Leanyer Recreation Park Upgrades Commenced

8 November 2011

Construction of a Café Bistro at the Leanyer Recreation Park has commenced.

The new development will deliver an indoor and al fresco dining area with seating for 70 people and catering for up to 300 visitors to the park.

For further information contact DoI Senior Project Manager, Colin Fripp on 8999 4642 or email colin.fripp@nt.gov.au or download the Leanyer Recreation Park Factsheet (pdf)

Vanderlin Drive - works commence

28 October 2011

Work is due to start late October on the duplication of Vanderlin Drive between Patterson Street and Mueller Road, Malak.

The duplication will be similar to the existing dual lanes on Vanderlin Drive.

For further information contact DoI Manager Projects - Darwin Delivery Arthur Busato on 8999 4499 or email civilprojects.dci@nt.gov.au

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Fred's Pass Intersection Upgrade - works commence

28 October 2011

Road works will commence shortly on the intersection of Arnhem Highway and Fred's Pass Road, Humpty Doo.

Works will include upgrading the turning lanes, line marking, signage and the relocation of street lights.

Motorists are advised to heed all traffic devices and speed limits in place around the road works.

For further information contact Kirunthi Krishna, Senior Project Manager Civil Construction, Department of Infrastructure on 8999 3421 or email civilprojects.dci@nt.gov.au

Berrimah Road Railway Overpass - changes to traffic conditions

20 October 2011

From Friday 21 October, all Berrimah Road outbound traffic will be detoured over the new Railway Overpass.
Direct access to the public weighbridge is still available. Inbound traffic will be unaffected at this stage.

Please drive carefully and heed all traffic control devices in place.

For further information contact Department of Construction and Infrastructure Project Officer Lou Cowan on
0401 117 443.

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Boat ramps now open

17 October 2011

Southport and Middle Arm boat ramps are now open.

For more information, contact DoI Project Manager Doug Hatch on 8999 3446.

Boat ramp closure

14 October 2011

Work continues on the Middle Arm and Southport boat ramps.

Southport Boat Ramp will be closed while upgrade works are being carried out Saturday October 15 -17.

Middle Arm Boat Ramp is now open for use.

Boat ramp users are urged to heed all signs in place.

For more information, contact DoI Project Manager Doug Hatch on 8999 3446.

Alice forum registrations open

14 October 2011

The 2011 Alice Springs Construction Industry Forum is now open for attendance registrations.

The November 3 event will feature a range of presentations and workshops specifically targeted to the construction sector.

Register now to attend.

For more information, contact Corporate Communications on 8946 5098.

Bagot Road road works

12 October 2011

Essential maintenance to stormwater drains has started on Bagot Road, near Bagot Community.

This will occur at night between 6pm - 6am and during the day bewteen 9am - 3pm daily. Three outbound lanes (including the footpath) on Bagot Road will be affected. Works are expected to be complete by November.

Motorists are advised to heed all safety devices and reduced speed limits.

For more information, contact DoI Project Officer Dave Burt on 8946 5016.

Rural road works

11 October 2011

Road upgrades have commenced on Jenkins Road, Bees Creek.

More information visit the Jenkins Road project overview

Stuart Highway (Yarrawonga) road works

28 September 2011

Resurfacing works will take place on sections of the Stuart Highway outbound at Yarrawonga from Saturday 1 October. Motorists are advised to heed all traffic devices and speed limits in place around the road works.

Delays may be experienced during the works. For more information contact Shane Dahlhelm, Project Director, DoI on 0458 632 591 or email shane.dahlhelm@nt.gov.au

Daly River Road - Upgrades to crossings

22 September 2011

Works are due to commence shortly on the Daly River Road - upgrade of Five Mile and Tommy's Creek Crossings.

More information: Tommy Creek and Five Mile Creek

Cullen Bay Pontoon and Services

21 September 2011

Maintenance work is being conducted on the Cullen Bay Sea Wall to be completed by December 2011.

Works have been planned to ensure minimal impact on residents, businesses, commuters and the public during this time.

Access to the marina including the lock and pontoon will not be affected and ferry services will operate as normal.

More information: Cullen Bay Pontoon and Services

McMillans Road (Carnoustie Circuit intersection)

14 September 2011

Resurfacing works on McMillans Road inbound between Mathews Road and Lee Point Road (incl Carnoustie Circuit intersection) is expected to start on Wednesday 14 and finish on Saturday 17 September.

