"It's clear the Americans intend to stay in the region to reinforce their presence, to reinforce the alliance, and so a facility like this would be quite a logical development I think. "A key driver for [the Gunn Point upgrades] is the Northern Territory Government's commitment to It was lauded by current NT Infrastructure Minister Eva Lawler as a boon for the region's fishers and campers to gain access to the area.But it seemed like a large spend to seal a road in a still relatively lowly populated part of the Top End.When completion of the road was announced, rural politician Gerry Wood poured scorn on the "spin" surrounding the NT Government's angle that it was a tourism bid. "No USA war base" blared the letters of the sign hanging off the Bagot Road pedestrian bridge, which neighbours land owned by Australia's Defence Department.Other similarly slapdash cardboard banners were also erected along the street.Their appearance signalled that some within the tropical capital may have been aware of the impending news — and perhaps the rest of the region's residents shouldn't have been too surprised.While nothing has yet been declared through official government or Defence channels, the signs of such a development have long existed.Beijing's activities in the South China Sea are causing deep anxiety within Australia's defence and diplomatic circles. "[I can't] believe that any government trying to convince the people about what they are doing could dare to write their attached media release and not blush," Mr Wood said.That the road could have a new purpose as a thoroughfare for transporting supplies, and potentially US troops, to this new facility could make more sense.Regardless of its purpose, any potential Glyde PointAs an Infrastructure Department spokesman told the ABC last week, the next stage of this project to connect Gunn Point to Glyde Point, "is beyond a 10-year horizon".But if and when it happens, a port development can expect to face heated public debateAnd regardless of how long they take, if they forge ahead, the changes will undoubtedly alter the size and scope of Darwin forever.If Commonwealth and Defence officials formally announce that this project is a goer, it will mark the start of the next chapter for the Top End capital, and possibly mainland Australia — one which comes with an And there should be no real surprises here — the signs have long been hanging over this Territory town.This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.Secret plans for new port outside Darwin to accommodate US Marines'A seriously dumb idea': Why did the NT lease Darwin's port to China?Darwin welcomes largest and 'most capable' contingent of US MarinesThe new road driving travellers into the mouths of maneatersListen to the news in Warlpiri, Yolngu Matha and KriolLive: New Zealand detects first community coronavirus cases in more than 100 daysDefence Minister disputes Andrews's claim ADF was not offered to help run hotel quarantineThe COVID-19 curve that's worrying doctors in VictoriaNSW 'on knife edge' as state records highest number of COVID-19 cases in four monthsCouncil waives parking fine after doctor tweets about inspectors targeting hospital staffNew coronavirus case detected in north-west TasmaniaHuge increase in cost of humanities degrees has 'glaring flaw', Nationals sayPolice accountability worker 'beyond angry' after sexual assault by ethical standards officer in bar'I'm scared out of my brain': A snapshot of how Australians feel amid the COVID-19 pandemicNetwork Ten axes high-profile presenters as part of sweeping job cutsEx-government media adviser cleared of putting hand up woman's dress at Christmas partySocial media post claimed Chicago police killed 15yo boy — but that wasn't what happenedWoman gives birth to healthy baby in Canberra Hospital carpark on -5C morningFormer bikie boss Mick Hawi allegedly murdered by friend who 'embarrassed' him, court hearsGlobal coronavirus caseload doubles to 20 million in 43 daysLive: New Zealand detects first community coronavirus cases in more than 100 daysNetwork Ten axes high-profile presenters as part of sweeping job cutsNSW 'on knife edge' as state records highest number of COVID-19 cases in four monthsThe COVID-19 curve that's worrying doctors in VictoriaNew coronavirus case detected in north-west TasmaniaDefence Minister disputes Andrews's claim ADF was not offered to help run hotel quarantineDefence Minister disputes Andrews's claim ADF was not offered to help run hotel quarantineLive: New Zealand detects first community coronavirus cases in more than 100 daysThe COVID-19 curve that's worrying doctors in VictoriaNSW 'on knife edge' as state records highest number of COVID-19 cases in four monthsCouncil waives parking fine after doctor tweets about inspectors targeting hospital staffNew coronavirus case detected in north-west TasmaniaHuge increase in cost of humanities degrees has 'glaring flaw', Nationals sayPolice accountability worker 'beyond angry' after sexual assault by ethical standards officer in bar'I'm scared out of my brain': A snapshot of how Australians feel amid the COVID-19 pandemicClive Palmer sues WA Government for at least $30b over iron ore interestsBrisbane park memorial created for Hannah Clarke and her childrenLawyers clash over question of consent as rape trial of former NT assistant police commissioner hears closing addressesAsbestos removalist who 'lost the plot' avoids jail over assault on environment officersEx-government media adviser cleared of putting hand up woman's dress at Christmas partyDisability worker charged over alleged sexual assault of woman Auckland will enter "level 3" lockdown. "I'd be surprised if the Chinese don't already know about it, but they can't complain because they're building similar ports in this region," the senior figure told the ABC.Another source familiar with early discussions on the proposal claimed the United States had examined various options in the region to berth large amphibious assault ships, including Singapore, but had concluded Northern Australia was the best strategic location.An imminent announcement of a new maritime facility in the Northern Territory would not come as a complete surprise for Darwin locals and close strategic observers of the recent military build up in the Indo-Pacific.In 2015, the year Chinese company Landbridge began a 99-year-lease of Darwin Port, the US's then-chief of navy operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, revealed the Pentagon was considering having a permanent naval base in Australia.Just last month the Pentagon's latest Indo-Pacific Strategy Report stated that the United States was seeking to "evolve our posture and balance key capabilities across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania to have a more dynamic and distributed presence and access locations across the region. The Chief Health Officer has complete confidence that the Darwin community will not be impacted by this cohort being quarantined at the Manigurr-ma accommodation village at Howard Springs. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says the country has detected four cases of coronavirus in the community. The Port Melville fuel facility consists of three vertical storage tanks with the capacity to … Days prior to the revelation that a new port which could be used by the US Marines was being planned on the edge of Darwin, a placard popped up on one of the city's main commuter arteries.
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