Defence Housing Australia revises plan for controversial Darwin development
Defence Housing Australia has revised its plan to build an 800-house precinct in Lee Point in Darwin's northern suburbs, following ongoing pushback from the community over environmental and sacred sites concerns.
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has revised its plan for an 800-house development at Lee Point, a northern suburb of Darwin. The new proposal includes more conservation areas and the construction of two football ovals. Managing Director Andrew Jaggers said the changes were made in response to community concerns about the project's impact on biodiversity, sacred sites, and Aboriginal culture.
However, Lorraine Williams, a Larrakia woman who opposed the development, believes the changes are minimal and that the proposal still disregards the cultural significance of the area. DHA has also secured 500 hectares of land near Litchfield National Park for housing and conservation efforts for the Gouldian finch, which traditionally inhabited the site.
While some stakeholders have welcomed the development, opposition remains strong, with the Territory Labor Party previously supporting the project but changing its stance after community feedback.
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