Timeline

Common User Facility (CUF) Hardstand Stage 1 (2 hectares)

Common User Facility Hardstand Stage 2 (7 hectares)

Defence and LDC execute a design and construction agreement for the Barge Ramp

Opening of the CUF Barge Ramp

NT Government selects preferred Ship Lift site

Marine Service Area (5 lot subdivision for vessel workshops and services) commence planning and design

Marine Service Area - Subdivision Development Permit issued for Stage 1

Establishment of Regional Maintenance Centres announced by Defence

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) approves funding for $300M for Ship Lift

Ship Lift planning and design

Development Permit - Marine Industry Park Serviced Lots - Stage 1

Marine Industry Park Hardstand Servicing and Expansion Investigations

Marine Industry Park Traffic Study

Ship Lift detailed design and construction

May - Ship lift construction commencement

Q2 - Precincts 2 & 3 Strategic Business Case completed

Q4 – Release of tender for Precinct 1 subdivision construction works to create 11 industrial lots

Q2 – Commencement of subdivision works for Precinct 1

Ship lift construction continues

Ship lift expected to be operational