The TerritoryLabor Government is investing in Alice Springs, assigning major project statusto the Alice Springs Hospital Staff Accommodation Project.
This $25million private investment is developing a residential precinct within adefined area of the Alice Springs Central Business District, located betweenTodd Street and South Terrace.
Localcompany, Whittaker Street Developments (WSD) in conjunction with their projectpartner Centrecorp Aboriginal Investment Corporation Pty Ltd, was awarded theaccommodation contract, which will see a new high-quality complex constructedand will help attract and retain professional health staff in Alice Springs.
These workswill directly support 110 jobs during construction, and indirectly providesupport for 465 jobs, with WSD targeting 90% local industry participation forthe project.
The facilitywhich is within a short walking distance from the Alice Springs Hospital willinclude:
- 40 x 1 bedroom units, 20 x 2 bedrooms units and 10 x 3 bedroom units;
- Off street parking;
- Swimming pool;
- Gymnasium;
- Roof top common area;
- Retail or other commercial space adjacent to Todd Street.
CentralAustralian Health Services (CAHS) will lease the units from the building ownerswith an initial lease period of 10-years, with an option to extend.
Thisannouncement is part of the NT Governments Alice Springs Hospital Masterplanwhich also identifies a carpark as an essential piece of infrastructure for theAlice Springs community.
Thisfacility will play a key role in the Territory Labor Governments broader visionof revitalising the Alice Springs CBD into a more vibrant and reinvigoratedspace for local and visitors to enjoy.
Constructionis expected to begin in early 2020 and be completed in late 2021.
Quotesattributed to Chief Minister, Michael Gunner:
TheTerritory Labor Governments top priority is to create local jobs.
This projectwill support more than 110 jobs during construction, while indirectlysupporting 465 jobs.
Majorproject status recognises the significance of the project to Alice Springs andthe Territory, providing government assistance and mapping project relatedgovernment approvals.
Quotesattributable to Member for Braitling, Dale Wakefield:
Theresidential accommodation precinct will help activate the Alice Springs CBD andis part of the Territory Labor Governments vision to attract and retain highlyskilled health practitioners to deliver health and health related services inAlice Springs.
The newaccommodation will also allow us to address the car park issue at the hospitaland expand car parking. At times when families are under a lot of stress attendingthe hospital, more car park spaces will help to make the burden a littleeasier.
OurGovernment is investing in Alice Springs to create long term benefits for theAlice Springs CBD and economy.
Quotesattributable to Member for Namatjira, Chansey Paech:
Todaysannouncement is a huge step by the Territory Labor Government delivering forCentralians.
Our healthstaff work very hard and it is important to attract more people to theprofession here in Alice Springs, this is why the Territory Labor Government isinvesting in this job creating project.
Quotesattributable to Michael Sitzler, Owner Whittaker Street Developments:
We along withCentrecorp Aboriginal Investment Corporation Pty Ltd are absolutely delightedthat the Alice Springs Health Accommodation Development has been granted MajorProject Status by the Chief Minister.
It emphasisesthe importance to the community of providing secure, modern and convenientaccommodation for our health workers in Alice Springs, and using locals to provideit. As locals, we are focused on using locals and support businesses throughoutthe development and operational phase of this project.
