The City of Darwin has announced $46 million in funding for infrastructure projects set to come to culmination, all of which aim to support liveability in Darwin.
Lord Mayor of Darwin, Kon Vatskalis, said the significant capital works program was designed to deliver for residents while helping stimulate the Darwin economy.
“City of Darwin continues to deliver for the community, local businesses and our economy, and we have $46 million worth of capital works slated to be completed by the end of this financial year.”
“From pools to roads, upgrading our sports fields and beautifying our suburbs, these key projects will deliver new community infrastructure and ensure existing assets are maintained to high standards.
“These projects underline City of Darwin’s commitment to carefully planned and executed infrastructure initiatives to enable the city to thrive.”
Major projects during the 2023/24 financial year include:
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre (CAALC)
The $26.8 million Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre is progressing and is expected to open in mid-2024.
The centre will deliver 2,500m2 of community pool space and a new level of amenity for northern suburbs’ residents, with $17 million spent this fiscal year to conclude the project.
Roads and Accessibility
City of Darwin’s $7 million Road Reseal, Lighting and Stormwater programs concluded in December 2023, with stormwater upgrades completed at Jingili Water Gardens and Dick Ward Drive.
City of Darwin owns and maintains 475km of roads and 420km of stormwater drains within the municipality which require continuous extension, maintenance, repair and replacement works.
Three accessibility projects were also completed, including the installation of accessible car parks at Jingili Water Gardens, at the Fannie Bay shops car park and at Catterthun Street in Winnellie.
Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility Enhancement Projects
A suite of enhancement projects with a combined value of $1 million will be completed at Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility this financial year, including the addition of a new Stage 2 and Stage 7 cell design and the installation of a cardboard compactor.
The enhancements are aimed at ensuring that the facility is well positioned to manage the region’s expected waste volume into the future.
The commissioning of a new award-winning leachate treatment processing system also allowed the decommissioning of expensive diesel-powered leachate management equipment, which is expected to deliver more cost efficiencies for the community.
Shoal Bay is the only facility of its type in the Top End and City of Darwin is committed to investing in infrastructure to responsibly manage environmental risks and maximise the lifespan of the facility.
Better Suburbs Initiatives
Better Suburbs Projects are focused on improving the amenity of Darwin and delivering services specific to each Ward, with Elected Members engaging with the community to identify priorities that are important to the local area.
City of Darwin said there will be another $600,000 worth of Better Suburbs projects completed by the end of the financial year, including freshly painted picnic tables at East Point, an upgrade to the Nightcliff Shopping Centre streetscape, beautification works on Goyder Road in Lyons Ward, upgrades to sports field amenities in Richardson Ward and a new exercise station at Robyn Lesley Park in Waters Ward.
Duplication of Lee Point Road
The $1 million Lee Point Road Duplication project has been completed. The upgrade includes the duplication of the road from the Asche Street intersection to the Coleman Street intersection and was supported by the Federal Government.
