Proponent: Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
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.
Stage 1: Referral
NT EPA notices
Public consultation
Please refer to the NT EPA consultation page.
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 that forms part of the referral information for AROWS has been withheld from publication.