Construction Snapshot q4 2023
Construction Snapshot q4 2023
Construction
Snapshot
QUARTER 4
2023
Northern Territory
GOVERNMENT REGIONS
Table of Contents
Guidance................................................................................................................................................... 4
IN CONSTRUCTION
Territory Wide..................................................................................................................................... 5
Central Australia ................................................................................................................................. 8
Barkly ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Big Rivers .......................................................................................................................................... 16
East Arnhem ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Top End ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Palmerston and Litchfield .............................................................................................................. 31
Darwin ............................................................................................................................................... 34
PROPOSED
Territory Wide.................................................................................................................................. 47
Central Australia .............................................................................................................................. 49
Barkly ................................................................................................................................................. 54
Big Rivers .......................................................................................................................................... 57
East Arnhem ..................................................................................................................................... 60
Top End ............................................................................................................................................. 62
Palmerston and Litchfield .............................................................................................................. 67
Darwin ............................................................................................................................................... 72
DISCLAIMER ..................................................................................................................................... 78
CONTACT ......................................................................................................................................... 78
Guidance
Definitions
Tender has been awarded, and works commenced. If a tender is a design and construct, the
In Construction
works include the design phase.
Project could still be subject to consultation and/or design approvals, funding or other
Proposed
requirements. If at tender, it has not yet been awarded. Projects may have funding.
Quarter 4
This edition reflects construction status as at 31 December 2023.
2023
Known projects valued at $500 000 or greater are included in Construction Snapshot.
Value of Projects Values are generally GST inclusive, however some public announcements may be GST
exclusive.
Most types of construction projects are included (multiple dwellings residential, commercial,
Types of Projects community, civil etc.) over the value of $500 000. Maintenance period contracts and single
private dwellings are not included in this publication.
Project timing in the tables is listed by Calendar Quarter (Q4 = October – December), Calendar
Timeframe Year, or Financial Year, where indicated. Spotlight features include additional information.
Proposed construction works include a forecast to the next 12-18 months.
The project description matches the development consent authority application, or the tender
Project Description
release description, where provided.
Acronyms
AG Australian Government LED Light Emitting Diode
AROWS Adelaide River Off-stream Water Storage NLC Northern Land Council
Remote Women’s Safe House site upgrades and remote site play equipment 0.8 Q2 2024
CO-OPERATIVE PROJECTS
DEFENCE PROJECTS
Training areas and ranges - United States Force Posture Initiative - including Bradshaw Field
746.5 Q2 2026
Training Area mid term refresh
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Spotlight
LAND SERVICING TO PROJECT TIMELINE
SUPPORT HOMES IN OUR ● Complete ● In progress ● Not started
REMOTE COMMUNITIES
The Northern Territory Government is delivering ● NTG is investing $1.1 billion over 10 years to 2026-2027
through the remote housing investment package, Our
remote homes across the Northern Territory as part of Community. Our Future. Our Homes
the $2.1 billion Our Community. Our Future. Our Homes
remote housing investment package. The program is ● In 2019 the Australian Government committed a further
$550 million over five years through the National
jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory Partnership for Remote Housing Northern Territory
governments.
Local decision making identifies the location and layout ● NTG is investing a further $432.3 million towards Land
Servicing to support the program
of subdivisions and infill lots to be serviced in remote
communities. ● 309 subdivision lots are complete
Consultation with communities is continuing for all ● 126 lots planned for future subdivisions
●
planned subdivision and infill lots.
256 infill lots are in planning/design
As at 31 December 2023, land servicing contracts have
been awarded to construct 1249 new lots across 67
communities and 14 Town Camps, of which:
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Spotlight
LANDS AND PLANNING PROJECT TIMELINE
The Northern Territory Government is committed to
delivering a $40 billion economy by 2030, planning and
● Complete ● In progress ● Not started
●
The Holtze Land Release request for proposals (RFP) has
Design for the Kilgariff Community Sporting Precinct
closed, and is currently in negotiation. A tender for the first
package of headworks is anticipated to be issued in early
2024. Planning is underway for headworks to support the ● Design for the Brewer Estate headworks to support
industrial land in Alice Springs
development of renewable energy hubs in Weddell.
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In Construction
Alice Springs Correctional Centre - construction and deliver modular accommodation units 9.8 Q1 2024
Santa Teresa Road - upgrade and seal between ch 13.37 - 20.30 km 9.2 Q1 2024
Alice Springs CBD - supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of lighting and CCTV
1.9 Q1 2024
upgrades
Alice Springs Correctional Centre - security system upgrade - stage 3 0.9 Q1 2024
Stuart Highway - construct llparpa Road shared path connection including road widening, pram
0.9 Q1 2024
ramps and refuge pedestrian crossing
Alice Springs Correctional Centre - install and commission modular accommodation 8.5 Q2 2024
Alice Springs CBD - construct shade structures, landscaping, roadworks and associated works 6.1 Q2 2024
Santa Teresa Road - upgrade and seal between ch 13.37 - 20.30 km. Image courtesy of Aldebaran Contracting.
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In Construction
Kintore Road - lift and gravel resheet sections within ch 241 - 272 km 4.0 Q2 2024
Yuendumu Health Centre - upgrade fencing and install CCTV 0.6 Q2 2024
Tanami Road - upgrade and sealing between ch 271.81 - 421.0 km 80.0 Q4 2024
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Spotlight
●
Northern Territory and Western Australia and is recognised Priority 1 – Yuendumu 261 – 271 km seal and upgrade
as being nationally significant on the Infrastructure Australia (early works construction)
Priority List due to its importance to developing Northern
Australia. ● Priorities 2 and 3 - upgrade and seal, between
271.81 – 421 km, awarded Q2 2022
●
The Australian Government and Northern Territory Priority 4 – upgrade of single lane seal to two lane seal
Government have committed $262.5 million on an 80:20 17 – 38 km, design awarded Q3 2022
co-funding basis under the Roads of Strategic Importance
(Alice Springs to Halls Creek) program to contribute to ● Priority 6 - upgrade of single lane seal to two lane seal
44 – 128 km, design awarded Q3 2022
sealing and upgrading works on the Territory’s section of the
Tanami Road. ● Priority 5 – upgrade and seal, between 420 – 528 km,
design awarded Q3 2023
The October 2022 Federal Budget also committed an
additional $250 million Australian Government funding on ● Priority 7 – Rabbit Flat - seal and upgrade 528 – 624 km,
design tender to be advertised Q3 2024
the same 80:20 basis, to continue upgrading Tanami Road.
In November 2023, following the release of the response to ● Priority 8 – West Australian Border - seal and upgrade
624 – 703 km
the Infrastructure Investment Program Review, the
Australian Government committed a further $200 million to
complete the sealing of the road to the WA border.
QUICK STATS
Priority 1 works to upgrade and seal between 261 – 271 km, Stakeholder Engagement:
including two new truck bays, are complete.
• Continual stakeholder engagement will be undertaken
Priorities 2 and 3, a contract to upgrade and seal between
to ensure works are planned and delivered with the
271 –330 km (Priority 2) and the planning works for the
consent of Traditional Owners and affected
upgrade and seal between 330 km - 421 km (Priority 3) was
communities.
awarded to Territory enterprise Exact Contracting on
16 June 2022 for $73,087,965. Construction works Environmental Monitoring:
commenced mid-2022 with the Priority 2 works and
planning works for Priority 3 delivery being completed in • Environmental Risk Assessment has been drafted and
November 2023. there are some pending Central Land Council
approvals.
Priority 3 construction works commenced mid-2023 and is
anticipated to be fully completed by late 2024. Employment:
A design and documentation consultancy for the Priorities 4
• It is expected up to 100 direct jobs will be supported
and 6 strengthening and widening of the Tanami Road single
during construction.
lane seal to two lane seal from 17 km - 38 km and from
44 km -128 km was awarded to GHD Pty Ltd on • It is expected up to 10 direct jobs will be supported under
25 August 2022 for $2,229,815.58. This is was completed in the design consultancy.
November 2023.
A design and documentation consultancy tender for Priority
5 upgrade and seal between ch 420 -528 km was awarded
on 15 September 2023 to Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd for
$1,834,885.43. This is expected to be completed in early
2025.
These works continue to progress the upgrade priorities of
the corridor for safety, flood immunity, geometry and
connectivity.
