Australian Earthmoving – June 2018

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TENDERS

Anzac Hill Precinct in Alice Springs has been
announced as the preferred site for the National
Aboriginal Art Gallery, with construction
expected to commence in 2020. The Northern
Territory Government has pledged $50 million
in funding for the project, with the remainder
to be sought from the Federal Government
and private sector. Government will now begin
formal negotiations with stakeholders, including
Aboriginal Traditional Owners and organisations,
and Alice Springs Town Council.

Local company Jaytex Construction has
been awarded the contract to construct new
Headquarters for the Fisheries Division of
the Department of Primary Industries and
Resources. The $5.3 million building, to be
located at the Berrimah Industrial Estate, will
include 800 square metres of office space and
1,400 square metres of secure storage for boats
and equipment, as well as research facilities.

The Alice Springs Courts will undergo a

multi-million dollar refurbishment, including

the establishment of a specialised Domestic

Violence Court. The upgrade will also involve

provision of five fully refurbished courtrooms,

waiting and interview areas and an upgrade

of the building throughout for DDA standards,

including provision of new lifts. Tenders close

29th March with work expected to be completed

late this year.

Tenders have been called for a $6.5 million Early

Childhood Integrated Learning Centre for 110

children at Tennant Creek. The centre will have

facilities for preschool and a child and family

centre including onsite Families as First Teachers

(FaFT) Program, meeting rooms, visiting

specialists’ rooms, staff areas and amenities. The

tender is expected to be awarded in May, with

construction commencing in June.

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