Darwin council considering permanent pre-cyclone clean-up move to May
The City of Darwin could soon vote to permanently move its annual pre-cyclone clean-up to May after the 2026 clean-up was postponed until after the wet season.
The City of Darwin is contemplating permanently shifting its annual pre-cyclone cleanup to May, following the wet season. This decision comes after the wet season was cited as the reason for delaying this year's cleanup, known as the "pre-cyclone clean-up," until May 2027. The City of Palmerston has already commenced its pre-cyclone clean-up without any plans to alter the timing.
The City of Darwin's decision to postpone the cleanup this year was aimed at focusing on the extensive restoration work necessary in the aftermath of Cyclone Fina. The council has confirmed plans to introduce a scheduled outdoor hard rubbish collection in 2027, starting in May. While the council claims to have the budget for the pre-cyclone cleanup, it is choosing not to conduct it during the pre-cyclone season.
However, this move has sparked criticism from NT politicians, including Local Government Minister Steve Edgington. The City of Palmerston, on the other hand, remains committed to its pre-cyclone clean-up, with Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell expressing appreciation for the service provided.
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