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2013 Budget: Real Money for Real Projects in the NT

Posted On May 20, 2013

Today I was in Darwin to reaffirm the Federal Labor Government's unprecedented $1.1 billion investment in the Northern Territory's infrastructure following last week's Federal Budget.


Building and Planning for the Northern Territory's Future

Posted On May 14, 2013

The 2013–14 Budget not only continues the rollout of the Federal Labor Government’s current multi–billion dollar capital works program, it also begins identifying the major projects to be funded as part of the next Nation Building Program..


Budget 2013 Delivers New Upgrades to Alice Parks and Wildlife

Posted On May 14, 2013

Minister for Parks and Wildlife Matt Conlan has announced Budget 2013 will deliver more than $1 million in funding to improve Alice Springs most popular parks and reserves.


Developing Our Regions - Investing in Roads and Infrastructure

Posted On May 14, 2013

The Country Liberals Government is committed to developing our regions for all Territorians and is delivering $320 million for transport infrastructure, including $287 million for Territory roads and national highways in Budget 2013.


Mines and Energy Budget Boom

Posted On May 14, 2013

The Country Liberals Government has injected the Department of Mines and Energy with a $9.1 million boost totalling to a budget spend of $30.552 million.


New Levy to Address Environmental Legacy Mines

Posted On May 7, 2013

The Country Liberals Government will implement a levy on Territory mining companies to pay for the environmental rehabilitation of legacy mining sites.


New Energy Directorate

Posted On May 7, 2013

The Country Liberals Government is taking responsible action and investing in the future of our burgeoning energy industry.


Building For Housing Escalates as Confidence Grows

Posted On May 2, 2013

Government action to slash red tape and speed up development application processes is reflected in a record number of residential building approvals, Minister for Lands, Planning and the Environment, Peter Chandler, said today.


Brand New Mine To Open

Posted On March 25, 2013

Minister for Mines and Energy, Willem Westra van Holthe, has announced the final approval of a brand new eight billion dollar mine.


Darwin to Host China Investment Summit

Posted On March 14, 2013

Minister for Mines and Energy, Willem Westra van Holthe, has announced the 1st Australia China Minerals Investment Summit (ACMIS) will be held in Darwin.


Boosting Territory Jobs

Posted On March 13, 2013

Chief Minister Terry Mills yesterday visited the Naoetsu INPEX LNG Receiving Terminal north-west of Tokyo where gas exported from the INPEX LNG facility in Darwin will arrive in Japan.


Infrastructure Pipeline Supports NT Oil and Gas Projects

Posted On March 11, 2013

The Territory Government has secured more than $10 million of water main piping to support future growth of oil and gas developments at Middle Arm and Blaydin Point.


Making Territory Roads Safer for Truck Drivers

Posted On March 1, 2013

The Federal and Northern Territory governments will partner with the transport industry to provide $10.3 million to improve road facilities for long distance truck drivers that use the Territory's highways every day.


Oil and Gas Industries will help Build Our Future

Posted On February 21, 2013

Minister for Mines and Energy, Willem Westra van Holthe, has spoken this week in Parliament about the future of the Territory’s oil and gas Industries.


New works improve Carpentaria Highway

Posted On February 15, 2013

A $2 million upgrade to the Carpentaria Highway has strengthened and widened the road, improving flood immunity, safety, and access to the Gulf community of Borroloola.


All Weather Access to the Stuart Highway Near King River

Posted On February 13, 2013

Motorists travelling the Stuart Highway south of Katherine will enjoy safer driving conditions in the wet season following the completion of a $1.5 million upgrade to the highway near King River.


Territory Government Supplies Gas to Gove

Posted On February 11, 2013

The Northern Territory Government has agreed to release enough gas to keep the Gove alumina refinery open for the next ten years.


GAS PLUS

Posted On January 29, 2013

The Mills Government will continue to focus on three key hubs as it works to strengthen the Northern Territory economy into the future.


A deal on the table for gas to Gove

Posted On January 23, 2013

The Northern Territory Government has today announced it is progressing its plan to get gas to Gove.


Tiger Brennan Drive: Finishing The Job

Posted On August 6, 2012

The Northern Territory’s largest ever road project has just got even bigger, with the Federal Labor Government agreeing to partner with the Henderson Labor Government to deliver the fourth and final stage to the upgrade of Tiger Brennan Drive.


Encouraging Productivity By Investing In Territory Bush Roads

Posted On August 6, 2012

The Federal Labor Government and the Northern Territory Government today announced a significant investment in bush roads across the Territory.


New $40 million beachside resort to be major tourism drawcard

Posted On July 30, 2012

A new world-class $40 million beachside resort opened in Darwin today, expecting to attract thousands of new tourists to Darwin each year.


$6 million turbine secures Katherine’s power supplies

Posted On July 25, 2012

The Territory Government today unveiled a $6.2 million turbine at Katherine Power Station, as part of a record $1.8 billion infrastructure program to upgrade the Territory’s power and water network.


New subdivision opens in Galiwin’ku

Posted On June 14, 2012

Public and Affordable Housing Minister Chris Burns today officially opened “Buthan” the new subdivision in the North East Arnhem town of Galiwin’ku.


Community celebrates $11.9 million Nemarluk school

Posted On June 5, 2012

Minister for Education and Training Chris Burns today congratulated the Nemarluk school community on the official opening of the new Nemarluk School at Alawa.


