Issue 38

NEW OVERPASS PUTS DRIVER SAFETY FIRST

Jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory governments, the construction of an overpass at the intersection of Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road in Darwin will support about 450 jobs at the peak of construction with 150 on site at any one time. Nearly 20,000 vehicles travel on Tiger Brennan Drive each day and the busy...

Business

ADVANCE CIVIL’S SIX OF THE BEST

They brought home the 2022 Master Builders Australia Award for National Civil Infrastructure in the over $25 million category. Advance Civil, who specialise in complex concrete structures, have proven their extensive capabilities by successfully carrying out a massive contract that has brought comprehensive economic and social benefits to...

Issue 38

NAUTILUS FLIES HIGH WITH THE TERRITORY

The company has spent about $2 million on aircraft and facilities in the NT in past year and plans to spend more in the next few months. It has extensive experience delivering commercial aviation services in Northern Australia, including to remote mining sites. Nautilus Aviation also has expertise in aerial surveys; sling, heavy and...

Indigenous Affairs

MRM PLAYS GOLF FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Held over two days in August and September 2022, more than 200 MRM employees and contractors hit the fairways at the Palmerston Golf and Country Club for a day of fun, some wonderfully average golf, and to raise important funds all in the name of charity. MRM continues its strong partnership with the foundation through its Charity Golf Day...

Issue 37

SECURING THE DARWIN REGION’S WATER SUPPLY

Power and Water provides water supply services to around 135,000 people across the Darwin region, managing everything from how our water is sourced, stored and treated through to the infrastructure that delivers it to homes and businesses. Its passionate experts are committed to providing sustainable, high-quality drinking water to all...

Issue 37

TIWI POWER AHEAD WITH HYDROGEN

A game-changing project is underway on the Indigenous owned Tiwi Islands, 80 kilometres north of Darwin. Tiwi H2 is a proposed $4.5 billion hydrogen production and export project by Australian company Provaris Energy. It has the potential to be a first-mover in the global transition from fossil fuels to zero-carbon energy. The project...

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...

Education

MRM CONTINUES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Glencore’s McArthur River Mining (MRM) continues to be a key economic enabler, with the mine’s operations making a direct contribution of $477 million in 2021. MRM, which is 970 kilometres by road south-east of Darwin and 65 kilometres from the township of Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria, mines one of the largest zinc and lead...

Issue 37

CLIMATE CHANGE: TIME FOR ACTION

Climate ambition continues to steadily increase, with countries and companies around the world committing to eradicate their emissions by mid-century. Although 2050 may be 30 years away, we are now in the most critical decade to transform our economy to limit global warming. In other words, the time for tangible action is now. As the energy...

Issue 37

WORKERS WELCOME IN LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

The Northern Territory is striving to increase the workforce by more than 35,000 to achieve the goal of a $40 billion economy by 2030. It’s an ambitious target – and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade are determined to meet it in a globally competitive environment. The NT is on the cusp of the most exciting and sustainable...

Issue 37

POWERFUL INTEREST IN NT RENEWABLES

The Northern Territory Government’s drive to cut carbon emissions from electricity use and to grow the renewables industry is gathering pace. Its goal is to halve carbon emissions from electricity this decade and eliminate them by 2050. Efforts include a string of projects already underway to transition to renewable energy – from...

Infrastructure

TIWI PARTNERS TRIUMPH IN FACE OF ADVERSITY

A Northern Territory company jointly owned by a Traditional Owner group and a highlyregarded construction company has delivered a multi-million-dollar Defence project in the toughest of circumstances. Tiwi Partners recently completed the upgrade of roads and infrastructure at the Delamere Air Weapons Range ahead of schedule and on...