$40m world-leading crocodile farm planned for Darwin
A $40 MILLION international best practice crocodile farm has been proposed for Humpty Doo.
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A $40 MILLION international best practice crocodile farm has been proposed for Humpty Doo.
The Northern Territory Consent Authority has invited public comment on the state-of-the art crocodile farming project to be located at Lambells Lagoon, Humpty Doo.
The project is proposed by local businessman Mick Burns and is expected to create more than 170 jobs during the construction phase and about 35 full-time jobs when the crocodile farm is up and running.
Mr Burns said the site on Alphatonia Rd at Lambells Lagoon would be solar powered and have sophisticated water and waste treatment infrastructure that would make unused areas suitable for horticulture.
“This farm will set a new international benchmark for best practice operations … it will break new ground in crocodile farming,” Mr Burns said.
“The Territory has impeccable conservation credentials, which is why here is the perfect place for it.”
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Mr Burns, who owns Crocosaurus Cove, said the farm would incorporate the results of decades of innovation, research and technology development within the NT.
“It will incorporate the latest research findings on crocodile health, husbandry and welfare,” he said.
“We want the farm to provide opportunities and long-term careers, not just jobs.
“The construction and operation of the farm will create local employment, much needed in the Territory at this time.
“It will also generate strong ongoing flow-on benefits to the community.”
Mr Burns said he also wanted to facilitate more opportunities for sustainable economic development on remote indigenous communities.
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“Providing training and employment opportunities for the people that live with crocodiles, in their communities, on their lands, is a pillar of our proposed development,” he said.
“We want satellite farms on country linked to this venture.
“We want to see the highest standards of operational efficiency, worker safety, animal welfare and responsible environmental operation.
“All are now feasible within the NT, where international leadership with crocodile conservation, management, sustainable use and research are recognised around the world.”
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