6 November 2025
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is continuing to deliver for the bush, with tenants moving into four new houses in Maningrida.
GT Builders Pty Ltd has completed construction of two four-bedroom homes and two five-bedroom homes in the community.
The six-month project involved the demolition of the existing old dwellings and replacing them with larger homes to help address overcrowding in the community of around 3000 residents.
The contractor had a total of 24 workers on the project, including four Aboriginal workers, two of whom were from Maningrida itself.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development Steve Edgington said the new houses were an important boost for the community.
"As part of the CLP Government's year of action, certainty and security, we are delighted to deliver more housing for families living in Maningrida.
"Housing is fundamental to dealing with the root causes of crime and providing better outcomes in important areas such as health, employment and education.
"It's also pleasing to see the construction of remote housing creating direct economic opportunities for communities through the employment of local people," Mr Edgington said.
"Thanks to GT Builders and our remote housing partners whose teamwork on the ground is delivering real results for remote communities."
Construction was funded by the joint $4 billion remote housing partnership agreement between the Australian and Northern Territory governments, which aims to halve overcrowding over its 10-year life.
The Australian and Northern Territory governments partner with the members of the Joint Steering Committee for Remote Housing Northern Territory to deliver improved outcomes for Aboriginal Territorians living in remote communities.