More information: McMillans Road (Carnoustie fact sheet) pdf

Royal Darwin Hospital Upgrades

13 September 2011

The Northern Territory Government on behalf of the Department of Health proposes to modify the current Royal Darwin Hospital Emergency Department and Main Foyer.

More information: Royal Darwin Hospital Upgrades

Temporary river closure

12 September 2011

Piling and bridge construction works have started at the site of the new Daly River Bridge (approximately 800 metres downstream from the existing Daly River Crossing).

A section of the river 50 metres either side of the new bridge will be closed in the interest of public safety.

The closed section of the river will be marked by buoys, and river users are requested to keep clear of the exclusion zone.

More information: Map of temporary river closure (pdf)

McMillans Road/Bagot Road intersection - resurfacing works

7 September 2011

Resurfacing works will take place at the intersection of Trower Road/Rapid Creek Road from Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September, 2011.

The majority of works will take place at night to minimise disruption to traffic.

More information: McMillans Road/Bagot Road intersection (pdf)

Middle Arm/Southport boat ramps - temporary closure

7 September 2011

Upgrade works will take place on Middle Arm and Southport Boat Ramps on the following days:

- Monday 12 - Friday 16 September
- Monday 26 - Friday 30 September
- Monday 10 - Friday 14 October

Both boat ramps will be open at the weekends as usual.

More information: Middle Arm/Southport temporary closure (pdf)

Trower Road/Rapid Creek Road

2 September 2011

Resurfacing works will take place at the intersection of Trower Road/Rapid Creek Road from Monday 5 to Friday 9 September, 2011.

The majority of works will take place at night to minimise disruption to traffic.

The works will affect both the inbound and outbound lanes and there will be changes to the flow of traffic.

More information: Trower Road/Rapid Creek Road intersection (pdf)

Forum draws big crowd

30 August 2011

The fourth annual Darwin Construction Industry Forum at Darwin attracted much interest and positive feedback.

More than 250 people registered for the event, held recently at the Darwin Convention Centre.

Among those in attendance were staff from small and large contracting businesses, government agencies, universities and law and architecture firms.

All of the presentations from the Darwin forum are now available.

In November, the Alice Springs Construction Industry Forum will take place.

For more information, visit the Construction Industry Forum site.

Saltwater Arm Boat Ramp has reopened

25 August 2011

Recent works on the Salt Water Arm Boat Ramp and car park have finished and is now re-opened to the public.

McMillans Road (Rothdale Rd to Carnoustie Cct)

22 August 2011

Resurfacing works on McMillans Road (from McMillans Road/Rothdale Road/Henry Wrigley intersection to Carnoustie Circuit, Northlakes) have commenced. The majority of works will take place at night to minimise disruption to traffic.

More information: McMillans Road Fact Sheet (pdf)

Arnhem Highway Pavement Upgrade

16 August 2011

From Tuesday 16 August road works will commence on the Arnhem Highway.

More information: Arnhem Highway project update (pdf)

McMinn Street - re-opened to two-way traffic

02 August 2011

From today, McMinn Street is now open to two-way traffic (from McMinn Street/Frances Bay Drive roundabout to the McMinn Street/Bennett Street/ Tiger Brennan intersection).

More information: McMinn Street project update (pdf)

Saltwater Arm Boat Ramp - temporary closure

14 July 2011

From Monday 18 July 2011 for approximately 4 weeks, upgrade works will be carried out on the Saltwater Arm Boat Ramp.

More information: Saltwater Arm boat ramp update (pdf)

Dinah Beach duplication update

11July 2011

The Territory Government has begun construction of the duplication of Tiger Brennan Drive between Woolner and Dinah Beach Roads. Included in this project are improvements to the intersection of Gonzales Road and Tiger Brennan Drive.

More information: Dinah Beach duplication update (pdf)

Berrimah Road Railway Overpass - Traffic Detour

27 May 2011

From Wednesday 1 June, all Berrimah Road traffic travelling (both inbound and outbound) between Wishart Road and the public weighbridge will be diverted to the new bypass detour.

A 50kmh speed limit will be in place and a new signalised railway crossing (with barriers) will be operating.

Please drive carefully and heed all traffic control devices.
For further information contact the Tiger Brennan Drive enquiries line on 1800 110 243 or email inquiries@tigerbrennandrive.com.au

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McMinn Street one-way only

7 April 2011

From today, McMinn Street (from Tiger Brennan Drive to Frances Bay Drive) will be temporarily open to one-way traffic only. Read the Project Update (pdf) for more information.

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