The NT Government awarded 62 contracts in the last week to a total of $21 million with the largest being awarded to DTA Contractors Pty Ltd for Redevelopment of Richardson Park in Darwin Region
Turf Club CEO’s shock resignation throws board into ‘chaos’ while struggling to pay back $12m grandstand money
EXCLUSIVE: Darwin Turf Club chief executive Brad Morgan has resigned after two years of turmoil at the club and while it struggles to find a way to pay back the $12 million it was gifted by the Gunner Government to build the controversial grandstand.
NT Government tenders released – March 1
In the last week the NT Government has released 12 tenders, including Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services for the Alice Springs Fire Station for a Period of 36 Months. Click here to read the full list of tenders released this week.
NT Government looking to fund video game centre
The NT Government is offering $100,000 in venture capital seed funding for a business, research or training organisation to develop a permanent ‘esports hub’ in Darwin that aims to lure gamers from overseas.
NT Government tenders awarded – February 24
The NT Government awarded 25 contracts in the last week to a total of $25.7 million with the largest being awarded to BMD Urban Pty Ltd for Stuart Highway Duplication – Cyprus Street To Uralla Road (Ch 317900 To Ch 319012) in Katherin Region.
Feds announce another $20m for NT gas industry months after previous grants deemed ‘invalid’ by court
The Territory’s gas industry will receive close to $20 million to open up exploration in the NT’s Beetaloo Sub-basin, Federal resources Minister Keith Pitt announced at an industry dinner Tuesday night, just months after previous grants were ruled invalid by the Federal Court.
NT Government tenders released – February 22
In the last week the NT Government has released 18 tenders, including Hybrid Power Generation Works in Ormiston Gorge Ranger Station and Design and Construction of new Teaching Studio in Alice Springs School of the Air. Click here to read the full list of tenders released this week.
Territory Resource Wrap – February 22
The NT Independent is providing you with an update of resource news from across the Northern Territory.
NT Government eyes bringing more land to market following review
The NT Government has released a report into how it will deliver more titled land to market, which it says it hopes will address the “boom-bust cycle” of the NT’s residential market and accommodate population growth “for decades into the future”.
Morrison pledges $282m for two Territory defence projects, hundreds of jobs
The Morrison Government has pledged to spend $282 million on two defence projects in the NT “to gear up the Territory’s defence facilities”, but security analysts fear that the Northern Territory is becoming “a repeat of its former wartime role 80 years ago.”
NT Government tenders awarded – February 17
The NT Government awarded 36 contracts in the last week to a total of $30.6 million with the largest being awarded to Parkmore Investments Pty Limited Ltd for Mechanical Maintenance Services for a Period of 36 Months in Royal Darwin & Palmerston Regional Hospitals – Mandatory Site Inspection.
Industry ‘ignoring the risk of falls’ as two Territorians injured at work: NT WorkSafe
Two Territorians have been injured within the last three months and two worksites have been issued prohibition notices for allegedly not using fall prevention measures while working at heights, NT WorkSafe said, adding that the industry seems to be ignoring the risk of falls.