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In Construction
Charles Creek, Hoppys, Hidden Valley, Ilpeye Ilpeye and Warlpiri Town Camps - demolish
24.6 Q2 2024
and construct housing (4 by packages - A, B, C and D)
Karnte, Larapinta Valley, Little Sisters, Morris Soak and Trucking Yards Town Camps -
21.2 Q2 2024
demolish and construct housing (4 by packages - A, B, C and D)
Amoonguna, Finke, Santa Teresa and Titjikala - construct, refurbish and upgrade NTG
6.8 Q3 2025
housing infrastructure
Luritja Cluster - construction, refurbishments and upgrades of NTG infrastructure 29.8 Q4 2026
Mount Nancy Town Camp - demolish and construct homes on 10 lots 6.4 Q4 2024
STIMULUS
Alice Springs - Carmichael Tank - rewrap roof support columns and floor joint resealing 0.8 Q2 2024
TERRITORY GENERATION
CO-OPERATIVE PROJECTS
Alice Springs - 12 Todd Street - Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
3.0 Q1 2024
Islander Studies (AIATSIS) fit out
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Newmont Tanami - stage 2 gold mine expansion - expansion of surface and underground
1000.0+ 2024-25
facilities
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In Construction
COUNCIL PROJECTS
The Gap - Central Desert Regional Council office - construct lift 5.0 Q1 2024
Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre - adventure park 2.0 Q2 2024
Alice Springs - 9 Railway Terrace - Regional Anangu Services Aboriginal Corporation new
4.8 Q1 2024
office building
Alice Springs - 9 Railway Terrace - Regional Anangu Services Aboriginal Corporation new
4.8 Q1 2024
office building
Mutitjulu – new office, shed, visiting staff accommodation, meeting space and ablutions
2.1 Q1 2024
block
St Philip's College - construct enclosed shed structure with ablutions kitchen, office and
1.3 Q1 2024
storage
Arumbera - 400 Stuart Highway - dispatch storage with office 1.0 Q1 2024
East Side - Salvation Army Men's Hostel alterations and services upgrade 0.8 Q1 2024
The Gap - South Terrace - 30 multiple dwellings (in four stages) 12.0 2025
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In Construction
Austral Downs Road - reform and resheet ch 94.88 - 121.18 km 2.9 Q1 2024
COVID-19 STIMULUS
Stuart Highway - reconstruction and sealing between ch 824.88 - 827.02 km 2.2 Q2 2024
Elliott Town Camps - demolish 1 home and construct 8 new homes 6.6 Q1 2024
Ampilatwatja and Tara - construct, refurbish and upgrade NTG housing infrastructure 11.7 Q1 2025
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In Construction
CO-OPERATIVE PROJECTS
Purkiss Reserve Redevelopment - minor building and civil works 6.7 Q1 2024
Ali Curung - community, youth recreation and leisure centre 3.0 Q1 2024
Tennant Creek Airport - enabling infrastructure for new patient transfer facility including
1.7 Q1 2024
taxiway and apron extension
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In Construction
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Pamayu - 224 Stuart Highway - demolish dwelling and construct duplex 2.0 Q2 2024
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In Construction
Katherine East Neighbourhood Centre - internal subdivision construction works - package 2 16.3 Q1 2024
Katherine Logistics and Agribusiness Hub - DN300 water main headworks 2.4 Q1 2024
Stuart Highway - pavement strengthening and widening between ch 598 - 600 km 2.1 Q3 2024
Elsey National Park - Rainbow Springs upgrades - construct boardwalk and viewing platform
1.4 Q1 2024
upgrade
Stuart Highway - construct remote passenger bus shelter - ch 315.3 km 0.9 Q1 2024
Katherine Region – Matt Wilson Lookout – supply, deliver, install and commission 2 new
0.6 Q1 2024
lookouts including fencing and signs
Macfarlane Primary School - supply and install new squash top security fence around school
0.6 Q1 2024
perimeter
Stuart Highway - Cotton Gin intersection upgrade ch 279.015 - 282.155km 8.8 Q2 2024
Carpentaria Highway - upgrade and seal from ch 279.5 - 284.7 km 5.0 Q2 2024
Lajamanu Road between ch 239 - 321 km - repairs and maintenance Flood Event February
1.9 Q2 2024
2023
Nitmiluk National Park - design and construct - Baruwei sculptural art - Dilly Bag and Blue
0.5 Q3 2024
Tongue Lizard
Katherine and Tennant Creek - roads and highways - bituminous resealing various sections
5.5 Q4 2024
totalling 40 km
COVID-19 STIMULUS
Stuart Highway - pavement strengthening and widening between ch 549 - 553 km 4.8 Q3 2024
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Spotlight
INDUSTRY ROADS PROJECT TIMELINE
The Australian Government and Northern Territory Government
are delivering $367 million of major upgrades to the road network
within the Beetaloo Sub-basin area.
● Complete ● In progress ● Not started
●
The public road network within the Beetaloo Sub-basin includes Enabling infrastructure for developing the Beetaloo
the Carpentaria Highway, sections of the Stuart Highway, Sub-basin added to Infrastructure Australia Priority
Western Creek Road, Gorrie and Dry Creek roads and the List, Q1 2021
●
Australian and Northern Territory government
Buchanan Highway.
funding announced, Q1 2021
The road upgrades will support anticipated increased
●
Carpentaria Highway design and construct tender
development in the area for a range of industries including gas awarded, Q2 2022
resources, mining, pastoral, fishing and tourism. The upgrades will
improve safety and travel times, reduce vehicle-operating costs, ● Design and construct, stage 1 - 48 km of Carpentaria
Highway from ch 2 - 50 km was completed in
and improve flood immunity to increase year round access. September 2023
Upgrade works have been prioritised on the Carpentaria Highway;
being a key access road to the Beetaloo Sub-basin and Borroloola ● Upgrade 35 km of Carpentaria Highway from ch 140 -
175 km, includes upgrade to October Creek Bridge –
as well as an important service route for the pastoral, tourism, the 25% design project is currently underway
agricultural and mining sectors, including Glencore’s McArthur
River Mine.
● Upgrade of Stuart Highway flood prone section – the
detailed design tender is in assessment. A design
consultancy contract is expected to be awarded in
The Carpentaria Highway works are being delivered as a design March 2024
and construct contract in two stages as follows:
Stage one (awarded):
● Stage 2 - upgrade of Carpentaria Highway from ch 50
– 109 km is currently in progress and expected to be
completed in November 2024
• design of Carpentaria Highway from 2 - 140 km
• reconstruction from 2 - 50 km.
Stage two (awarded):
QUICK STATS
• reconstruction of Carpentaria Highway from 50 -109 km. Project Monitoring:
On 8 June 2022, Carpentaria Highway stage one was awarded to • There are a total of 32 Aboriginal workers currently
active* on the project; of which 9 actively worked
Territory enterprise Exact Contracting for $67.3 million, with the
during December 2023. (*Active includes
Notice of Completion issued on 18 September 2023 following subcontractors that work on the project).
completion of the 48km from ch 2 km to ch 50 km.
Stakeholder Engagement:
On 15 September 2023, Exact Contracting was awarded
Carpentaria Highway stage two, to upgrade the next 59 km from • Ongoing engagement with industry and end user
stakeholders. For more information, email
ch 50 – 109 km.
[email protected]
A contract for the 25 per cent design to upgrade the
35 kilometre section of the Carpentaria Highway and the October
Creek Bridge, between chainages 140 km and 175 km was Carpentaria Highway - clearing and grubbing at ch 95 – 106 km
awarded to Jacobs Group on 4 August 2023. The design and
construct tender, with 25 per cent reference design, is expected
to be released in mid 2024.
