Community information session

Defence is holding a community walk-in information session about the divestment. This is an opportunity for the community to speak with Australian Government representatives about the divestment process, transition planning and next steps.

• Monday 20 April 2026
• Attendance is welcome anytime between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Light refreshments will be served
• Darwin Services Club, 72 Esplanade, Darwin City

Complete the registration form to confirm attendance.

Functions

Stokes Hill Fuel Installation was used from the 1920s until 2014 as a bulk fuel storage facility for Royal Australian Navy operations. The site ceased to operate in 2014 and was declared surplus in 2015.

This site has been vacant since 2014.

The site is contaminated due to its use as a former naval fuel installation. 

Address

2 Frances Bay Drive
Darwin NT 0800

Size

3.88 hectares

History and heritage

Stokes Hill is located within the traditional lands of the Larrakia people.

The southern portion of the site is a registered sacred site and is protected by the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 2012.

Factsheet

Stokes Hill Fuel Installation estate audit factsheet (PDF, 141.38 KB)