TheTerritory Labor Government is creating jobs and revitalising Darwins CBD withworks on Austin Lane awarded to local contractor PTMGroup Pty Ltd for $824,000.
Thisproject will create cool vibrant spaces and improve connectivity andwalkability as visitors and locals travel through Austin Lane to Smith StreetMall, Rain Tree Park and Knuckey Street.
AustinLane is already an exciting space for displaying local artwork, with severalbeautiful street works on display.
Theseworks will further enhance the citys centre by creating a more inviting andengaging experience for visitors and Territorians to enjoy.
Inpartnership with the City of Darwin works to revitalise Austin Lane areexpected to support 40 local jobs and will include:
- creating two new covered walkways betweenCavenagh Street and The Mall;
- installing new tree plantings; and
- installing seating and upgraded kerbing.
Thisjob-creating project is part of the historic $200 million Cities Deal and theTerritory Labor Governments broader vision for a cooler, revitalised CBD.
Worksare expected to starting in the coming months and be completed at the end of2019.