The tender for detailed design to upgrade and improve the flood
prone section on the Stuart Highway was released to market in
mid-September 2023 and closed in late October 2023. A design
consultancy contract is expected to be awarded in March 2024. Carpentaria Highway – detour construction at ch 60-70 km
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Spotlight
●
Package 1 - ch 59.8 - 66 km, a 6.2 km section past
The Northern Territory Government, with support from Beswick. Completed by Black Cat Civil in June 2021
the Australian Government is planning for and delivering
●
long term upgrades along Central Arnhem Road. Package 2 - ch 363.6 - 378 km - 14.4 km section up to
the Goyder River bridges, completed by Black Cat Civil
The Central Arnhem Road corridor is 645 km and connects in December 2022
●
Nhulunbuy to the Stuart Highway. Bulman package - ch 250.8 - 254.9 km – 4.1 km section
before Bulman. Completed by Earthbuilt in March 2023
The road services a large number of Aboriginal
●
communities and is a key tourism drive and freight route Packages 3 - ch 158 – 176 km, an 18 km section
for the mining and pastoral industries. through Mountain Valley. The construction tender was
released in December 2023. Expected construction
More than 85 per cent of the road is unsealed and road start in Q3 2024
users experience frequent restrictions or closures Package 4 - ch 56 - 60 km – Waterhouse River and
throughout the wet season. ● Dook Creek floodplain – consultation with Traditional
Owners scheduled to occur in early 2024. Expected
Upgrading and sealing Central Arnhem Road will unlock construction start in Q2 2025
further economic potential in the region and open a range
Package 5 - ch 544 - 645 km, a 101 km section from
of new long-term economic and social opportunities. This
will be achieved through reduced travel times, better
● Dhailinbuy to Dhupuma – concept design for alignment
sections are well progressed. Consultation with NLC and
connectivity, increased reliability and accessibility and Traditional Owners scheduled to occur throughout
safer road conditions. 2024. Expected construction start from Q3 2024
Package 6 - ch 0 – 28.5 km, a 28.5 km section from
The Central Arnhem Road upgrade has a program of
$355 million to deliver priority upgrades along the Central ● Stuart Highway to Barunga - detailed design contract
awarded in August 2023. Expected construction start in
Arnhem Road over the next 10 years. The funding is made Q2 2025
up of:
Package 7 – ch 97 - 119 km, a 22 km section from
• $180 million from the Australian Government as part of ● Rusty’s Hole to Jurassic Park Lookout. A detailed design
contract was awarded in October 2023, with expected
the 2019-20 Budget and an additional $100 million
construction start in Q2 2025
from the 2023-24 Budget
Package 8 – Mainoru ch 176 - 197 km, a 21 km section
• Co-contributions from the Northern Territory
Government of $45 million in 2019-20 and $25 million ● through Mountain Valley. AAPA statutory approvals in
progress. Expected construction start in Q2 2026
in 2023-24
• A further $5 million from NTG in 2018-19 to complete
an early works package to seal the road near Bulman.
A construction tender for Package 3 was released in Central Arnhem Road Package 3 tender released in December 2023
Photo illustrates the issue for this section during the wet season.
December 2023 and is scheduled to close in mid-February.
Construction expected to commence in Q3 2024.
QUICK STATS
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Significant works packages pass through
Aboriginal Land Trust. Continual stakeholder
engagement will be undertaken to ensure works
are planned and delivered with the consent of
traditional owners and affected Aboriginal
communities.
Construction Works:
• The program will progressively upgrade priority
sections of the corridor to improve connectivity,
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flood immunity, safety, accessibility and
economic development for the region.
In Construction
Pigeon Hole - demolish 8 homes and construct 8 new homes 6.6 Q2 2024
Lajamanu - construction works for housing infrastructure - construct 9 homes 9.0 Q4 2024
Ngukurr and Rittarangu - demolish, construct, repairs and maintenance, and upgrade works
5.6 Q4 2024
for housing infrastructure (tranche 1)
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In Construction
Binjari and Minyerri - construction works for housing infrastructure 10.0 Q3 2025
Katherine - Martin Terrace - construct housing complex - 2 by 1 bedroom and 4 by 2 bedroom dwellings
Katherine - various sites - supply and install sewer pump control panels and associated
0.8 TBA
works
TERRITORY GENERATION
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In Construction
CO-OPERATIVE PROJECTS
Katherine East - 2-6 Casuarina Street - 8 affordable rental dwellings for key workers 4.0 Q1 2024
Borroloola - construct new sports and importance level 4 (IL4) cyclone shelter 9.5 Q2 2024
Katherine - Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre - stage and amphitheatre 5.5 Q2 2024
Katherine East - 2-6 Casuarina Street - 8 affordable rental dwellings for key workers. Credit: Venture Housing
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In Construction
DEFENCE PROJECTS
RAAF Base Tindal - bulk fuel storage tanks - United States Force Posture Initiative 120.0 2024
RAAF Base Tindal MQ-4C Triton Forward Operating Base - facilities and infrastructure 427.0 Q4 2025
RAAF Base Tindal Redevelopment Stage 6 and United States Force Posture Initiative
1581.0 Q4 2027
airfield works and associated infrastructure
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Sill 80 Ilmenite project - upgrade process plant and water supply ● 2024
COUNCL PROJECTS
Katherine South - 18 Pearce Street - ancillary office addition and toilet block 1.0 Q1 2024
Landsdowne - Gorge Road - caravan park expansion - 13 modular buildings 3.2 Q1 2024
Nitmiluk - 2200 Gorge Road - 1 bedroom duplex and 2 bedroom dwelling 1.0 Q1 2024
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In Construction
Angurugu - expand Territory Families, Housing and Communities office 1.0 Q1 2024
Nhulunbuy Primary School - chilled water air conditioning system replacement and
3.0 Q2 2024
associated works
Drimmie Head Road - reconstruct subgrade, pavement and drainage 4.2 Q3 2024
Galiwinku - stage 2 - subdivision civil works and services construction 8.8 Q3 2024
Gunyangara - demolish 3 and construct 2 homes and refurbish 2 homes 3.4 Q3 2024
Milingimbi - demolish, construct, refurbish and upgrade Northern Territory infrastructure 16.0 Q3 2026
Galiwinku - stage 2 - subdivision civil works and services construction. Photos courtesy of AKJ Services
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In Construction
CO-OPERATIVE PROJECTS
Gunyangara (Gove Port) - ablution block and shade structure for Tourism Precinct
1.6 Q3 2024
Development
Gunyangara (Gove Port) - ablution block and shade structure for Tourism Precinct Development. Credit: Deltareef
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Spotlight
• new extended rock groyne that vehicles and pedestrians Construction completion expected Q3 2025
can access
• careening facilities that vessels can dock alongside for
maintenance QUICK STATS
• floating pontoon extending out from the groyne
Stakeholder Engagement:
• washdown bay
• DIPL is working with local stakeholders to deliver the
• car park upgrades project. For stakeholder queries please contact Darwin
• entry structure. Harbour Infrastructure Projects on 8936 5668.
This is the third package of works for the $9 million Construction Works:
Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct project, which will
• 15 jobs created with 30% Aboriginal employment
bolster marine and landside facilities for vessels to dock to during second package of works
enable more visitors to explore the region’s natural beauty
and rich cultural history. • 6 tonnes of local Stringybark, from Gumatj
Corporation saw mill, was used to build the new toilet
Local Indigenous Business Enterprise Deltareef completed facilities and shade structure
the first package of early works for this project in 2022 to
secure an area of significance in the car park on the site Photo below: Workers at the Gumatj Corporation saw mill.
adjacent to the Gove Boat Club. Deltareef has also Credit: Ngarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation
completed structural works for a $1.4 million package that
included toilet facilities, shade and seating to provide
additional amenities and comfort for visitors and users.
This created fifteen jobs, 30% of which were local Aboriginal
people, and used locally sourced Stringybark trees milled at
the timber mill owned by the Gumatj Corporation.
An additional seven local Aboriginal people selected the
trees, milled the timber and prepared it for construction.
The Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct is jointly
funded by the Australian Government through the
Aboriginals Benefit Account to the Gumatj Corporation, the
Northern Territory Government and Developing East
Arnhem Limited.
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In Progress
Alyangula - Bartilumba Bay Road - pavement resurfacing and drain clearing 1.0 Q2 2024
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In Progress
Top End Region - roads, highways and aerodrome - bituminous resealing various sections
4.3 Q2 2024
totalling 27 km
Maningrida Batchelor Institute Learning Centre - refurbish existing building and construct
2.0 Q1 2024
playground
Jabiru Futures - new health centre, renal unit and morgue 20.6 Q2 2024
Stuart Highway - design and construct strengthening and widening - ch 97.6 - 100.8 km 5.2 Q2 2024
Litchfield National Park - Wangi Falls refurbish ablutions facility 1.0 Q2 2024
Stuart Highway - design and construct pavement rehabilitation upgrade to seal standard ch
9.0 Q3 2024
90 - 92 km and 133 - 135 km
Arnhem Highway / Marrakai Road intersection and Marrakai Road upgrade to seal standard
5.8 Q3 2024
47.3 - 50.2 km
Litchfield National Park - supply and deliver Central Valley bike trail and carpark 0.6 Q3 2024
Melville Island - Paru Road upgrade ch 4.0 - 12.3 km including barge access road 28.1 Q4 2024
Dundee Boat Ramp - design and construct - groyne reconstruction and walkway jetty 7.0 Q4 2024
Mandorah - design and construct new Marine Facilities to service Mandorah and Cox
63.3 Q3 2025
Peninsula
Warruwi - demolish 2 homes, construct 5 homes, design and construct 4 extensions 7.2 Q1 2024
Wadeye - Manthape subdivision - civil works and services construction 5.2 Q1 2024
Maningrida - stage 2 - subdivision civil works and services construction 11.7 Q2 2024
Milikapiti - construct, refurbish and upgrade NTG housing infrastructure 12.8 Q3 2024
Gunbalanya - construct, refurbish and upgrade NTG housing infrastructure 30.0 Q4 2024
Daly River Basin Communities - construct, refurbish and upgrade NT Infrastructure 6.5 Q4 2024
Minjilang - construct, refurbish and upgrade NTG housing infrastructure 7.5 Q2 2025
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Spotlight
●
Waste Water Treatment Plant Remediation complete
• Maintain essential services to infrastructure, such as
Q4 2023
local roads, electricity, water and sewerage
• Construct a Bininj Resource Centre to support
Aboriginal education and cultural preservation
● Sewer network investigations completed Q1 2023
●
• Guarantee government services at current levels for five Landfill Remediation – commence investigations Q1
years (education, health, police and fire and emergency 2024, report completion Q3 2024
services)
The Commonwealth is investing a further $216 million to ● Sewer network remediation commencement Q1 2024
with completion estimated Q1 2026
upgrade Kakadu National Park which will include tourism
infrastructure, including roads and park facility upgrades. ● Health Centre construction commenced Q4 2022
The Northern Territory Government is constructing the new ● Construction reaches 70% completion Q1 2024
●
Jabiru Health Centre, as the previous one was no longer fit
Internal fit out commenced Q1 2024
for purpose and was operating at above optimal capacity.
