Chapel Lane Redevelopment

Help turn spaces into places!

Have your say on the Chapel Lane redevelopment.

We want to create a laneway that encourages movement through the space, enhances pedestrian experience, and improves economic outcomes for local business through activation of the space.

The redevelopment will improve access to West Lane arcade, the Galleria and city business traders.

The redevelopment will include:

• creation of pedestrian plaza by removing nine on-street carparks in Mitchell Street
• cooling the area and mitigating the urban heat island effect through planting more shade trees and installing permeable shade canopies
• replacing hard surfaces with soft landscape and providing openness that supports public safety and security by allowing passive and active (CCTV) surveillance
• adding pedestrian lighting to enhance amenity and activation, including new illuminated gateway signage to Chapel Lane which doubles as wayfinding
• smart city infrastructure to provide free Wi-Fi, movement and environmental sensors, which will provide data for decision making and for measuring outcomes
• public art highlighting the character of the laneway, if possible within budget.

This project is funded by the Northern Territory Government as part of the Darwin City Deal. It aligns with the Darwin City Deal ‘Laneways and Small Streets Action Plan'.

Share your thoughts by completing the online survey below or visit one of the community engagement stalls in person (no booking required):

• Pop-up 1 – Chapel Lane - 12pm to 2pm, Friday 25 August 2023
• Pop-up 2 – Smith Street Mall – 12pm to 2pm, Wednesday 30 August 2023

Community consultation closes 3pm 8 September 2023.

For more information, please contact 8930 0300 or email engage@darwin.nt.gov.au