2014 News Archive

STOLEN Mechron Kioti ATV

A red and black 2 seater Mechron Kioti ATV was stolen from Litchfield Council offices located on Bees Creek Road between 10.00pm and 10.30pm on Wednesday night (25th June 2014).

Ichthys Project Mail

18 June 2014

Northern Development

The Australian Government have released a paper on Developing Northern Australia, called the Green Paper.

Oversized Truck Movements - Sunday 8th June 2014

JKC Australia LNG advises that to minimise disruption to the Darwin community three oversized trucks with trailers carrying tank sections will take place this Sunday June 8 between 7.30 and 10.00 am.

Traffic Disruption at Yarrawonga & Coolalinga

On Sunday 15th June 2014 the operator of the Darwin LNG facility, ConocoPhillips, is moving a large new piece of equipment by road from the Port of Darwin to the plant on Wickham Point Road.

PAWA - Programmed Power Outage

Power and Water advise there will be a power interruption to the following areas.

McMinns Lagoon Reserve Association awarded grant for Weed Spraying

McMinns Lagoon Reserve Association has been granted $3,827 in support of the purchase of a weed spray unit.

3 June 2014

Load Restrictions

Litchfield Council advises the Load Restriction applied during the wet season to gravel roads is hereby removed. Load restrictions apply to various sealed roads, see related below.

2014 / 2015 Litchfield Council Municipal Plan released for Public Comment

Litchfield Council released its draft Municipal Plan for public comment. Mayor Allan McKay said "Council has focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of existing resources".

Thorak Regional Cemetery Master Plan - Public Comments Open

Litchfield Council have prepared a Draft Master and Business Plan as a guide for the future of Thorak Regional Cemetery.

Taminmin College Official Opening of Special Education Centre and Canteen

Taminmin College held an offical opening for their Special Education Centre and Canteen on Monday 19th May 2014.

Ichthys Project Mail

Weeds Impact Us All

If you fish, farm, 4WD, camp, travel for work, dig holes, fill holes, chase cattle, chase pigs, or have a green thumb, you may be spreading weeds across the NT without even knowing it.

Abandoned Vehicles

The following vehicles have been removed from public places within the municipality.

Green Light for Granny Flats - NTG Media Release

Territorians will soon be able to build an independent unit, commonly known as a granny flat, on their Single Dwelling (SD) block with fewer restrictions under changes introduced by the Country Liberals Government.

Litchfield Lands Auction Attracts Fast Bidders

Litchfield Council held its 9th Land Auction last night which attracted its fastest sale to date. The auction commenced at 6pm with all 13 lots of land sold within an hour.

NT Budget Adding To Our Rural Lifestyle

The Territory Budget and recognition of Litchfield Municipality in Parliament during NT Budget sittings this week highlighted the future for the residents of Litchfield.

Disposal of Vehicles by Quotation