{"id":30054,"date":"2024-03-13T09:34:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T23:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infrastructuremagazine.com.au\/?p=51549"},"modified":"2024-03-13T09:34:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T23:34:36","slug":"50m-infrastructure-package-delivering-projects-for-central-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=30054","title":{"rendered":"$50M infrastructure package delivering projects for Central Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first nine projects to be delivered to Central Australia through the $50 million Community Infrastructure Package have been announced by the Federal and Northern Territory Governments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two governments will partner with the Central Desert and MacDonnell regional councils and Central Australian communities to deliver the projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nine projects were selected after consultation with the Central Australia Plan\u2019s Aboriginal Leadership Group and local community and are part of the first tranche of projects, representing $5.2 million in investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The projects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A playground upgrade in Atitjere<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new playground in Engawala<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oval lights (for the training field) in Laramba<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new play system in Nturiya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change rooms in Pmara Jutunta<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oval lights in Ti Tree<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A half basketball court in Wilora<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oval lights in Kintore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oval lights in Titjikala<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Community Infrastructure Package is part of the Federal Government\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better, Safer Future for Central Australia Plan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, announced in February 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second tranche of projects is anticipated to be announced in May 2024, while the third tranche of projects will be selected in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said that the Federal Government is committed to enhancing the well-being and safety of Central Australian communities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI am pleased to be partnering with the Northern Territory Government and the Central Desert and MacDonnell regional councils to deliver the first tranche of projects under the Community Infrastructure Package,\u201d Ms King said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis package is the next step in improving the amenity and liveability of Central Australian communities, and providing an array of social and economic benefits to its local residents.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, said that the Federal Government is working in partnership with community leaders to implement the plan for a better, safer future for Central Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDrawing on local advice and expertise, these projects have been identified as priorities and will help improve local infrastructure across the region,\u201d Ms Burney said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deputy Chief Minister and Member for Gwoja, Chansey Paech, said that local conversations are important and that this investment is an example of what can be achieved when all levels of government come together to listen to the needs of people in the bush.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThese new sport and recreation facilities will improve participation in healthy activities and offer a range of other lifestyle benefits,\u201d Mr Paech said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cResidents of these remote communities will soon be able to play sport in the cool of the evening throughout the summer months, when daytime temperatures often soar into the high 40s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s great to see the Federal Government continue to invest in the Northern Territory\u2019s remote communities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first nine projects to be delivered to Central Australia through the $50 million Community Infrastructure Package have been announced 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