Lee Point, Darwin NT

Lee Point beach

About Lee Point

Defence Housing Australia's (DHA) development at Lee Point, located in Darwin's northern suburbs, is set to become a thriving residential community for Defence families, the local community and visitors to Darwin. Located just 17 kilometres from the CBD, Lee Point will offer seaside living while still being close to the city.

The masterplanned community is spread across 131 hectares of zoned residential land and is designed to accommodate 800 new homes, including detached houses, townhouses and apartments that will be delivered over the project’s lifespan.

It is envisaged that a Main Street precinct will offer a tourism activity centre containing restaurants, cafes, hotels, self-contained apartments and retail shops which will benefit from the close proximity to Lee Point and the Casuarina Coastal Reserve. A proposed community hub will be located in Muirhead North, and will include a primary school, child-care facility and sports facilities, covering approximately 3.7 hectares.

Lee Point Proposed Master Plan - Updated 2023 (PDF 4,557 KB)

For more information about the project visit www.leepointdarwin.com.au

Development details
Type Planned mixed use including residential, retail, tourism and community purpose over 131.35 hectares
Location Lee Point, NT
Status Planning at Lee Point continues, with the 2CRU land holding awaiting a Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NTCAT) outcome expected in April 2026. Planning and design works on the remaining stages in Muirhead North and the remediation works in the Casuarina Coastal Reserve are progressing, with further updates to be provided mid‑2026.
Project Contacts
 Defence Housing Australia
Senior Development Managers

Chris Grimm

Phone:  0408 643 310

Tom Allison
Phone: 0438 246 815

For enquiries or complaints please email: developments@dha.gov.au
Development Consent Authority and Planning Approvals

Environmental and Engineering Approvals

Environmental Management: current or planned on-site maintenance works

What environmental management works when?Where are the works?Under which legislation?
Following which plan or guideline?

Weed management during wet season (November-April).


2CRU and Muirhead North (MHN).
Weeds Management Act 2001 (NT).
2CRU and Muirhead Vegetation & Weed Management Plan D17_0020_2CRU Issue D 26/02/25, Gamba Grass 2020 – 2030 (2024 Revision) and the NT Weed Management Handbook.
Ongoing fencing repairs.Whole-of-site perimeter.Work, Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011.Repairs to existing in accordance with contractor Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), etc.
Ongoing emergency works following Cyclone FINA to relocate vegetation that has fallen over access roads/trails. Allows access to site for safety reasons in addition to bushfire hazard mitigation, weed management and access to manage erosion and sediment control risks.Along existing access roads, trails and fire breaks within 2CRU and MHN.

Weeds Management Act 2001 (NT)

Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998 (NT)

Fire and Emergency Act 1996 (NT).

Rectification works in accordance with contractor SWMS, etc.
Erosion and sediment control works during the wet season (November-April) to manage environmental risks.  2CRU and MHN sites.Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998 (NT).Erosion and Sediment Control Plan NT Government approved and directions of the Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.
Reestablishment of MHN firebreaks during wet season (November-April).  Along southern and eastern property boundaries of MHN site. Fire and Emergency Act 1996 (NT). Fire break advice plan, parts of the 2CRU and Muirhead Vegetation & Weed Management Plan D17_0020_2CRU Issue D 26/02/25, and directives of NT Fire and Rescue Services.

Weed management during wet season (November - April). Controlled cool burns will occur within limited areas of the site with additional weed treatment to follow.

Controlled burns within areas to the east of the Casuarina Coastal Reserve extension area in 2CRU and eastern areas within Muirhead North and with follow up weed treatment across the site. Weeds Management Act 2001 (NT).2CRU and Muirhead Vegetation & Weed Management Plan D17_0020_2CRU Issue D 26/02/25, Gamba Grass 2020 – 2030 (2024 Revision) and the NT Weed Management Handbook
Rubbish removal between February and March 2026. 2CRU and MHN sites. Waste Management and Pollution Control Act 1998 (NT). In accordance with contractor SWMS, etc.

Last updated 24 February 2026.

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