Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC) has finalised an agreement with the Northern Territory Government providing land to develop the Larrakia Cultural Centre at Stokes Hill.
The Larrakia Cultural Centre is a cornerstone of the Larrakia Development Corporation's plan to reinvigorate Larrakia culture, history and language.
Since 2005, the LDC has negotiated with the Northern Territory Government for the development of a Cultural Centre on a suitable site, based on a 1998 Native Title extinguishment agreement related to the railway corridor from Alice Springs to Darwin.
This has culminated in securing a culturally significant and suitable site next to Stokes Hill which is a registered Larrakia sacred site. The Northern Territory Government has approved a grant of Crown land, valued at $16.9 million, to the LDC to develop the Larrakia Cultural Centre.
The $40 million Larrakia Cultural Centre will be managed by the Larrakia Development Trust (LDT). The LDT is the only trust of its type which is inclusive of all Larrakia families and individuals.
The Larrakia Cultural Centre is a key commitment of the Darwin City Deal - a 10-year partnership between the Australian and Northern Territory governments and the City of Darwin to position Darwin as a vibrant and liveable tropical capital city, supported by a growing population and diversified economy. The $40 million Larrakia Cultural Centre is funded through a grant from the Aboriginal Benefits Account.
