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Precinct 1, within the Northern Marine Complex, is strategically located on premium waterfront land at East Arm with connections to road, rail and sea transport and other supporting infrastructure. Located 16km by road from Darwin CBD and adjoining the entrance to East Arm Wharf, the precinct offers opportunities to enhance support for the marine and offshore industries complementing services already available within the region.
About the project
Precinct 1 forms part of the Northern Marine Complex, a strategic waterfront industrial area at East Arm designed to support marine maintenance, servicing, engineering, fabrication, and logistics within Darwin Harbour.
The area has been declared a Territory Development Area (TDA) under the Territory Coordinator framework, recognising its significance to the Territory’s economic development and enabling a more coordinated approvals and delivery pathway across government. The TDA designation supports streamlined planning, infrastructure coordination and investment readiness for projects aligned with defence, and commercial and regional marine demand.
Precinct 1 is progressing with construction underway to deliver 11 serviced industrial lots, supported by enabling works and common-user infrastructure.
Precinct 1 provides serviced waterfront land near the Darwin Ship Lift footprint, supported by common-user facilities including hardstand and marine infrastructure. The Ship Lift is a key enabling project expected to establish Darwin as a major maritime maintenance hub across Northern Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
The Northern Marine Complex is positioned to support defence and commercial fleet demand operating in northern waters, with future planning across additional stages providing a pathway for long-term marine industry growth, shared facilities and consolidation of marine-related industrial activities.
Common User Facility, Precinct 1
The Common User Facility is an operational, bookable logistics support site within the Northern Marine Complex at East Arm.
It provides a secure hardstand and all-tide barge ramp for commercial users requiring load-in/load-out access, and short-term laydown, staging, assembly and maintenance space. The facility supports marine and industrial activity at East Arm and provides a practical ‘ready now’ option while adjacent precinct stages progress.
Find out how to access and book the Common User Facility, Precinct 1 at the Northern Maring Complex.
Timeline
2010–11
LDC landholding acquisition period (estate establishment)
2025–26
Subdivision under construction for 11 new industrial lots in Precinct 1, including wastewater headworks. Anticipated Practical Completion date late 2026.
2026 and beyond
Northern Marine Complex Territory Development Area designated at East Arm (broader precinct governance milestone)
Precinct 3 refinement and staging options to support anchor tenants and shared infrastructure.
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