Darwin ship lift procurement begins

The ship lift project takes a huge step forward this week as the first stage of the procurement process for construction tenders begins.

Following the geotechnical and survey work currently underway on the site, construction tenders for the $400 million Ship Lift and Marine Industries Facility will be released during August and promoted by the Northern Territory Industry and Capability Network. 

The procurement will focus on buying local and supporting local business.

Read the full media release on the Northern Territory Government Newsroom.