Creating jobs: $32 million tender to revitalise and cool Darwin’s CBD
30 January 2018
NT Government:
The Territory Labor Government is investing in
job-creating, CBD-revitalising infrastructure, releasing a $32 million
tender to construct an underground car park in
State Square.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and
Logistics Nicole Manison said creating jobs by investing in social and
tourism infrastructure is the key to growing the Territory’s population
and improving our economy.
“The 450 space, three level underground carpark will create 60
construction
jobs and 165 other jobs to support the project,” Ms Manison
said.
“It will unlock more green space in the city, replacing the existing
heat generating carparks at the Supreme Court, Chan Building and
Cenotaph whilst retaining the landscape of the current Parliament House
Greens (corner Bennett and Mitchell Streets).
“This will enable these existing surface car parks to be redeveloped as
cool and shaded parklands to support public events and improve
connectivity and will also provide a future cyclone shelter for up to
600 people.
“The State Square redevelopment is part of a comprehensive plan to
revitalise
Darwin CBD to attract private investment, boost tourism and
create jobs.
“The plan includes immediate, short and long-term strategies that
address anti-social behaviour, heat mitigation and even ways to bring
more students into the CBD.”
An 18-month car park study will also be undertaken, to support and
identify other opportunities to improve car parking in the CBD, to
further cool and revitalise the CBD.
It is expected the tender for the Cavenagh Street Heat Mitigation trial,
in conjunction with City of Darwin, will also be released this month.
This CBD initiative includes:
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a 50m cool green street canopy over Cavenagh St
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continuing upgrade of the Cavenagh and Bennett St intersection, including shade structures on the four corners and new trees and green walls
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Cool surface treatments – new technology paints to reflect UV, and alternate road mix and pavement products along Cavenagh St
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Greening the Street – temporary planter boxes for medium scale trees and garden walls for instant greenery
Ms Manison said the Gunner Government, which has allocated $100 million to revitalise the CBD, is continuing to work with the Australian Government to finalise the Darwin City Deal.
“Our strategy to revitalise Darwin’s CBD draws on best practice urban design and renewal expertise, and will make the city a better place to live, visit and do business,” she said.
Click here for more info on the Darwin City Deal https://darwincitydeal.nt.gov.au/
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