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AIR-conditioning installations were the most popular form of upgrade to be done under the government’s hugely popular home renovation stimulus scheme, with more than 2600 jobs done across the Territory.

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The NT government has assessed all Home Improvement Scheme applications with 18,926 vouchers issued to homeowners, generating about $152m worth of work.

Air-conditioning installations were the most popular type of upgrades under the scheme, followed by painting and electrical cabling and switchboard works.

Small Business Minister Paul Kirby said the scheme had provided a lifeline for the construction industry during a difficult time.

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More than 9000 of the applications were approved for Darwin, while Palmerston saw 4200 and Alice Springs tradies carried out 2400 jobs.

A further 1000 applications still require further information, and the department is still working through them.

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