Darwin CBD University site gears up for construction

THE first real signs of work on the new Charles Darwin University CBD campus have begun

Shape Australia won a $200,000 contract to install hoardings and signage on the CDU site. SUPPLIED

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THE first real signs of work on the new Charles Darwin University CBD campus have begun with hoardings and signage going up as site preparations get under way.

Shape Australia won a $200,000 contract to install hoardings and signage onsite. Its five-strong local team form part of the 730 jobs supported during construction, which includes 350 jobs on-site and 380 jobs across the supply chain.

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CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Simon Maddocks welcomed the start saying the precinct was critical to the university’s future success.

The Morrison government has fast-tracked $74.8 million to bring forward construction on the new precinct.

“This precinct will help us meet future student demands while offering a state-of-the-art learning facility for the Darwin community to come together and share ideas,” Professor Maddocks said.

“This announcement builds on the momentum achieved by the recent approval of a $151.5 million loan from the Australian government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to secure the expansion.”

Federal Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Minister Alan Tudge said site preparations would quickly pave the way for construction on the CDU precinct.

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“With communities and businesses right across the nation reeling from the impacts of COVID-19, we know that every single construction job we can support will make a world of difference,” Mr Tudge said. “Building this world-class university campus is also expected to provide a $600 million boost to the Darwin economy over a 30-year period and create an estimated 54 ongoing jobs every year.”