Proponent: Equatorial Launch Australia Pty Ltd
Overview
Equatorial Launch Australia Pty Ltd is proposing to expand the Arnhem Space Centre, located on NT Portion 1646 in the East Arnhem local government area.
The proposed action includes: increasing the lease area to encompass Mineral Lease 31025 to utilise areas disturbed by mining operations; an additional 14 launch pads including supporting infrastructure such as mission support buildings, and fuel storage and pumping facilities; a 1500 ML capacity water dam; and internal access roads. The total affected area will be approximately 250 – 300 ha.
The Arnhem Space Centre is a multi-user commercial facility licenced under the Commonwealth Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 (“Space Act”). The Space Act is administered by the Australian Space Agency. In addition to the facility being licenced, launches at the facility require permits under the Act.
Stage 1: Referral
NT EPA notices
- Notice of Decision to accept referral for standard assessment – 18 October 2023 PDF (863.5 KB)
- Notice of decision and statement of reasons - assessment by SER - 9 January 2024 PDF (651.9 KB)
Public consultation
Documents
| Submissions received on the referral | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Government authority submissions | ||
| 1 | Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority | PDF 681.5 KB |
| 2 | Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet | PDF 82.2 KB |
| 3 | Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS) | PDF 1.1 MB |
| 4 | Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities | PDF 409.6 KB |
| Public submissions | ||
| 5 | Environment Centre Northern Territory | PDF 275.5 KB |
| 6 | Tony Ryan | PDF 1.4 MB |