Tender called to deliver new Barneson Boulevard in Darwin CBD
08 December 2017
NT Government: The
tender for the construction of
the $39.5 million
Barneson Boulevard – a project that will create
jobs,
help revitalise
Darwin’s CBD and encourage private investment - was
released today.
Federal Minister for Urban Infrastructure Paul Fletcher said the project
would deliver a connection between
Tiger Brennan Drive and the CBD, and
would finalise the duplication of Tiger Brennan Drive between Dinah
Beach Road and McMinn Street.
“The construction of the Barneson Boulevard and Tiger Brennan Drive
Stage 3 project is expected to support approximately 80 jobs over the
life of the project, and will also support further economic development
in the Darwin CBD through improved
road infrastructure.
“The new Barneson Boulevard is planning for Darwin’s future, with the
link ultimately reducing pressure on other CBD roads and providing
commuters with another option to enter and exit the CBD,” Mr Fletcher
said.
Northern Territory Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for
Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Nicole Manison said all three
tiers of government were working together to revitalise the capital of
northern Australia and provide an entry all Territorians can be proud
of.
“Barneson Boulevard will provide an attractive and modern entry to the
city that showcases Darwin's tropical appeal and further promotes its
potential as Australia's northern capital and gateway to Asia,” Ms
Manison said.
“Approximately 200 shade trees will be planted along Barneson Boulevard,
creating a cool streetscape with excellent pedestrian and cyclist
linkages into the CBD.”
City of Darwin Mayor Kon Vatskalis said the design of Barneson Boulevard
focused on incorporating an urban
streetscape in line with the vision for the Darwin CBD revitalisation,
and that community perspectives had been sought on landscaping and
public art opportunities during the project’s development.
“The project includes intersection upgrades and realignments, with
sequenced traffic signals to optimise traffic flow, wide footpaths and
segregated cycle ways, and will incorporate urban landscaping and
opportunities for roadside amenities such as alfresco dining in the
future, re-energising the entire precinct,” Cr Vatskalis said.
The tender will be open for a 10-week period and will close in February
2018. Two industry briefings will be held and a number of addendums will
be released to confirm a number of design aspects. The
Australian
Government has committed $29.5 million to the Barneson Boulevard and
Tiger Brennan Drive Stage 3 project, with the
Northern Territory
Government and
City of Darwin each committing a further $5 million.
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Source: Northern Territory Government - www.newsroom.nt.gov.au
Contact: Mr Fletcher: Belinda Merhab 0428 458 745 - Ms Manison: Lesley Major 0419 288 284 Cr Vatskalis: Jordan Raymond-Monro 0466 207 090
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