Laing O'Rourke begins Ichthys LNG tanks project

Posted On May 31, 2012

Laing O’Rourke has secured a further major contract on the huge Ichthys LNG Project in Australia’s Northern Territory.


2,700 apartments for Territorians ready for construction

Posted On May 31, 2012

More than 2,700 units have received planning approval by the Territory Government to create more private housing for Territorians.


Territory to benefit from new $180 million Major Project

Posted On May 31, 2012

Chief Minister Paul Henderson today announced Western Desert Resources’ Roper Bar Iron Ore project has been awarded major project status to ensure the Territory Government can best capitalise on the huge economic benefits the project will bring.


Laing O'Rourke to deliver accommodation village for LNG megaproject

Posted On May 15, 2012

JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd has awarded Laing O’Rourke a $260 million contract to deliver the Ichthys Project Onshore LNG Facilities Accommodation Village.


Solar powered boost for solar city

Posted On May 15, 2012

Minister for Climate Change, Karl Hampton, today announced a $639,000 tender to install solar panels on the north and west facing roofs of the Araluen Arts Centre in the Solar City of Alice Springs.


$3 million investment into Oil and Gas Centre for Excellence in Darwin secured

Posted On May 15, 2012

Chief Minister Paul Henderson today welcomed an agreement signed between the Ichthys LNG Project (INPEX 76% and Total 24%) and Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Tokyo to secure funding for the Oil and Gas Centre for Excellence in Darwin.


Territory businesses to benefit from $420 million gas industry

Posted On May 15, 2012

Construction has started on the $110 million Marine Supply Base to secure opportunities for Territory business to service and supply the growing offshore gas industry.


Strengthening health and child protection services

Posted On May 15, 2012

Budget 2012 delivers a record $1.2 billion health budget, including a record $553 million to deliver better hospitals, Health Minister Kon Vatskalis said today.


Gearing up for growth through infrastructure investment

Posted On May 15, 2012

The Territory Government is gearing up for growth and Budget 2012 features a huge $1.3 billion infrastructure investment across the emergency services, education, health, roads, corrections and housing sectors.


Nation building infrastructure for the future: The Territory

Posted On May 15, 2012

Federal Labor Government's ambitious capital works program will continue unabated, with the 2012–13 Budget delivering a further installment of $100.7 million in funding to progress a range of projects across the Northern Territory.


Multimillion dollar contract awarded to build world class Marine Supply Base

Posted On April 12, 2012

Multimillion dollar contract awarded to build world class Marine Supply Base Chief Minister Paul Henderson today welcomed the signing of a $104 million contract to build and operate a world class Marine Supply Base at East Arm.


Improved safety for Northern Territory Indigenous Community Airstrips

Posted On April 12, 2012

Seven Northern Territory communities are the latest to benefit from funding provided through the Australian Government's Regional Aviation Access Program.


John Holland JV awarded $340 million Ichthys Onshore LNG facilities site development contract

Posted On April 12, 2012

John Holland, in a 50:50 joint venture with Macmahon Holdings Ltd, has been awarded a $340 million site development civil works contract by the JKC Joint Venture for the onshore facilities of the Ichthys LNG Project near Darwin in NT.


Macmahon awarded Darwin Marine Supply Base contract

Posted On February 28, 2012

Macmahon Holdings Ltd (ASX: MAH) has been awarded a contract to design and construct the world-class Darwin Marine Supply Base, worth approximately $100 million.


Gas Plant construction set to start

Posted On January 24, 2012

The Territory Government has given development consent for the multi-billion dollar Ichthys gas plant at Blaydin Point. This follows the announcement last week that the Ichthys Final Investment Decision is locked in.


The Territory’s economic future secured

Posted On January 24, 2012

Chief Minister Paul Henderson today welcomed the final investment decision for the Ichthys Project made by INPEX and Total, securing the $34 billion project for the Territory.


Ichthys Accommodation Village gets development approval

Posted On January 24, 2012

The Territory Government today announced the development approval required for the Ichthys Project to proceed with construction of its accommodation village at Howard Springs has been granted.


Intersection marks Kilgariff milestone

Posted On January 23, 2012

Construction of the first major intersection in Alice Springs’ newest suburb, Kilgariff, is set to begin in the New Year.


Another milestone for Palmerston hospital

Posted On January 9, 2012

The planning of Palmerston Hospital has taken another important step with the awarding of the design tender to the well-known Darwin-based firm MKEA architects.


Barkly stock route gets $580,000 injection

Posted On January 9, 2012

Cattle producers and travellers are set to benefit from a $580,000 upgrade to the Barkly Stock Route.


Ord Phase 2 contract for Kununurra

Posted On January 9, 2012

The State Government’s Ord-East Kimberley Expansion Project reached another important milestone with the announcement of Leighton Contractors as the contractor for Phase 2 construction works.


New $17 million bridge for Darwin now open

Posted On January 9, 2012

A new $17 million rail overpass fully opened to traffic for the first time today, allowing uninterrupted access to the growing East Arm industrial hub.


Major upgrade underway to Jenkins Road

Posted On January 9, 2012

Construction is underway on a major upgrade to Jenkins Road to provide better access to the new city of Weddell and future oil and gas developments at Middle Arm.


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