Northern Territory
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is working with our partners to deliver water security for all Territorians now and into the future.
57,000 ML
in the Aboriginal water reserve to support Aboriginal economic development
95 %
of Territorians have access to a safe public water supply system
100,000 ML
annual water demand for Darwin by 2050
600
water extraction licences, issued across the NT equating 600,000 ML of water
3,000 km
the length of reticulated water supply network delivered by Power and Water
Over millions of years, it has shaped the Northern Territory’s (NT) environment. For the last 65,000 years, water has been central to Aboriginal Territorians’ lives and traditional culture. Today, it also supports our growing economy, our livelihoods and our vibrant urban, regional and remote communities across the Top End and Central Australia. As the Territory is growing, so is the demand for water. We need to consider water security for all Territorians, now and into the future.
Introduction of the Water Amendment (Aboriginal Water Reserves) Bill 2025 (Water Amendment Bill) in Parliament last week.
The Northern Territory Government commits to improving economic regulation of water supply and sewerage services in the Northern Territory to meet the long-term interests of customers and the community.
The Northern Territory Government and Australian Government, partner to deliver the Better Bores for Communities program.