2018 News Archive

23 March 2018

Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserve

Council would like to advise, Knuckey Lagoon Recreation Reserve is now open with some restricted areas.

Green Waste

To assist with the continued clean-up efforts from Cyclone Marcus, Council has extended the free green waste disposal until the end of April 2018.

Cyclone Marcus Clean Up - Update

Livingstone, Berry Springs, Howard Park and McMinns Lagoon Reserves and Humpty Doo Village Green are now all open to the public.

Cyclone Marcus Clean Up - Update

End of day 2 clean up, all recreation reserves have been assessed and will remain closed while the clean up continues.

Waste transfer stations

Council would like to advise that the waste transfer stations at Howard Springs, Berry Springs and Humpty Doo will resume normal operations from tomorrow morning (Sunday 18 March).

Cyclone Marcus update

The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the cyclone warning for the Darwin area.

Cyclone Marcus Update

A cyclone warning has been declared for the Darwin area, including the Litchfield region.

Cyclone Watch

A cyclone watch has been declared for the Darwin area, including the Litchfield Council area.

Finn Road - speed changes

Council would like to advise that a safety assessment has been conducted on Finn Road resulting in the speed limit being reduced from 80kmph to 60kmph between Hardy's Creek and Cox Peninsula Road.

Special Meeting of Council

A Special Meeting of the Litchfield Council has been convened.

Queen's Baton Relay - Litchfield

Thursday 1 March 2018 from 5.00pm, join us at Lakeview Hall, Freds Pass Reserve for a community event to celebrate the Queens Baton Relay in Litchfield.

Your Say Litchfield

Council has launched an online engagement portal to make it easier for our community and stakeholders to get involved in Council's decision making processes.

February 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting - Change of Date

The Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 21 February 2018 has now been changed to Wednesday, 28 February 2018.

Draft Waste Strategy - pop up stalls

The draft Waste Strategy is out for public consultation with the submission period ending Monday 12 March 2018.

ROADS UPDATE

Please see below a list of roads that have been inundated with water.

Darwin River Dam - Likely Spill

Power and Water have advised Council that Darwin River Dam has commenced spilling.

Draft Waste Strategy

Council has developed a draft Waste Strategy, guided by a Community Reference Group, and based on results of a targeted survey that approximately 1000 residents responded to.

15 January 2018

Australia Day Celebrations

Litchfield Council is once again proud to host an event that shares the true essence of Australia Day.