City of Darwin proposes to permanently close the walkway known as Walkway 83, running between Vanderlin Drive and Amsterdam Circuit in Wagaman. We made this decision following requests from nearby residents who are interested in purchasing the land. 

Walkway 83 background 

The walkway has been closed for several years and will not reopen in the future. We have assessed the situation and determined that selling the walkway is the best course of action. 

Sale to residents 

If the Minister approves the sale, a portion of the walkway will be offered to the residents living next to it based on the current market value of the land. 

Public input 

According to the Local Government (General) Regulations 2021, residents have the right to object to the closure.  

If you wish to voice your concerns, please send your written objection to the City of Darwin by 4:15 PM on Friday 22 November 2024. 

How to submit your objection 

• darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Mail: City of Darwin, PO Box 84, Darwin NT 0800 

Key steps in this process 

We’re carrying out this proposed closure and sale in accordance with our walkway management and land acquisition and disposal policies. The key steps are: 

1. Public inquiry: Residents express interest in purchasing the walkway. 
2. Public consultation: Residents can comment if they wish to keep the walkway, although it has been closed for years. 
3. Land valuation: Potential buyers will have the land surveyed and valued. 
4. Minister's approval: We send a request for consent to close the walkway to the Minister. 
5. Council review: We present this information to the Council to consider selling the land. 
6. Permanent closure: If approved, the walkway will be permanently closed. 
7. Sale process: If approved, a contract of sale will be signed with the interested parties, and the land will be sold.