Economy Darwin, Northern Territory
the supreme court in city centre
the 2 largest economic sectors mining , tourism. mining , energy industry production exceeds $2.5 billion per annum. important mineral resources gold, zinc , bauxite, along manganese , many others. energy production off shore oil , natural gas timor sea, although there significant uranium deposits near darwin. tourism employs 8% of darwin residents, , expected grow domestic , international tourists spending time in darwin during wet , dry seasons. federal spending major contributor local economy well.
the military presence maintained both within darwin, , wider northern territory, substantial source of employment.
darwin cbd (central business district), circa 2005
darwin s importance port expected grow, due increased exploitation of petroleum in nearby timor sea, , completion of railway link , continued expansion in trade asia. during 2005, number of major construction projects started in darwin. 1 redevelopment of wharf precinct, includes large convention , exhibition centre, apartment housing including outrigger pandanas , evolution on gardiner, retail , entertainment outlets including large wave pool , safe swimming lagoon. chinatown project has started plans construct multi-level carparks , chinese-themed retail , dining outlets.
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