A new Palmerston primaryschool will open two years ahead of schedule, after the Territory LaborGovernment fast-tracked the projects second stage to meet growing demand inthe Territorys family capital.
Palmerston is the Territorysfastest growing city, and will ultimately provide homes, family and communityspace, and facilities for more than 70 000 people.
To support this thrivingcommunity, the Territory Labor Government is investing in Palmerstons future,with new health, education and community facilities, more services, and generoushousing incentives.
Construction has commenced onStage 1 of the new Zuccoli Primary School, after the Territory Labor Governmentbrought the project forward last year.
Local company Halikos Pty Ltd won the $12.9 million tenderfor Stage 1, which includes a preschool with capacity for up to 88 students andeight primary school classrooms with capacity for more than 200 students.
This stage is due to open inTerm 1, 2020.
Last month, the TerritoryLabor Government also fast-tracked Stage 2 to ensure the school is fullyoperational by Term 1, 2021 and ease classroom pressure in the Territorysfastest growing region.
Stage 2 of the project includes shared facilities with theadjoining Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School, including a school oval andmulti-purpose learning facilities.
The first stage is supporting 120 local jobs, while thesecond stage is expected to support a further 200.
The Territory Labor Governmentis also investing in:
PalmerstonSafety:
- Anew state of the art $30 million Palmerston Police Station - supporting 340jobs during construction, with completion expected mid-this year.
- Anew, fast tracked $25 million Palmerston Fire Station, which will supportapproximately 180 jobs during construction and provide a contemporary facility forFire and Rescue Services (NTFRS) increasing efficiency and response times forPalmerston, Litchfield and Coolalinga. Planning is already well underway withdesign tenders expected in coming months.
Programs to tackle Youth Crime inPalmerston:
- Anevidenced-based approach to tackling youth crime in Palmerston, with specialistcase management teams working with known youth offenders, their families,Police and the courts to address critical issues.
- Morediversion and sentencing options for courts.
- AdditionalYouth Night Patrol.
- Establishinga Palmerston Youth Skills Centre to re-engage at risk young people withjob-ready training and.
- A24 hour supervised Youth Drop-In Centre in Palmerston.
GenerousIncentives for First Home Owners in Palmerston:
The Territory Home Owner Bonus willcreate local construction jobs, build the Territorys population and supportfirst home owners by increasing eligibility for people to own and build theirown home in the Northern Territory.
The packagedelivers increased incentives for anyone building or buying a new home in theNT, while keeping generous incentives for first home owners and otherspurchasing an established home.
Investingin Palmerstons community and culture including:
- $150,000in prize money each year to support the week-long NT PGA Championships held atthe Palmerston Golf Course.
- $1million to Top End Motor Cross Palmerston for six track light towers withgenerated power supply to enable night racing. Completed June 2018.
- $100,000to the Palmerston Water Park for shade over the toddler pool.
- New youth eventsincluding Palmerston Youth Festival and E- Sports Facility along with increasedsupport for the grassroots initiative Student Voice Positive Choice.
- $2.7MHoward Springs to Coolalinga Cycle Path expected completion mid-2019.
PalmerstonHealth:
- The new $168.9MPalmerston Regional Hospital, opened in August 2018, which has created 410local jobs ongoing and provides quality health care to more than 550 people perweek.
Quotesattributable to Minister for Education, Selena Uibo.
Palmerston is the Northern Territorys fastest growing region,particularly with families, and this new government school will significantlyease current enrolment pressures on existing schools in the area.
Jobs are the Territory Labor Governments number one priorityand in addition to investing in hundreds of local jobs, this new infrastructureis investing in the future of Palmerstons greatest asset: its children.
Unlike the CLP, who ripped $135 million out of the educationbudget, the Territory Labor Government will always invest in public education,because every child has the right to a great start in life.
Quotesattributable to Member for Drysdale, Eva Lawler.
Palmerston is growing fastand these investments show that, as a Government, we are investing inPalmerstons future to create jobs and opportunities for families in the localcommunity.
We are listening to ourcommunity and are delivering a new school, which will support 120 local jobsplus further long-term positions once completed, and deliver a facility thatwill be used by many families in Palmerston into the future.
Quotesattributable to Member for Brennan, Tony Sievers.
Investing in our local sporting facilities, clubs andassociations is the key to maximising participation rates and creating vibrantcommunities.
This investment creates local jobs and improves facilities inthe growing, family friendly city of Palmerston.
We know thatsport unites Territorians in a unique way; it brings us together as a cohesivecommunity and encourages us to live more active, healthy lives.
