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Freds Flyer February 2014

Read the latest Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve Newsletter - Freds Flyer.

13 February 2014

Open Speed Limits Trial to begin

A 12 month open speed limit trial will begin tomorrow on a 200km stretch of the Stuart Highway, south of Barrow Creek to just north of Alice Springs.

King Tides may cause Flooding this weekend

This weekend will see Darwin have King Tides, with a 7.9m high just after 7pm tonight.

Municipal Plan Financial Plan Amendment

Litchfield Council wishes to advise that the Municipal Plan Financial Plan 2013/18 has been amended following the adoption of the December 2013 budget review by Council at the meeting held Thursday 23 January 2014.

Inquiry into the Development of Northern Australia

The Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia has commenced an inquiry into the development of Northern Australia.

Thorak Regional Cemetery - Master Plan Survey

Thorak Regional cemetery opened in 1988 to cater to the needs of a rapidly growing population.

Australia Day Awards

Congratulations to the winners of Litchfield Australia Day Awards.

21 January 2014

Expressions Of Interest 320 Arnhem Highway, Humpty Doo

Litchfield Council invites Expressions of Interest under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) for the development of its site located at 320 Arnhem Highway, Northern Territory; part of Humpty Doo district centre, the gateway to Kakadu National Park.

Speed Limits Lowered on Gunn Point Road

A stretch of road along Gunn Point Road has had its speed limit reduced by the Northern Territory Government, Gunn Point Road is in the Litchfield Municipality and is under the jurisdiction of the NT Government.

Banana Freckle

The fungal pest of bananas, banana freckle, has been discovered in the Humpty Doo and Virginia areas.

NT Planning Commission engages community on planning Darwin's future

The next phase in the development of a Land Use Plan for the Darwin region has been released by the Northern Territory Planning Commission (NTPC) for community input.

Notice of Intention to Declare Special Rate Charge for 2013/2014

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 155 of the Local Government Act that the following special rates was declared by Lichfield Council on Thursday 12 December 2013.

Thorak Regional Cemetery Hours

Thorak Regional Cemetery Grounds are Open every day from 7.00am to 7.00pm. Over the Holiday Season the office will close from 12.00pm on Tuesday 24th December 2013 and Public Holidays only.

Council are seeking Public Comment on Draft Strategic Plan

Litchfield Council have prepared a draft amendment to their Strategic Plan.

Red Light and Speed Camera now in operation on the Stuart Highway and Jenkins Road intersection

Peter Styles, the Northern Territory Minister for Transport has annouced an integrated red light and speed camera will begin operation on the Stuart Highway and Jenkins Road intersection today.

Christmas Trading Hours at Litchfield Council

Litchfield Council trading hours over the Festive Season.

Community Update regarding the Livingstone Abattoir

11 December 2013