Overview
The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure proposes the construction, commissioning and operation of the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) project. Located adjacent to the Adelaide River in the Coomalie and Litchfield shires, approximately 55 km south east of Darwin, and 5 km north of Lake Bennett, AROWS is expected to deliver up to 60 gigalitres annually to the Darwin regional water supply system. The project is expected to have an operational lifespan of 100 years.
Why we are consulting
Your feedback plays an important role and will be considered by the NT EPA in deciding whether the proposed action requires environmental impact assessment, and if so the required method of assessment.
Consultation helps the NT EPA and proponent to identify issues of concern and potential effects, as well as get feedback from stakeholders on project options or potential mitigation measures.
The NT EPA has prepared guidance for making a public submission PDF (729.5 KB) that outlines when comments will be sought, how to make an effective comment and what will happen to your comment.
Statutory notice (13 January 2025)
The NT EPA invites public comment on a referral for a standard assessment submitted by the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure to construct and operate the Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS).
The referral documents can be inspected and obtained below. Interested persons may make a submission by 25 February 2025. The NT EPA publishes this notice in accordance with regulation 52(1) of the Environment Protection Regulations 2020.
Documents
| Referral | Type |
|---|---|
| Referral form | PDF 2.2 MB |
| Referral main report | PDF 19.5 MB |
| Appendix A - Publication statement | PDF 151.4 KB |
| Appendix B - Glossary of key terms | PDF 195.2 KB |
| Appendix C - AROWS threatened species assessment | PDF 7.0 MB |
| Appendix D - Hydrology Impact Assessment | PDF 18.5 MB |
| Appendix E - Air Quality Assessment | PDF 10.2 MB |
| Statement of reasons | PDF 183.7 KB |
| Draft terms of reference | PDF 522.3 KB |
In accordance with section 281(2) of the Environmental Protection Act 2019, the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) Authority Certificate for AROWS has been withheld from publication.
For more information about the referral go to the environmental impact assessment register for AROWS.