City of Darwin and the Northern Territory Government have joined in partnership to deliver the $2M Joint Small Projects Program. The project aims to improve the amenity, accessibility and useability of public spaces across 14 locations within the municipality.
The $2M budget is matched dollar to dollar by City of Darwin and the Northern Territory Government. It will fund 14 small projects across the municipality which have been identified by the community and their local Alderman and MLA representatives.
All 14 projects are scheduled for completion 30 June 2020. As of April 2020, three projects have been completed.
$2M Joint Small Projects
- Lakeside Dog Park (Located next to the Lakeside Community Garden)
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Description Dog parks are a great, free resource that every community should have. Not only do they provide a safe and secure space for our four legged friends to exercise, but they also play a huge role in our own socialisation, mental health and physical exercise. The new Dog Park on Lakeside Drive field will comprise of a 1400 sqm perimeter fence with a fenced off area for smaller dogs. It will feature: Natural play elements, mixed shaded tree species, irrigated turf and a water trough to cool down. Location Lakeside Drive Field - Next to the Community Garden Dates Consultation completed Budget $80,000 Delivery This project will be delivered through sub-contractors with landscaping works done in-house Concept & Design
- Yanyula Park, Anula Upgrade
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Description Increasing existing car parking space by an additional 24 spaces to accommodate sporting codes, replace rotting bollards, fix dust bowl - post 'Marcus' and landscaping to include shaded trees from shops to school. Location Anula Park, Anula Dates Completed April 2020 Budget $160,000 Delivery This project was delivered by City of Darwin and sub-contractors Concept & Design
Completed Works
- Kailis Park Playground
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Description Consultation was completed September 2019; New equipment has been ordered and will replace the existing playground. The new playground will see the installation of shading, softfall sand, a slide, climbing wall, spider net and a special memorial seat requested by the community. Location Kailis Park, Wanguri Dates Project completed April 2020 Budget $80,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors 
We look forward to you using the new playground when COVID-19 restictions are lifted.
- Koolpinyah Park New Playground
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Description Previously Koolpinyah Playground consisted of one double swing. This upgrade will see the installation of multi-use equipment, a slide and shading. Location Koolpinyah Park Dates Project completed April 2020 Budget $80,000 Delivery This project was delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors Completed Project
We look forward to you using the new playground when COVID-19 restictions are lifted.
- Rapid Creek Foreshore - Toilet Block
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Description New automated toilet block for public use that will include 2 booths (1 accessible booth), the areas surrounding will feature footpaths linked and ramps to access the facility. Location Foreshore near Chapman Street Carpark Dates June 2020 Budget $230,000 Delivery This project will be delivered by local contractors Location
Design
- Garamanak Park, Lyons
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Description Half Basketball Court, Swings & Parallel Bars Location Garamanak Park, Lyons Dates Commencing the Week of 25 May 2020 - Scheduled Completion June 2020 Budget $186,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors 
- Robyn Lesley Park Upgrade
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Description Playground & Community Garden Facilities Location Robyn Lesley Park, Karama Dates June 2020 Budget $200,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors Concept & Design coming soon...
- Cullen Bay Masterplan Toilet Block
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Description New toilet block for Cullen Bay Masterplan. Location Cullen Bay Dates March - June 2020 Budget $500,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by Cullen Bay Management Corporation in partnership with City of Darwin Concept & Design
- Holzerland Park Upgrade
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Description Increase size of current basketball court to full size and landscaping to include tree planting. Location Holzerland Park, Malak Dates May 2020 Budget $130,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors Concept & Design
- Jingili Accessible Toilet Block
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Description To support the new accessible playground, this facility is the first of its kind in Darwin and will be fully equipped for all accessibilities. The new facility will be connected to existing pathways and will feature an inclusive change space. This project is being delivered alongside the Jingili Regional Playground. Location Jingili Water Gardens, Jingli Dates June 2020 Budget $270,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors Location
Concept & Design
- Wanguri Oval Playground Upgrade
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Description Wanguri Oval Playground Upgrade Location Wanguri Oval Dates June 2020 Budget $50,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors Concept & Design coming soon...
- Leanyer Footpath Upgrade
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Description Focusing on the accessibility of the footpaths around the shops. Location Footpaths leading to Leanyer Shops Dates Will be delivered as part of the 2020/21 Footpath Program Budget $40,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors Concept & Design coming soon...
- Wanguri Oval
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Description Installation of a concrete storage compound for newly purchased sets of removable soccer goal posts, one senior and one junior. Location Wanguri Oval, Wanguri Dates Project completed February 2020 Budget $15,000 Delivery This project is being delivered by City of Darwin and local contractors Equipment
- Anula Oval
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Description AFL point posts Location Anula Oval, Anula Dates Project Completed Budget $15,000 Delivery This project was delivered by City of Darwin