Business

SUNBUILD SALUTED

They picked up a new award, the $20- 50 million Defence building category, for the North West Mobile Force Regimental HQ within the Larrakeyah Defence Precinct in Darwin. It was the Territory born-and-bred company’s 40th Master Builders trophy over the past three decades, a testament to the drive to deliver innovative, quality projects –...

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TYRRELL-ISING THE TERRITORY

There seemed no way out of the impasse – until he had one of those lightbulb moments, rushed into Chief Minister Paul Henderson’s office and proclaimed: “Let’s call Tyrrell.” Paul Tyrrell, who had been head of the Territory’s public service for a decade, was hauled out of retirement to achieve something that would mean so much to...

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FAMILY FIRM’S GROWING GAINS

T&J was established by Tony and Jean Civitarese in Tennant Creek in 1987 – with Jean in the office and Tony on the tools. The company now employs about 30-40 staff and has opened a smart office in Darwin Business Park. “We were covering nearly the whole of the Territory and opened in Darwin so that we can do more Top End work,” says...

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SEABREEZE TAKES SHAPE

Sea Breeze holds a commanding position at the junction of Dick Ward Drive and Progress Drive in Nightcliff. The sales office and display suite are expected to be open soon. Interest has been growing since the project got underway earlier this year. Sea Breeze is being built by Sunbuild, which has won 40 awards for its work over the past...

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THE TERRITORY GOES ON SHOW

The highly successful event will be held in Parliament House, Canberra, on 2 August.  It is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, Cabinet Ministers and business leaders.  The inaugural Facing North was held in September 2017 – and it was such a success that it was staged...

Business

SEA BREEZE: QUALITY AT A GREAT PRICE

And the reason is simple: now is the time to buy.Sea Breeze is setting a new benchmark in affordable apartment homes in the Territory’s capital city.Award-winning construction company Sunbuild will recommence building the development on the corner of Progress Drive and Dick Ward Drive this month.Completion is expected by April 2024.And that’s...

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TEC AUTOMATION: WE’RE HERE!

“We’ve shown we can deliver,” says Ryan Smith, who co-owns the Darwin-based electrical control systems and automation company with wife Soraya. “We’ve proved to be a good local solution by offering great service, good pricing, professional response and technical versatility.” TEC automation has carried out a suite of key...

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FAMILY FIRM ENJOY GROWING GAINS

Humpty Doo Welding and Fabrication started out as a one-man business six years ago – but now employs 15 tradespeople, including three Indigenous Territorians. Owner Adam Marsh is concentrating on work in the mining, oil and gas, construction, civil and defence industries. “Our track record proves that we can safely complete a project to...

Infrastructure

BOOST FOR REGIONAL HOUSING

Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer Nicole Walsh says the Territory Government initiative is an opportunity for economic investment in Katherine and Alice Springs. “And it will also address the lack of accommodation, which in turn is making it hard for business to attract staff,” she says. Workers – ranging from doctors to...

Infrastructure

OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE. OUR HOMES.

The Northern Territory and Federal governments are investing $2.1 billion in the project with five core aims: • To reduce overcrowding and improve living conditions • To enhance local decision making and engagement with communities • To develop Aboriginal businesses • To create sustainable local employment • To power...

Infrastructure

ALLAN KING TAKES THE HIGH ROAD

Allan King & Sons has an impressive portfolio of successfully carrying out both remote and local contracts – from major road intersection upgrades, prawn farm ponds, flood immunity works, constructing multiple bridges from Dundee as far as Timber Creek, to manufacturing construction materials, and the operation of fixed and mobile concrete...

Infrastructure

FUEL DEPOT TAKES SHAPE

Construction is powering ahead at the Crowley Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Darwin. Work on all 11 tanks has started, with the final ringbeam being poured in August. The most advanced tank now has four levels of steel strakes in place with all other tanks at various stages of development. The facility, which will be the largest of its...