114 First Time . .18 Stirling Area . 78 Robe . 115 Meningie & If You Like . 20 Gumeracha, Birdwood & Lobethal . 80 Coorong National Park . 116 Month by Month . 24 Mt Barker . 81 Mount Gambier . 117 Itineraries . 28 Fleurieu Peninsula . 81 Penola & the Coonawarra Wine Region . 119 South Australian McLaren Vale . 81 Wine & Food . 33 Willunga . 83 Your Outback Trip . 38 Gulf St Vincent Beaches . 84 WESTERN Travel with Children . 47 Victor Harbor . 86 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 120 Regions at a Glance . 49 Port Elliot . 87 Yorke Peninsula . 121 Goolwa . 88 West Coast . 121 Kangaroo Island . 89 East Coast . 122 MATT MUNRO/LONELY PLANET © PLANET MUNRO/LONELY MATT Penneshaw & South Coast & Dudley Peninsula . 92 Innes National Park . 122 American River . 93 Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast . 124 Kingscote . .. 94 Port Augusta . 124 North Coast Road . 95 Port Lincoln . 125 South Coast Road . 96 Coffin Bay . 127 Flinders Chase National Park . 97 Streaky Bay & Around . 127 Ceduna . 128 BAROSSA VALLEY & Ceduna to the Western SOUTHEASTERN Australia Border . 128 ALICE SPRINGS P196 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 99 Barossa Valley . 102 OUTBACK Tanunda .
[Show full text]
Joint AG-NTG Classified
TIGER BRENNAN DRIVE TRAFFIC CHANGE The duplication of Tiger Brennan Drive jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory governments is nearing completion. This weekend, all motorists travelling along Tiger Brennan Drive between Berrimah Road and Woolner Road will be moved over to the newly constructed section of road. This traffic change will start to take effect early Saturday morning. It will be in place until project completion. Traffic diversion points will be in place near the Woolner Road intersection and the Berrimah Road intersection. Single lane traffic will flow in each direction and reduced speed limits will be in place. Winnellie changes Access into and out of Winnellie from Tiger Brennan Drive will be via Woolner Road and Bowen Street only. Benison Road will be closed to traffic from Tiger Brennan Drive to Bishop Street. There will be no access to Hook Road from Tiger Brennan Drive. You will still be able to access Amy Johnson Avenue and Hidden Valley Road from new road way. Allow extra time Road users are asked to allow for extra time when using Tiger Brennan Drive as delays are likely. Consider an alternative route where possible, such as the Stuart Highway if travelling from the Northern Suburbs of Palmerston or the rural area. For more information, contact the Communication and Community Engagement Team on 1800 820 455 or email [email protected] STUART HIGHWAY Bagot Rd Winnellie Rd son Rd Coonawarra Rd ni Hook Rd e x B P Bowen Rd x TIGER BRENNAN DRIVE W P o o l n e r P R d P Hidden Valley Rd Original Tiger Brennan Drive (closed) Berrimah Rd New alignment single lane (both directions) Dual lane carriageway Traffic merge points x Closed intersection P Open intersection DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE www.nt.gov.au/infrastructure facebook.com/roadreportnt.
[Show full text]
Business Papers
1 Business Papers Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday, 12 December 2017 5.30pm 2 Notice of Meeting To the Lord Mayor and Aldermen You are invited to attend an Ordinary Council Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, Level 1, Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin, on Tuesday, 12 December 2017, commencing at 5.30pm. B P DOWD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 3 Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday, 12 December 2017 5.30pm Guests From 5.30pm Representatives from the RSPCA Darwin will be in attendance from 5.30pm to brief the Council on the statistics and significant achievements of RSPCA Darwin, at the Open Section of the Meeting. Reports, recommendations and supporting documentation can be accessed via the City of Darwin Council Website at www.darwin.nt.gov.au, at Council Public Libraries or contact the Committee Administrator on (08) 4 8930 0670. SEVENTH ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – OPEN SECTION TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2017 ORD12/4 CITY OF DARWIN SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING OF THE TWENTY-SECOND COUNCIL TUESDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2017 MEMBERS: The Right Worshipful, Lord Mayor, K Vatskalis, (Chair); Member A J Arthur; Member J Bouhoris; Member S Cullen; Member J A Glover; Member G J Haslett; Member R M Knox; Member G Lambrinidis; Member S J Niblock; Member M Palmer; Member P Pangquee; Member R Want de Rowe; Member E L Young. OFFICERS: Chief Executive Officer, Mr B P Dowd; Acting General Manager City Performance, Ms A Vellar; General Manager City Operations, Mr L Cercarelli; General Manager City Life, Ms A Malgorzewicz; General Manager City Futures, Mr G Rosse; Committee Administrator, Mrs P Hart.
