Channel Island, Northern Territory

Channel Island
Outer Metropolitan Darwin, Northern Territory

Electricity pylon carrying High voltage power from the power station at Channel Island, Northern Territory.
Postcode(s) 0822[1]
LGA(s) Litchfield Municipality

Channel Island is a suburb of Darwin, in the territory of Northern Territory, Australia. It locates in the local government area of Litchfield.[2] Channel Island Power Station locates in the island.[3]

History

Channel Island is the first quarantine venue in Northern Territory. The facilities and a hospital for quarantine purpose were settled in Channel Island since 1914.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Postcode information for Channel Island NT". Australia Post code. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  2. ↑ "Channel Island". Litchfield Council. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "CHANNEL ISLAND (12o 33'S 130o 52'E) – Chart AUS 26" (PDF). Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "CHANNEL ISLAND (12o 33'S 130o 52'E) – Chart AUS 26" (PDF). Retrieved 19 July 2011.

Coordinates: 12°33′S 130°52′E / 12.550°S 130.867°E / -12.550; 130.867


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