When
Where
Supreme Court of the Northern Territory
Supreme Court Building
State Square, Level 6/18 Esplanade
Darwin City NT 0800
Australia
Why
Environment Centre NT has launched a legal challenge to protect the iconic Mataranka Springs and Roper River ecosystems.
On Tuesday 25 November we're calling on you to show up outside the Northern Territory Supreme Court and stand up for our world-famous natural wonders.
Come along at 9:15am and demonstrate your support by attending a photo opportunity. Banners and signs encouraged!
Why are we going to court?
Massive groundwater extraction threatens to dry up world-famous thermal springs and devastate the communities that rely on the Roper River.
Despite fierce opposition from Traditional Owners, tourism and environment groups, the Finocchiaro government approved the Mataranka Water Allocation Plan in December 2024.
That’s why the Environment Centre NT, represented by the Environmental Defenders Office, is going to the Northern Territory Supreme Court to protect these world-famous springs and communities that rely on the Roper River.
We're asking the Northern Territory Supreme Court to rule the Mataranka Water Allocation Plan invalid because insufficient water has been allocated to the environment.
The hearing is set down for 10am Tuesday 25 November 2025 before Justice Blokland.
For more information visit Save Our Springs. For event updates check the Facebook event.
Contact
Environment Centre NT
(08) 8981 1984
admin@ecnt.org
ecnt.org.au
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