●
The project has now reached the 70% completion mark and Landscaping works and external painting ongoing
is due for final completion in Q2 2024. Q1 2024.
The building will comprise concrete footings and slabs, load QUICK STATS
bearing blockwork walls and steel truss rood framing
Social and economic value of Kakadu National Park
supporting a steel clad roof.
• Deloitte found that the Park supports over 1,180 jobs and
contributes $136 million to the Australian economy each
year
Construction Works (Health Centre):
• All work on-site including the building works are
anticipated to be completed by Q2 2024
• Red Lily are in discussion with NT Health in retaining the
old health centre and re-purpose its use.
• Site detention basin had been developed early and is
working as intended.
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Spotlight
A design and construct contract has been awarded to ● Stage 1 design and construct tender issued Q4 2021
Australian owned marine infrastructure specialist SMC
Marine. ● NT EPA assessment report completed
●
Key elements of the project to be constructed in the current
Early works were completed in August 2023
scope include:
• a new floating pontoon, gangway, jetty structure and ● Development Consent Authority (DCA) application
causeway to enable access to the ferry from land. These
facilities will include an engineered solution to ensure ● Design phase anticipated completion Q2/3 2024
mobility impaired user access to the ferry. A design for
this solution will be finalised in the design stage ● Construction phase anticipated completion Q3 2025
• the re-purposing of an existing building on the site to
function as a new shade and toilet structure for ferry
•
passengers
a new carpark, connecting road, pedestrian paths, and
QUICK STATS
minor modifications to the existing carpark to improve Stakeholder Engagement:
access and trailer parking. • 6 Indigenous residents of Belyuen were subcontracted to
An early works contract to prepare the site and the existing Quality Constructions and Maintenance through the
Belyuen Community Government Council as part of the
building was awarded to local company Quality
early works contract.
Constructions and Maintenance and was completed in
August 2023. • Belyuen Council’s plant and equipment was also hired by
the contractor to complete the works.
Early geotechnical investigations have been undertaken at
• Contact Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
the Mandorah Marine Facilities site to inform the design and
Manager on 08 8936 5668 or [email protected]
construction program.
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In Construction
Wadeye and Manthathpe - water storage and transmission upgrade 10.2 Q1 2024
Darwin River Dam - design and construct new pump station 34.0 Q2 2026
Douglas-Daly region - Regional Connectivity Program Round 2 - deploy one new Telstra
0.9 Q1 2024
macro cell base station
Kakadu Connect Program - increased telecommunications Kakadu National Park 7.5 Q2 2026
DEFENCE PROJECTS
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Batchelor - Rum Jungle rehabilitation site - construct culvert creek crossing 2.0 2025
COUNCIL PROJECTS
Wadeye - Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College - preschool
0.8 Q1 2024
refurbishment
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Palmerston Police Station - new communications tower and hut relocation 1.1 Q1 2024
Chung Wah Terrace and Emery Avenue intersection - construct roundabout 5.3 Q2 2024
Cox Peninsula Road / Southport Road intersection - construct turn lanes and pavement
1.9 Q2 2024
rehabilitation ch 15.3 - 15.9 km
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TERRITORY GENERATION
Channel Island Power Station - design and construct TM2500 Gen6 50HZ gas turbine 41.6 Q2 2024
CO-OPERATIVE PROJECTS
Middle Point - Regional Connectivity Program Round 2 - Telstra macro cell base station 1.0 Q2 2024
Palmerston CBD - Mansfield Street - 19 micro apartments - affordable housing rental for key workers.
Image courtesy of Venture Housing. Credit Rossi Architects
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DEFENCE PROJECTS
Robertson Barracks infrastructure upgrades - United States Force Posture Initiative 339.1 Q4 2026
Driver – Palmerston Golf and Country Club - clubhouse additions and alteration ● Q1 2024
Zuccoli - Mitchell Creek Green subdivision - stage 2 residential lots 40.0 Q1 2024
Zuccoli - Follington Street, Laniyuk Court and Tamil Street - 8 community dwellings 4.2 Q1 2024
Howard Springs - 290 Whitewood Road - large animal veterinary clinic 3.5 Q1 2024
Zuccoli - Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School - early learning centre / lower primary
2.9 Q1 2024
extension
Berry Springs - Finn Road - child care centre and caretakers residence 2.5 Q1 2024
Noonamah - 1805 Stuart Highway - service station alterations and additions 0.8 Q1 2024
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In Construction
Darwin CBD - Parliament House - parliamentary broadcast vision and audio control system
1.3 Q1 2024
upgrade
Darwin CBD - Charles Darwin Centre level 7 - operations area office fit out 0.9 Q1 2024
The Gardens - Museum and Art Gallery - link roof replacement and airlock reconstruction 0.9 Q1 2024
Royal Darwin Hospital – Lorraine Brennan Centre - replace vinyl flooring throughout the
0.8 Q1 2024
whole complex
Darwin CBD - Lyons Cottage - replace roof and general painting 0.7 Q1 2024
Frances Bay Mooring Basin - design and construct lock repair and upgrade 20.7 Q2 2024
Urban roads and highways - asphalt resurfacing totalling approximately 7000 tonne 6.3 Q2 2024
Berrimah Farm Science Precinct - construct substation switch room and relocation of
1.3 Q2 2024
existing generator
Stuart Highway / Vanderlin Drive intersection and McMillans Road / Stuart Highway
0.7 Q2 2024
intersection - install pedestrian crossing signals
Berrimah Farm redevelopment - Makagon Road - science services building 15.4 Q3 2024
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The redevelopment includes:
Redevelopment construction commenced Q1 2022
• a road extension of Richardson Drive to the Ludmilla School
boundary, improving accessibility to the school and overall safety
for parents and students
● Removal and demolition works completed Q3 2022
• significant earthworks and drainage infrastructure to provide a ● Construction reached 40% completion and asbestos
remediation works commenced Q3 2022
new and improved field and new grassed areas for recreation
• new trees to provide shaded areas throughout the site to ● Construction reached 90% completion in Q4 2023
including the main playing field surface
compliment the native vegetation of the adjacent “bush block”
maintained by the Ludmilla Creek Landcare Group ● Asbestos remediation and redevelopment works
anticipated to be compete Q1 2024
• all necessary services including electrical, water, sewer and • The memorial for Warren “Shadow” Mount has
telecommunications, and been reinstated to an appropriate location
acknowledging the significance of the site
• historical acknowledgement of the long history Rugby League
has with Richardson Park, including Warren ‘Shadow’ Mount. • Tree planting is 100% complete with a total of
106 shade trees planted across the site.
Significant remediation works have been undertaken, including
containment of asbestos contamination.
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Spotlight
Recent lock closures enabled the contractor to: ● Regular meetings with industry representatives
• replace the lock gates (see image below) ● Commissioning and completion Q2 2024
Construction Works:
• Upgrade works will address concerns about the
lock conditions and are expected to extend the
life of the lock by a minimum of 30 years.
