The Territory Government is adding to its multi-million dollar CBD major infrastructure program with a trio of job-creating smaller projects that will help revitalise the Capital of the North.
More than $6 million in capital grants delivered to the City of Darwin will fund three job-creating projects to help enhance Darwin’s burgeoning development as a vibrant, tropical city.
The smaller projects will add to three major projects currently underway in the CBD – the State Square underground car park, the Barneson Boulevard entry link and the Cavenagh Street shade structure – which, combined, have supported more than 300 local jobs.
The three projects delivered by the $6 million in capital grants funding include:
- Smith Street Greening and Shading, Stage 1 ($3 million). Revitalisation of the streetscape, by enhancing the urban landscape and creating a cooler environment.
- Laneway Activation ($2 million). Laneways and small streets, including Austin Lane, will be upgraded to bring vibrancy and improved connectivity between streets.
- Bennett and Smith Street Shading ($1 million). Installation of shading to improve amenity and cooling near the Tourist Information Centre.
- Work on the trio of projects is expected to commence in late 2018.
Source: NT Government