The NT Government awarded 14 contracts in the last week to a total of $37.4 million with the largest being awarded to Jaytex Constructions Pty Ltd for Construction of New Science Services Building in Berrimah Farm Science Precinct, Darwin Region.
Feds call for inquiry into Middle Arm precinct; new TO body for Beetaloo fracking consultation
A Senate committee report on fracking in the Territory’s Beetaloo basin has recommended an inquiry into the proposed Middle Arm industrial precinct that will host liquified natural gas and petrochemical plants, and recommended the Federal Government “strongly assist” the NT Government to create a regulatory framework to offset all emissions from fracking in the basin.
NT Government tenders released – April 18
In the last week the NT Government has released five tenders, including Resurface Cycle Path With Hot Asphalt From Cyprus Street To Airport Road in Stuart Highway, Katherine Region. Click here to read the full list of tenders released this week.
Saunders International removed as lead contractor for $270m US military fuel facility
Saunders International has been removed as the lead builder for 11 jet fuel storage tanks at the $270 million US military fuel storage facility at East Arm, reportedly due to construction delays, which could affect up to 150 workers.
‘Royalty cliff’: NT prepares for drastic drop in revenue due to closure of top mines
The NT Government is mulling changes to the mining royalty system to help mitigate the massive decline in royalty payments to the government expected when major mines close over the coming years.
NT construction activity inches up in 2022
Residential and non-residential construction in the Territory increased by 2.8 per cent to $882 million in the last quarter of 2022, the latest data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics show.
NT Government tenders awarded – April 13
The NT Government awarded seven contracts in the last week to a total of $1.9 million with the largest being awarded to Scatt’s Plumbing Services Pty Ltd for General Plumbing, Gas and Roofing Repairs and Maintenance for a Period of 36 Months in Central Area, Katherine Region.
Northern Land Council’s fraud controls fail to meet federal standards, national audit finds
The Northern Land Council is undermined by a flawed system of fraud control measures that contravene mandatory Commonwealth rules, including not having a method to record fraud, an Australian National Audit Office report has found, while also identifying the method of choosing council representatives had not been reviewed for seven years despite repeated pledges.
Gina Rinehart’s S. Kidman Co sells Brunchilly station in the Barkly
Gina Rinehart’s S. Kidman & Co has sold the Barkly region cattle station Brunchilly, along with three other stations in Queensland the company has said.
NT Government tenders released – April 11
In the last week the NT Government has released 13 tenders, including upgrade of Medical Air Plant – Main Ward Block in Alice Springs Hospital. Click here to read the full list of tenders released this week.
Tivan signs deal for talks over buying 200 to 300 MW of electricity from Sun Cable
Tivan Limited has signed a letter of intent with Sun Cable’s Australia-Asia Power Link project to talk about the possible supply of 200 MW to 300 MW of solar-generated power that would be used to run a mineral processing plant to be built at Middle Arm, while administrators are still considering bids by potential new owners for the proposed $26-30 billion power project.
Chief Minister’s Department deleted ‘petrochemicals’ references from Middle Arm websites
Emails from the Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet show staff were ordered to remove the word “petrochemicals” from government websites relating to the controversial $1.5 billion Middle Arm project, which the Opposition has called “censorship”.