Power and Water: Effective Infrastructure?

Will the Power and Water Corporation be ready to deal with the increased growth of Darwin? Little is mentioned on their website about the issues with increasing the power grids ability to cope with the boom in population. The Northern Territory Government have outlined their desire to build another suburb south of Palmerston - called Weddell, and I question whether Power and Water are ready for this.

In a media release back on 5th Feb, Power and Water say, "The electricity network is highly complex infrastructure, and all work will be carried out in line with strict safety standards." We understand, albeit naively, that this is a complex operation - to expand, and no doubt costly. What is the NT Government doing to assist?

On another note, Power and Water developed the Melaleuca Awards in 2003, and they award Territorians who reduce their impact on the environment. Awards are given within categories labelled Community, Commercial/Industry, Small Business, Schools and Environment Grants. For more info click here.

I assume Power Water have about 6 months before the next wet season hits, and for the communities sake, the electricity work needs to be up to scratch.
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The Crocs in the Wet Season!

Went down to Lake Bennett this week, and spent time at the Lake Bennett Wilderness Resort. I didn't see a croc like the one on the left, but there apparently were some freshwater varieties hanging around.

NT News says, 'Children as young as seven are having to cross a croc-infested billabong to get to school at a Territory community. Residents at Palumpa, near Wadeye, say children have been wading in water that can reach up to their waists since the ferry service - a tinnie - was cancelled by the council.' Nice one council. Cutting costs, but putting lives at risk.
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On March 28th there are National Youth Week celebrations in Palmerston. If you're young (or young at heart), come along. (See previous posts)
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The last I heard, the Palmerston City Council had a vision for more community centre spaces in the future. If you have community space available in Palmerston, please let us know.
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The Berrimah Line

I was talking recently with someone about the Berrimah line. This so called distinction between Darwin and Palmerston. The line which supposedly the Darwinites don't go beyond.

It's a shame we create this kind of culture of distinction between one place and another. I hope the culture that says, 'We don't go beyond the Berrimah line' fades into insignificance, as we discover the ability to work together in the top end, for the greater good...

Palmerston is alive and a place of energy, with so many young families, trade workers, Army personnel, etc, etc. What an exciting future ahead of us...
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