The Territory Labor Government continues to transform Darwin’s CBD into a vibrant, revitalised green space with the Liberty Square Revitalisation expected to be fully completed in the coming weeks and re-opened for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Local Territory business DTA Contractors were awarded the $3.8 million contract with over 20 local jobs supported throughout the project.
Works are approximately 80% complete with civil works and in-ground services completed, significant progress made on the porcellanite-clad retaining wall, the raised deck to the heritage listed banyan tree along with pathways and other landscape features.
The revitalised Liberty Square will:
· improve the connectivity, functionality and accessibility of Liberty Square
· provide new short term parking
· extend the pedestrian pathway along the front of Government House, the Administrator’s official residence
· provide an accessible seating area on an elevated decking surrounding the heritage listed State Square Banyan Tree
· respect and complement the surrounding buildings including the Supreme Court, Parliament House and Government House; and
· beautification of the public park space with new landscaping using well-known tropical tree varieties including Raintrees, Milkwoods and Yellow Flame Trees with water sensitive urban design elements to capture rainwater for tree watering.
The Liberty Square revitalisation forms part of the Territory Labor Government’s historic Darwin City Deal, delivered in partnership with the Australian Government and the City of Darwin.
The project ties into the wider Civic and State Square Precinct which includes the completion of the State Square underground carpark and native garden, demolition of the former Chan building to create the Chan Lawns, the redevelopment of the former 90 Bay Parliamentary Carpark to create a green landscape area and construction of the Northern Territory Art Gallery which is currently underway.
To learn more about the Civic and State Square Revitalisation head to here
Quotes to attribute to Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Joel Bowden:
“The Territory Labor Government is backing quality projects that put Territorians in work.
“The Civic and State Square revitalisation reimagines the green heart of Darwin city into a welcoming and interactive space for Territorians and visiting tourists alike. It creates a more pedestrian friendly space with the redevelopment not only creating opportunities for local businesses and jobs for Territorians but gives Darwin city a cooler and more vibrant space to enjoy.
“This precinct is an important part of the Darwin City Deal, a ten year project between the Territory and Australian Governments and City of Darwin to create a vibrant and liveable tropical city.”