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In Construction
Tiger Brennan Drive - design and construct overpass at Berrimah Road Intersection 140.6 Q4 2024
Royal Darwin Hospital – new Mental Health Inpatient Unit and associated works, including
70.0 Q3 2025
Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) upgrades
Tiger Brennan Drive - design and construct overpass at Berrimah Road intersection. Photos courtesy of Sitzler
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Spotlight
at the Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection. ● Overpass at Tiger Brennan Drive (TBD) and Berrimah
Road intersection, awarded to Sitzler Q3 2021
The project is being jointly delivered to improve road
safety outcomes at this intersection. ● Stage One – preliminary design and construction
planning completed Q3 2022
●
Local business Sitzler has been awarded stage two of the Stage Two - detailed design and construction of the
contract for $127.8 million ($140.6 million inc GST) to works commenced Q3 2022
●
complete the detailed design and construction of the Phase 1 works – construct new TBD alignment, connect
project which will be delivered over the next two years. to existing and open to traffic expected Q2 2024
The construction of the new overpass will separate the
major flow of traffic on Tiger Brennan Drive from the
● Phase 2 – construction of TBD on and off ramps and
new bridge. Open to traffic expected Q2 2024
traffic movements on Berrimah Road.
• a grade separation that will see Berrimah Road passing QUICK STATS
over Tiger Brennan Drive
• realignment of Tiger Brennan Drive to become free Construction Works:
flowing • Bulk earthworks commenced in October 2022 and
• entry and exit ramps connecting Tiger Brennan Drive Stage 1 98% complete at end of September 2023
and Berrimah Road • Major cross-drainage works completed in Q3 2023
• improvements to Berrimah Road catering to with street lighting and pavement works to follow in
requirements for road trains Q3 2023
• earthworks, drainage works, pavement construction • Pavement construction commenced with first asphalt
and asphalt works laid
• street lighting, line marking and road safety barriers • Bridge girders are being installed with completion
due in Q1 2024
• traffic signals on Berrimah Road only, and
• Upgrade works to provide increased capacity of the
• improved pedestrian and cyclist accessibility,
Tiger Brennan Drive and Wishart Road intersection,
landscaping and urban design. completed in Q4 2023
Works will be undertaken in a staged manner with • Berrimah Road now also closed on the south side of
consideration given to minimise impact for all road users. TBD with ground treatment and earthworks
commenced in Q1 2024
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CITY DEALS
Darwin CBD revitalisation - State Square Revitalisation - new Art Gallery and Precinct
159.5 Q3 2027
redevelopment
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Spotlight
●
The Civic and State Square Revitalisation project is progressing Darwin City Deal approved 2017 and signed by
with works continuing on the Northern Territory Art Gallery partners, the Australian and NT governments and the
and Liberty Square projects. City of Darwin, Q4 2018
The revitalisation is part of the Northern Territory Government’s
historic Darwin City Deal, delivered in partnership with the ● Precinct master plan complete, 2019
●
Australian Government and the City of Darwin. State Square underground carpark, complete
Local company Sitzler was awarded an $88 million contract to Q1 2020
construct the Nothern Territory Art Gallery, as well as plan
and design the remaining elements of the Civic and State ● Design of art gallery awarded, Q2 2020
●
Square Precinct.
Chan Building demolition complete, 2020
The Northern Territory Art Gallery is a key component of the
Precinct. It will be a key feature with an iconic design that
respects the civic seting of the Supreme Court and Parliament ● Former Parliamentary carpark converted to
community events and parkland, complete Q1 2022
House while enlivening the Civic and State Square Precinct. By
integrating architecture, art and landscape the art gallery will
contribute to a distinct sense of place in a redevloped Precinct.
● Tender to construct art gallery and design the Civic
and State Square final elements awarded, Q4 2022
The Art Gallery will feature four large galleries with high ● Planning and design of Civic and State Square
Precinct
ceilings, a spacious foyer, and a dedicated program space for
hands-on workshops providing exciting and interactive
experiences that welcome everyone to connect with art,
● Art gallery construction has commenced, completion
target, Q4 2025
creativity, new ideas, and each other.
Despite delays due to latent site conditions and unexpected
● Civic and State Square Precinct construction
completion target Q4 2027
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In Construction
CO-OPERATIVE PROJECTS
Darwin International Airport - upgrade of short stay car park to include shade structures 1.6 Q2 2024
RAAF Base Darwin and Darwin International Airport main runway resurfacing project 200.0 Q4 2024
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Spotlight
SHIERS STREET HOUSING PROJECT TIMELINE
REDEVELOPMENT
The Northern Territory Government is redeveloping the ● Complete ● In progress ● Not started
public housing complex on Shiers Street in The Narrows in
partnership with the community housing sector. ● Residents at Shiers Street have been progressively
transferred to alternative public housing
The NTG has invested $14 million to start the process of accommodation since 2021
transforming this legacy site into a modern, fit for purpose
precinct with a mix of social and affordable housing. ● Northern Territory Community Housing Growth
Strategy 2022-32 launched in April 2022
The new housing will be designed to promote liveability in
tropical climatic conditions, improve the look and features of
● $14 million allocated to demolish the complex in the
2023-24 NT Budget
the neighbourhood and make living in the area more
enjoyable for tenants and residents.
● Contract to demolish the 76 unit complex awarded to
local contractor NTEX Pty Ltd on 20 July 2023
Construction of the new housing is not part of the current ● Expression of Interest for Shiers Street redevelopment
closed 15 November 2023
phase of works.
It is proposed that Shiers Street will be redeveloped through ● Building demolished in December 2023 with land
remediation expected completion by June 2024
a two-staged process. The second stage of the process will
include identifying a Community Housing Provider (CHP), or ● Stage 2 detailed proposals and negotiations expected
2024. Design and planning expected 2025, construction
consortium who will undertake construction and manage the commencement expected 2026
housing on site.
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Darwin CBD - 58 Cavenagh Street Education and Community Precinct - construction (City
225.0 Q2 2024
Deals)
CDU Casuarina Precinct - Campus infrastructure optimisation (City Deals) 25.0 Q1 2025
Darwin CBD - 58 Cavenagh Street Education and Community Precinct - construction (City Deals)
DEFENCE PROJECTS
East Arm - Bulk Liquids Area – Crowley Project Caymus - construct U.S bulk fuel storage
270.0 Q1 2024
facility
RAAF Base Darwin – Stuart Highway – supply 50 accommodation buildings 9.5 Q3 2024
RAAF Base Darwin - bulk fuel storage , pump houses, filtering and control room - United
114.0 2024
States Force Posture Initiative
Navy Capability Infrastructure Sub-program - Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)
270.0 Q1 2025
Facilities (SEA 1180 Phase 1)
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Spotlight
The ship lift will be capable of lifting vessels up to 5500 ● Call for expressions of interest for tenderers, Q3 2020
in Darwin.
● Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) lodged
with NT EPA, Q4 2021
Clough BMD Joint Venture (CBJV) was awarded the
construction contract in September 2023 to build the ship ● Release tender for the detailed design, Q4 2021
lift facility at the East Arm site.
●
The contractor has been establishing its site and
Development Application submitted November 2023
construction plans site survey and set out, fencing,
environmental controls for construction approvals, potholing
existing utilities and establish the initial site office. ● Award of long lead items contract anticipated Q1 2024
CBJV have been undertaking procurement for supply and ● Design progressing and value engineering opportunities
underway
services including dredging, quarried material and steel
supply as well as the main electrical package, pre-cast
concrete, labour hire, local transport and steel fabrication.
