TheTerritory Labor Government has completed the $10 million construction of astormwater detention basin and associated drainage, which will reduce the riskand impact of flood events in Rapid Creek.
Localcompany Sitzler was awarded the tender, which has seen a stormwater detentionbasin completed on the corner of McMillans Road and Henry Wrigley Drive inMarrara.
Theproject during the construction phase created more than 280 local jobs,including 8 apprentices and 40 aboriginal employees.
Floodingcan occur in the Rapid Creek catchment when heavy rain combined with high tidescauses floodwater to back up into the creek and flood low-lying properties.
Thedetention basin has been designed to temporarily detain stormwater flows fromAnula, Moil and parts of Marrara.
Combinedwith other flood mitigation measures, the new detention basin will significantlyreduce the impact of flooding on downstream properties.
TheNorthern Territory Government and Sitzler has worked closely with the NTEPA toensure there was minimal impact to the environment.
Nativevegetation around the site have been retained as much as possible and themargins of the creek including the riparian areas remain un-impacted by theworks.
Thebasin along with the associated drainage were flood mitigation measuresrecommended by the Darwin Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee.
Quotesfrom the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, Eva Lawler:
Creatingjobs is this Governments number one priority and this project saw more than280 jobs created in the construction industry.
Significantlythis new stormwater detention basin, along with other mitigation measures, willensure that the impact of flooding on the community is significantly reduced tobetter protect Territorians and their properties.
Thisproject has supported more than 280 local jobs in the construction industry andas a Government, we will continue to support and guide future development improving services, creating jobs and attracting people to the Territory.
Quotesfrom the Member for Sanderson, Kate Worden:
Ourcommunity needed the stormwater detention basin to ensure our properties hadmore protection this is a great win for Sanderson and many other communities.
Theopen green space improves the amenity and visibility of the area and unlocksthe potential future use for the space for the community.
Quotesfrom Sitzler Director Michael Sitzler:
Sitzlerhad to overcome some very significant challenges on the Rapid Creek site toreach completion.
Successof the project was built on a strong working relationship with the NTGovernment and ongoing cooperation from all stakeholders
We did this with 100% Northern Territorysuppliers and subcontractors. This not only meant something for us, it alsomeant something to everyone involved.
