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.
The Commonwealth Department initiates national consultation for a new water agreement, inviting input on emerging challenges and elevating Aboriginal interests. Join the discussion!
This year’s theme is Water for Peace, which recognises how water can create peace or cause conflict.
The National Water Grid Authority, the Northern Territory Government and partners are co-funding 6 new water security projects.