Sitzler Business

SITZLER LEADS WAY IN DEFENCE WORK

About $3.5 billion worth of military projects are underway or in the pipeline – and there are billions of dollars more to come. Economists estimate that every dollar spent on construction yields $3. Sitzler, which has grown into a national construction company since being formed in Darwin 45 years ago, has won a string of major defence...

On Country Construction Business

BUILDING FOR CHANGE

On Country Construction has completed two projects – building an office and warehouse for global business Schneider Electric and Outback Stores. It is also working on the new $10 million Katherine Government Centre. Another project is close to On Country Construction’s heart – building a new office and warehouse complex for 100...

Darwin Corporate Park Business

BUSINESS HUB’S GROWING GAINS

The first building will be an elegant three-storey call centre being built by design and construct company Jaytex for international bookmaker bet365. Ground works have begun for the construction of the 3500 square metre building. It will have eight three-storey office buildings with underground parking. Stage 2 of Darwin Corporate Park...

Civil Contractors Federation NT Business

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

The Gala Dinner Awards recognise excellence in civil construction in the Northern Territory and celebrates the achievements of Trainees, Apprentices, Suppliers, Traffic Managers and Subcontractors associated with civil construction across the Territory. Another highlight of the evening was the induction of Neil Hallagan and Tony Sage into the...

Berrimah Industrial Estate Business

LOTS OF OPPORTUNITY

And there are believed to be three more in the pipeline. The latest work solidifies the modern business development’s position as Darwin’s best and most central commercial land and industrial precinct. It has many advantages – but the most obvious is the mantra of real estate agents: location, location, location. The master-planned...

Economic Commissioners Business

TRIO TO SHOW OFF NT TO THE WORLD

Andrew Cowan is the Investment Commissioner, Jason Schoolmeester the Major Projects Commissioner and Louise McCormick the acting Infrastructure Commissioner. They know that all three roles are intertwined – one necessary to the other – and plan to work closely together. “We are already working as a united team,” says Mr...

Jaytex Constructions Business

JAYTEX SURGES AHEAD

It is building a 1500 square metre custom-designed office and warehouse for Australia’s leading energy infrastructure company APA. The project is seen as a demonstration of faith in the Territory’s economic prospects by a world-class business. Jaytex, which employs 40 Territorians directly and uses a large number of local...

MASTER BUILDERS Business

Adapt to Succeed

This time last year we were talking about the emerging pandemic and what support was needed just to hold our society together. Thankfully along came Jobkeeper, a major boost to JobSeeker, and a myriad of economic stimulus measures driven by all three levels Government. Fast forward twelve months and that massive cash injection has the economy...

DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND LOGISTICS Infrastructure

HOUSING SHORTAGE TACKLED HEAD-ON

Dwayne McInnes, General Manager Housing Program Office at the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, is excited about the breadth and ambition of the Remote Housing Investment Package, known as Our Community. Our Future. Our Homes. - – but he’s also realistic. “This investment will make significant inroads into addressing...

SANTOS Business

SANTOS COMMITS TO THE TERRITORY LONG TERM

The final investment decision (FID) on the Barossa gas project, located offshore the Northern Territory, clears the way for an investment boom in the north. The $4.8 billion Barossa gas project kickstarts the $800 million investment in the Darwin LNG life extension and pipeline tie-in projects, which will extend the facility life for about 20...

Mining Infrastructure

MINING BENEFITS SMALL BUSINESS

Territory Hirex provides product and service, mainly to exploration companies, but also to mine operators and commercial cleaners. “We’ve built up a good reputation,” says Tony Pickett, who owns the company with his wife Jenny. “Customers like the unique service that we provide – we believe we’re the only business in Alice...

NT Training Awards Business

TRAINING PAYS OFF

Andy Creber was a respected 40-year-old auto-electrician when he decided to go “back to school” and become an apprentice diesel fitter.  He is now a dual tradesman and leading hand at Hastings Deering in Darwin. Andy received strong support from the company and his partner Tina, but “starting at the bottom again” was still...