The Territory Labor Government is transforming our CBD into a green, welcoming and interactive destination for locals and visitors to enjoy and explore.
A clearer picture is being painted of the new Northern Territory Art Gallery with excavation for the building now completed.
The Art Gallery will now move onto the sub-structure phase including the basement, with works to start this month.
Local Territory company Sitzler is heading the $88 million project employing 192 workers to date, with hundreds more jobs to be created over its lifetime.
Sitzler is leading the entire $145 million project to deliver the Civic and State Square precinct. This includes the Art Gallery, Central Heart, public art and water features.
Our Government so far has delivered an underground car park, new landscaped parks and the removal of the old Chan Building.
Sustainable processes have been implemented throughout the excavation stage of the Art Gallery development, showcasing the benefits of an environmentally considered design.
Excavation removed 1800 tonnes of rock, which will be recycled to create the retaining walls for the Northern Territory Art Gallery driveway and in elements of Liberty Square. Additionally, trees which had to be removed for construction will be recycled to create landscape features for the precinct.
The construction of the Northern Territory Art Gallery will be complete in 2025.
Other projects within the Civic and State Square development are progressing well with the design tender to redevelop Liberty Square to be awarded in the coming weeks.
Quote Attributable to Minister for Infrastructure, Planning & Logistics, Eva Lawler:
"The Northern Territory Art Gallery will be a state-of-the-art piece of infrastructure featuring large galleries with high ceilings, a grand foyer, dedicated community spaces and so much more.
"We know it will be a popular attraction for locals and visitors, which will have flow on benefits to our hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes. It is so great to see this previously underutilised area of our CBD transforming the iconic precinct it was always meant to be.
"This environmentally friendly project has already supported almost 200 jobs, with many more to be created over its lifetime, helping us achieve our goal of a $40 billion economy.
Quote Attributable to Member for Port Darwin, Paul Kirby:
"When this visionary project in finished, Darwin will have a world-class art gallery and an amazing venue to attract not only locals, but tourists far and wide.
"The whole city will benefit from this project through tourism, retail, employment and it will truly transform the beautiful Darwin CBD we know and love."
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