Middle Arm, Northern Territory
[2] Middle Arm has been a significant cultural and fishing site for Larrakia people for thousands of years, evidenced by shell middens and rock art still remaining in the area.[5] During World War II, Middle Arm was the location of a secret training base for Timorese and Australian personnel.[7] Middle Arm is the largest sub-estuary of Darwin Harbour's southern region and features intertwining channels, reefs, large mudflats, sand banks and mangroves.It is now stated to include renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, advanced manufacturing and minerals processing at an estimated cost of over $3.5 billion, double what was initially proposed in 2022 election.[22] Chief Minister Eva Lawler revealed that the site could include petrochemical processing, as well gas production, carbon capture and storage, minerals processing and hydrogen production, triggering additional health, environment and climate change concerns.