● Construction of the ship lift facility
The Darwin Harbour Infrastructure Project team is ● Staged completions and commissioning of the ship lift
facility from 2025 to 2026-27
continuing to progress the project by:
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COUNCIL PROJECTS
Lee Point Road upgrade - duplication of Lee Point Road from Asche Street to Daldawa
3.3 Q2 2024
Terrace
Fannie Bay Oval - new sport facilities - ablution block, change rooms, storage, office,
1.5 Q2 2024
canteen and function area
Malak Oval - new sport facilities - ablution block, change rooms, storage, office, canteen and
1.5 Q2 2024
function area
Tiwi - Darwin Private Hospital - central sterile services facility 5.0 Q1 2024
Stuart Park - 43 Stuart Highway - food premises - fast food outlet with drive thru 3.2 Q1 2024
Rapid Creek - The Essington School - alterations and addition to preschool 2.4 Q1 2024
Coconut Grove - 95 Dick Ward Drive - internal alterations, storeroom and walkways 2.3 Q1 2024
Wishart - 41 Distribution Drive - motor repair station and showroom sales with ancillary
1.9 Q1 2024
office
Coconut Grove - 277 Bagot Road - showroom, warehouse and carparks 1.8 Q1 2024
East Arm - 42 O'Sullivan Circuit - recycling depot - construct new truck and bin wash bays
1.2 Q1 2024
and internal office and ablutions
Berrimah Industrial Estate - 26 Castillon Road - warehouse with an ancillary office 1.0 Q1 2024
Darwin Waterfront - Stokes Hill Wharf - construct bar and deck 1.0 Q1 2024
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In Construction
Darwin CBD - 43 Knuckey Street - fit out and alterations 0.8 Q1 2024
Darwin CBD - Knuckey Street - alterations to level 6 swimming pool 0.8 Q1 2024
East Arm - Dawson Street - transport and logistics facility with cold storage and office 16.7 Q2 2024
Darwin CBD - 72-76 Mitchell Street - refurbish and expand bar with alfresco dining 7.6 Q2 2024
Darwin CBD - Old Admiralty House and Heritage House – demolition and refurbishment of
5.3 Q2 2024
ground floor and 8 levels of amenities and kitchen areas
Darwin CBD - Mitchell Street - alterations to existing 2 storey building, including a new
5.0 Q2 2024
mezzanine level
Woolner - 14 Bishop Street - warehouse with offices and showroom 2.3 Q2 2024
East Arm - 28 Dawson Street - warehouse extension with awning 2.0 Q2 2024
Darwin CBD - Level 5 Education and Community Precinct - radio station fit out 1.2 Q2 2024
Berrimah Industrial Estate - 12 Castillon Road - workshop and office 0.9 Q2 2024
Nightcliff - 33 Progress Drive - Sea Breeze mixed use development with shops, office, food
33.6 2024
premises-restaurant and 92 apartments with basement car parking
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●
$440 million equity contribution by the Australian Government, Evidence base developed to inform logistics
which will strategically position the NT to meet increased capacity demand and infrastructure capacity including
demands for existing and prospective projects. supply chain mapping
The estimated total investment benefit across several proposed
projects in mining, minerals, agribusiness and energy industries ● Industry engagement to establish most immediate
freight demand requirements
●
across the NT is over $38 billion. This investment is expected to Aurizon takes long-term lease of the NT rail line,
support an estimated 6,000+ construction jobs. effective Q3 2022
Much of the investment and employment increase will occur in
remote and very remote regions with higher proportions of First ● 2022 Federal Government Budget committed
$440 million equity contribution to the network of
Nations people. Improving rail efficiency and the capacity of logistics hubs across the Northern Territory
●
different freight modes will reduce the predominance of trucks Stage 1 Business Case submitted to Infrastructure
being used to transport freight over long distances in the Territory. Australia, March 2023, and assessed as acceptable
This will improve the environmental and social impact while to move to the next stage
reducing the carbon intensity of transport.
Development of the Regional Logistics Hubs will capitalise on the ● In July 2023, Aurizon presented to the market
containerised freight network strategy which will
Territory’s access to Asian markets, renewable energies and rich create growth for Darwin and the Territory
●
resources supporting sustainable economic development. The Industry engagement continues to refine
development is also expected to generate long-term employment requirements and solutions, ongoing
opportunities, supply chain resilience and contribute to the growth
of the population and economy in northern Australia. ● The stage 2 and stage3 Business Cases for RLH
(which include a list of priority infrastructure) are
expected to be submitted to Infrastructure
Australia in Q1 2024
STRATEGIC PLANNING ● Increased trade volumes via Darwin, increase of
the international and national trade task transiting
The mapping of strategic hubs, locations, infrastructure capacity Northern Australia
●
and requirements continues to be reviewed including: Industry and community provided with certainty
by development of long term Darwin Harbour
• Rail spurs, sidings and passing loops
Development Plan
• Laydown areas
• Bulk storage and warehousing
• Road impacts
• Connectivity and interface with Darwin Port, and
• Other enabling infrastructure
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Proposed
Watarrka National Park - Kings Creek Walk - construction Wiltja structure Q1 2024
Alice Springs Correctional Centre - design and construct secure entry Q2 2024
Tanami Road/Bonds Springs Station into Hamilton Downs Station - upgrade to 2 Lane sealed
Q2 2024
standard of Tanami Road
Yuendumu School - new play equipment, outdoor eating area and amphitheatre Q2 2024
Yuendumu School - new play equipment, outdoor eating area and amphitheatre
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Proposed
Alice Springs - Schwarz Crescent - construct roundabout and install traffic lights Q3 2024
West MacDonnell National Park – camp site for new adventure cycling track TBA
West MacDonnell National Park - interpretive signage for new adventure cycling track TBA
Stuart Cluster - Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta, Ti-Tree, Wilowra, Wilora - demolition, design, construct
TBA
and upgrade to remote NTG infrastructure
Yuelamu and Yuendumu - reverse cycle air conditioners to homes including decommissioning of
TBA
evaporative cooling unit and associated works
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Proposed
TERRITORY GENERATION
Gemtree, located in Anmatjere - Regional Connectivity Program Round 2 - deploy a new Telstra
Q1 2024
macro mobile site
Mparntwe Health Hub - 127 Todd Street - Central Australian Aboriginal Congress office, medical
Q1 2024
clinic and child care centre in a 2 storey building
Atitjere - resurface and refurbish basketball court and install cover Q2 2024
Kintore Youth Centre - new purpose built facility including toilets and canteen Q2 2024
Alice Springs - Regional Connectivity Program Round 3 - deliver fixed wireless broadband to Alice
2024
Springs and the surrounding area.
Haasts Bluff, Mulga Bore, Nturiya, Pmara Jutunta and Wilora - Regional Connectivity Program
2024
Round 3 - provide Wi-Fi and fixed wireless services to five Indigenous communities.
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Proposed
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Jervois Mine - KGL Resources - reopen old mine with open-cut pits, underground mining and on-
Q1 2024
site processing plant
Nolan's Mine - Arafura Resources - open-cut mine, on-site complete processing facilities to
Q2 2024
produce rare earth products and phosphoric acid (by-product)
Ammaroo Phosphate Project - Verdant Minerals - open cut mine, on-site processing to produce
2025
phosphoric acid for fertilizer production
Chandler Salt Mine Facility - Tellus Holdings - develop underground mine, on-site salt and fertilizer
TBA
processing plant and underground storage facilities
Molyhil Mine - Investigator Resources - develop open cut mine and on-site processing plant for
TBA
tungsten and molybdenum
COUNCIL PROJECTS
Areyonga Access Road upgrade and concrete floodways including upgrade to airstrip access road Q1 2024
Central Desert- reinstatement of road flood damages (2021 November event) Q1 2024
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Proposed
Alice Springs - 58-62 Todd Street - new bar and shade structures Q1 2024
Aputula Finke – ranger hub including office, shed, visiting staff accommodation, staff
Q2 2024
accommodation, meeting space, ablutions block
Santa Teresa - Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School - staff accommodation refurbishment Q2 2024
East Side - 2 Goyder Street - 3 by 2 bedroom multiple dwellings in a 2 storey building 2024
East Side - caravan park extension with 112 self-contained cabins 2024
Gillen - Rosenbaum Street - construct 9 townhouses with communal open use space and
2024
recreational facilities
Braitling - 194 Stuart Highway - service station with food premises-cafe TBA
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Proposed
Barkly Anticipated
Commencement
Tennant Creek – new visitor experiences including mining interpretive displays Q1 2024
Barkly Highway, Stuart Highway and Tablelands Highway - pavement repairs at various locations Q2 2024
Tennant Creek High School - supply and install security fence and gates Q2 2024
Barkly Regional Deal student boarding facility at Tennant Creek High School 2024
Roads of Strategic Importance upgrades – selected upgrades on the Tennant Creek to Townsville
2024
corridor
Site of Barkly Regional Deal student boarding facility at Tennant Creek High School
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Proposed
Ali Curung, Wutunugurra, Imangara, Canteen Creek - demolish, construct, repairs and maintenance
Q2 2024
and upgrade NTG housing infrastructure
TERRITORY GENERATION
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre - upgrade existing building and construct new entry
Q1 2024
building and café
Renner Springs - Mobile Black Spot Program 7 - deploy one new Telstra macro cell mobile base
2024
station
Tennant Creek - 33-37 Chittock Street - Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation staff
2024
accommodation - 6 by 2 bedroom group dwellings
Tennant Creek - design and construct residential alcohol rehabilitation facility (BRADAAG) 2024
Tennant Creek Affordable Housing - Blackmore Road - 12 by 2 bedroom dwelling group 2024
Utopia Footy Oval new surface, baseball diamond, male and female change rooms, viewing stands,
2024
electronic score board and siren
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Proposed
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Wonarah Phosphate Mine (Avenira Ltd) - new mine - stage 1 - open-cut mine with direct shipping
Q1 2024
ore (DSO)
Nobles Nob - reopen mine to install CIL processing plant and process remnant ore from open pit
and waste rock dumps. Mine will then become central processing facility for regional small Q2 2024
deposits.
