Chief Minister announces Jabiru power station contract
The Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, has announced that the construction contract of Jabiru’s new hybrid power station has been awarded to Brisbane based energy company EDL (Energy Developments Ltd).
With construction due to begin in April, the hybrid diesel and solar power station will be a vital part of Jabiru’s transition from a mining-based economy to an indigenous led tourism and government services hub.
The new Jabiru Health Centre moving forward with design tender release
Jabiru and West Arnhem residents were pleased to hear that the NT Government has released the design tender for the new Jabiru Health Centre.
Once operational, the new Health Centre will provide residents and visitors with greater access to medical support in a centralised location.
Electricity network upgrades a win for Jabiru
Jabiru is taking another big step towards transitioning into a major tourism hub with $10 million set aside to carry out upgrades and repairs to its electricity network over the next two years.
The upgrades are funded through the NT Government’s $135.5 million investment in Jabiru, which will be pivotal in establishing the township as a vibrant cultural centre in the heart of Kakadu and the West Arnhem Region.
A proposal for a new Housing Entity in Jabiru
Jabiru Kabolkmakmen is working hard to explore a number of proposals to best support the town through the transition from a mining-based economy to a tourism and government services hub. We recognise that equitable access to private rental housing is critical to the economic future of the town.
One of the proposals Jabiru Kabolkmakmen is exploring is the establishment of a new housing entity within Jabiru Kabolkmakmen.
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer - Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Ltd
The Board of Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Marinella Faggion as its CEO with effect from 5 October 2020.
Marinella will take over from inaugural CEO Stefan Hladenki, who has led the company with distinction as it established itself as a key stakeholder driving planning for the future of Jabiru.
Land Rights Act key to cultural integrity for the Mirarr Traditional Owners of Jabiru
The Chairman of the Northern Land Council, Mr Samuel Bush-Blanasi and Chief Executive Ms Marion Scrymgour, today welcomed the introduction of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment (Jabiru) Bill 2020 into the Federal Parliament by the Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon. Ken Wyatt MP.
Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Launch
The Northern Territory Government and the Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation today launched Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Ltd (JKL), a company that will guide the township in its transition to a post-mining future.
Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Office now open
The Jabiru Kabolkmakmen Office is now open in the Jabiru Town Plaza. We encourage everyone in Jabiru to drop in to have a chat about the future plans for Jabiru, including the plans for future tenure, access to housing, development plans and more.
Jabiru Masterplan: Tourism and Regional Service Hub
On the 26th July 2018 the Territory Labor Government and Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation unveiled the Mirarr Peoples’ vision for the town of Jabiru, a Masterplan which repositions Jabiru, post-mining, to a tourism and regional services hub.
$216M pledge to revitalise the world heritage-listed Kakadu National Park
The prime minister, Scott Morrison, visited the town of Jabiru on Sunday to announce the Coalition’s $216m package. The government’s plan includes $70m for road upgrades and up to $111m to improve tourism infrastructure.