Why East Arnhem?

Existing infrastructure and regional capability, coupled with strong investment facilitation, makes East Arnhem an attractive place to invest.

LAND & SEAS: Partner with traditional owners, Yolŋu communities and homelands seeking to leverage their land, sea and cultural assets for sustainable development.
PARTNERSHIPS: Drive innovative and meaningful partnerships with Yolŋu on their lands to progress Yolŋu aspirations for economic independence.
OLDEST CONTINUOUS CULTURE: Draw on 60,000years of culture and history.
KNOWLEDGE: Share in the strengths of traditional and modern knowledge and practices of one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth.
HISTORY OF TRADE: Build upon a proud history of Yolŋu enterprise and cultural exchange with Macassan traders.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT: Continued support from the Northern Territory and Australian Governments for project facilitation, infrastructure investment, capacity and capability development, and economic growth opportunities.
BUSINESS SUPPORT: Dedicated business and industry development support networks.
SKILLED WORKFORCE: A local, highly skilled and motivated workforce to support the development and operation of new projects and industries.
COMMITTED RESIDENTS: An established, collaborative and passionate community driven to see East Arnhem succeed post-mining.

TRANSPORT: Established road, air and sea corridors support the transportation of goods, services and people.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: High speed broadband powered by the Arnhem Fibre Network over the NBN and fibre to the premises is one of the most reliable connection types available.

GEOGRAPHICAL ADVANTAGE: Strategically positioned between Darwin and Cairns, with the only deep-water port and major airport between the two.
GATEWAY TO ASIA PACIFIC: Geographically positioned as a natural gateway to Asia Pacific markets, equipped with existing infrastructure.
SPACE INDUSTRY: Ideally situated for commercial orbital and sub-orbital space engagement due to its proximity to the equator and to the sea, and consistent weather, matched with low density population and comparably low air traffic movement.

COMMERCIAL PORT FACILITIES: A deep-water marine wharf with complementary infrastructure accommodates a range of vessel sizes, moving bulk goods and large-scale industrial equipment.
TOURISM PORT FACILITIES: An $8 million land and marine tourism precinct in Melville Bay is currently under construction, and includes boat mooring, restaurant, and the newly developed Manyimi Campground facilities.
AIRPORT: Aerodrome equipped to handle 150,000 plus passengers per annum, and separate terminals for smaller general aviation craft.
ACCESS ROADS: Significant investments committed to improving the Regional Arterial Road Network including a $225 million Central Arnhem Road upgrade.
TERRITORY TOWN: Home to the fourth largest regional town in the Northern Territory, which boasts significant town infrastructure including a considerable number of attractive and well-equipped parks, sporting facilities and playgrounds, hospital, high quality schools, police stations, arts centres, and a 32 bed flexible aged care facility under development.
HOUSING: Access to housing to support industry and business development through a range of rental and long-term lease options.
LIVEABILITY: Full range of commerical and community services, including significant range of public and private health services.
LIFESTYLE: A unique way of life in a pristine natural environment.