The department is committed to keeping the Norfolk Island community informed on important projects being undertaken by the Australian Government.

• Norfolk Island Pest and Disease Survey 2021-2023

  Understanding biosecurity risks plays a critical role in managing the spread of serious pests and diseases to and throughout Norfolk Island, which could not only affect Norfolk Island’s natural environment but also the Island’s agriculture and tourism sectors.

• Ports Management Strategy

  With reliable and safe port operations essential to the economic wellbeing and sustainability of the Norfolk Island community, the department is developing the Norfolk Island Ports Management Strategy for the long-term management and infrastructure of Norfolk Island ports.

• Norfolk Island Water Resources Assessment project

  The department has engaged the CSIRO to assess Norfolk Island’s groundwater resources and options to increase water security.

• Kingston Pier Channel project

  The department is commencing a project to deepen and widen the Kingston Pier channel bed, to improve safety and access, providing significant benefits to pier users and the broader community.

• Short-term desalination system on Norfolk Island

  In response to water scarcity and drought conditions on Norfolk Island, the department requested the Australian Defence Force (ADF) provide a short-term alternative water source for the community of Norfolk Island.

• Review of Norfolk Island"s emergency management governance arrangements

  The department has engaged independent consultant Cube Group to conduct a review of the existing emergency management governance arrangements on Norfolk Island.