INVEST IN PALMERSTON
Embark on your journey with Invest Palmerston, your initial step towards exploring opportunities in relocation, innovation, and development.
Work-Life balance
Enjoy the city perks with the added advantages such as lower living costs, ample space, a family-friendly environment, and a strong sense of community.
Connected Location
Palmerston’s proximity to port and rail, agricultural lands and energy and mineral resources provides a significant logistics advantage.
Supportive community
Palmerston thrives on a supportive business community that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth.
“A THRIVING COMMUNITY THAT EMBRACES INNOVATION, FOSTERS GROWTH, AND PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.”
Mark Brenton, Local Business Owner
“THE UNIVERSITY HAS STRONG LOCAL INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS AND PRACTICAL TRAINING THAT EQUIP US WITH VALUABLE SKILLS FOR THE WORKFORCE."
Steph Rollington, Student
LATEST PROJECTS
SWELL PALMERSTON
SWELL Palmerston is a recently refurbished health and fitness facility, which includes a 50 metre Olympic pool, gym and a specially designed functional fitness area
ZUCCOLI COMMUNITY HUB
With the Dog park completed in 2023, the future proposed stages include a community event space, children’s library and the largest pump track in Northern Australia.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
We are committed to sustainable future through numerous waste reduction strategies including various recycling stations and investment in a new cardboard compactor at the Archer Waste Transfer Station.
PALMERSTON LOCAL ECONOMIC PLAN
The 10-year Local Economic Plan challenges everyone to work together to make Palmerston a destination city for employment and a place where businesses are encouraged to set up and grow.
BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS 2024
The Palmerston Business Survey was conducted in March 2024, to gain valuable perspectives and viewpoints of business owners in our community, so that we can further support them in the future.
LATEST NEWS
LOCAL BUSINESSES GET TOGETHER
The inaugural Palmerston Business Futures Forum brought together close to 60 enthusiastic local business people and representatives of government to collaborate on shaping a brighter economic future for Palmerston
ELECTRONIC TENDER PROCESS
We support a 'buy local' focus and encourage local business to tender submissions for local opportunities through a local electronic tendering process.
COFFEE AT THE LIBRARY
Following their successful Expression of Interest, we're delighted that Crybaby Coffee is serving fabulous coffee and snacks during the week.
WE’RE HERE
TO HELP
Matthew McNamara
City Activation Manager
08 8935 9922
ecodev@palmerston.nt.gov.au
VIBRANT ECONOMY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Discover the key to economic vitality in our community by engaging with the Vibrant Economy Advisory Committee - an adept agency committed to offering expert counsel to the Council on economic affairs, ensuring the strategic identification of opportunities that propel our local economy forward.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM
The Economic Development team stands ready to support your endeavours, offering expertise in site selection, comprehensive economic and demographic data and reports, guidance through Council processes, and access to valuable networking opportunities.