[Show full text]
NT Appendix 2B.1
Sampling HydroTel Polling Shelter Sensor Type Sensor Type Sensor Type Sensor Solar Hours Site Site Name Data Logger Modem Comms Platform Shelter Serial Rain Gauge Regulator Time Stage Afternoo Site Type Range Panel with no Morning IP 1 2 3 Number (min) (mm) n change G0010005 Ranken River at Soudan Homestead iRIS 350 Beam RST600 N/A Shaft Encoder 10 10 Reactive G0050115 Hugh River at South Road Crossing iRIS 350 Beam RST600 DialUp HS AD375A ( Absolute) HS TB 2 (0.5mm) 10 6:30 14:30 Reactive G0050116 Finke River at South Road Bridge X-ing iRIS 350 Beam RST600 DialUp HS WL3100 Pressure Transducer Druck PTX 1400 (250 Bar) HS 23 SL 10m HS TB 3 (0.5mm) 10 6:30 14:30 Reactive G0050117 Palmer River at South Road Crossing iRIS 350 Beam RST600 DialUp HS AD375A ( Absolute) 15 6:30 14:30 Reactive G0050140 Finke River at Railway Bridge iRIS 350 Beam RST600 DialUp HS AD375A ( Absolute) 15 6:30 14:30 Reactive G0060005 Trephina Creek at Trephina Gorge SDS N/A N/A Shaft Encoder TB1 (0.5mm 10 10 Reactive G0060008 Roe Creek at South Road Crossing iRIS 320 (internal) IP Mode HS AD375A ( Absolute) 10 1h Reactive G0060009 Todd River at Anzac Oval iRIS 320 (internal) IP Mode HS AD375A ( Absolute) 10 30min Reactive G0060017 Emily Creek Upstream Undoolya Road iRIS 320 (internal) IP Mode HS AD375A ( Absolute) 10 1h Reactive G0060040 Todd River at Amoonguna iRIS 320 (internal) IP Mode HS AD375A ( Absolute) 10 1h Reactive G0060041 Todd River Rocky Hill iRIS 320 (internal) IP Mode HS AD375A ( Absolute) 10 1h Reactive G0060046 Todd River at Wigley Gorge iRIS 320 (internal)
[Show full text]
Regional Highlights
18mm spine allowance 2008-09 Budget Regional Highlights 2008-09 Budget Regional Highlights Regional Highlights presents an overview of key items and programs in the 2008‑09 Budget for the seven Territory regions. The paper details initiatives in service delivery, tailored specifically for each region in the areas of business, jobs and training, safer communities, schooling and health, community development, lifestyle and environment. It also includes Territory‑wide initiatives, which apply across all the regions. Important infrastructure projects are identified for each region as well as on a Territory‑wide basis. Regional Highlights complements the extensive information in the other Budget Papers by presenting budget details of particular relevance to the communities in each of the Territory’s regions. Darwin Top End East Arnhem Palmerston Rural and Litchﬁeld Katherine Contents Barkly Territory‑wide 2 Central Australia 5 Barkly 8 Katherine 10 East Arnhem 12 Central Australia Top End Rural 14 Palmerston and Litchfield 16 Darwin 18 2008-09 Budget Darwin Top End East Arnhem Palmerston Rural and Litchﬁeld Territory-wide Katherine There are some initiatives that cannot be accurately apportioned between regions, however they are important and relevant across the Territory. Details of these initiatives are provided here, in addition to the information specific to each Barkly region in later sections. Central Australia Supporting Business • $1.35M for renewable energy • $0.29M to research Territory‑wide • $9.51M for surveying, mapping, projects
[Show full text]