A tender for the design and construction of a new 24-hour police station in Nightcliff as part of the John Stokes Redevelopment has been awarded.
The police station forms a critical part of a wider $45 million commitment to redevelop John Stokes Square, providing a central community hub, improving the lifestyle and reinvigorating the area.
Halikos Construction have been awarded this tender – forming part of the works occurring at John Stokes which will create 250 jobs during the life of the project.
The new 24-hour police station will include:
- A 24-hour front counter
- Community space
- Muster rooms to cater for General-Duties officers and Alcohol Policing Unit members
- Interview rooms
- Car park
- Outside respite area for Police
- Break-out spaces
The John Stokes Redevelopment also includes the construction of specifically designed public housing, including for seniors and people living with disabilities, along with a pedestrian friendly link between Nightcliff Village and Nightcliff Shopping Centre.
Construction of the Nightcliff Police station is set to commence in February 2020.
Quotes attributed to Member for Nightcliff Natasha Fyles:
"All Territorians deserve to feel safe and they want their homes and businesses to be safe as well. The CLP promised a 24-hour Police Station but instead closed it. The Territory Labor Government will have a new updated Police Station in Nightcliff.
"This is an important revitalisation project, which is not only creating jobs now, but also will create a central community hub, improving the lifestyle and reinvigorating the area."
