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Designs for the 90-bay State Square car park have been revealed

THE NT government has released designs for a new CBD redevelopment which involves removing the current car park next to Parliament House and will include a lawn that can accommodate events and activities

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THE NT government has released designs for a new 90-bay car park in the city.

The redevelopment involves removing the current car park next to Parliament House and will include a lawn that can accommodate events and activities.

Member for Port Darwin, Paul Kirby, Director of Clouston Associates, Tony Cox and Infrastructure Minister, Eva Lawler, with some of the designs for the redeveloped current car park next to Parliament House. Picture: Katrina Bridgeford
Member for Port Darwin, Paul Kirby, Director of Clouston Associates, Tony Cox and Infrastructure Minister, Eva Lawler, with some of the designs for the redeveloped current car park next to Parliament House. Picture: Katrina Bridgeford

“By cooling the CBD and activating our public spaces, we’re making Darwin an even more attractive destination” Member for Port Darwin Paul Kirby said.

Local business, Clouston Associates, completed the design that includes trees for shading, plants, lighting and furniture.

Pathways will connect the State Square and Native Landscape Garden to the Esplanade.

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Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Eva Lawler, said the government was ensuring local jobs and businesses were supported.

The construction tender is expected to be released in April.

Some of the designs for the redeveloped current car park next to Parliament House
Some of the designs for the redeveloped current car park next to Parliament House
Design for new car park , Minister Eva Lawler with Minister Paul Kirby and Director of Clouston Associates Tony Cox hold a press conference regarding  the proposal of new green space in Darwins CBD . Picture Katrina Bridgeford.
Design for new car park , Minister Eva Lawler with Minister Paul Kirby and Director of Clouston Associates Tony Cox hold a press conference regarding the proposal of new green space in Darwins CBD . Picture Katrina Bridgeford.

The redevelopment is part of the $200m Darwin City Deal with State Square.

Originally published as Designs for the 90-bay State Square car park have been revealed

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