A special compliance officer will monitor all major infrastructure projects in the Northern Territory, such as the Alice-Darwin railway, to ensure they comply with environmental requirements.
The Alice-Darwin railway has received some criticism since construction began over itsenvironmental record.
Complaints have centred around developer ADrail’s use of water and the impact of clearing on the Gouldian Finches habitat.
New environmental compliance officer Scott Whitney has started to work with ADrail to ensure allenvironmental guidelines are adhered to.