The Northern Territory Government has awarded a $7.4 million tender for the construction of a stormwater detention basin as part of flood mitigation measures for Rapid Creek.
Local company Sitzler Pty Ltd was successful tender, which is set to create 46 local jobs.
Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Nicole Manison said the important infrastructure will ensure urban communities are safe in times of flooding.
We know flooding can be an issue in the Rapid Creek catchment when heavy rain combined with high tides causes flood water to back up into the Creek and flood low-lying properties,” Ms Manison said.
“The detention basin will be constructed on the corner of McMillans Road and Henry Wrigley Drive in Marrara and will help to reduce the impact of flooding on downstream properties.”
Ms Manison said the infrastructure was an important part of the Darwin Region Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee’s recommendations.
Construction is expected to begin mid-2018, with excavation and bulk earthworks completed before the onset of the wet season,” she said.
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