Rover 1 Gold Copper Cobalt Magnetite Project - new mine - underground mine with onsite milling
2025
and processing facilities to produce gold dore, copper metal, cobalt metal and magnetite
Wonarah Phosphate Mine (Avenira Ltd) - new mine - stage 2 - thermal phosphoric acid plant at
TBA
mine and lithium iron phosphate cathode plant in Darwin
Alyawarre Arlparra Utopia - ranger hub including office, shed, visiting staff accommodation, staff
Q2 2024
accommodation, meeting space, ablutions block
Sun Cable - the Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPL) - Australia to Singapore Power Link - solar farm 2024
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Proposed
Buchanan Highway - Northern Region Flood Event February 2023 - reinstate road formation and
Q1 2024
gravel re-sheet at various locations
Kalkarindji School - supply and installation of lighting towers around the school oval Q1 2024
Katherine High School - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) centre
Q1 2024
and classroom upgrades
Victoria Highway - shoulder widening ch 400.00 - 411.00 km and replacement of culverts ch 400.0
Q2 2024
- 412.0 km
Phelp River Crossing - new waterway structures along Numbulwar Road Q3 2024
Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) Northern Territory Industry Roads upgrades – selected
TBA
upgrades
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Proposed
TERRITORY GENERATION
Edith locality, along the Stuart Highway - Regional Connectivity Program Round 2 - deploy a new
Q1 2024
Telstra macro cell mobile site
Katherine South - Mimi Ngurrdalingi Aboriginal Corporation – Art Centre extension Q1 2024
Katherine - Third Street - Children and Babies Clinic - 2 storey office building 2024
King Ash Bay - Mobile Black Spot Program Round 7 - deploy one new Telstra macro cell mobile
2024
base station
DEFENCE PROJECTS
RAAF Base Tindal – design and construct US Defence Force aircraft maintenance support facility Q2 2025
RAAF Base Tindal – design and construct US Defence Force squadron operations facility Q2 2025
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Proposed
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Merlin Diamond Project - reopen Merlin Diamond Mine - hybrid open pit and vertical pit mining -
2024-25
construct new processing plant
Mt Todd Mine - Vista Gold - reopen open-cut pit with new on-site processing plant and power
2024-25
station
COUNCIL PROJECTS
Katherine South - 162 Victoria Highway - alterations and additions to caravan park Q1 2024
Borroloola - 6 Searcy Street - new community, retail and commercial development 2024
Katherine East - 13 Chardon Street - Northern Land Council regional offices and warehouse 2024
Katherine East - 41 Crawford Street - warehouse with office and caretakers residence 2024
Katherine South - Condon Street - 6 by 3 bedroom dwellings-group in 3 single storey buildings 2024
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Proposed
Lake Evella Aerodrome and Milingimbi Aerodrome drainage and safety upgrades Q2 2024
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Proposed
Angurugu, Groote Eylandt - Regional Connectivity Program Round 2 - deploy a small cell mobile
Q1 2024
base station
Gunyangara (Gove Port) - civil and marine works for Gove Port Tourism Precinct Development Q2 2024
Milyakburra Island - Regional Connectivity Program Round 2 - deploy a new Telstra macro cell
Q2 2024
mobile site
Maningrida - Regional Connectivity Program Round 3 - provide fixed wireless broadband to the
2024
Indigenous community of Maningrida.
Warruwi - Regional Connectivity Program Round 3 - upgrade the existing Telstra macro site at
2024
Warruwi
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Groote Eylandt - South 32 - GEMCO - establish new quarries and haul roads on eastern leases to
2024
provide additional ore to existing processing plant
Winchelsea Manganese Project - establish new mine at North West corner of Groote Eylandt.
2024-25
Open cut mine, onsite crushing and screening with product barged to offshore freighters for export
Little Paradise - residential subdivision stage 1a and 1b - 17 residential lots and 3 open space lots 2024
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Proposed
Litchfield National Park - Walker Creek Ranger - new office with visiting officer quarters
Q1 2024
capabilities and handrails at various location within the National Park
Arnhem Highway - shoulder rehabilitation at ch 185 - 199 km – various sections totalling 10.4 km
Q2 2024
and pavement rehabilitation 201 – 208 km various sections totalling 1.6 km
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Proposed
Maningrida - Police complex and additional housing, multi-function room/court house, storage
Q3 2024
sheds
Port Keats Road - upgrade and seal Palumpa to Wadeye 134 - 181 km Q3 2024
Jabiru Futures - local roads, electricity and water network maintenance 2024
Jabiru Roads - Jim Jim Falls Road upgrade and seal Q1 2025
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Proposed
Wurrumiyanga - design and construct workers accommodation camp to support the Future
Q1 2024
Housing Development Program
STIMULUS
Warruwi - water source augmentation (investigation and production bore drilling) Q2 2024
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The Program will be delivered in two stages to supply ● Darwin region water supply infrastructure
upgrades added to the Infrastructure Australia
67.3 gigalitres (GL) of additional water each year to the Priority List as an investment ready project,
Darwin region: Q1 2022
• Stage 1: Returning Manton Dam to service as an additional
water source to boost our short term water supply by 2026.
● 2022 Federal Government Budget announced
$300.6 million for stage 1, including returning
Manton Dam to service and planning and
Stage 1 also includes construction of a new water treatment
approvals for AROWS
plant at Strauss and the planning and approvals phase for the
Adelaide Off-stream Water Storage (AROWS) Project. ● Community Reference Group established
• Stage 2: Constructing and commissioning AROWS to secure a
long-term water supply within the next 7 to 10 years (pending ● Lead environmental consultant appointed
component of Stage 1 of the Program. The concept design is ● The design and construct tender for the Manton
Dam Return to Service Project expected to be
expected to take approximately 12 to 18 months to complete.
announced by early 2024.
Following significant environmental assessment work and
engagement with stakeholders and the community, Power and ● Continue stakeholder engagement and community
consultation
Water Corporation completed its environmental referral for the
Manton Dam return to service project and submitted it to the NT ● AROWS Environmental Referral submitted to the
environmental regulator and made available for
EPA for assessment. The NT EPA has now determined that with public comment
appropriate management the project does not have the potential to
have a significant impact on the environment and may proceed. The ● Manton Dam return to service, expected
completion 2026
tender award for the design and construction of the Manton Dam
Return to Service project and the Strauss Water Treatment Plant is
expected in the first half of 2024 with early works commencing
● AROWS construction, expected to commence
2026 (subject to regulatory approvals and future
investment decision)
shortly after.
The NT Government engaged GHD Pty Ltd in April 2023 to QUICK STATS
undertake an environmental assessment for AROWS. In
consideration of the NT EPA guidelines and levels of environmental The project is expected to:
assessment, the NT Government is proposing to undertake the • Include 100 kilometres of up to 1.6 metre
highest level of assessment for AROWS, that being a Tier 3 diameter pipes
Proponent Initiated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Be Australia's largest off-stream storage
Stage 1 of the Program is jointly funded by the Australian
• Double the Darwin regions water supply
Government’s National Water Grid Authority ($300.6 million)
and the Northern Territory Government (over $26 million).
Batchelor - Regional Connectivity Program Round 3 - provide 11km of optical fibre connecting the
town of Batchelor at key sites including council building, museum, school, community health centre 2024
and the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education.
