The Darwin Waterfront Corporation has unveiled plans for its “game-changer”, unfunded $200 million development proposal, in hopes the Commonwealth will fund it.
NT Government to spend $12m attracting tourists and workers as int’l borders open
The NT Government said it will spend a modest $12.8 million to lure overseas holiday makers and workers to the Northern Territory, as the country’s borders reopen next Monday to double-vaccinated tourists for the first time in almost two years.
NT Government tenders released – February 15
In the last week the NT Government has released 20 tenders, including Provision of Construction Works for Northern Territory Government (NTG) Housing Infrastructure for a Period of 36 Months in Katherine. Click here to read the full list of tenders released this week.
Business group’s vaccine mandate lawsuit could face delays as govt seeks more time to respond
The NT Government has requested more time to respond to a lawsuit against its vaccine mandate filed in the Supreme Court by a local business group, revealing the delay is due to “no central briefing paper provided to the [Chief Health Officer] for the purpose of considering the making of Directions No. 55”.
CDU opens EOIs for international student accommodation in Darwin CBD
Charles Darwin University has called for submissions for purpose-built student accommodation in the Darwin CBD to meet the growing number of international and domestic students it expects to arrive when its new CBD campus is opened.
NT Government tenders awarded – February 10
The NT Government awarded 35 contracts in the last week to a total of $16 million with the largest being awarded to GT Builders Pty Ltd for Provision of Construction and Refurbishment of NT Government Infrastructure for a Period of 36 Months in Top End Region, Maningrida.
Jabiru hybrid renewable energy power station completed, pledges 50 per cent renewable energy for township
Jabiru has been powered by solar energy for the first time, the government says, following construction of the Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Power Station that started operating this month – part of a massive government-funded rejuvenation master plan of the township.
NT Government’s consultancy contract costs continue to rise
The Gunner Government has billed Territory taxpayers $77 million over the past 18 months to outsource general government responsibilities and internal decision-making to private consultancy firms, an NT Independent analysis has revealed.
NT Government tenders released – February 8
In the last week the NT Government has released 15 tenders, including Supply and Delivery of Agricultural Equipment, and Erosion Control and Batter Protection Works in Stuart Highway Railway Overpass. Click here to read the full list of tenders released this week.
Preferred developer named for NT’s largest agriculture development
A Brisbane-based agriculture company has been selected as the preferred developer of the Northern Territory’s single largest land release for agricultural development; a 67,500 hectare project near the WA border.
NT Government tenders awarded – February 3
The NT Government awarded 32 contracts in the last week to a total of $13.7 million with the largest being awarded to Triple P Contracting Pty Ltd for Slashing and Vegetation Control within Road Reserves for a Period of 36 Months in Katherine Region.
GPT Group sells Casuarina Square for $400m
Sentinel Property Group, a Brisbane based company, has purchased Casuarina Square shopping centre off the GPT Group for $397 million.