Darwin alderman Justine Glover to lead push to green over the Esplanade’s Cenotaph carpark

DARWIN Council alderman Justine Glover will try to gain support for greening over the controversial Bicentennial Park carpark at tomorrow night’s council meeting.

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DARWIN Council alderman Justine Glover will try to gain support for greening over the controversial Bicentennial Park carpark at tomorrow night’s council meeting.

Ms Glover’s motion will look to include more green space while maintaining access for military services for events at the Cenotaph, such as Anzac Day and Bombing of Darwin commemorations.

The Bicentennial Park carpark at the Darwin Esplanade. Picture: Will Zwar

“There is very strong community support for the existing carpark at the Esplanade to be greened, in line with the original Civic Square development plan,” she said.

“There is enormous potential to make this area into a peaceful place of contemplation for locals and tourists.”

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Ms Glover said creating green space would add to the amenity of the area and the development could make it a popular community space.