Chapel Lane Redevelopment - Darwin City

The Chapel Lane Redevelopment transformed an underutilised laneway in the Darwin CBD into a welcoming, accessible and connected space. 

The project has delivered improvements, including: 

• The new Mitchell Street Plaza with paving, lighting and landscaping to create a more comfortable place to walk, meet and spend time 

• Urban cooling measures, including the planting of nine new trees and the installation of a shade structure. 

• improved access along Chapel Lane to West Lane Arcade, The Galleria and between Mitchell Street and the surrounding CBD 

• Replacement of hard surfaces with greener landscaping to increase comfort and improve the tropical character of the precinct. 

• upgraded underground services, including gas, stormwater and power infrastructure 

The redevelopment was delivered in three stages, including West Lane access, the Hilton Driveway and Mitchell Street Plaza. 

Shaped by community feedback 

The design for Chapel Lane Redevelopment was informed by community and stakeholder feedback, with 71 survey responses and more than 50 interactions at community pop-up sessions. 

Feedback showed strong support for revitalising the laneway, with 67.6 per cent of respondents saying they would be more likely to visit the area once the redevelopment was complete. 

The community told us they wanted a more vibrant and connected space, with better opportunities for local businesses, tourism and activity in the CBD. 

Feedback also highlighted the importance of shade, cooling, alfresco dining, ongoing cleaning and maintenance, and making more people aware of Chapel Lane. 

Find out more about the community engagement, visit Chapel Lane Revitalisation | Engage Darwin.  

Supporting a more connected CBD

The Chapel Lane redevelopment forms part of the Darwin City Deal and supports the Laneways and Small Streets Action Plan, which aims to improve connections through the city centre by creating safer, easier and more inviting pedestrian routes. 

The project was funded through a $1.35 million grant from the Northern Territory Government and delivered by City of Darwin as part of the Darwin City Deal. 
 

For any queries, contact darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au.

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Images: Darwin Fusion 2026 hosted a connections evening event, showcasing the diversability of the new Chapel Lane Development.