Design Tender Award for Alice Springs CBD Revitalisation

The TerritoryLabor Government is creating local jobs with the award of the design tender forthe first phase of the $15 million Alice Springs CBD Revitalisation project.

Local company GHD Ltd has beenawarded a contract valued at $372 897 for the Design and Documentation of ShadeStructures and Cooling Initiatives, Wayfinding Signage, Community Safe Spacesand Lighting Masterplan in Alice Springs.

The project will supportapproximately five jobs during the design phase and more than 70 local jobsduring the construction phase.

Some of the Scope of Workincludes:

  • Shade Structures and Cooling Initiatives: Design of shade structures placedstrategically around the Alice Springs CBD to assist in developing preferredpathways for pedestrians. Shaded streets connecting with Todd Mall to providecomfort to pedestrians as they walk from cars, or shop to shop. Shade andcooling initiatives to be implemented for Gregory Terrace, which recorded someof the hottest temperatures in the CBD according to the heat mitigation study. Wherepossible shade structures will include solar panels and other green initiatives.
  • Lighting Masterplan: Identify areas within the CBD that are darkor feel unsafe and make recommendations to illuminate these areas (e.g. BathStreet). Provide recommendations for improved lighting in the CBD, including infilllighting and creative initiatives for CBD activation. These include: lightingof feature trees, lights to illuminate walkways, fairy lights and otherdecorative lighting styles, ensure pedestrian walkways and linkages are welllit and provide clear direction in conjunction with wayfinding, identify areasin the CBD where development of safe zones may be created with additionallighting.
  • Safe Meeting Places: These places will be strategically locatedin areas with good natural surveillance and will include shading, seating,CCTV, and lighting. They will be designed in a way that does not causeentrapment and located near public amenities such as toilets and emergencyphones. Signage will be developed to identify an area as a safe zone with CCTV.Safe zones will be pleasant places where people can sit outdoors during the dayand be well-lit and visible at night.
  • Wayfinding: Build on recent work to improve wayfinding in Alice Springs withclear signage directing pedestrians to various locations around the CBD.Establish pedestrian linkages around key walking paths and ensure routes arecovered by CCTV.

Design and documentation workswill commence in July 2019 and is anticipated to be complete by November 2019,with construction expected to commence in early 2020.

The second phase of the AliceSprings CBD Revitalisation plan includes a Kwatja (Water) Play Space and a CarParking Review.

The Territory Labor Government isinvesting $20 million to reinvigorate and create a safer and more vibrant AliceSprings CBD for locals and visitors to enjoy. Through this investment, $15million has been allocated for CBD revitalisation projects, and $5 milliontowards the Breaking the Cycle of Crime plan.

The initiatives were identifiedby the Inland Capital Committee, a joint Territory Government and Alice SpringsTown Council initiative.

As stated by Member for Braitling, DaleWakefield

The Territory Labor Governmentis investing in Alice Springs and in projects that will attract visitors to ourCBD, which creates jobs and boosts the local economy.

Our vision is for a cool,safer, and more modern Alice Springs the Inland Capital of Australia.

The revitalisation projects will complementthe Governments suite of Alice Springs CBD investments which include the LiveAlice Mparntwe Arts program, the Alice Springs Street Art Festival, extensionof Parrtjima Festival into Todd Mall, and the establishment of AlcootaMegafauna Central.

As stated by GHD GeneralManager Northern Territory, Brian Webster

Weare extremely proud to be playing such a key role in this landmarkrevitalisation project for Alice Springs. We are committed to regionalcommunities, with a local presence in Alice Springs and a history of operating continuouslyin the NT for more than 60 years.

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