Businessman Jay Stuart needed traffic management for a project he was carrying out with his company NT Pipe Relining.

Rather than outsource the job, he decided to keep it in-house – and it was so successful that Northern Territory Traffic Control was born.

The business only started in July 2024 but now has 14 staff – six of them Indigenous – and work is flowing in so it’s looking for more.

A company training traffic controllers sends its Indigenous trainees to NT Traffic Control.

The team of controllers range in age from 18 to an Indigenous woman in her late fifties.

“She’s great,” says manager Ben Wright. “Cheerful and good at her job. The young ones love her.”

All staff are qualified and know that the No 1 priority is safety.

“We’ve found a market,” says Mr Wright. “We’re doing well because we provide a very good service. There’s nothing we won’t do for our clients.

“It’s exciting to see the business grow from nothing to something special. There’s a lot of joy in that.”

Northern Territory Traffic Control works on a wide range of projects – from civil plumbing to road building to the cutting back of roadside trees.

It has a steady work package with plumbing contractor JN Mousellis, which does a great deal of work for the Power and Water Corporation.

“That was our first major contract,” says Mr Wright. “We went on from there.”

Northern Territory Traffic Control is committed to ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow around government and council roadworks, construction sites and major events.

“Our team of highly trained professionals and our dedication to excellence make us the preferred choice for control services,” Mr Stuart says.

The company has a strong commitment to supporting local communities and promoting Indigenous employment.

It is engaged in community outreach programs and partnerships with Indigenous organisations.

NT Traffic Control has secured long- term contracts after successfully completing several roadworks
and infrastructure projects.

Services include:

• Development of detailed trafficmanagement plans tailored to specific projects
• Expertise in liaising with local authorities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Use of advanced software for the design and simulation of traffic-flow scenarios
• Deployment of certified traffic controllers to manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic
• Setting up temporary traffic- control measures, such as signage, barriers and detours
• Real-time monitoring and adjustment of traffic-control setups to adapt to changing conditions
• Comprehensive planning of traffic management strategies for major events
• Coordination with event organisers and law enforcement to ensure seamless traffic flow
• Crowd control measures and safe pedestrian pathways
• Specialised traffic management services for construction and infrastructure events
• Minimising traffic disruptions through effective scheduling and coordination
• Safety audits and risk assessments to protect workers and the public

NT Traffic Control has well- maintained, state-of-the-art traffic control equipment, including portable traffic lights, message signs and radar speed signs.

The company uses GPS and other communication technology to ensure operational efficiency and responsiveness.

It adheres to the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance. And staff are given continuous training and certification programs to maintain industry-leading standards. TQ

CONTACT

Northern Territory Traffic Control
7/38 McKinnon Road, Pinelands NT 0829
0438 738 789
business@northernterritory
trafficcontrol.com.au