Invest Palmerston | City of Palmerston

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"A thriving community that embraces innovation, fosters growth and provides a supportive environment" Mark Brenton, Local Business Owner

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

City of Palmerston is the ideal location. Think lower rents, prime agricultural land and easy access to national and international markets by sea, rail or air.

Aerial view over the CBD with Recreation Centre Illuminated in blue

Lower rents

Image of large excavator at SWELL redevelopment

Proximity to port and rail

Proximity to mining

Proximity to Darwin

Small Australian flags sitting inside paper bags with small plants which are gifts for the new Australian Citizens

Significant defence presence

Charles Darwin University campus

New Hospital precinct

Staff in red vests at the front of Christmas Wonderland event with their arms outreached

Growth in Palmerston

GROWTH IN PALMERSTON

Over the last decade, the Palmerston economy has experienced remarkable growth and transformation.

GRP grown by approx. 50%

GRP is $1.6 million

11,000+ jobs

1896 businesses

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.

OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW

We boast abundant business opportunities due to our strategic location, access to fertile agricultural lands, proximity to defense facilities, and growing health infrastructure. These factors, combined with a supportive business environment, make Palmerston an ideal business hub.

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The Northern Territory Government Building Advisory Services Branch administers the Building Act 1993 and associated building regulations to ensure structures meet minimum standards.

Contact
p: (08) 8999 6435 w: Northern Territory Government Building Advisory Services Branch

We are a major landowner within the Palmerston municipality. Land holdings include roads, parks, drainage reserves and residential and commercial land.

We actively encourage developers to consider the added value our owned land may have to their neighbouring development site.

Whether it's for outdoor dining, retail sales or just enhanced open space, we welcome proposals.

Boundary fencing: Enquiries regarding boundary fencing regulations and approvals should be directed to Building Advisory Services on (08) 8999 8985 or by email bas@nt.gov.au.

Pool and spa fencing: Pool fencing laws are administered by the Northern Territory Government. Enquiries regarding pool fencing should be directed to the Pool Fencing Unit on (08) 8924 3641 or you can visit them online.

We regulate signage throughout Palmerston to prevent signage that detracts from the City's image, or which may obscure other signage.
Applications can be made in person at Civic Plaza or by contacting Ranger Services: p: (08) 8935 9922 e: palmerston@palmerston.nt.gov.au
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OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW

We boast abundant business opportunities due to our strategic location, access to fertile agricultural lands, proximity to defense facilities, and growing health infrastructure. These factors, combined with a supportive business environment, make Palmerston an ideal business hub.

Health and allied services

Education

Energy and minerals

Agri business

Defence