RESOURCES PROJECTS
Frances Creek - NT Bullion - reopen the iron ore mine to extract remnant ore from existing open
Q2 2024
cut pits
Fountain Head Gold Project - PNX Metals - open pit mining and onsite processing via heap
2024
leaching or CIL process
Mt Bundy Gold Project - Primary Gold - Development of Rustlers Roost, Quest 29 and Toms Gully
2024-25
mine sites in a single project - onsite crushing and processing plant with CIP gold plant
Finniss Lithium Project - Core Lithium Ltd - stage 2 BP33 early works package - underground mine
with ore trucked 7.5 km to processing plant at Grants Mine deposit to produce a spodumene 2025
concentrate for export through Darwin Port
COUNCIL PROJECTS
Maningrida - football oval facilities including change rooms, grandstands, umpires room, medical
Q2 2024
room, takeaway store, storage area, scoreboard shed and public ablutions
Murganella Road upgrade - stage 3 - road and table drain construction TBA
Wadeye - Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College - new staff accommodation Q1 2024
Wurrumiyanga - Working Arts Display and Cultural Centre with ancillary warehouse 2024
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Driver Primary School - design, construct and installation 2 demountable classrooms Q1 2024
Elrundie Avenue / Channel Island Road - install guard safety rails Q1 2024
Middle Point - 350 Anzac Parade - Coastal Plains Research Farm - Satellite Earth Station Q1 2024
Zuccoli Primary School - swale drainage rectification and construct 2 transportable classrooms Q1 2024
Former Palmerston Fire Station - refurb and convert to training facility Q2 2024
Stuart Highway - shoulder rehabilitation and sealing from 78.8 - 86.7 km Q2 2024
Stuart Highway and Coolalinga Road - install traffic lights and service road extensions Q4 2024
Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct - common user marine infrastructure TBA
Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct – external support road infrastructure TBA
Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct - stage 0 land servicing infrastructure including
TBA
internal roads
TERRITORY GENERATION
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Spotlight
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$44 million in Budget 2022 for the design and construction
Holtze Area Plan (2016)
of enabling infrastructure for Holtze land release over
three years, including sewer and water networks, power
augmentation and stormwater management. ● Holtze to Elizabeth River Sub-regional Land Use Plan,
NT Planning Scheme 2020, Amendment, included July
In mid-2022, the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and 2022
●
Logistics included the Holtze to Elizabeth River Sub-
regional Land Use Plan (HESLUP) into the NT Planning Release of Crown Land Request for Proposals
Scheme.
Following completion of the HESLUP, the NT Planning
● Request for Proposals closed 10 March 2023
QUICK STATS
The NTG is providing development opportunities through land
releases across the Territory. Read here
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•
efficient water use including reuse where possible
circular economy principles including reusing waste
● Finalisation of the Business Case (Stage 3 of
Infrastructure Australia’s Assessment Framework),
anticipating submission Q1 2024
streams (such as using waste as a feedstock) and
•
carbon capture
efficient use of infrastructure. ● Initial design of infrastructure, Q3 2024
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Litchfield Municipality - Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program - reseal various roads Q1 2024
Greater Darwin - EOI - build, own, operate or partner in a new 60 bed residential aged care facility 2024
RESOURCESPROJECTS
Wickham Point - Darwin Liquefied Natural Gas (DLNG) pipeline duplication Q1 2024
COUNCIL PROJECTS
Gateway Precinct - service station, fast food outlet and car wash 2024
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Howard Springs - 280 Whitewood Road - Howard Springs Tavern extension 2024
Middle Arm - Sun Cable - the Australia-Asia (AAPL) - renewable energy battery project 2024
Palmerston CBD - 3 Maluka Drive - bar-public and food premises-restaurant in two stages 2024
Palmerston Central - corner Roystonea Avenue and Temple Terrace - showroom sales and
2024
warehouse
Virginia - 90 Virginia Road - demolish and rebuild day care centre 2024
Zuccoli Aspire subdivision - stage 4 - residential lots and neighbourhood shopping centre 2024
Zuccoli Village residential subdivision - phase 3.9, 3.10 , 3.11 - 125 lots 2024
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Darwin Anticipated
Commencement
Nightcliff Primary School - supply and install air cooled chiller and associated works Q1 2024
Royal Darwin Hospital - design, construct and install laundry rail hoist Q1 2024
Royal Darwin Hospital – replace fire indication panel and associated equipment Q1 2024
Stuart Highway and Lagoon Road intersection - design and install a pedestrian safety intelligent
Q1 2024
transport system (ITS) treatment
East Arm Utilities upgrades (Darwin Ship Lift and East Arm headworks) Q2 2024
Parliament House - replace chilled water unit - design and construct Q2 2024
Darwin Waterfront – Stokes Hill Wharf – cathodic protection system upgrade 2024
Fannie Bay - 7 Waratah Crescent - lot 8898 (Sports House site) - residential redevelopment 2024
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Acacia Hills - Regional Connectivity Program Round 2 - deploy one new Telstra macro cell mobile
Q1 2024
base station
Darwin CBD - Cavenagh Street - new child care centre at Energy House 2024
East Arm - 740 Berrimah Road - administration and warehouse building 2024
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Darwin International Airport - major expansion of the solar array (in stages) TBA
DEFENCE PROJECTS
RAAF Base Darwin mid-term refresh - new base entrance, upgraded heavy vehicle entrance and
Q2 2024
upgrades across utility infrastructure
National Airfields Works - RAAF Base Darwin and Mt Bundey Training Area Q2 2025
RESOURCES PROJECTS
COUNCIL PROJECTS
Fannie Bay - Dick Ward Drive - traffic lights at Turf Club entrance TBA
Darwin CBD - 35 McMinn Street - 24 dwelling residential development with ground floor
Q1 2024
commercial in a 10 storey building
Darwin International Airport - Terminal forecourt - fabricate and construct large shade sails Q1 2024
Darwin International Airport - Terminal forecourt - removal/relocation of existing taxi drop-off Q1 2024
Fannie Bay - 11 Waratah Crescent - Pearl Retirement Resort - 26 bed suites with social area and
Q1 2024
health and wellness centre
Holy Family Catholic primary school - general learning area refurbishment Q1 2024
Darwin International Airport - Resort - renovate 8 demountable structures into 2-bed luxury villas Q2 2024
East Arm - 94 O'Sullivan Circuit - warehouse (cold storage and distribution centre) Q2 2024
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Berrimah - 661 Stuart Highway - The Zone - showroom sales, warehouses, food premises in 2
2024
stages
Berrimah - 8 Flightpath Road - demountable structures for vehicle sales and hire 2024
Berrimah Business Park - 19 Miles Road - warehouses with ancillary office in a two storey building 2024
Berrimah Business Park - 22 Lewfatt Street - warehouse with ancillary office in a single storey
2024
building
Berrimah Industrial Estate - 1 Lew Fatt Street - warehouse/light industrial with ancillary office 2024
Berrimah Industrial Estate - 20 Vaughan Street - warehouse with office and caretaker's residence 2024
Berrimah Industrial Estate - 31 Vaughan Street - warehouse with office and caretaker's residence 2024
Coconut Grove - 140 Dick Ward Drive - alterations and additions to existing dwelling group 2024
Coconut Grove - 285 Bagot Road - 4 showrooms with warehouse space, carparks, and feature
2024
signage
Darwin CBD - 20 Harvey Street - 36 by 1 bedroom multi-dwellings and ground floor commercial in
2024
a 4 storey building
Darwin CBD - 68 Mitchell Street - mixed-use commercial development in a 14 storey building with
2024
three levels of basement parking
Darwin CBD - 8 Cavenagh Street - 13 storey commercial building with basement carpark 2024
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Darwin CBD - 85 Mitchell Street - mixed use development - 2 by 27 storey towers in 2 stages 2024
Darwin CBD - 97 Mitchell Street - additional 3 storey building with 17 rooms 2024
Darwin CBD - Smith and Searcy Streets - mixed use commercial development in a 10 storey
2024
building with two levels of basement parking
East Arm - 84 O'Sullivan Circuit - glass processing and fabrication warehouse with showroom and
2024
office
East Arm - Hamaura Road - additions to existing warehouse with ancillary office development 2024
East Point - telecommunications facility with a 25m high monopole and associated antennas and
2024
equipment shelters
Larrakeyah - Packard Place - 56 multiple dwellings and 63 serviced apartments in 10 and 11 storey
2024
building
Marrara - 440, 450 and 460 McMillans Road - new 80 lot residential estate with public open space 2024
Muirhead - Fuhrmann Street - 18 serviced apartments, shop, office and car parking 2024
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Stuart Park - 1 Duke Street - service station with car wash 2024
Stuart Park - 5 King Street - 6 by 3 bedroom and 6 by 2 bedroom multiple dwellings 2024
Casuarina Square - multi deck car park development and mall extension Q1 2025
Berrimah - Bowerlee Estates - subdivision to create 76 residential lots and community park TBA
Berrimah - Northcrest - stage 3 -11 - subdivision - school site, future development site, research
TBA
precinct, secondary activity centre, commercial and retail spaces and planned bus stops
Berrimah Industrial Estate - 8 Vaughan Street - warehouse and ancillary office TBA
Darwin CBD - 2 Peary Street - 9 storey boutique hotel with 120 suites and 3 levels of basement
TBA
carpark
East Arm - Sun Cable - the Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPL) - solar array assembly factory TBA
Stuart Park - 5 Quarry Crescent - 2 by 3 bedroom detached dwellings in 2 by 2 storey buildings TBA
Stuart Park - 7 Quarry Crescent - 2 by 3 bedroom detached dwellings in 2 by 2 storey buildings TBA
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